UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
X QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE
ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended November 27, 2005
or
_ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE
ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from _________ to _________.
Commission File Number: 1-6453
NATIONAL SEMICONDUCTOR CORPORATION
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE 95-2095071
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(State of incorporation) (I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)
2900 Semiconductor Drive, P.O. Box 58090
Santa Clara, California 95052-8090
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(Address of principal executive offices)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (408) 721-5000
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 X No__.
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an accelerated filer (as
defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes X No__.
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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). Yes __ No X .
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Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of
common stock, as of the latest practicable date.
Title of Each Class Outstanding at November 27, 2005
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Common stock, par value $0.50 per share 337,485,942
NATIONAL SEMICONDUCTOR CORPORATION
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Part 1. Financial Information
Item 1. Financial Statements
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited) for the Three
Months and Six Months Ended November 27, 2005 and November 28, 2004 3
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited)
for the Three Months and Six Months Ended November 27, 2005 and
November 28, 2004 4
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) as of
November 27, 2005 and May 29, 2005 5
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) for the Six
Months Ended November 27, 2005 and November 28, 2004 6
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) 7-17
Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition
and Results of Operations 18-30
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk 31
Item 4. Controls and Procedures 32
Part II. Other Information
Item 1. Legal Proceedings 33
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds 34
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders 35
Item 6. Exhibits 36
Signature 37
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NATIONAL SEMICONDUCTOR CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (Unaudited)
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
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Nov. 27 Nov. 28, Nov. 27, Nov. 28,
(In Millions, Except Per Share Amounts) 2005 2004 2005 2004
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Net sales $ 544.0 $ 448.9 $ 1,037.8 $ 996.9
Operating costs and expenses:
Cost of sales 232.7 221.9 448.8 468.3
Research and development 80.7 82.1 161.2 167.8
Selling, general and administrative 69.6 64.6 136.3 132.2
Cost reduction and restructuring charges 2.7 - 30.7 1.2
Gain on sale of business - (8.8) (24.3) (8.8)
Other operating income, net (2.4) (10.8) (3.4) (12.3)
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Total operating costs and expenses 383.3 349.0 749.3 748.4
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Operating income 160.7 99.9 288.5 248.5
Interest income, net 7.5 3.5 14.6 6.1
Other non-operating income (expense), net 0.6 (0.5) (1.9) (2.7)
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Income before taxes 168.8 102.9 301.2 251.9
Income tax expense 54.1 12.9 100.9 44.2
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Net income $ 114.7 $ 90.0 $ 200.3 $ 207.7
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Earnings per share:
Basic $ 0.34 $ 0.25 $ 0.58 $ 0.58
Diluted $ 0.32 $ 0.24 $ 0.56 $ 0.55
Weighted-average shares used to calculate earnings per share:
Basic 339.7 356.0 342.8 356.7
Diluted 356.7 374.2 360.2 378.0
See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
NATIONAL SEMICONDUCTOR CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE
INCOME (Unaudited)
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
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Nov. 27, Nov. 28, Nov. 27, Nov. 28,
(In Millions) 2005 2004 2005 2004
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Net income $ 114.7 $ 90.0 $ 200.3 $ 207.7
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Unrealized gain (loss) on
available-for-sale securities 0.4 (0.5) 1.6 0.2
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Comprehensive income $ 115.1 $ 89.5 $ 201.9 $ 207.9
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See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
NATIONAL SEMICONDUCTOR CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Unaudited)
Nov. 27, May 29,
(In Millions) 2005 2005
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ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 814.4 $ 867.1
Short-term marketable investments 155.6 155.1
Receivables, less allowances of $33.5 in fiscal 2006
and $26.7 in fiscal 2005 168.7 123.9
Inventories 160.7 170.2
Deferred tax assets 126.9 126.9
Other current assets 53.1 70.3
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Total current assets 1,479.4 1,513.5
Net property, plant and equipment 588.9 605.1
Goodwill 64.9 87.2
Deferred tax assets 196.0 192.2
Other assets 117.0 106.2
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Total assets $2,446.2 $2,504.2
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LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable $ 91.3 $ 64.7
Accrued expenses 179.8 143.6
Income taxes payable 112.7 76.7
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Total current liabilities 383.8 285.0
Long-term debt 21.1 23.0
Other noncurrent liabilities 158.4 142.1
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Total liabilities 563.3 450.1
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Commitments and contingencies
Shareholders' equity:
Common stock 168.7 174.0
Additional paid-in capital 680.5 1,024.5
Retained earnings 1,137.5 961.2
Unearned compensation (7.2) (7.4)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (96.6) (98.2)
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Total shareholders' equity 1,882.9 2,054.1
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Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $2,446.2 $2,504.2
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See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
NATIONAL SEMICONDUCTOR CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited)
Six Months Ended
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Nov. 27, Nov. 28,
(In Millions) 2005 2004
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Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income $ 200.3 $ 207.7
Adjustments to reconcile net income with net cash
provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 86.3 98.4
Net loss (gain) on investments 1.3 (1.1)
Share in net losses of equity-method investments 0.6 3.3
Loss on disposal of equipment 1.4 0.7
Gain on sale of business (24.3) -
Tax benefit associated with exercise of stock options 45.0 3.9
Noncash other operating income, net (0.2) (18.3)
Other, net 2.5 0.4
Changes in certain assets and liabilities, net:
Receivables (44.8) 52.3
Inventories 9.5 (1.2)
Other current assets 17.2 (1.4)
Accounts payable and accrued expenses 33.4 (106.2)
Current and deferred income taxes 31.3 (9.1)
Other noncurrent assets (9.6) -
Other noncurrent liabilities 16.3 2.2
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Net cash provided by operating activities 366.2 231.6
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Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchase of property, plant and equipment (46.4) (73.5)
Sale of equipment 0.7 -
Sale of business 60.0 10.0
Sale of investments 0.3 0.6
Investment in nonpublicly traded companies - (0.3)
Security deposits on leased equipment - (12.9)
Funding of benefit plan (3.0) (6.1)
Other, net (2.0) -
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Net cash provided (used) by investing activities 9.6 (82.2)
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Cash flows from financing activities:
Issuance of common stock 149.1 45.9
Payments on software license obligations (13.1) (12.2)
Purchase and retirement of treasury stock (550.6) (74.9)
Cash dividends declared and paid (13.9) -
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Net cash used by financing activities (428.5) (41.2)
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Net change in cash and cash equivalents (52.7) 108.2
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 867.1 642.9
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Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 814.4 $ 751.1
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See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
NATIONAL SEMICONDUCTOR CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
Note 1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated
financial statements contain all adjustments (including normal recurring
adjustments) necessary to present fairly the financial position and results of
operations of National Semiconductor Corporation and our majority-owned
subsidiaries. You should not expect interim results of operations to necessarily
be indicative of the results for the full fiscal year. The preparation of
financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted
in the United States of America requires us to make estimates and assumptions
that affect the amounts reported in these unaudited condensed consolidated
financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from
those estimates. This report should be read in conjunction with the consolidated
financial statements and accompanying notes included in our annual report on
Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended May 29, 2005.
o Property, Plant and Equipment
Effective May 30, 2005, we prospectively changed the estimated useful life of
our factory machinery and equipment from 5 years to 9 years for machinery and
equipment placed in service on or after that date. We will continue to use a
straight-line method to depreciate machinery and equipment. The change in useful
life was adopted because we have completed the sale of our PC Super I/O and
cordless businesses and announced the closure of our assembly and test plant in
Singapore, key actions associated with the implementation of our strategy to
focus on analog product capabilities. The life cycles of analog products and the
process technology associated with analog are longer than the non-analog
products that were historically a part of our product portfolio. As a result,
the average product life of our current portfolio is longer than it was
previously. Therefore, the equipment used to manufacture our now-predominantly
analog product portfolio will have a longer productive life. The effect of the
change in fiscal 2006 was an increase to net income of $0.1 million for the
second quarter and $0.2 million for the first six months. There was no impact on
earnings per share for either the second quarter or first six months of fiscal
2006. Factory machinery and equipment placed in service prior to fiscal year
2006 continue to be depreciated over 5 years using a straight-line method.
The following table provides detail information related to property, plant
and equipment as of November 27, 2005 and May 29, 2005:
Nov. 27, May 29,
2005 2005
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Total property, plant and equipment 2,663.3 2,666.7
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization (2,074.4) (2,061.6)
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Property, plant and equipment, net $ 588.9 $ 605.1
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Earnings Per Share
A reconciliation of the shares used in the computation of basic and diluted
earnings per share follows:
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
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Nov. 27, Nov. 28, Nov. 27, Nov. 28,
(In Millions) 2005 2004 2005 2004
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Numerator:
Net income $ 114.7 $ 90.0 $ 200.3 $ 207.7
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Denominator:
Weighted-average common shares outstanding
used for basic earnings per share 339.7 356.0 342.8 356.7
Effect of dilutive securities:
Stock options 17.0 18.2 17.4 21.3
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Weighted-average common and potential
common shares outstanding used for
diluted earnings per share 356.7 374.2 360.2 378.0
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For the second quarter of fiscal 2006, we did not include options
outstanding to purchase 16.0 million shares of common stock with a
weighted-average exercise price of $28.15 in diluted earnings per share since
their effect was antidilutive because the exercise price of these options
exceeded the average market price of the common stock during the quarter. For
the first six months of fiscal 2006, we did not include options outstanding to
purchase 14.8 million shares of common stock with a weighted-average exercise
price of $28.50 in diluted earnings per share since their effect was
antidilutive because the exercise price of these options exceeded the average
market price of the common stock during the same period.
For the second quarter of fiscal 2005, we did not include options
outstanding to purchase 36.3 million shares of common stock with a
weighted-average exercise price of $21.86 in diluted earnings per share since
their effect was antidilutive because the exercise price of these options
exceeded the average market price of the common stock during the quarter. For
the first six months of fiscal 2005, we did not include options outstanding to
purchase 33.5 million shares of common stock with a weighted-average exercise
price of $22.24 in diluted earnings per share since their effect was
antidilutive because the exercise price of these options exceeded the average
market price of the common stock during the same period.
o Employee Stock Plans
We account for our employee stock option and stock purchase plans in accordance
with the intrinsic method of Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25,
"Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees." As we indicated in the annual report
on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended May 29, 2005, the adoption of SFAS No.
123 (revised 2004), "Share-Based Payment," will be effective beginning with our
2007 fiscal year. For more complete information on our stock-based compensation
plans, see Note 11 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in our
annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended May 29, 2005.
