Exhibit 99
Vishay Reports Results for Year and Fourth Quarter 2007
- Revenues for 2007 were an all-time record.
- Net earnings from continuing operations of $0.74 per diluted share for year 2007 have been negatively affected by the after tax impact of certain items (enumerated below) of $0.21 per share for adjusted earnings from continuing operations per share of $0.95.
- Net earnings from continuing operations of $0.06 per diluted share for fourth quarter of 2007 have been negatively affected by the after tax impact of certain items (enumerated below) of $0.13 per share for adjusted earnings from continuing operations per share of $0.19.
- Cash generated from operations was $143 million for the fourth quarter 2007 and $354 million for the full year 2007.
- Capital expenditures were $92 million for the fourth quarter 2007 and $200 million for the full year 2007.
MALVERN, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dr. Felix Zandman, Chairman of the Board, and Dr. Gerald Paul, President and Chief Executive Officer of Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE:VSH), announced today that net revenues for the year ended December 31, 2007 were $2.833 billion, compared to net revenues of $2.581 billion for the year ended December 31, 2006. Income from continuing operations for the year ended December 31, 2007 was $140.4 million or $0.74 per diluted share, compared to net earnings of $139.7 million or $0.73 per diluted share for the year ended December 31, 2006.
As previously announced, Vishay intends to sell the automotive modules and subsystems business unit (“ASBU”) acquired on April 1, 2007 as part of the PCS business of International Rectifier. The operations of the ASBU have been classified as discontinued operations. The loss from discontinued operations in 2007 was $9.6 million, resulting in net earnings of $130.8 million, or $0.69 per diluted share.
Income from continuing operations for the year ended December 31, 2007 of $140.4 million, or $0.74 per diluted share, was impacted by pretax charges for restructuring and severance costs of $14.7 million, related asset write-downs of $3.9 million, and a contract termination charge of $18.9 million, partially offset by a gain on the sale of a building of $3.1 million. These items and their tax-related consequences, plus additional tax expense for changes in uncertain tax positions and valuation allowances totaling $8.3 million, had a negative $0.21 per share effect on income from continuing operations.
Earnings for the year ended December 31, 2006 of $139.7 million or $0.73 per diluted share were impacted by restructuring and severance costs of $40.2 million, related asset write-downs of $6.7 million, write-downs and write-offs of tantalum inventories totaling $9.6 million, losses resulting from adjustments to previously existing purchase commitments of $5.7 million, a loss on early extinguishment of debt of $2.9 million, an adjustment to increase the estimated cost of environmental remediation obligations associated with the 2001 General Semiconductor acquisition of $3.6 million, and charges totaling $2.9 million to settle past product quality issues. These items and their tax related consequences had a negative $0.26 effect on earnings per share.
Net revenues for the fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2007 were $729.6 million, as compared to revenues of $635.5 million, for the fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2006. Income from continuing operations for the fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2007 was $11.2 million, or $0.06 per diluted share, compared with net earnings of $26.3 million, or $0.14 per diluted share, for the quarter ended December 31, 2006.
Income from continuing operations for the fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2007 of $11.2 million, or $0.06 per diluted share, was impacted by pretax charges for restructuring and severance costs of $1.5 million, related asset write-downs of $1.2 million, and a contract termination charge of $18.9 million, partially offset by a gain on the sale of a building of $3.1 million. These items and their tax-related consequences, plus additional tax expense for changes in uncertain tax positions and valuation allowances totaling $5.9 million, had a negative $0.13 per share effect on income from continuing operations.
Net earnings of $26.3 million or $0.14 per diluted share for the fourth quarter of 2006 were impacted by pre-tax charges for restructuring and severance costs of $12.1 million, related asset write-downs of $0.1 million, and losses resulting from adjustments to previously existing purchase commitments of $0.8 million. These items and their tax-related consequences had a negative $0.05 effect on earnings per share.
Commenting on the results for the fourth quarter and year 2007, Dr. Paul stated, “Vishay experienced in the fourth quarter 2007 a continuation of the friendly business environment worldwide. Revenues were on the projected level while gross margins were lower, mostly due to temporary shifts of product mix and some production inefficiencies.”
“For the year 2007, our adjusted EPS were in the same range as 2006, which was our second best year ever. In 2007, we generated cash from operations of $354 million while capital expenditures were $200 million. For 2008, we expect higher cash generation from operations and capital expenditures to be lower by about 15%.”
Regarding the outlook for the first quarter 2008, Dr. Paul continued, “Our guidance for revenues is in the range of $720 million to $740 million. Gross margins are projected to be up compared to the fourth quarter 2007.”
