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 25, 2001
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 .
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 25, 2001.
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Common stock, par value $0.50 per share 177,646,177
NATIONAL SEMICONDUCTOR CORPORATION
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Part I. Financial Information
Item 1. Financial Statements
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited) for the
Three Months and Six Months Ended November 25, 2001 and
November 26, 2000 3
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss)
(Unaudited) for the Three Months and Six Months Ended
November 25, 2001 and November 26, 2000 4
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) as of
November 25, 2001 and May 27, 2001 5
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) for the
Six Months Ended November 25, 2001 and November 26, 2000 6
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) 7-13
Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition
and Results of Operations 14-18
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk 18
Part II. Other Information
Item 1. Legal Proceedings 19
Item 4. Submission of Matters To a Vote of Security Holders 19
Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K 19-20
Signature 21
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NATIONAL SEMICONDUCTOR CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (Unaudited)
(in millions, except per share amounts)
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
Nov. 25, Nov. 26, Nov. 25, Nov. 26,
2001 2000 2001 2000
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Net sales $ 366.5 $ 595.0 $ 705.8 $1,235.8
Operating costs and expenses:
Cost of sales 237.0 294.3 466.2 595.7
Research and development 110.4 112.1 219.4 215.8
Selling, general and administrative 68.1 78.8 132.3 179.4
Special items - - 1.1 6.4
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Total operating costs and expenses 415.5 485.2 819.0 997.3
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Operating income (loss) (49.0) 109.8 (113.2) 238.5
Interest income, net 5.5 15.2 12.5 29.3
Other income (expense), net (0.6) 8.4 4.5 45.9
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Income (loss) before income taxes (44.1) 133.4 (96.2) 313.7
Income tax expense 2.5 26.7 5.0 62.8
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Net income (loss) $ (46.6) $ 106.7 $ (101.2) $ 250.9
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Earnings (loss) per share:
Basic $ (0.26) $ 0.60 $ (0.58) $ 1.41
Diluted $ (0.26) $ 0.56 $ (0.58) $ 1.29
Weighted-average shares:
Basic 176.8 178.1 175.8 178.1
Diluted 176.8 191.9 175.8 193.9
Income (loss) used in basic and diluted
earnings (loss) per share calculation $ (46.6) $ 106.7 $ (101.2) $ 250.9
See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
NATIONAL SEMICONDUCTOR CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (Unaudited)
(in millions)
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
Nov. 25, Nov. 26, Nov. 25, Nov. 26,
2001 2000 2001 2000
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Net income (loss) $ (46.6) $ 106.7 $ (101.2) $ 250.9
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Reclassification adjustment for net realized
(gain) loss included in net income (loss) 0.2 (3.4) (5.4) (42.5)
Unrealized gain (loss) on
available-for-sale securities 1.4 (10.5) (6.9) 64.1
Derivative instruments:
Unrealized gain on cash flow hedges 0.1 - - -
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Comprehensive income (loss) $ (44.9) $ 92.8 $ (113.5) $ 272.5
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See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
NATIONAL SEMICONDUCTOR CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Unaudited)
(in millions)
Nov. 25, May 27,
2001 2001
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ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 708.2 $ 817.8
Short-term marketable investments - 5.0
Receivables, net 104.2 123.4
Inventories 172.4 195.5
Deferred tax assets 97.2 97.2
Other current assets 44.8 36.1
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Total current assets 1,126.8 1,275.0
Net property, plant and equipment 778.6 815.7
Long-term marketable debt investments 102.7 46.6
Other assets 266.3 225.0
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Total assets $ 2,247.4 $ 2,362.3
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LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Short-term borrowings and current
portion of long-term debt $ 13.0 $ 29.4
Accounts payable 106.4 126.4
Accrued expenses 230.1 262.9
Income taxes payable 74.9 53.1
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Total current liabilities 424.4 471.8
Long-term debt 23.8 26.2
Other non-current liabilities 101.0 96.4
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Total liabilities 549.2 594.4
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Commitments and contingencies
Shareholders' equity:
Common stock 88.8 86.9
Additional paid-in capital 1,349.7 1,280.8
Retained earnings 331.2 432.4
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (44.5) (32.2)
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Total shareholders' equity 1,725.2 1,767.9
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Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $ 2,274.4 $ 2,362.3
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See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
NATIONAL SEMICONDUCTOR CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited)
(in millions)
Six Months Ended
Nov. 25, Nov. 26,
2001 2000
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Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income (loss) $(101.2) $ 250.9