Pro forma information regarding net income and earnings per share is
required by SFAS No. 123, "Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation," as amended
by SFAS No. 148, "Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation-Transition and
Disclosure." This information illustrates the effect on net income and earnings
per share as if we had accounted for stock-based awards to employees under the
fair value method specified by SFAS No. 123. The weighted-average fair value of
stock options granted during the second quarter and first six months of fiscal
2006 was $12.84 and $14.99 per share, respectively. The weighted-average fair
value of stock options granted during the second quarter and first six months of
fiscal 2005 was $9.75 and $11.78 per share, respectively. The weighted-average
fair value of rights granted under the stock purchase plan was $6.56 and $6.55
per share for the second quarter and first six months of fiscal 2006,
respectively. The weighted-average fair value of rights granted under the stock
purchase plan was $5.25 and $5.56 per share for the second quarter and first six
months of fiscal 2005, respectively. We estimated the fair value of these
employee stock-based awards using a Black-Scholes option pricing model that uses
the following weighted-average assumptions:
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
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Nov. 27, Nov. 28, Nov. 27, Nov. 28,
2005 2004 2005 2004
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Stock Option Plans
Expected life (in years) 4.6 5.5 5.4 5.2
Expected volatility 57% 71% 67% 72%
Risk-free interest rate 4.2% 3.6% 4.2% 3.4%
Dividend yield 0.5% 0.5% 0.3% 0.5%
Stock Purchase Plan
Expected life (in years) 0.7 0.7 0.7 0.7
Expected volatility 31% 47% 31% 50%
Risk-free interest rate 3.4% 1.9% 3.4% 2.0%
Dividend yield 0.4% 0.5% 0.4% 0.5%
For pro forma purposes, the estimated fair value of employee stock-based
awards is amortized over the options' vesting period for options and over the
three-month purchase period for stock purchases under the stock purchase plan.
The pro forma information follows:
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
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Nov. 27, Nov. 28, Nov. 27, Nov. 28,
(In Millions, Except Per Share Amounts) 2005 2004 2005 2004
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Net income - as reported $ 114.7 $ 90.0 $ 200.3 $ 207.7
Add back: Stock compensation charge included in
net income determined under the intrinsic value
method, net of tax 2.8 0.6 4.0 1.2
Deduct: Total stock-based employee compensation
expense determined under the fair value method,
net of tax (25.0) (32.5) (45.1) (58.3)
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Net income - pro forma $ 92.5 $ 58.1 $ 159.2 $ 150.6
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Basic earnings per share - as reported $ 0.34 $ 0.25 $ 0.58 $ 0.58
Basic earnings per share - pro forma $ 0.27 $ 0.16 $ 0.46 $ 0.42
Diluted earnings per share - as reported $ 0.32 $ 0.24 $ 0.56 $ 0.55
Diluted earnings per share - pro forma * $ 0.27 $ 0.16 $ 0.45 $ 0.42
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* Pro forma diluted earnings per share for the second quarter and first six
months of fiscal 2005 have been corrected to include the effect of unamortized
compensation in the treasury stock calculation used for determining diluted
earnings per share. The correction to the pro forma diluted earnings per share
was immaterial for both the second quarter and first six months of fiscal 2005.
Pro forma diluted earnings per share for the fiscal 2006 periods correctly
reflects the effect of unamortized compensation.
Under our stock option plans, employees who become eligible for retirement
continue to vest in stock option awards without providing any further service
after termination of employment. These plans are classified as non-compensatory
plans under APB No. 25. For pro forma reporting purposes, we have historically
recognized compensation costs of these awards using the nominal vesting period
approach. SFAS No. 123(R) specifies that an award is vested when the employee's
retention of the award is no longer contingent on providing subsequent service
(the "non-substantive vesting period approach"). Under the non-substantive
vesting period approach, compensation cost should be recognized immediately for
awards granted to retirement-eligible employees or over the period from the
grant date to the date retirement eligibility is achieved, if that date is
expected to occur during the nominal vesting period. Upon adoption of SFAS No.
123(R), we will change the method of recognizing compensation cost to the
non-substantive vesting period approach for awards that are granted after the
adoption of SFAS No. 123(R). If the non-substantive vesting period approach had
been used, pro forma compensation expense would have been lower by $8.8 million
in the second quarter and $6.9 million in the first six months of fiscal 2006.
The effect on pro forma compensation expense for fiscal 2005 would have been a
decrease of $11.5 million in the second quarter and $5.4 million in the first
six months.
o Reclassifications
Certain amounts reported in fiscal 2005 have been reclassified to conform to the
fiscal 2006 presentation. Net income has not been affected by the
reclassification.
o New Accounting Pronouncement
We adopted SFAS No. 153, "Exchanges of Nonmonetary Assets, an amendment of APB
Opinion No. 20, Accounting for Nonmonetary Transactions," at the beginning of
our fiscal 2006 second quarter. The amendments made by this Statement are based
on the principle that exchanges of nonmonetary assets should be measured based
on the fair value of the assets exchanged. This Statement also eliminates the
exception for nonmonetary exchanges of similar productive assets and replaces it
with a broader exception for exchanges of nonmonetary assets that do not have
commercial substance. As a result of the adoption of SFAS No. 153, we recognized
a $1.4 million gain to record the fair value of new equipment acquired in an
exchange of similar productive assets during the second quarter of fiscal 2006.
This amount is included in selling, general and administrative expense in the
statement of operations.
Note 2. Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements Detail
Condensed consolidated balance sheets:
Nov. 27, May 29,
(In Millions) 2005 2005
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Inventories:
Raw materials $ 16.2 $ 11.0
Work in process 95.4 102.4
Finished goods 49.1 56.8
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Total inventories $ 160.7 $ 170.2
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Condensed consolidated statements of operations:
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
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Nov. 27, Nov. 28, Nov. 27 Nov. 28,
(In Millions) 2005 2004 2005 2004
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Other operating income, net
Net intellectual property income $ (0.7) $ (0.8) $ (1.4) $ (2.3)
Release of litigation accrual - (10.0) - (10.0)
Other (1.7) - (2.0) -
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Total other operating income, net $ (2.4) $ (10.8) $ (3.4) $ (12.3)
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Interest income, net
Interest income $ 7.9 $ 3.8 $ 15.3 $ 6.9
Interest expense (0.4) (0.3) (0.7) (0.8)
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Interest income, net $ 7.5 $ 3.5 $ 14.6 $ 6.1
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Other non-operating income (expense), net:
Gain (loss) on marketable and other investments, net:
Trading securities:
Change in net unrealized holding gains $ 0.6 $ 0.7 $ 2.6 $ 0.5
Available-for-sale securities:
Gain from sale - 0.5 - 0.6
Non-marketable investments:
Gain from sale 0.3 - 0.3 -
Impairment loss - - (4.2) -
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Total net gain (loss) on marketable and other
investments, net 0.9 1.2 (1.3) 1.1
Share in net losses of equity-method investments (0.3) (1.7) (0.6) (3.3)
Other - - - (0.5)
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Total other non-operating income (expense), net $ 0.6 $ (0.5) $ (1.9) $ (2.7)
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Beginning in fiscal 2006, the change in net unrealized holding gains from
trading securities related to deferred compensation plan assets is included in
other non-operating expenses, net. Other non-operating expenses, net for the
fiscal 2005 period presented have been reclassified from SG&A expenses to
conform to the fiscal 2006 presentation.
Note 3. Statements of Cash Flows Information
Six Months Ended
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Nov. 27, Nov. 28,
(In Millions) 2005 2004
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Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flows Information:
Cash paid for:
Interest $ 0.8 $ 0.8
Income taxes $ 7.4 $ 51.5
Supplemental Schedule of Non-Cash Investing
and Financing Activities:
Issuance of common stock to directors $ 2.3 $ 0.4
Unearned compensation relating to restricted stock issuance $ 1.2 $ 0.6
Restricted stock cancellation $ 0.5 $ 0.7
Change in unrealized gain on available-for-sale securities $ 1.6 $ 0.2
Purchase of software under license obligations, net $ 20.5 $ -
Repurchase of common stock upon settlement of an advance
repurchase contract $ - $ 30.0
Accretion related to a stock-based compensation plan $ 4.4 $ -
Dividends declared but not yet paid $ 10.1 $ 7.1
Note 4. Cost Reduction Programs
In November 2005, we took some additional steps to improve our competitive cost
structure by reducing indirect manufacturing costs, mainly in our Texas plant.
This included a change in the plant's organizational structure and a reduction
of its workforce. This action was completed by the end of the quarter and
affected 57 employees, most of whom were indirect manufacturing personnel in the
Texas facility. As a result, we recorded a charge of $2.7 million in the second
quarter of fiscal 2006 for severance.
In July 2005, we announced that we would close our assembly and test plant
in Singapore in a phased shutdown after unsuccessful efforts to sell the plant
on terms that were acceptable to us, as we determined that the equipment in
Singapore was of higher value to us than any of the potential offers we
received. The Singapore plant is geared more towards complex, high-pin count
products and we have moved more to a product portfolio that does not have a
great need for these high-pin count packages. The plant's production volume and
related equipment are being consolidated into our other assembly and test
facilities in Malaysia and China. The closure activities are targeted to be
completed by our first quarter of fiscal 2007. The closure will impact
approximately 972 employees who were notified of termination at the time we
announced our decision to close the plant. Our management team in Singapore is
working with local government agencies and other employers on job placement
opportunities for these affected employees. Departure of these employees should
coincide with the phased timing of the closure activities. In connection with
this action, we recorded a charge of $28.3 million that is included in our
results of operations for the first six months of fiscal 2006, primarily for
severance. Non-cash charges relate to the write-off of certain plant assets used
in one of the assembly lines that was immediately shut down in July 2005.
In addition to these charges, we recorded a $0.3 million credit in the
first six months of fiscal 2006 for the release of severance cost accruals no
longer required as a result of our completion of prior cost reduction actions.