Commenting on the Company's acquisition activities, Dr. Felix Zandman, Executive Chairman of the Board and Chief Technical and Business Development Officer, stated, “We continue to explore acquisition targets in all spaces we operate in, namely in niche businesses for passive components, semiconductors and weighing systems. At the same time, we are actively pursuing the divestiture of the automotive systems business that was part of our acquisition of the Power Control Systems from International Rectifier.”
Regarding the Company's R&D activities, Dr. Zandman noted, “Our R&D programs are on target. The share of new products released to the market continues to increase.”
A conference call to discuss fourth quarter and year ending financial results is scheduled for Tuesday, February 5, 2008 at 10:00 AM (ET). The dial-in number for the conference call is 877-589-6174 (+1 706-643-1406 if calling from outside the United States or Canada) and the conference ID is #28865261.
There will be a replay of the conference call from 12:30 PM (ET) on Tuesday, February 5, 2008 through 11:59 PM (ET) on Sunday, February 10, 2008. The telephone number for the replay is 800-642-1687 (+1 706-645-9291 if calling from outside the United States or Canada) and the access code is #28865261.
There will also be a live audio webcast of the conference call. This can be accessed directly from the Investor Relations section of the Vishay website at http://ir.vishay.com.
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc., a Fortune 1,000 Company listed on the NYSE (VSH), is one of the world's largest manufacturers of discrete semiconductors (diodes, rectifiers, transistors, and optoelectronics and selected ICs) and passive electronic components (resistors, capacitors, inductors, sensors, and transducers). These components are used in virtually all types of electronic devices and equipment, in the industrial, computing, automotive, consumer, telecommunications, military, aerospace, and medical markets. Its product innovations, successful acquisition strategy, and ability to provide "one-stop shop" service have made Vishay a global industry leader. Vishay can be found on the Internet at http://www.vishay.com.
Statements contained herein that relate to the Company's future performance, including statements with respect to forecasted revenues and the anticipated future benefits of the Company's acquisition and research and development programs are forward-looking statements within the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements involve a number of risks, uncertainties and contingencies, many of which are beyond our control, which may cause actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those anticipated. Such statements are based on current expectations only, and are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those anticipated, estimated or projected. Among the factors that could cause actual results to materially differ include: general business and economic conditions, particularly in the markets that we serve; competition and technological changes in our industries; difficulties in implementing our cost reduction strategies; difficulties in new product development; our ability to identify suitable acquisition targets and to successfully negotiate and consummate their acquisition, difficulties in integrating acquired companies, including the recently acquired PCS business, and otherwise realizing the anticipated benefits of their operations; our ability to attract and retain highly qualified personnel, particularly in respect of our acquired businesses; and other factors affecting our operations that are set forth in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Also, we can provide no assurance as to the timing of the disposition of ASBU or whether we can dispose of ASBU on terms we consider attractive or at all.
Management believes that stating the impact on net earnings of items such as restructuring and severance, asset write-downs, contract termination charges, charges for in-process research and development, gains or losses on purchase commitments, special tax items and other items not reflecting on-going operating activities is meaningful to investors because it provides insight with respect to intrinsic operating results of the Company and, management believes, is a common measure of performance in the industries in which the Company competes. Investors should be aware, however, that this is a non-GAAP measure of performance and should not be considered as a substitute for the comparable GAAP measure.
