At the end of the second quarter, Intersil’s cash totaled $316.1 million. Intersil reduced its long term debt by $25 million to $150.0 million. Free cash flow was negative $35.2 million during the second quarter which included a $46.6 million one-time tax payment. During the quarter, the company reduced inventory by $4.7 million.
Intersil’s Board of Directors has authorized the payment of a quarterly dividend of $0.12 per share of common stock. The payment of this dividend will be made on August 24, 2012 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on August 14, 2012.
Third Quarter 2012 Outlook
· | Revenue is expected to be between $156 million and $163 million (-4% to 0% sequentially) |
· | Gross margin is expected to be flat to slightly down |
· | R&D expenses are expected to be approximately $40 million ($37 million excluding equity-based compensation) |
· | SG&A expenses are expected to be approximately $32 million ($29 million excluding equity-based compensation) |
· | Total equity-based compensation is expected to be approximately $6.4 million |
· | Amortization of intangibles is expected to be approximately $7.1 million |
· | GAAP earnings per diluted share are expected to be between $0.02 and $0.04 |
· | Non-GAAP earnings per diluted share are expected to be between $0.10 and $0.12 |
“Our bookings rate grew during most of the second quarter, but began to deteriorate in June. We closed the second quarter with a book-to-bill ratio slightly less than one,” said Bell. “Given continued uncertainty about the worldwide economy, we are forecasting sub-seasonal revenue for the third quarter. However, our significantly reduced operating expenses will drive strong EPS improvement in the third quarter.”
Intersil will discuss its second quarter 2012 financial results during its scheduled conference call following market close on July 25, 2012. To participate in the conference call, please dial (888) 700-7173, and international participants please dial (617) 213-8838, using the password 98396805 at approximately 1:40 p.m. Pacific Time. You may also listen to the call via webcast on Intersil’s investor relations website: ir.intersil.com. A copy of the presentation accompanying the conference call is available on Intersil’s website.
A replay of the earnings conference call will be available on Intersil’s website, or may be accessed for two weeks by dialing (888) 286-8010, international dial (617) 801-6888, using the password 61811488.
About Intersil
Intersil Corporation is a leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance analog, mixed-signal and power management semiconductors. The Company's products address some of the fastest growing markets within the industrial and infrastructure, personal computing and high-end consumer markets. For more information about Intersil or to find out how to become a member of our winning team, visit our website and career page at www.intersil.com.
About Non-GAAP Financial Results
The presentation of non-GAAP financial information is intended to be considered together with the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with GAAP. For more information on non-GAAP financial measures, please see the reconciliations of such measures in the tables on page eight of this release. Management uses non-GAAP financial measures for financial and operational decision-making and as a means to evaluate period-to-period comparisons. Management believes that non-GAAP financial measures provide meaningful supplemental information regarding Intersil’s performance and liquidity by excluding certain expenses and expenditures that may not be indicative of recurring core business operating results. During the quarter ended July 1, 2011, we revised current quarter and historical presentation of non-GAAP financial information to exclude equity-based compensation in addition to previously excluded intangible amortization, acquisition charges, certain tax adjustments and one-time costs. Management feels this change aligns our non-GAAP presentation with that of our closest peers and increases comparability of our results with published earnings estimates widely available on the Internet.