The following table provides a summary of the cost reduction charges by
segment recorded in the second quarter and first six months of fiscal 2006:
Analog
(In Millions) Segment All Others Total
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Three months ended November 27, 2005:
Cost reduction program charge:
Streamline manufacturing operations:
Severance $ 0.4 $ 2.3 $ 2.7
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Six months ended November 27, 2005:
Cost reduction program charge:
Streamline manufacturing operations:
Severance $ 0.4 $ 2.3 $ 2.7
Singapore plant closure charge:
Severance - 28.2 28.2
Asset write-off - 0.1 0.1
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0.4 30.6 31.0
Release of reserves:
Severance - (0.3) (0.3)
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Total cost reduction program charge $ 0.4 $30.3 $30.7
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The following table provides a summary of the activities related to our
cost reduction and restructuring actions included in accrued liabilities for the
six months ended November 27, 2005:
Fiscal 2006 Cost Cost Reduction Actions in
Reduction Actions Prior Years
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Other Exit
(In Millions) Severance Severance Costs Total
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Balance at
May 29, 2005 $ - $ 4.5 $ 5.8 $10.3
Cost reduction charges 30.9 - - 30.9
Cash payments (8.2) (3.2) (0.8) (12.2)
Release of residual reserves - (0.3) - (0.3)
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Balance at November 27, 2005 22.7 1.0 5.0 28.7
Less noncurrent portion of lease
obligations included in other
noncurrent liabilities - - (4.4) (4.4)
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Balance included in accrued
liabilities $22.7 $ 1.0 $ 0.6 $24.3
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During the first half of fiscal 2006 we paid severance to 305 employees in
connection with workforce reductions primarily related to the Singapore plant
closure and Texas action, but also including severance for cost reduction
actions begun in fiscal 2005. Amounts paid for other exit-related costs during
the first six months of fiscal 2006 were primarily for payments under lease
obligations associated with actions taken in prior years.
As part of our activities to reposition toward a higher-value analog
portfolio, we have recently divested businesses that do not align with our
business model. In June 2005, we completed the sale of our cordless business
unit to HgCapital, a private equity investor based in London, U.K. The cordless
business unit was a part of the wireless operating segment within the Analog
reportable segment. Under the terms of the agreement, HgCapital acquired certain
assets, primarily machinery and equipment with a carrying value of $1.6 million,
and intellectual property. In addition, HgCapital agreed to hire approximately
70 engineers, who were based at our cordless business unit in 's-Hertogenbosch
and its design center in Hengelo, The Netherlands. As a result of the sale, we
recorded a gain of $24.3 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2006. We also
entered into separate agreements with HgCapital under which we will manufacture
product for them at prices specified by the terms of the agreements, which we
believe approximate market prices; and we will also provide certain transition
services at rates that approximate fair market value. In general, these
agreements are effective for 18 months, unless terminated earlier in accordance
with their terms.
Note 5. Goodwill
The following table presents goodwill by reportable segments:
Analog
(In Millions) Segment All Others Total
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Balances at May 29, 2005 $ 64.5 $ 22.7 $ 87.2
Sale of cordless business (22.3) - (22.3)
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Balances at November 27, 2005 $ 42.2 $ 22.7 $ 64.9
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Note 6. Multicurrency Credit Agreement
Our $20 million multicurrency credit agreement with a bank that provides for
multicurrency loans, letters of credit and standby letters of credit was renewed
in October 2005 for another one-year term. The agreement contains restrictive
covenants, conditions and default provisions that require the maintenance of
financial ratios. Under the amended agreement, we are no longer required to
maintain certain levels of tangible net worth, a requirement which previously
restricted the amounts available for payment of dividends on common stock. As of
November 27, 2005, we were in compliance with all financial covenants under the
agreement.
Note 7. Defined Pension and Retirement Plans
Net periodic pension costs for fiscal 2006 for our defined benefit pension plans
maintained in the U.K., Germany, Japan and Taiwan are presented in the following
table:
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
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Nov. 27, Nov. 28, Nov. 27, Nov. 28,
2005 2004 2005 2004
(In Millions) -------------- ------------ ------------ ------------
Service cost of benefits earned during the period $ 1.5 $ 1.5 $ 2.9 $ 3.0
Plan participant contributions (0.2) (0.4) (0.5) (0.7)
Interest cost on projected benefit obligation 3.5 3.3 6.8 6.4
Expected return on plan assets (3.1) (2.5) (5.9) (4.9)
Net amortization and deferral 1.3 1.3 2.5 2.5
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Net periodic pension cost $ 3.0 $ 3.2 $ 5.8 $ 6.3
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Total contributions paid to these plans during fiscal 2006 were $0.8
million in the second quarter and $1.6 million in the first six months. Total
contributions paid to these plans during fiscal 2005 were $0.9 million in the
second quarter and $1.7 million in the first six months. We currently expect our
total fiscal 2006 contribution to these plans to be approximately $8.0 million.
Note 8. Shareholders' Equity
o Stock Repurchase Program
We continued to repurchase our stock during the second quarter of fiscal 2006.
Stock repurchased in the second quarter of fiscal 2006 was conducted under two
programs: (i) the $400 million stock repurchase program announced in March 2005,
which was completed during the quarter; and (ii) another $400 million stock
repurchase program announced in September 2005. We repurchased a total of 11.1
million shares of our common stock in the second quarter for $275.3 million in
the open market. Through the first six months of fiscal 2006, we have
repurchased a total of 23.0 million shares of our common stock for $550.6
million in the open market. All of these shares have been cancelled as of
November 27, 2005. The stock repurchase program is one element of our overall
effort to improve our return on invested capital, which we believe improves
shareholder value. As of November 27, 2005, we had $153.4 million remaining for
future common stock repurchases under the program announced in September 2005.
During the period after the end of our fiscal 2006 second quarter through
December 30, 2005, we repurchased 2.0 million shares of our common stock for
$54.2 million. These purchases were made under the stock repurchase program
announced in September 2005. On December 8, 2005, we announced that the Board of
Directors had approved another $400 million stock repurchase program.
o Dividends
On September 30, 2005, we announced that the Board of Directors had declared an
increased cash dividend of $0.03 per outstanding share of common stock to be
payable on January 9, 2006 to shareholders of record at the close of business on
December 19, 2005. This dividend payable was recorded in the second quarter of
fiscal 2006. We previously paid cash dividends of $6.9 million ($0.02 per
outstanding share of common stock) in the second quarter of fiscal 2006 and a
total of $13.9 million in the first six months of fiscal 2006.
Note 9. Segment Information
The following table presents information related to our reportable segments:
Analog
(In Millions) Segment All Others Total
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Three months ended November 27, 2005:
Sales $ 456.7 $ 87.3 $ 544.0
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Income before income taxes $ 138.8 $ 30.0 $ 168.8
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Three months ended November 28, 2004:
Sales $ 381.4 $ 67.5 $ 448.9
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Income before income taxes $ 77.4 $ 25.5 $ 102.9
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Six months ended November 27, 2005:
Sales $ 891.4 $ 146.4 $ 1,037.8
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Income before income taxes $ 275.7 $ 25.5 $ 301.2
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Six months ended November 28, 2004:
Sales $ 852.2 $ 144.7 $ 996.9
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Income before income taxes $ 225.4 $ 26.5 $ 251.9
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Note 10. Contingencies - Legal Proceedings
o Environmental Matters
We have been named to the National Priorities List for our Santa Clara,
California site and we have completed a remedial investigation/feasibility study
with the Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB), acting as an agent for
the Federal Environmental Protection Agency. We have agreed in principle with
the RWQCB to a site remediation plan and we are conducting remediation and
cleanup efforts at the site. In addition to the Santa Clara site, from time to
time we have been designated as a potentially responsible party (PRP) by
international, federal and state agencies for certain environmental sites with
which we may have had direct or indirect involvement. These designations are
made regardless of the extent of our involvement. These claims are in various
stages of administrative or judicial proceedings and include demands for
recovery of past governmental costs and for future investigations and remedial
actions. In many cases, the dollar amounts of the claims have not been specified
and, in the case of the PRP cases, claims have been asserted against a number of
other entities for the same cost recovery or other relief as is sought from us.
We accrue costs associated with environmental matters when they become probable
and can be reasonably estimated. The amount of all environmental charges to
earnings, including charges for the Santa Clara site remediation (excluding
potential reimbursements from insurance coverage), were not material during the
fiscal periods covered in these condensed consolidated financial statements.
As part of our disposition in fiscal 1996 of the Dynacraft assets and business,
we retained responsibility for environmental claims connected with Dynacraft's
Santa Clara, California, operations and for other environmental claims arising
from our conduct of the Dynacraft business prior to the disposition. As part of
the Fairchild disposition in fiscal 1997, we also agreed to retain liability for
current remediation projects and environmental matters arising from our prior
operation of certain Fairchild plants while Fairchild agreed to arrange for and
perform the remediation and cleanup. We prepaid to Fairchild the estimated costs
of the remediation and cleanup and we remain responsible for costs and expenses
incurred by Fairchild in excess of the prepaid amounts. To date, the costs
associated with the liabilities we have retained in these dispositions have not
been material and there have been no related legal proceedings.
o Tax Matters
The IRS has completed the field examinations of our tax returns for fiscal years
1997 through 2000 and has issued a notice of proposed adjustment seeking
additional taxes of approximately $19.1 million (exclusive of interest) for
those years. We are contesting the adjustments through the IRS administrative
process. We are also undergoing tax audits at several international locations
and from time to time our tax returns are audited in the U.S. by state agencies
and at international locations by local tax authorities. We believe we have made
adequate tax payments and/or accrued adequate amounts in our financial
statements such that the outcome of these audits will have no material adverse
effect on our financial statements.
o Other Matters
In January 1999, a class action suit was filed against us and our chemical
suppliers by former and present employees claiming damages for personal
injuries. The complaint alleges that cancer and reproductive harm were caused to
employees exposed to chemicals in the workplace. The plaintiffs' efforts to
certify a medical monitoring class were denied by the court. Discovery in the
case is continuing and we intend to contest the case through all available
means.
In November 2000, a derivative action was brought against us and other
defendants by a shareholder of Fairchild Semiconductor International, Inc.
Plaintiff seeks recovery of alleged "short-swing" profits under section 16(b) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 from the sale by the defendants in January
2000 of Fairchild common stock. The complaint alleges that Fairchild's
conversion of preferred stock held by the defendants at the time of Fairchild's
initial public offering in August 1999 constituted a "purchase" that must be
matched with the January 2000 sale for purposes of computing the "short-swing"
profits. Plaintiff seeks from us alleged recoverable profits of $14.1 million.
We have completed discovery in the case in the district court. In June 2004, the
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) proposed clarifying amendments to its
section 16(b) rules which we believe would be dispositive of the case and the
SEC adopted the rule amendments in August 2005. Oral argument on the briefing
ordered by the district court as to whether the SEC amendments should apply to
the case was held in November 2005 and we are waiting for the court's ruling. We
intend to continue to contest the case through all available means.