| VISHAY INTERTECHNOLOGY, INC. |
| Summary of Operations |
| (Unaudited - In thousands except earnings per share) |
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| | Fiscal quarter ended |
| | December 31, |
| | 2007 | | 2006 |
| | | | |
| Net revenues | | $ | 729,597 | | | $ | 635,487 | |
| Costs of products sold | | | 562,635 | | | | 479,512 | |
| Loss on purchase commitments | | | - | | | | 849 | |
| Gross profit | | | 166,962 | | | | 155,126 | |
| Gross margin | | | 22.9 | % | | | 24.4 | % |
| | | | |
| Selling, general, and administrative expenses (a) | | | 109,709 | | | | 105,979 | |
| Restructuring and severance costs | | | 1,495 | | | | 12,135 | |
| Asset write-downs | | | 1,204 | | | | 102 | |
| Contract termination charge | | | 18,893 | | | | - | |
| Operating income | | | 35,661 | | | | 36,910 | |
| Operating margin | | | 4.9 | % | | | 5.8 | % |
| | | | |
| Other income (expense): | | | | |
| Interest expense | | | (6,613 | ) | | | (7,387 | ) |
| Minority interest | | | (197 | ) | | | (196 | ) |
| Other | | | 3,756 | | | | 5,788 | |
| Total other income (expense) - net | | | (3,054 | ) | | | (1,795 | ) |
| | | | |
| Income from continuing operations, before taxes | | | 32,607 | | | | 35,115 | |
| | | | |
| Income taxes (b) | | | 21,364 | | | | 8,863 | |
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| Income from continuing operations | | | 11,243 | | | | 26,252 | |
| | | | |
| Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax | | | (6,365 | ) | | | - | |
| | | | |
| Net earnings | | $ | 4,878 | | | $ | 26,252 | |
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| Basic earnings (loss) per share:* | | | | |
| Continuing operations | | $ | 0.06 | | | $ | 0.14 | |
| Discontinued operations | | $ | (0.03 | ) | | $ | - | |
| Net earnings | | $ | 0.03 | | | $ | 0.14 | |
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| Diluted earnings (loss) per share:* | | | | |
| Continuing operations | | $ | 0.06 | | | $ | 0.14 | |
| Discontinued operations | | $ | (0.03 | ) | | $ | - | |
| Net earnings | | $ | 0.03 | | | $ | 0.14 | |
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| Weighted average shares outstanding - basic | | | 186,342 | | | | 184,459 | |
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| Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted | | | 186,524 | | | | 208,550 | |
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| * May not add due to rounding. | | | | |
(a) Selling, general, and administrative (SG&A) expenses for the quarter ended December 31, 2007 are net of a gain on sale of building of $3,118. |
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(b) Income taxes for the quarter ended December 31, 2007 include approximately $5,900 of additional expenses for changes in uncertain tax positions and valuation allowances. |
| VISHAY INTERTECHNOLOGY, INC. |
| Summary of Operations |
| (Unaudited - In thousands except earnings per share) |
| | | | |
| | Year ended |
| | December 31, |
| | 2007 | | 2006 |
| | | | |
| Net revenues | | $ | 2,833,266 | | | $ | 2,581,477 | |
| Costs of products sold (c) | | | 2,138,438 | | | | 1,916,658 | |
| Loss on purchase commitments | | | - | | | | 5,687 | |
| Gross profit | | | 694,828 | | | | 659,132 | |
| Gross margin | | | 24.5 | % | | | 25.5 | % |
| | | | |
| Selling, general, and administrative expenses (d) (e) | | | 439,017 | | | | 403,027 | |
| Restructuring and severance costs | | | 14,681 | | | | 40,220 | |
| Asset write-downs | | | 3,869 | | | | 6,685 | |
| Contract termination charge | | | 18,893 | | | | - | |
| Operating income | | | 218,368 | | | | 209,200 | |
| Operating margin | | | 7.7 | % | | | 8.1 | % |
| | | | |
| Other income (expense): | | | | |
| Interest expense | | | (28,652 | ) | | | (32,215 | ) |
| Loss on early extinguishment of debt | | | - | | | | (2,854 | ) |
| Minority interest | | | (1,180 | ) | | | (978 | ) |
| Other | | | 15,948 | | | | 17,419 | |
| Total other income (expense) - net | | | (13,884 | ) | | | (18,628 | ) |
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| Income from continuing operations, before taxes | | | 204,484 | | | | 190,572 | |
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| Income taxes (f) | | | 64,133 | | | | 50,836 | |
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| Income from continuing operations | | | 140,351 | | | | 139,736 | |
| | | | |
| Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax | | | (9,587 | ) | | | - | |
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| Net earnings | | $ | 130,764 | | | $ | 139,736 | |
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| Basic earnings (loss) per share:* | | | | |
| Continuing operations | | $ | 0.76 | | | $ | 0.76 | |
| Discontinued operations | | $ | (0.05 | ) | | $ | - | |
| Net earnings | | $ | 0.70 | | | $ | 0.76 | |
| | | | |
| Diluted earnings (loss) per share:* | | | | |
| Continuing operations | | $ | 0.74 | | | $ | 0.73 | |