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss)
with net cash provided by operations:
Depreciation and amortization 114.8 118.0
Gain on investments (5.4) (38.8)
Loss on disposal of equipment 1.6 1.3
Donation of equity securities - 20.5
Noncash special items 1.1 6.4
Other, net 0.2 0.3
Changes in certain assets and liabilities, net:
Receivables 20.3 45.2
Inventories 23.1 (8.9)
Other current assets (8.7) (2.7)
Accounts payable and accrued expenses (52.2) (87.4)
Current and deferred income taxes 21.8 6.1
Other liabilities 4.6 4.0
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Net cash provided by operating activities 20.0 314.9
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Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchase of property, plant and equipment (69.7) (121.2)
Maturity of available-for-sale securities 24.0 7.0
Purchase of available-for-sale securities (74.6) (28.0)
Proceeds from sale of equity investments 6.7 29.9
Business acquisition, net of cash acquired (27.5) (24.9)
Purchase of software (15.7) (4.6)
Restricted cash (14.4) (2.8)
Other, net (4.3) (3.8)
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Net cash used by investing activities (175.5) (148.4)
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Cash flows from financing activities:
Repayment of debt (8.9) (8.5)
Issuance of common stock, net 54.8 35.0
Purchase and retirement of treasury stock - (125.8)
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Net cash provided by (used by) financing activities 45.9 (99.3)
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Net change in cash and cash equivalents (109.6) 67.2
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 817.8 778.8
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Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 708.2 $ 846.0
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See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
Note 1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
In the opinion of our management, the accompanying condensed consolidated
financial statements contain all 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 be indicative of the results to be expected for the
full year. This report should be read in conjunction with the consolidated
financial statements and notes thereto included in our annual report on Form
10-K for the fiscal year ended May 27, 2001.
Earnings Per Share:
A reconciliation of the shares used in the computation of basic and diluted
earnings per share follows (in millions):
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
Nov. 25, Nov. 26, Nov. 25, Nov. 26,
2001 2000 2001 2000
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Net income (loss) used for basic and
diluted earnings per share $ (46.6) $ 106.7 $(101.2) $ 250.9
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Number of shares:
Weighted average common shares outstanding
used for basic earnings per share 176.8 178.1 175.8 178.1
Effect of dilutive securities:
Stock options - 13.8 - 15.8
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Weighted average common and potential
common shares outstanding used for
diluted earnings per share 176.8 191.9 175.8 193.9
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On November 25, 2001, we had options outstanding to purchase 36.5 million shares
of common stock with a weighted-average exercise price of $27.50, which could
potentially dilute basic earnings per share in the future. These options are not
included in diluted earnings per share because their effect was antidilutive. On
November 26, 2000, we had options outstanding to purchase 13.2 million shares of
common stock with a weighted-average exercise price of $48.10, which could have
potentially diluted basic earnings per share in the future. These options were
also not included in diluted earnings per share as their effect was
antidilutive.
Note 2. Derivative Financial Instruments
At the beginning of the first quarter of fiscal 2002, we adopted Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards No. 133, "Accounting for Derivative Instruments
and Hedging Activities," as amended. SFAS No. 133, as amended, requires
companies to record derivatives on the balance sheet as assets or liabilities
measured at fair value. Gains or losses resulting from changes in the values of
these derivatives are accounted for based on the use of the derivative and
whether it qualifies for hedge accounting. The cumulative effect of adoption of
this statement was immaterial to both our financial position and results of
operations.
As part of our risk management strategy we use derivative financial instruments,
including forwards, swaps and purchased options, to hedge certain foreign
currency and interest rate exposures. Our intent is to offset gains and losses
that occur from our underlying exposures, with gains and losses on the
derivative contracts used to hedge them. We do not enter into any speculative
positions in derivative instruments. We record all derivatives on the balance
sheet at fair value.
Foreign Currency Risk
We are exposed to foreign currency exchange rate risk that is inherent in
orders, sales, cost of sales, expenses, and assets and liabilities denominated
in currencies other than the U.S. dollar. We enter into foreign exchange
contracts, primarily forwards and purchased options, to hedge against exposure
to changes in foreign currency exchange rates. These contracts are designated at
inception to the related foreign currency exposures that are being hedged,
including sales by subsidiaries, and assets and liabilities denominated in
currencies other than the U.S. dollar. Our foreign currency hedges typically
mature within one year.