In September 2002, iTech Group (iTech) brought suit against us alleging a
number of contract and tort claims related to a software license agreement and
discussions to sell certain assets to iTech. At the trial which began in May
2005, the jury rendered a verdict finding us liable for breach of contract,
promissory fraud and unjust enrichment and assessing approximately $234.0
thousand in compensatory damages and $15.0 million in punitive damages. After
hearing post trial motions, the court affirmed the verdict for compensatory
damages of approximately $234.0 thousand, awarded attorneys' fees to iTech of
approximately $60.0 thousand, and reduced the punitive damages to $3.0 million,
and judgment was entered in those amounts in late August 2005. We have filed a
notice of appeal and intend to contest the case through all available means. In
the fourth quarter of fiscal 2005, we accrued a charge of $3.3 million to cover
the total amount of damages awarded to iTech under the court's order. Although
the loss we ultimately sustain may be higher or lower than the amount we have
recorded, this is currently our best estimate of any loss we may incur.
We are currently a party to various claims and legal proceedings, including
those noted above. We make provisions for a liability when it is both probable
that a liability has been incurred and the amount of the loss can be reasonably
estimated. We believe we have made adequate provisions for potential liability
in litigation matters. We review these provisions at least quarterly and adjust
these provisions to reflect the impact of negotiations, settlements, rulings,
advice of legal counsel and other information and events pertaining to a
particular case. Based on the information that is currently available to us, we
believe that the ultimate outcome of litigation matters, individually and in the
aggregate, will not have a material adverse effect on our results of operations
or consolidated financial position. However, litigation is inherently
unpredictable. If an unfavorable ruling or outcome were to occur, there is a
possibility of a material adverse effect on results of operations or our
consolidated financial position.
o Contingencies - Other
In connection with our past divestitures, we have routinely provided indemnities
to cover the indemnified party for matters such as environmental, tax, product
and employee liabilities. We also routinely include intellectual property
indemnification provisions in our terms of sale, development agreements and
technology licenses with third parties. Since maximum obligations are not
explicitly stated in these indemnification provisions, the potential amount of
future maximum payments cannot be reasonably estimated. To date we have incurred
minimal losses associated with these indemnification obligations and, as a
result, we have not recorded any liabilities in our consolidated financial
statements.
ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS
This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains forward-looking statements within
the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These statements relate to, among other things,
sales, gross margins, operating expenses, capital expenditures, R&D efforts and
asset dispositions and are indicated by words or phrases such as "anticipate,"
"expect," "outlook," "foresee," "believe," "could," "intend," and similar words
or phrases. These statements are based on our current plans and expectations and
involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ
materially from expectations. These forward-looking statements should not be
relied upon as predictions of future events as we cannot assure you that the
events or circumstances reflected in these statements will be achieved or will
occur. The following are among the principal factors that could cause actual
results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements: general
business and economic conditions in the semiconductor industry and in various
markets such as wireless and displays; pricing pressures and competitive
factors; delays in the introduction of new products or lack of market acceptance
for new products; risks of international operations; our success in acquisitions
and/or dispositions and achieving the desired improvements associated with those
acquisitions and/or dispositions; legislative and regulatory changes; the
outcome of legal, administrative and other proceedings that we are involved in;
the results of our programs to control and reduce costs; and the general
worldwide geopolitical situation. For a discussion of some of the factors that
could cause actual results to differ materially from our forward-looking
statements, see the discussion on "Risk Factors" that appears below and other
risks and uncertainties detailed in this and our other reports and filings with
the Securities and Exchange Commission. We undertake no obligation to update
forward-looking statements to reflect developments or information obtained after
the date hereof and disclaim any obligation to do so.
This discussion should be read in conjunction with the consolidated
financial statements and the accompanying notes included in this Form 10-Q and
in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended May 29, 2005.
o Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
We believe the following critical accounting policies are those policies that
have a significant effect on the determination of our financial position and
results of operations. These policies also require us to make our most difficult
and subjective judgments:
1. Revenue Recognition
We recognize revenue from the sale of semiconductor products upon shipment,
provided we have persuasive evidence of an arrangement typically in the
form of a purchase order, title and risk of loss have passed to the
customer, the amount is fixed or determinable and collection of the revenue
is reasonably assured. We record a provision for estimated future returns
at the time of shipment. Approximately 50 percent of our semiconductor
product sales were made through distributors in the first six months of
fiscal 2006. We have agreements with our distributors that cover various
programs, including pricing adjustments based on resale pricing and volume,
price protection for inventory, discounts for prompt payment and scrap
allowances. The revenue we record for these distribution sales is net of
estimated provisions for these programs. When determining this net
distribution revenue, we must make significant judgments and estimates. Our
estimates are based upon historical experience rates by geography and
product family, inventory levels in the distribution channel, current
economic trends, and other related factors. Actual distributor claims
activity has been materially consistent with the provisions we have made
based on our estimates. However, because of the inherent nature of
estimates, there is always a risk that there could be significant
differences between actual amounts and our estimates. Our financial
condition and operating results are dependent on our ability to make
reliable estimates, and we believe that our estimates are reasonable.
However, different judgments or estimates could result in variances that
might be significant to reported operating results.
Service revenues are recognized as the services are provided or as
milestones are achieved, depending on the terms of the arrangement. These
revenues are included in net sales and are not a material component of our
total net sales.
Certain intellectual property income is classified as revenue if it
meets specified criteria established by company policy that define whether
it is considered a source of income from our primary operations. These
revenues are included in net sales and are not a material component of our
total net sales. All intellectual property income that does not meet the
specified criteria is not considered a source of income from primary
operations and is therefore classified as a component of other operating
income, net, in the consolidated statement of operations. Intellectual
property income is recognized when the license is delivered, the fee is
fixed or determinable, collection of the fee is reasonably assured and no
further obligations to the other party exist.
2. Valuation of Inventories
Inventories are stated at the lower of standard cost, which approximates
actual cost on a first-in, first-out basis, or market. The total carrying
value of our inventory is net of any reductions we have recorded to reflect
the difference between cost and estimated market value of inventory that is
determined to be obsolete or unmarketable based upon assumptions about
future demand and market conditions. Reductions in carrying value are
deemed to establish a new cost basis. Therefore, inventory is not written
up if estimates of market value subsequently improve. Our products are
classified as either custom, which are those products manufactured with
customer-specified features or characteristics, or non-custom, which are
those products that do not have customer-specified features or
characteristics. We evaluate obsolescence by analyzing the inventory aging,
order backlog and future customer demand on an individual product basis. If
actual demand were to be substantially lower than what we have estimated,
we may be required to write inventory down below the current carrying
value. While our estimates require us to make significant judgments and
assumptions about future events, we believe our relationships with our
customers, combined with our understanding of the end-markets we serve,
provide us with the ability to make reliable estimates. The actual amount
of obsolete or unmarketable inventory has been materially consistent with
previously estimated write-downs we have recorded. We also evaluate the
carrying value of inventory for lower-of-cost-or-market on an individual
product basis, and these evaluations are intended to identify any
difference between net realizable value and standard cost. Net realizable
value is determined as the selling price of the product less the estimated
cost of disposal. When necessary, we reduce the carrying value of inventory
to net realizable value. If actual market conditions and resulting product
sales prove to be less favorable than what we have projected, additional
inventory write-downs may be required.
3. Impairment of Goodwill, Intangible Assets and Other Long-lived Assets
We assess the impairment of long-lived assets whenever events or changes in
circumstances indicate that their carrying value may not be recoverable
from the estimated future cash flows expected to result from their use and
eventual disposition. Our long-lived assets subject to this evaluation
include property, plant and equipment and amortizable intangible assets.
Amortizable intangible assets subject to this evaluation include developed
technology we have acquired, patents and technology licenses. We assess the
impairment of goodwill annually in our fourth fiscal quarter and whenever
events or changes in circumstances indicate that it is more likely than not
that an impairment loss has been incurred. We are required to make
judgments and assumptions in identifying those events or changes in
circumstances that may trigger impairment. Some of the factors we consider
include:
o Significant decrease in the market value of an asset
o Significant changes in the extent or manner for which the asset is being
used or in its physical condition
o Significant change, delay or departure in our business strategy related
to the asset
o Significant negative changes in the business climate, industry or
economic conditions
o Current period operating losses or negative cash flow combined with a
history of similar losses or a forecast that indicates continuing
losses associated with the use of an asset
Our impairment evaluation of long-lived assets includes an analysis of
estimated future undiscounted net cash flows expected to be generated by
the assets over their remaining estimated useful lives. If the estimated
future undiscounted net cash flows are insufficient to recover the carrying
value of the assets over the remaining estimated useful lives, we record an
impairment loss in the amount by which the carrying value of the assets
exceeds the fair value. We determine fair value based on discounted cash
flows using a discount rate commensurate with the risk inherent in our
current business model. Major factors that influence our cash flow analysis
are our estimates for future revenue and expenses associated with the use
of the asset. Different estimates could have a significant impact on the
results of our evaluation. If, as a result of our analysis, we determine
that our amortizable intangible assets or other long-lived assets have been
impaired, we will recognize an impairment loss in the period in which the
impairment is determined. Any such impairment charge could be significant
and could have a material adverse effect on our financial position and
results of operations.
Our impairment evaluation of goodwill is based on comparing the fair
value to the carrying value of our reporting units with goodwill. The fair
value of a reporting unit is measured at the business unit level using a
discounted cash flow approach that incorporates our estimates of future
revenues and costs for those business units. Our reporting units with
goodwill include our flat panel displays, high definition products and CRT
products (formerly grouped as displays); RF products (formerly within
wireless); portable power (formerly within power management); non-audio
amplifier and interface business units, which are operating segments within
our Analog reportable segment, and our device connectivity business unit,
which is included in "All Others." Our estimates are consistent with the
plans and estimates that we are using to manage the underlying businesses.
If we fail to deliver new products for these business units, if the
products fail to gain expected market acceptance, or if market conditions
for these business units fail to materialize as anticipated, our revenue
and cost forecasts may not be achieved and we may incur charges for
goodwill impairment, which could be significant and could have a material
adverse effect on our net equity and results of operations.
4. Income Taxes
We determine deferred tax assets and liabilities based on the future tax
consequences that can be attributed to net operating loss and credit
carryovers and differences between the financial statement carrying amounts
of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases, using
the enacted tax rate expected to be applied when the taxes are actually
paid or recovered. The recognition of deferred tax assets is reduced by a
valuation allowance if it is more likely than not that the tax benefits
will not be realized. The ultimate realization of deferred tax assets
depends upon the generation of future taxable income during the periods in
which those temporary differences become deductible. We consider past
performance, expected future taxable income and prudent and feasible tax
planning strategies in assessing the amount of the valuation allowance. Our
forecast of expected future taxable income is based on historical taxable
income and projections of future taxable income over the periods that the
deferred tax assets are deductible. Changes in market conditions that
differ materially from our current expectations and changes in future tax
laws in the U.S. and international jurisdictions may cause us to change our
judgments of future taxable income. These changes, if any, may require us
to adjust our existing tax valuation allowance higher or lower than the
amount we currently have recorded; such adjustment could have a material
impact on the tax expense for the fiscal year.