| Discontinued operations | | $ | (0.05 | ) | | $ | - | |
| Net earnings | | $ | 0.69 | | | $ | 0.73 | |
| | | | |
| Weighted average shares outstanding - basic | | | 185,646 | | | | 184,400 | |
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| Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted | | | 198,226 | | | | 210,316 | |
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| * May not add due to rounding. | | | | |
(c) The year ended December 31, 2006 includes write-downs and write-offs of tantalum inventories of $9,602 and charges to settle past product quality issues of $2,885 within costs of products sold. |
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(d) Selling, general, and administrative (SG&A) expenses for the year ended December 31, 2007 are net of a gain on sale of building of $3,118. |
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(e) SG&A expenses for the year ended December 31, 2006 include $3,600 to increase the estimated cost of environmental obligations associated with the 2001 General Semiconductor acquisition. |
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(f) Income taxes for the year ended December 31, 2007 include approximately $8,300 of additional expenses for changes in uncertain tax positions and valuation allowances. |
| VISHAY INTERTECHNOLOGY, INC. |
| Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets |
| (In thousands) |
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| | | | |
| | December 31, | | December 31, |
| | 2007 | | 2006 |
| Assets | | (Unaudited) | | |
| Current assets: | | | | |
| Cash and cash equivalents | | $ | 537,295 | | | $ | 671,586 | |
| Accounts receivable - net | | | 441,772 | | | | 351,656 | |
| Inventories: | | | | |
| Finished goods | | | 159,713 | | | | 163,576 | |
| Work in process | | | 224,667 | | | | 194,734 | |
| Raw materials | | | 170,329 | | | | 178,543 | |
| Deferred income taxes | | | 26,426 | | | | 38,368 | |
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | | | 182,599 | | | | 128,784 | |
| Total current assets | | | 1,742,801 | | | | 1,727,247 | |
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| Property and equipment, at cost: | | | | |
| Land | | | 101,938 | | | | 94,803 | |
| Buildings and improvements | | | 485,342 | | | | 441,659 | |
| Machinery and equipment | | | 2,001,390 | | | | 1,818,660 | |
| Construction in progress | | | 101,659 | | | | 85,288 | |
| Allowance for depreciation | | | (1,469,331 | ) | | �� | (1,316,045 | ) |
| Net property and equipment | | | 1,220,998 | | | | 1,124,365 | |
| | | | |
| Goodwill | | | 1,676,497 | | | | 1,463,992 | |
| | | | |
| Other intangible assets, net | | | 192,591 | | | | 168,263 | |
| | | | |
| Other assets | | | 162,348 | | | | 208,029 | |
| Total assets | | $ | 4,995,235 | | | $ | 4,691,896 | |
| VISHAY INTERTECHNOLOGY, INC. |
| Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets (continued) |
| (In thousands) |
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| | December 31, | | December 31, |
| | 2007 | | 2006 |
| | (Unaudited) | | |
| Liabilities and stockholders' equity | | | | |
| Current liabilities: | | | | |
| Notes payable to banks | | $ | 30 | | $ | 526 |
| Trade accounts payable | | | 173,039 | | | 145,919 |
| Payroll and related expenses | | | 140,879 | | | 132,922 |
| Other accrued expenses | | | 246,981 | | | 203,986 |
| Income taxes | | | 34,653 | | | 47,333 |
| Current portion of long-term debt | | | 1,346 | | | 3,728 |
| Total current liabilities | | | 596,928 | | | 534,414 |
| | | | |
| Long-term debt less current portion | | | 607,237 | | | 608,434 |
| Deferred income taxes | | | 24,216 | | | 15,923 |
| Deferred grant income | | | 1,044 | | | 5,732 |
| Other liabilities | | | 122,958 | | | 155,963 |
| Accrued pension and other postretirement costs | | | 280,713 | | | 285,823 |
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| Minority interest | | | 5,364 | | | 4,794 |
| | | | |
| Stockholders' equity: | | | | |
| Common stock | | | 17,198 | | | 17,010 |
| Class B common stock | | | 1,435 | | | 1,436 |
| Capital in excess of par value | | | 2,252,297 | | | 2,229,972 |
| Retained earnings (g) | | | 925,575 | | | 796,902 |
| Accumulated other comprehensive income | | | 160,270 | | | 35,493 |
| Total stockholders' equity | | | 3,356,775 | | | 3,080,813 |
| Total liabilities and stockholders' equity | | $ | 4,995,235 | | $ | 4,691,896 |
(g) Reflects adjustment of $2,091 to initially apply the provisions of FASB Interpretation No. 48, adopted January 1, 2007. |
| VISHAY INTERTECHNOLOGY, INC. |
| Reconciliation of Earnings Per Share |
(Unaudited - In thousands except earnings per share) |
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| | Fiscal quarter ended | | Year ended |
| | December 31, | | December 31, |
| | 2007 | | 2006 | | 2007 | | 2006 |
| Numerator: | | | | | | | | |
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| Numerator for basic earnings per share: | | | | | | | | |