We designate derivative instruments that are used to hedge exposures to
variability in expected future foreign denominated cash flows as cash flow
hedges. We record the effective portion of the gain or loss on the derivative
instrument in accumulated other comprehensive income as a separate component of
stockholders' equity and reclassify into earnings in the period when the hedged
transaction affects earnings. We recognize the ineffective portion of the gain
or loss on the derivative in excess of the cumulative change in the present
value of future cash flows of the hedged item, if any, in earnings during the
period of change.
Derivative instruments that we use to hedge exposures to reduce or eliminate
changes in the fair value of a foreign currency denominated asset or liability
are designated as fair value hedges. We recognize the gain or loss on the
derivative instrument, as well as the offsetting gain or loss on the hedged item
attributable to the hedged risk in current earnings.
Interest Rate Risk
We are also exposed to interest rate risk that is inherent in our debt. We use
an interest rate swap to convert the variable interest rate to a fixed interest
rate. For interest rate swaps, the critical terms of the interest rate swap and
hedged item are designed to match up, enabling us to use the short-cut method of
accounting as defined by SFAS No. 133. To the extent that the critical terms of
the hedged item and the derivative are not identical, we report hedge
ineffectiveness in current earnings immediately.
Measurement of Effectiveness of Hedge Relationships
For foreign currency forward contracts, we measure hedge effectiveness by
comparing the cumulative change in the hedge contract with the cumulative change
in the hedged item, both of which are based on forward rates. For purchased
options, we measure hedge effectiveness by the change in the option's intrinsic
value, which represents the change in the option's strike price compared to the
spot price of the underlying hedged transaction. For interest rate swaps, we
measure effectiveness by offsetting the change in fair value of the long-term
debt with the change in fair value of the interest rate swap. We measure
ineffectiveness by the difference in the changes in fair value of the long-term
debt and interest rate swap.
We report hedge ineffectiveness from foreign currency derivatives for both
options and forward contracts in current earnings. We also report
ineffectiveness related to interest rate swaps in current earnings. Hedge
ineffectiveness was immaterial for the second quarter and first six months of
fiscal 2002. The effective portion of all changes in derivatives is reported in
the same financial statement line item as the changes in the hedged item.
On November 25, 2001, the net fair values of foreign currency-related
derivatives designated as cash flow hedges and fair value hedges were $0.1
million in other assets and $0.4 million in other accrued liabilities.
On November 25, 2001, unrealized gains or losses on derivative instruments, net
of taxes, in accumulated other comprehensive income were immaterial. We had $0.1
million and $0.2 million of net realized losses from derivative instruments for
the second quarter and first six month of fiscal 2002, respectively.
Note 3. Consolidated Financial Statement Details
Balance sheets (in millions):
Nov. 25, May 27,
2001 2001
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Inventories:
Raw materials $ 6.7 $ 8.1
Work in process 99.9 113.8
Finished goods 65.8 73.6
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Total inventories $ 172.4 $ 195.5
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Accumulated other comprehensive loss:
Unrealized gain on available-for-sale securities $ 2.7 $ 15.0
Minimum pension liability (47.2) (47.2)
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$ (44.5) $ (32.2)
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Statements of operations (in millions):
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
Nov. 25, Nov. 26, Nov. 25, Nov. 26,
2001 2000 2001 2000
Special items:
In-process research and development charge $ - $ - $ 1.1 $ 4.1
Restructuring of operations - - - 2.3
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$ - $ - $ 1.1 $ 6.4
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Interest income, net:
Interest income $ 6.6 $ 16.4 $ 14.8 $ 31.8
Interest expense (1.1) (2.3) (2.5)
(1.2)
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Interest income, net $ 5.5 $ 15.2 $ 12.5 $ 29.3
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Other income (expense), net:
Net intellectual property income $ 0.4 $ 3.1 $ 1.7 $ 4.5
Gain (loss) on investments, net (0.4) 5.3 3.4 41.4
Other (0.6) (0.6) -
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Total other income (expense), net $ (0.6) $ 8.4 $ 4.5 $ 45.9
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Included in gain on investments for the first six months of fiscal 2001 is a
gain of $20.5 million from the distribution of equity securities that were a
part of our investment portfolio. We donated the securities to establish the
National Semiconductor Foundation. The expense associated with the donation also
totaled $20.5 million and is included in selling, general and administrative
expenses for the first six months of fiscal 2001.