We account for income tax contingencies in accordance with Statement
of Financial Accounting Standards No. 5, "Accounting for Contingencies."
The calculation of tax liabilities involves significant judgment in
estimating the impact of uncertainties in the application of complex tax
laws. Resolution of these uncertainties in a manner inconsistent with our
expectations could have a material impact on our results of operations.
Overview
Throughout the first half of fiscal 2006, we have continued to focus our
business on addressing analog product areas, particularly in the analog standard
linear categories. The World Semiconductor Trade Statistics (WSTS) define
"standard linear" as amplifiers, data converters, regulators and references
(power management products), and interface. As a part of our business focus, we
periodically identify opportunities to divest or reduce involvement in product
areas that are not in line with our business objectives. In June 2005, we
completed the sale of our cordless business unit in Europe to HgCapital. In July
2005, we announced that we are closing our assembly and test plant in Singapore
in a phased shutdown with the plant's volume to be consolidated into our other
assembly and test facilities in Malaysia and China. The closure activities are
targeted to be completed by our first quarter of fiscal 2007. The Singapore
plant had specialized in high pin-count packages that are not used as much in
the high-value analog products that are the focus of our business. Most recently
in November 2005, we took some additional steps to reduce indirect manufacturing
costs in our Texas plant. This included a change in the plant's organizational
structure and a reduction of its workforce.
Our sales and gross margin percentage in the second quarter of fiscal 2006
were both higher than they were in the preceding first quarter and in last
year's second quarter. The improvement in gross margin reflects growth in our
higher margin analog products, as well as higher factory utilization from the
increased volume of demand. We continue to focus on improving our gross margin
relative to sales with our research and development investments aimed primarily
at high-value growth areas in analog standard linear markets.
In reviewing our performance we consider several key financial measures.
When reviewing our net sales performance, we look at sales growth rates, new
order rates (including turns orders, which are orders received with delivery
requested in the same quarter), blended-average selling prices, sales of new
products and market share in the analog standard linear category as defined by
WSTS. We generally define new products as those introduced within the last three
years. We gauge our operating income performance based on gross margin trends,
product mix, blended-average selling prices, factory utilization rates and
operating expenses relative to sales. We are focused on generating a
consistently high return on invested capital by concentrating on operating
income, working capital management, capital expenditures and cash management. We
determine return on invested capital based on net operating income after tax
divided by invested capital, which generally consists of total assets reduced by
goodwill and non-interest bearing liabilities.
We continued our stock repurchase program during the second quarter of
fiscal 2006. Stock repurchased in the second quarter of fiscal 2006 was
repurchased under two programs: (i) the $400 million stock repurchase program
announced in March 2005 which was completed during the quarter; and (ii) another
$400 million stock repurchase program announced in September 2005. We
repurchased a total of 11.1 million shares of our common stock in the second
quarter for $275.3 million in the open market. Through the first half of fiscal
2006, we have repurchased a total of 23.0 million shares of our common stock for
$550.6 million in the open market. The stock repurchase program is one element
of our overall effort to deliver a consistently high return on invested capital,
which we believe improves shareholder value over time. As of November 27, 2005,
we had $153.4 million remaining for future common stock repurchases under the
program announced in September 2005. On December 8, 2005, we announced that our
Board of Directors had approved another $400 million stock repurchase program
similar to our prior stock repurchase programs. We have also continued with the
dividend program in the first half of fiscal 2006. We paid a cash dividend of
$0.02 per outstanding share of common stock on October 11, 2005 to shareholders
of record at the close of business on September 20, 2005. In September 2005, the
Board of Directors declared an increased cash dividend of $0.03 per outstanding
share of common stock to be payable on January 9, 2006 to shareholders of record
at the close of business on December 19, 2005.
The following table and discussion provides an overview of our operating
results for the current fiscal year and recently completed second quarter:
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
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Nov. 27, Nov. 28, Nov. 27, Nov. 28,
(In Millions) 2005 % Change 2004 2005 % Change 2004
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Net sales $ 544.0 21% $ 448.9 $ 1,037.8 4% $ 996.9
Operating income $ 160.7 $ 99.9 $ 288.5 $ 248.5
As a % of net sales 30% 22% 28% 25%
Net income $ 114.7 $ 90.0 $ 200.3 $ 207.7
As a % of net sales 21% 20% 19% 21%
Net income for the second quarter of fiscal 2006 includes cost reduction
charges of $2.7 million related to manufacturing operations (See Note 4 to the
Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements), a credit of $1.3 million related
to litigation settlements, $0.7 million of net intellectual property income and
other operating income of $0.4 million (See Note 2 to the Condensed Consolidated
Financial Statements). Net income for the first six months of fiscal 2006
includes an additional $28.0 million charge related to the closure of our
Singapore assembly and test plant (See Note 4 to the Condensed Consolidated
Financial Statements), a gain of $24.3 million from the sale of our cordless
business in June 2005 (See Note 4 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial
Statements), an additional $0.7 million of net intellectual property income and
other operating income of an additional $0.3 million (See Note 2 to the
Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements).
Net income for the second quarter of fiscal 2005 included a gain of $8.8
million from the sale of assets associated with the imaging business, a credit
of $10.0 million to adjust the loss accrual related to the ZF Micro Solutions,
Inc. litigation that was settled in December 2004 and $0.8 million of net
intellectual property income. Net income for the first six months of fiscal 2005
included an additional $1.5 million of net intellectual property income, offset
by a $1.2 million charge for cost reduction actions.
o Net Sales
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Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
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Nov. 27, Nov. 28, Nov. 27, Nov. 28,
(In Millions) 2005 % Change 2004 2005 % Change 2004
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Analog segment $ 456.7 20% $ 381.4 $ 891.4 5% $ 852.2
As a % of net sales 84% 85% 86% 85%
All others 87.3 29% 67.5 146.4 1% 144.7
As a % of net sales 16% 15% 14% 15%
---------- ------------ ------------ ------------
Total net sales $ 544.0 $ 448.9 $ 1,037.8 $ 996.9
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100% 100% 100% 100%
The chart above and the following discussion are based on our reportable
segments described in Note 14 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included
in our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended May 29, 2005.
The growth in analog segment sales was primarily driven by stronger than
expected turns orders, especially within our wireless handset and portable
consumer markets where demand was strong going into the holiday season.
Consequently, our analog unit shipments were up 25 percent in the second quarter
of fiscal 2006 from the second quarter of fiscal 2005 and 10 percent in the
first six months of fiscal 2006 from the comparable fiscal 2005 period.
Blended-average selling prices for the whole company were down 5 percent due
mainly to product mix shift. Our analog products generally have lower
blended-average selling prices than our non-analog products, but they also sell
for higher margins, in general. Within our overall analog portfolio,
blended-average selling prices for standard linear products were up slightly
over both the preceding first quarter and the fiscal 2005 second quarter.
Within the Analog segment, sales of products by the data conversion, power
management, amplifier (including audio amplifier products) and interface
business units were the main contributors to the growth in sales for the second
quarter of fiscal 2006 over the second quarter of fiscal 2005 with increases of
46 percent, 34 percent, 28 percent and 17 percent, respectively. These business
units also contributed to the growth in sales for the first six months of fiscal
2006 over the comparable period of fiscal 2005 with increases of 11 percent, 15
percent, 13 percent and 4 percent, respectively.
o Gross Margin
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Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
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Nov. 27, Nov. 28, Nov. 27, Nov. 28,
(In Millions) 2005 % Change 2004 2005 % Change 2004
---------- -------------- ---------- ----------- -------------- -----------
Net Sales $ 544.0 21% $ 448.9 $ 1,037.8 4% $ 996.9
Cost of sales 232.7 5% 221.9 448.8 (4%) 468.3
---------- ---------- ----------- -----------
Gross margin $ 311.3 $ 227.0 $ 589.0 $ 528.6
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As a % of net sales 57% 51% 57% 53%
The increase in the gross margin percentage for the second quarter and
first six months of fiscal 2006 compared to the same periods of fiscal 2005 was
driven by improved product mix of higher-margin analog standard linear products.
Higher factory utilization in the second quarter of fiscal 2006 also contributed
to the gross margin improvement although the rate for the full six-month period
was comparable on a year-over-year basis. Wafer fabrication capacity utilization
during the second quarter of fiscal 2006 was 85 percent, based on wafer starts,
compared to 63 percent for the second quarter of fiscal 2005, while it was flat
at 79 percent during the first six-months of fiscal 2006 compared to last year.
Our product mix has improved through our active efforts to increase the portion
of our business that comes from high value, higher performance analog products,
which are more proprietary in nature and can generate higher margins than
products that are less proprietary or are multi-sourced. Foundry sales from our
two recently divested businesses (cordless sold in June 2005 and PC Super I/O
sold in May 2005) were higher in the second quarter of fiscal 2006 than the
first quarter because of seasonal demand and the new owners stocking their
pipeline. These foundry sales carry a much lower gross margin and therefore, had
a dilutive effect on our gross margin percentage for both the second quarter and
first six months of fiscal 2006.
o Research and Development
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Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
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Nov. 27, Nov. 28, Nov. 27, Nov. 28,
(In Millions) 2005 % Change 2004 2005 % Change 2004
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Research and
development $ 80.7 (2%) $ 82.1 $ 161.2 (4%) $ 167.8
As a % of net sales 15% 18% 16% 17%
Lower research and development expenses in the second quarter and first six
months of fiscal 2006 compared to the same periods of fiscal 2005 largely
reflect cost savings from the businesses we recently divested. At the same time,
we are continuing to concentrate our ongoing research and development spending
on analog products and underlying analog capabilities. Compared to the first
half of fiscal 2005, total company spending through the first half of fiscal
2006 for new product development was down 7 percent, while spending for analog
process and support technology was up 9 percent. Although research and
development spending is down as a whole and as a percentage of sales, research
and development spending on our key focus areas in the Analog segment increased
as we continue to invest in the development of new analog products for wireless
handsets, displays, other portable devices, as well as applications for the
broader markets requiring analog technology. A significant portion of our
research and development is directed at power management technology.