| Income from continuing operations | | $ | 11,243 | | | $ | 26,252 | | $ | 140,351 | | | $ | 139,736 |
| Loss from discontinued operations | | | (6,365 | ) | | | - | | | (9,587 | ) | | | - |
| Net earnings | | $ | 4,878 | | | $ | 26,252 | | $ | 130,764 | | | $ | 139,736 |
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Adjustment to the numerator for continuing operations and net earnings: | | | | | | | | |
Interest savings assuming conversion of dilutive convertible and exchangeable notes, net of tax (h) | | | - | | | | 3,090 | | | 6,724 | | | | 13,518 |
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| Numerator for diluted earnings per share: | | | | | | | | |
| Income from continuing operations | | $ | 11,243 | | | $ | 29,342 | | $ | 147,075 | | | $ | 153,254 |
| Loss from discontinued operations | | | (6,365 | ) | | | - | | | (9,587 | ) | | | - |
| Net earnings | | $ | 4,878 | | | $ | 29,342 | | $ | 137,488 | | | $ | 153,254 |
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| Denominator: | | | | | | | | |
| Denominator for basic earnings per share: | | | | | | | | |
| weighted average shares | | | 186,342 | | | | 184,459 | | | 185,646 | | | | 184,400 |
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| Effect of dilutive securities | | | | | | | | |
| Convertible and exchangeable notes (h) | | | - | | | | 23,496 | | | 12,051 | | | | 25,114 |
| Employee stock options | | | 76 | | | | 515 | | | 423 | | | | 722 |
| Other | | | 106 | | | | 80 | | | 106 | | | | 80 |
| Dilutive potential common shares | | | 182 | | | | 24,091 | | | 12,580 | | | | 25,916 |
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| Denominator for diluted earnings per share: | | | | | | | | |
| adjusted weighted average shares | | | 186,524 | | | | 208,550 | | | 198,226 | | | | 210,316 |
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| Basic earnings (loss) per share:* | | | | | | | | |
| Continuing operations | | $ | 0.06 | | | $ | 0.14 | | $ | 0.76 | | | $ | 0.76 |
| Discontinued operations | | $ | (0.03 | ) | | $ | - | | $ | (0.05 | ) | | $ | - |
| Net earnings | | $ | 0.03 | | | $ | 0.14 | | $ | 0.70 | | | $ | 0.76 |
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| Diluted earnings (loss) per share:* | | | | | | | | |
| Continuing operations | | $ | 0.06 | | | $ | 0.14 | | $ | 0.74 | | | $ | 0.73 |
| Discontinued operations | | $ | (0.03 | ) | | $ | - | | $ | (0.05 | ) | | $ | - |
| Net earnings | | $ | 0.03 | | | $ | 0.14 | | $ | 0.69 | | | $ | 0.73 |
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| * May not add due to rounding. |
Diluted earnings per share for the periods presented do not reflect the following weighted-average potential common shares, as the effect would be antidilutive:
| | Fiscal quarter ended | | Year ended |
| | December 31, | | December 31, |
| | 2007 | | 2006 | | 2007 | | 2006 |
| Convertible and exchangeable notes: | | | | | | | | |
| Convertible Subordinated Notes, due 2023 (h) | | 23,496 | | - | | 17,622 | | - |
| Exchangeable Unsecured Notes, due 2102 | | 6,176 | | 6,176 | | - | | 6,176 |
| LYONs, due 2021 (i) | | - | | - | | - | | - |
| Weighted average employee stock options | | 4,516 | | 5,108 | | 3,849 | | 4,936 |
| Weighted average warrants | | 8,824 | | 8,824 | | 8,824 | | 8,824 |
(h) In June 2007, the Company’s Board of Directors adopted a resolution pursuant to which the Company intends to waive its rights to settle the principal amount of the notes in shares of Vishay common stock. In accordance with the resolution of its Board, in the future if notes are tendered for repurchase, Vishay will pay the repurchase price in cash, and if notes are submitted for conversion, Vishay will value the shares issuable upon conversion and will pay in cash an amount equal to the principal amount of the converted notes and will issue shares in respect of the conversion value in excess of the principal amount. Accordingly, for the second quarter of 2007 and future periods, the Company calculates the number of shares issuable under the terms of the notes based on the average market price of Vishay common stock during the period, and includes that number in the total diluted shares figure for the period. If the average market price is less than $21.28, no shares will be included in the diluted earnings per share computation, as the effect would be antidilutive. For periods prior to the second quarter of 2007, the notes were considered conventional convertible debt, and included in the earnings per share computation assuming they were converted into 23,496 shares of common stock if the effect of their inclusion was dilutive. |
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| (i) The LYONs were redeemed in June 2006. Prior to redemption, they were convertible into 3,809 shares of common stock. |
CONTACT:
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc.
Richard N. Grubb, 610-644-1300
or
Peter G. Henrici, 610-644-1300