Note 4. Statement of Cash Flows Information (in millions)
Six Months Ended
Nov. 25, Nov. 26,
2001 2000
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Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flows Information:
Cash paid (refunded) for:
Interest $ 0.8 $ 2.6
Income taxes $ (16.8) $ 56.7
Supplemental Schedule of Non-cash Investing
and Financing Activities:
Issuance of common stock for employee benefit plans $ 4.3 $ 4.1
Issuance of common stock to directors $ 0.2 $ 0.3
Issuance of restricted common stock $ 1.4 $ 2.4
Issuance of common stock in connection
with the settlement of promissory note $ 10.0 $ -
Change in unrealized gain on
available-for-sale securities $ 12.3 $ 21.6
Note 5. Goodwill and Intangible Assets
Beginning in fiscal 2002, we adopted SFAS No. 142, "Goodwill and Other
Intangible Assets." As a result, we no longer amortize goodwill. Instead we
annually evaluate goodwill for recoverability. We also evaluate goodwill
whenever events and changes in circumstance suggest that the carrying amount may
not be recoverable from its estimated future cash flows. Upon adoption, we
established reporting units based on our current reporting structure. We then
assigned all goodwill to the reporting units, as well as other assets and
liabilities, to the extent that they relate to the reporting unit. We have
completed the first step of the transitional goodwill impairment test and have
determined that no potential impairment exists. As a result, we have recognized
no transitional impairment loss in fiscal 2002 in connection with the adoption
of SFAS No. 142.
The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill for fiscal 2002 are as follows
(in millions):
Analog All
Segment Others Total
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Balances at May 27, 2001 $130.4 $1.7 $132.1
Goodwill acquired during the first quarter of
fiscal 2002 27.6 - 27.6
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Balances at November 25, 2001 $158.0 $1.7 $159.7
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Other intangible assets, which will continue to be amortized, consist of the
following (in millions):
Nov. 25, May 27,
2001 2001
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Patents $4.9 $4.9
Less accumulated amortization 1.2 0.8
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$3.7 $4.1
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We expect annual amortization expense to be (in millions):
2002 $1.0
2003 1.0
2004 1.0
2005 1.0
2006 0.2
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$4.2
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Amortization expense was (in millions):
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
Nov. 25, Nov. 26, Nov. 25, Nov. 26,
2001 2000 2001 2000
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Goodwill amortization $ - $ 2.7 $ - $ 4.4
Patent amortization 0.2 0.2 0.4 0.2
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Total amortization $ 0.2 $ 2.9 $ 0.4 $ 4.6
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Pro forma net income (loss) and net income (loss) per share exclusive of
amortization expense was (in millions):
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
Nov. 25, Nov. 26, Nov. 25, Nov. 26,
2001 2000 2001 2000
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Net income (loss), as reported $ (46.6) $ 106.7 $ (101.2) $ 250.9
Add back:
Goodwill amortization - 2.7 - 4.4
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Net income (loss) - pro forma $ (46.6) $ 109.4 $ (101.2) $ 255.3
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Basic earnings (loss) per share, as reported $ (0.26) $ 0.60 $ (0.58) $ 1.41
Add back:
Goodwill amortization - 0.01 - 0.02
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Basic earnings (loss) per share - pro forma $ (0.26) $ 0.61 $ (0.58) $ 1.43
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Diluted earnings (loss) per share, as reported $ (0.26) $ 0.56 $ (0.58) $ 1.29
Add back:
Goodwill amortization - 0.01 - 0.03
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Diluted earnings (loss) per share - pro forma $ (0.26) $ 0.57 $ (0.58) $ 1.32
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Note 6. Restructuring of Operations and Cost Reduction Programs
During the second quarter and first six months of fiscal 2002, we paid severance
of $0.8 million and $12.8 million, respectively, to a total of 469 employees as
part of the cost-reduction program we announced in May 2001. We also paid $1.5
million and $3.0 million for other exit-related costs during the second quarter
and first six months of fiscal 2002, respectively. Those costs were primarily
associated with restructuring actions we originally announced in fiscal 1999.