o Selling, General and Administrative
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Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
------------------------------------ --------------------------------------
Nov. 27, Nov. 28, Nov. 27, Nov. 28,
(In Millions) 2005 % Change 2004 2005 % Change 2004
---------- -------------- ---------- ----------- -------------- -----------
Selling, general and
administrative $ 69.6 8% $ 64.6 $ 136.3 3% $ 132.2
As a % of net sales 13% 14% 13% 13%
The increase in selling, general and administrative expenses for the second
quarter and first six months of fiscal 2006 compared to the same periods of
fiscal 2005 is due to higher costs in the fiscal 2006 second quarter arising
from compensation and benefit increases. As a percentage of sales, however, our
SG&A expenses remained relatively constant as we continue to manage our cost
structure in line with our overall business model objectives.
o Interest Income, Net
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Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
-------------------------- -------------------------
Nov. 27, Nov. 28, Nov. 27, Nov. 28,
(In Millions) 2005 2004 2005 2004
------------- ------------ ------------ ------------
Interest income $ 7.9 $ 3.8 $ 15.3 $ 6.9
Interest expense (0.4) (0.3) (0.7) (0.8)
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Interest income, net $ 7.5 $ 3.5 $ 14.6 $ 6.1
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The increase in interest income, net, for the second quarter and first six
months of fiscal 2006 compared to the same periods of fiscal 2005 was due to
higher average cash balances and higher interest rates.
o Other Non-Operating Expense, Net
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
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Nov. 27, Nov. 28, Nov. 27, Nov. 28,
(In Millions) 2005 2004 2005 2004
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Gain (loss) on investments $ 0.9 $ 1.2 $ (1.3) $ 1.1
Share in net losses of equity-method
investments (0.3) (1.7) (0.6) (3.3)
Other - - - (0.5)
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Total other non-operating
expense, net $ 0.6 $ (0.5) $ (1.9) $ (2.7)
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The components of other non-operating expense, net are primarily derived from
activities related to our investments. The net gain on investments in fiscal
2006 relates to the net change in unrealized holdings gains from trading
securities and in addition, a gain from the sale of a nonmarketable investment
in the second quarter. The share of net losses in equity-method investments was
lower in the second quarter and first six months of fiscal 2006 than the
corresponding fiscal 2005 periods because of investments that have been fully
written down to zero over time.
o Income Tax Expense
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Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
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Nov. 27, Nov. 28, Nov. 27, Nov. 28,
(In Millions) 2005 2004 2005 2004
-------------- ------------- ------------ ------------
Income tax expense $ 54.1 $ 12.9 $ 100.9 $ 44.2
Effective tax rate 32% 13% 33% 18%
The effective tax rate for the second quarter is lower than the rate for the
first six months of fiscal 2006 because the first quarter results included an
incremental $5.8 million tax provision that arose from certain discrete
transactions recorded in the first quarter, which included cost reduction and
restructuring activities associated with the announced closure of the Singapore
plant and the sale of the cordless business. The tax expense in fiscal 2005 was
lower because it consisted primarily of alternative minimum tax, net of tax
credit carryforwards and non-U.S. taxes.
o Liquidity and Capital Resources
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Six Months Ended
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Nov. 27, Nov. 28,
(In Millions) 2005 2004
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Net cash provided by
operating activities $ 366.2 $ 231.6
Net cash provided by (used by)
investing activities 9.6 (82.2)
Net cash (used by)
financing activities (428.5) (41.2)
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Net change in cash and
cash equivalents $ (52.7) $ 108.2
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The primary factors contributing to the changes in cash and cash equivalents in
the first six months of fiscal 2006 and 2005 are described below:
In the first six months of fiscal 2006, cash from operating activities was
generated primarily from net income, adjusted for noncash items (primarily
depreciation and amortization) combined with the positive impact that came from
changes in working capital components. Increases in working capital from
accounts payable and accrued expenses, current and deferred income taxes, other
current assets and other non-current liabilities more than offset the impact of
higher receivables. We also generated cash from operating activities in the
first six months of fiscal 2005. The positive impact from net income, when
adjusted for noncash items (primarily depreciation and amortization), was
greater than the negative impact from changes in working capital components in
the first six months of fiscal 2005.
The primary source of cash generated from investing activities during the
first six months of fiscal 2006 came from proceeds from the sale of the cordless
business of $60.0 million, which was offset by investment in property, plant and
equipment of $46.4 million, primarily for the purchase of machinery and
equipment, and the funding of a benefit plan in the amount of $3.0 million.
Major uses of cash for investing activities during the first six months of
fiscal 2005 included investment in property, plant and equipment of $73.5
million, primarily for the purchase of machinery and equipment, payments for
security deposits on leased equipment of $12.9 million and funding of a benefit
plan in the amount of $6.1 million. In addition, proceeds of $10.0 million from
the sale of assets partially offset major uses of cash in fiscal 2005.
The primary use of cash for our financing activities in the first six
months of fiscal 2006 was for the repurchase of 23.0 million shares of our
common stock in the open market for $550.6 million, payments of $13.1 million on
software license obligations and $13.9 million for cash dividends. These amounts
were partially offset by proceeds of $149.1 million from the issuance of common
stock under employee benefit plans. The primary use of cash for our financing
activities in the first six months of fiscal 2005 was for the repurchase of 4.9
million shares of our common stock in the open market for $74.9 million and
payment of $12.2 million on software license obligations. These amounts were
partially offset by proceeds of $45.9 million from the issuance of common stock
under employee benefit plans.
On December 8, 2005, we announced that our Board of Directors had approved
another $400 million stock repurchase program similar to our prior stock
repurchase programs approved in September 2005 and the previous two fiscal
years. The stock repurchase program is consistent with our current business
model which focuses on higher-value analog products and, therefore, is less
capital intensive than it has been historically. In addition to the $400 million
available for future common stock repurchases under this latest program, there
was $153.4 million remaining at November 27, 2005 under previously approved
programs. On September 30, 2005, the Board of Directors declared a cash dividend
of $0.03 per outstanding share of common stock to be payable on January 9, 2006
to shareholders of record at the close of business on December 19, 2005.
We foresee continuing cash outlays for plant and equipment in fiscal 2006,
with our primary focus on analog capabilities at our existing sites. Capital
expenditures for fiscal 2005 were lower than what we typically expect. This was
due to our efforts to control costs and respond to reduced utilization during
fiscal 2005. Although capital expenditures remained very low in the first half
of fiscal 2006, we currently expect fiscal 2006 capital expenditures to increase
during the remainder of the year and to be higher in total than the fiscal 2005
level. We will continue to manage the level of capital expenditures in light of
sales levels, capacity utilization and industry business conditions. We expect
existing cash and investment balances, together with existing lines of credit
and cash generated by operations, to be sufficient to finance the planned
capital investments in fiscal 2006, as well as the declared dividend and the
stock repurchase program.
Our cash and investment balances are dependent in part on continued
collection of customer receivables and the ability to sell inventories. Although
we have not experienced major problems with our customer receivables,
significant declines in overall economic conditions could lead to deterioration
in the quality of customer receivables. In addition, major declines in financial
markets would most likely cause reductions in our cash equivalents and
marketable investments.
The following table provides a summary of the effect on liquidity and cash
flows from our contractual obligations at November 27, 2005 (payment periods are
measured from the end of fiscal 2005):
Payments due by period:
Less Than Greater Than
1 Year 1 - 3 Years 4 - 5 Years 5 Years
--------- ------------------------- ---------------- ------------
Fiscal Year: 2012 and
(In Millions) 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 thereafter Total
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Contractual obligations:
Debt obligations $ - $ - $ 20.9 $ - $ - $ - $ 0.2 $ 21.1
CAD software
licensing agreements - 9.9 10.0 9.7 - - - 29.6
Other contractual
obligations under:
Noncancelable
operating leases 16.6 21.4 10.7 6.4 3.9 0.2 0.2 59.4
Other 2.7 3.5 1.8 0.2 - - - 8.2
--------- ------- -------- -------- ------- -------- ------------ ----------
Total $ 19.3 $ 34.8 $ 43.4 $ 16.3 $ 3.9 $ 0.2 $ 0.4 $118.3
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Commercial Commitments:
Standby letters of credit
under bank multicurrency
agreement $ - $ 7.8 - - - - - $ 7.8
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In addition, as of November 27, 2005, capital purchase commitments were
$37.4 million.
We do not currently have any relationships with unconsolidated entities or
financial partnerships, such as entities often referred to as structured finance
or special purpose entities, which might be established for the purpose of
facilitating off-balance sheet arrangements or other contractually narrow or
limited purposes. We do not engage in trading activities involving non-exchange
traded contracts. As a result, we do not believe that we are materially exposed
to financing, liquidity, market or credit risk that could arise if we had
engaged in these relationships.
o Outlook
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We continued to experience stronger market conditions throughout the first half
of fiscal 2006 as new orders in the second quarter grew sequentially over the
first quarter of fiscal 2006. This growth was primarily driven by increased
demand in the wireless handset and portable consumer electronic markets which
were seasonally strong going into the holidays. The growth in orders was also
attributable to an increase in orders for the second quarter from our
distributors. Here, we saw distribution resales of our products grow faster than
expected while overall distributor inventory levels remained flat with the
levels of the first quarter of fiscal 2006. Our turns orders, which are orders
received with delivery requested in the same quarter, were much stronger than
expected in the second quarter of fiscal 2006 due to the strength in wireless
handsets.
Foundry sales for our two recently sold businesses (cordless sold in June
2005 and PC Super I/O sold in May 2005) were sequentially higher in the second
quarter than in the first quarter of fiscal 2006 as the new owners of these
divested businesses restocked their pipelines and experienced higher seasonal
demand. We anticipate these new owners will require foundry support from us for
at least another two to three quarters. This support, and the corresponding
foundry sales, will gradually diminish over that same time frame as they
transition a large portion of their manufacturing to other sources. The foundry
sales have a dilutive effect on our gross margin percentage because the gross
margin percentage on the foundry business is substantially lower than the margin
we realize on full commercial sales of our other products.
Our opening 13-week backlog entering the third quarter of fiscal 2006 was
higher than it was when we began the second quarter of fiscal 2006. However, we
do not expect turns orders in the third quarter of fiscal 2006 to be as high as
they were in the stronger-than-expected second quarter. Based on past years, we
typically see seasonally lower build activity by manufacturers after the holiday
season, particularly among our wireless handset customers. Considering all
factors, including those discussed above and our historical seasonality
patterns, we provided guidance for net sales in the third quarter of fiscal 2006
to be flat to down 3 percent from the level achieved in our second quarter.
However, if backlog orders are cancelled or if the currently anticipated level
of turns orders is less than expected, we may not be able to achieve this level
of sales. We also expect our gross margin percentage to be slightly higher than
the percentage achieved in the second quarter based on the expected sales level
and current cost structure. Although we ramped production volume in the second
quarter to meet growing demand, by the end of the quarter our days-of-inventory
ratio dropped below the low end of the range we target for normal operations.
Therefore, we are maintaining strong production volume during the third quarter
of fiscal 2006 to service our higher backlog and we expect wafer fabrication
capacity utilization to run in the mid-80 percent range. However, if there is a
decline in factory utilization or changes in the expected sales level or product
mix, we may not be able to achieve a higher gross margin percentage.
In July 2005, we announced a plan to close our assembly and test facility
in Singapore and consolidate its production volume into our assembly and test
facilities in Malaysia and China. The closure activities are targeted to be
completed by our first quarter of fiscal 2007. Although we expect some future
reduction in our manufacturing costs once the closure is completed,
manufacturing costs during the interim may be unfavorably affected.
During fiscal 2005, the American Jobs Creation Act of 2004 was signed into
law, creating a one-time incentive for U.S. corporations to repatriate
accumulated income earned abroad by providing an 85 percent dividends-received
deduction for certain dividends from controlled foreign corporations. The
deduction is subject to a number of limitations requiring detailed computations
in various jurisdictions. Accordingly, we are undertaking a comprehensive
analysis to decide whether, and to what extent, foreign earnings that have not
yet been remitted to the U.S. might be repatriated. Based on the analysis to
date, however, it is reasonably possible that as much as $500 million could be
repatriated, which would have a corresponding tax liability of up to $45
million. We expect to finalize our analysis in our fourth quarter of fiscal
2006.
o Risk Factors
------------
Conditions inherent in the semiconductor industry may cause periodic
fluctuations in our operating results. Rapid technological change and frequent
introduction of new technology leading to more complex and integrated products
characterize the semiconductor industry. The result is a cyclical environment
with short product life cycles, price erosion and high sensitivity to the
overall business cycle. Although less capital investment is needed for analog
products than for many other semiconductor products, substantial capital and R&D
investment are required to support products and manufacturing processes in the
semiconductor industry. We have experienced in the past and may experience in
the future periodic fluctuations in our operating results. Market shifts in
product mix toward, or away from, higher margin products can also have a
significant impact on our operating results. As a result of these and other
factors, our financial results can fluctuate significantly from period to
period.
Our business will be harmed if we are unable to compete successfully in our
markets. Competition in the semiconductor industry is intense. Our major
competitors include Analog Devices, Linear Technology, Maxim, ST
Microelectronics and Texas Instruments. These companies sell competing products
into some of the same markets that we target. In some cases, we may also compete
with our customers. Competition is based on design and quality of products,
product performance, price and service, with the relative importance of these
factors varying among products, markets and customers. We cannot assure you 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 competition.
The wireless handset market continues to drive a significant portion of our
overall sales. New products are being developed to address new features and
functionality in handsets, such as advanced color displays, advanced audio,
lighting features and battery management that can adequately handle the demands
of these advanced features. Due to high levels of competition, as well as
complex technological requirements, there is no assurance that we will continue
to be successful in this targeted market. Although the worldwide handset market
is large, near-term growth trends are often uncertain and difficult to predict
with accuracy. Since the wireless handset market is a consumer market, downturns
in the economy that affect consumer demand will impact our business and results.
If our development of new products is delayed or market acceptance is below our
expectations, our future operating results may be unfavorably affected. We
believe that continued focused investment in research and development,
especially the timely development and market acceptance of new analog products,
is a key factor to our successful growth and our ability to achieve strong
financial performance. Successful development and introduction of new products
are critical to our ability to maintain a competitive position in the
marketplace. We will continue to invest resources to develop more highly
integrated solutions and building block products, both primarily based on our
analog capabilities. These products will continue to be targeted towards
applications such as wireless handsets, displays, other portable devices and
applications in other broad markets that require analog technology. We cannot
assure you that we will be successful in developing and introducing successful
new products, and a failure to bring new products to market may harm our
operating results.
We face risks from our international operations. We conduct a substantial
portion of our operations outside the United States. Our new assembly and test
facility in China, which commenced operations in fiscal 2005, has expanded our
international operations to include China, where we had not previously conducted
manufacturing operations. International operations subject our business to risks
associated with many factors beyond our control. These factors include:
* fluctuations in foreign currency rates;
* instability of foreign economies;
* emerging infrastructures in foreign markets;
* support required abroad for demanding manufacturing requirements;
* foreign government instability and changes; and
* U.S. and foreign laws and policies affecting trade and investment.
Although we did not experience any materially adverse effects from our
foreign operations as a result of these factors in the last year, one or more of
these factors has had an adverse effect on us in the past and could adversely
affect us in the future. In addition, although we have a program to hedge our
exposure to currency exchange rate fluctuations, our competitive position
relative to non-U.S. suppliers can be affected by the exchange rate of the U.S.
dollar against other currencies, particularly the Japanese yen, euro and pound
sterling.
Investments, Acquisitions and Divestitures. We have made and will continue to
consider making strategic business investments, alliances and acquisitions we
consider necessary to gain access to key technologies that we believe augment
our existing technical capability and support our business model objectives.
Acquisitions and investments involve risks and uncertainties that may
unfavorably impact our future financial performance. We may not be able to
integrate and develop the technologies we acquire as expected. If the technology
is not developed in a timely manner, we may be unsuccessful in penetrating
target markets. In addition, with any acquisition there are risks that future
operating results may be unfavorably affected by acquisition related costs,
including in-process R&D charges and incremental R&D spending. We have made and
will continue to consider making strategic business divestitures. With any
divestiture, there are risks that future operating results could be unfavorably
impacted if targeted objectives, such as cost savings, are not achieved or if
other business disruptions occur as a result of the divestiture or activities
related to the divestiture.
Taxes. From time to time, we have received notices of tax assessments from
governments of certain countries in which we operate. These governments or other
government entities may serve future notices of assessments on us and the
amounts of these assessments or our failure to favorably resolve such
assessments may have a material adverse effect on our financial condition or
results of operations.
Current World Events. Terrorist activities worldwide and hostilities in and
between nation states cause uncertainty on the overall state of the world
economy. We have no assurance that the consequences from these events will not
disrupt our operations in the U.S. or other regions of the world in the future.
The emergence of varying illnesses that have the potential for becoming pandemic
could also adversely affect our business. Although oil is not a major factor in
our cost structure, continued wide fluctuations and large increases in oil
prices may affect our future costs and revenues. Although the destruction caused
by recent hurricanes in the Gulf Coast did not have a direct adverse effect on
our operations, the longer-term and indirect consequences from the devastation
on the U.S. economy, and any resulting impact on our results, are not yet known.
ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
Refer to Part II, Item 7A, Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market
Risk, in our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended May 29, 2005 and to
the subheading "Financial Market Risks" under the heading "Management's
Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" on
page 30 of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended May 29, 2005 and to
Note 1, "Summary of Significant Accounting Policies," and Note 2, "Financial
Instruments," in the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in
Item 8 of our 2005 Form 10-K. There have been no material changes in market risk
from the information reported in these sections.
ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Evaluation of disclosure controls and procedures
We maintain disclosure controls and procedures that are intended to ensure that
the information required to be disclosed in our Exchange Act filings is properly
and timely recorded, processed, summarized and reported. In designing and
evaluating our disclosure controls and procedures, our management recognizes
that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can
provide only reasonable assurance of achieving the desired control objectives,
and that management necessarily is required to apply its judgment in evaluating
the cost-benefit relationship of possible controls and procedures. Since we have
investments in certain unconsolidated entities which we do not control or
manage, our disclosure controls and procedures with respect to those entities
are necessarily substantially more limited than those we maintain for our
consolidated subsidiaries.
We have a disclosure controls committee comprised of key individuals from a
variety of disciplines in the company that are involved in the disclosure and
reporting process. The committee meets regularly to ensure the timeliness,
accuracy and completeness of the information required to be disclosed in our
filings. As required by SEC Rule 13a-15(b), the committee reviewed this Form
10-Q and also met with the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial
Officer to review this Form 10-Q and the required disclosures and the
effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and
procedures. The committee performed an evaluation, under the supervision of and
with the participation of management, including our Chief Executive Officer and
Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our
disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the fiscal quarter covered
by this report. Based on that evaluation and their supervision of and
participation in the process, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial
Officer have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were
effective at the reasonable assurance level.
Changes in internal controls
As part of our efforts to ensure compliance with the requirements of Section 404
of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, we conduct a continual review of our internal
controls over financial reporting. The review is an ongoing process and it is
possible that we may institute additional or new internal controls over
financial reporting as a result of the review. During the second quarter of
fiscal 2006 which is covered by this report, we did not make any changes in our
internal controls over financial reporting that have materially affected, or are
reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal controls over financial
reporting.
Inherent Limitations on Effectiveness of Controls
Our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial
Officer, does not expect that our disclosure controls or our internal controls
over financial reporting will prevent or detect all error and all fraud. A
control system, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only
reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the control system's objectives will be
met. The design of a control system must reflect the fact that there are
resource constraints and the benefits of controls must be considered relative to
their costs. Further, because of inherent limitations in all control systems, no
evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that misstatements due to
error or fraud will not occur or that all control issues and instances of fraud,
if any, within the company have been detected. These inherent limitations
include the realities that judgments in decision-making can be faulty and that
breakdowns can occur because of simple error or mistake. Controls can also be
circumvented by the individual acts of some persons, by collusion of two or more
people, or by management override of the controls. The design of any system of
controls is based in part on certain assumptions about the likelihood of future
events, and there can be no assurance that any design will succeed in achieving
its stated goals under all potential future conditions. Projections of any
evaluation of controls effectiveness to future periods are subject to risks.
Over time, controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions or
deterioration in the degree on compliance with policies or procedures.
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
We currently are a party to various legal proceedings. While we believe that the
ultimate outcome of these various proceedings, individually and in the
aggregate, will not have a material adverse effect on our financial position or
overall trends in results of operations, litigation is always subject to
inherent uncertainties and unfavorable rulings could occur. An unfavorable
ruling could include money damages or an injunction prohibiting us from selling
one or more of our products. Were an unfavorable ruling to occur, there exists
the possibility of a material adverse impact on the net income of the period in
which the ruling occurs, and future periods. Information on our existing
material legal proceedings is provided in our Form 10-K for the fiscal year
ended May 29, 2005 and our Form 10-Q for the quarter ended August 28, 2006.
Except as described below, there have been no material developments in the legal
proceedings described in those filings.
1. In November 2000, a derivative action was filed in the U.S. District Court
in Delaware against us, Fairchild Semiconductor International, Inc. and
Sterling Holding Company, LLC, by Mark Levy, a Fairchild stockholder. The
action was brought under Section 16(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934 and the rules issued under that Act by the Securities and Exchange
Commission (SEC). The plaintiff seeks disgorgement of alleged short-swing
insider trading profits. We had originally acquired Fairchild common and
preferred stock in March 1997 at the time we disposed of the Fairchild
business. Prior to its initial public offering in August 1999, Fairchild
had amended its certificate of incorporation to provide that all Fairchild
preferred stock would convert automatically to common stock upon completion
of the initial public offering. As a result, our shares of preferred stock
converted to common stock in August 1999. Plaintiff has alleged that our
acquisition of common stock through the conversion constituted an
acquisition that should be "matched" against our sale in January 2000 of
Fairchild common stock for purposes of computing short-swing trading
profits. The action seeks to recover from us on behalf of Fairchild alleged
recoverable profits of approximately $14.1 million. The case has completed
discovery in the District Court. In June 2004, the SEC proposed clarifying
amendments to its Section 16(b) rules which we believe would be dispositive
of the case and the SEC adopted the rule amendments in August 2005. The
District Court ordered a briefing on whether it should apply the SEC rule
amendments to the case, and oral argument on the briefs was held in
November 2005 and we are waiting for the court's ruling. We intend to
continue to contest the case through all available means.
ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
a. During the second quarter of fiscal 2006 covered by this report, we did not
make unregistered sales of our securities.
c. The following table summarizes purchases we made of our common stock during
the second quarter of fiscal 2006:
Approximate Dollar
Total Number of Value of Shares that
Shares Purchased as May Yet Be Purchased
Total Number of Part of Publicly Under the Plans or
Shares Purchased (1) Average Price Paid Announced Plans Or Programs (2)
Period per Share Programs
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Month #1
August 29, 2005 -
September 28, 2005 3,950,000 $25.42 3,950,000 $328 million
Month #2
September 29, 2005 -
October 28, 2005 7,145,000 $24.43 7,145,000 $153 million
Month #3
October 29, 2005 -
November 27, 2005 - - - $153 million
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Total 11,095,000 11,095,000
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1. During the quarter ended November 27, 2005, we also reacquired 8,340
shares through the withholding of shares to pay employee tax obligations
upon the vesting of restricted stock. Additionally, during the quarter
ended November 27, 2005, 8,007 shares were purchased by the rabbi trust
utilized by our Deferred Compensation Plan, which permits participants to
direct investment of their accounts in our stock in accordance with their
instructions.
2. Purchases during the second quarter were made under two different
programs. $29 million of the purchases were made under a $400 million
repurchase program announced March 10, 2005 which was completed in
September 2005. $246 million of the purchases were made under a new $400
million program announced September 8, 2005. There is no expiration date
for the new repurchase program. The total dollar amount approved for the
new repurchase program is $400 million. All 11,095,000 shares were
purchased in the open market.
Our $20 million multicurrency credit agreement with a bank that provides for
multicurrency loans, letters of credit and standby letters of credit was renewed
in October 2005. The agreement contains restrictive covenants, conditions and
default provisions that require the maintenance of financial ratios. Under the
amended agreement, we are no longer required to maintain certain levels of
tangible net worth, a requirement which previously restricted the amounts
available for payment of dividends on common stock.
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
(a) Our annual stockholders meeting was held on September 30, 2005.
(b) The following directors were elected at the meeting:
Director For Authority Withhold
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Brian L. Halla 309,461,796 9,549,331
Steven R. Appleton 312,380,189 6,630,938
Gary P. Arnold 290,058,833 28,952,294
Richard J. Danzig 314,237,555 4,773,572
Robert J. Frankenberg 310,930,071 8,081,056
E. Floyd Kvamme 313,455,560 5,555,567
Modesto A. Maidique 308,362,241 10,648,886
Edward R. McCracken 312,016,847 6,994,280
(c) The following matters were also voted on at the meeting:
(i) Proposal to ratify the appointment of KPMG LLP as the independent
auditors of the Company:
FOR: 310,328,941 AGAINST: 6,724,790 ABSTAIN: 1,957,396
(ii) Proposal to approve the amended and restated Director Stock Plan:
FOR: 148,393,805 AGAINST: 128,178,656 ABSTAIN: 2,580,703
BROKER NON-VOTE: 39,857,963
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS
(a) Exhibits
3.1 Second Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the Company as amended
(incorporated by reference from the Exhibits to our Registration Statement
on Form S-3 Registration No. 33-52775, which became effective March 22,
1994); Certificate of Amendment of Certificate of Incorporation dated
September 30, 1994 (incorporated by reference from the Exhibits to our
Registration Statement on Form S-8 Registration No. 333-09957, which became
effective August 12, 1996); Certificate of Amendment of Certificate of
Incorporation dated September 22, 2000 (incorporated by reference from the
Exhibits to our Registration Statement on Form S-8 Registration No.
333-48424, which became effective October 23, 2000).
3.2 By Laws of the Company, as amended effective July 20, 2005 (incorporated by
reference from the Exhibits to our Form 8-K dated July 19, 2005 filed July
22, 2005).
4.1 Form of Common Stock Certificate (incorporated by reference from the
Exhibits to our Registration Statement on Form S-3 Registration No.
33-48935, which became effective October 5, 1992).
4.2 Rights Agreement (incorporated by reference from the Exhibits to our
Registration Statement on Form 8-A filed August 10, 1988); First Amendment
to the Rights Agreement dated as of October 31, 1995 (incorporated by
reference from the Exhibits to our Amendment No. 1 to the Registration
Statement on Form 8-A filed December 11, 1995); Second Amendment to the
Rights Agreement dated as of December 17, 1996 (incorporated by reference
from the Exhibits to our Amendment No. 2 to the Registration Statement on
Form 8-A filed January 17, 1997); Certificate of Adjusted Purchase Price on
Number of Shares dated April 23, 2004 filed by National Semiconductor
Corporation with the Rights Agent (incorporated by reference to the
Exhibits to our Amendment No. 3 to the Registration Statement on Form 8-A
filed April 24, 2004).
10.1 Management Contract or Compensatory Plan or Arrangement: Director Stock
Plan (incorporated by reference from the Exhibits to our Form 8-K dated
September 30, 2005 filed September 30, 2005).
10.2 Management Contract or Compensatory Plan or Arrangement: Director
Compensation Arrangements (incorporated by reference from the Exhibits to
our Form 8-K dated September 30, 2005 filed September 30, 2005).
10.3 Management Contract or Compensatory Plan or Arrangement; Equity
Compensation Plan not Approved by Stockholders: Amendment Two to the
Deferred Compensation Plan (incorporated by reference from the Exhibits to
our Form 8-K dated December 15, 2005 filed December 16, 2005).
31. Rule 13a - 14(a)/15d - 14(a) Certifications
32. Section 1350 Certifications
SIGNATURE
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.
NATIONAL SEMICONDUCTOR CORPORATION
Date: January 4, 2006 /s/ Jamie E. Samath
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Jamie E. Samath
Corporate Controller
Signing on behalf of the registrant
and as principal accounting officer
Exhibit 31
CERTIFICATION
I, Brian L. Halla, certify that:
1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of National
Semiconductor Corporation;
2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of
a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the
statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements
were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this
report;
3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial
information included in this report, fairly present in all material
respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of
the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
4. The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for
establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined
in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over
financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and
15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:
(a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such
disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our
supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the
registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to
us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in
which this report is being prepared;
(b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused
such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under
our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the
reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial
statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted
accounting principles;
(c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls
and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the
effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end
of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
(d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal
control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's
most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant's fourth fiscal quarter in
the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is
reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal
control over financial reporting; and
5. The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on
our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to
the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board
of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):
(a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or
operation of internal control over financial reporting which are
reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to
record, process, summarize and report financial information; and
(b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other
employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal
control over financial reporting.
Date: January 4, 2006 /s/ Brian L. Halla
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Brian L. Halla
Chief Executive Officer
CERTIFICATION
I, Lewis Chew, certify that:
1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of National
Semiconductor Corporation;
2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of
a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the
statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements
were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this
report;
3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial
information included in this report, fairly present in all material
respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of
the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
4. The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for
establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined
in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over
financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and
15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:
(a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such
disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our
supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the
registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to
us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in
which this report is being prepared;
(b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused
such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under
our supervisions, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the
reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial
statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted
accounting principles;
(c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls
and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the
effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end
of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
(d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal
control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's
most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant's fourth fiscal quarter in
the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is
reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal
control over financial reporting; and
5. The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on
our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to
the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board
of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):
(a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or
operation of internal control over financial reporting which are
reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to
record, process, summarize and report financial information; and
(b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other
employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal
control over financial reporting.
Date: January 4, 2006 /s/ Lewis Chew
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Lewis Chew
Senior Vice President, Finance and Chief
Financial Officer
Exhibit 32
CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO
18 U.S.C SECTION 1350, AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO
SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
In connection with the Quarterly Report of National Semiconductor Corporation
(the "Company") on Form 10-Q for the period ended November 27, 2005 as filed
with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the "Report"),
I, Brian L. Halla, Chief Executive Officer for the Company, certify, pursuant to
18 U.S.C. 1350, as adopted pursuant to 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002,
that, to my knowledge:
(1) The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or
Section 15(d), as applicable, of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
and
(2) The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all
material respects, the financial condition and results of operations
of the Company.
Date: January 4, 2006 /s/ Brian L. Halla
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Brian L. Halla
Chief Executive Officer
CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO
18 U.S.C SECTION 1350, AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO
SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
In connection with the Quarterly Report of National Semiconductor Corporation
(the "Company") on Form 10-Q for the period ended November 27, 2005 as filed
with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the "Report"),
I, Lewis Chew, Senior Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer for
the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 1350, as adopted pursuant to 906 of
the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that, to my knowledge:
(1) The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or
Section 15(d), as applicable, of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
and
(2) The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all
material respects, the financial condition and results of operations
of the Company.
Date: January 4, 2006 /s/ Lewis Chew
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Lewis Chew
Senior Vice President, Finance and
Chief Financial Officer