Included in accrued liabilities at November 25, 2001, is $14.5 million related
to actions that were not yet completed. Of this amount, $7.4 million represents
costs related to the May 2001 cost reduction program. The remaining amount
represents facility dismantling costs for the closure of the Greenock 4-inch
facility and lease obligations associated with other restructuring actions.
Note 7. Acquisition
In June 2001, we acquired Wireless Solutions Sweden AB, a leading developer of
wireless solutions ranging from telemetry to mobile phones to wireless
networking, including Bluetooth and 802.11 technologies. We expect this
acquisition to enable us to deliver complete wireless reference designs,
including silicon chipsets, hardware and software. The acquisition was accounted
for using the purchase method, with a purchase price of $27.7 million. In
connection with the acquisition, we recorded a $1.1 million in-process research
and development charge, which is included as a component of special items in the
condensed consolidated statement of operations. The amount allocated to the
in-process research and development charge was determined through an established
valuation technique used in the high technology industry and expensed upon
acquisition, because technological feasibility had not been established and no
alternative uses exist. Research and development costs to bring the products to
technological feasibility are not expected to have a material impact on future
operating results. The remainder of the purchase price was allocated to net
liabilities of $1.0 million and intangible assets of $27.6 million, primarily
representing goodwill.
Note 8. Segment Information
The following tables present information related to our reportable segments (in
millions):
Information
Analog Appliance All Total
Segment Segment Others Eliminations Consolidated
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Three months ended
November 25, 2001:
Sales to unaffiliated
customers $ 275.9 $ 52.9 $ 37.7 $ - $ 366.5
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Segment loss before
income taxes $ (13.0) $ (19.2) $ (11.9) $ - $ (44.1)
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Three months ended
November 26, 2000:
Sales to unaffiliated
customers $ 416.4 $ 65.4 $ 113.2 $ - $ 595.0
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Segment income (loss)
before income
taxes $ 125.4 $ (19.6) $ 27.6 $ - $ 133.4
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Information
Analog Appliance All Total
Segment Segment Others Eliminations Consolidated
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Six months ended
November 25, 2001:
Sales to unaffiliated
Customers $ 527.9 $ 96.6 $ 81.3 $ - $ 705.8
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Segment loss before
income taxes $ (35.8) $ (49.0) $ (11.4) $ - $ (96.2)
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Six months ended
November 26, 2000:
Sales to unaffiliated
customers $ 877.6 $ 131.1 $ 227.1 $ - $ 1,235.8
Inter-segment sales - 0.1 - (0.1) -
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Net sales $ 877.6 $ 131.2 $ 227.1 $ (0.1) $ 1,235.8
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Segment income (loss)
before income
taxes and extraordinary
item $ 284.0 $ (38.1) $ 67.8 $ - $ 313.7
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Item 2. MANGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS
The statements contained in the outlook section and within certain sections of
management's discussion and analysis are forward-looking based on current
expectations and management's estimates. Actual results may differ materially
from those set forth in these forward-looking statements. The forward-looking
statements discussed or incorporated by reference in this section involve a
number of risks and uncertainties. Other risks and uncertainties include, but
are not limited to, the general economy, regulatory and international
conditions, the changing environment of the semiconductor industry, competitive
products and pricing, growth in the wireless, PC and communications
infrastructure industries, the effects of legal and administrative cases and
proceedings, and such other risks and uncertainties as may be detailed from time
to time in our reports and filings with the SEC.
Overview
We recorded net sales of $366.5 million and $705.8 million for the second
quarter and first six months of fiscal 2002, respectively. This represented a 38
percent and 43 percent decline, respectively, from sales of $595.0 million and
$1,235.8 million for the comparable periods of fiscal 2001. The decline in sales
came from lower demand seen broadly across semiconductor markets. For the second
quarter and first six months of fiscal 2002, we had a net loss of $46.6 million
and $101.2 million, respectively. This compares to net income of $106.7 million
and $250.9 million, respectively, for the second quarter and first six months of
fiscal 2001. Operating results for fiscal 2002 were primarily affected by lower
sales as a result of slower demand. The net loss for the first six months of
fiscal 2002 included a special item of $1.1 million for an in-process R&D charge
related to the acquisition in the first quarter of Wireless Solutions Sweden AB.
In comparison, net income for the first six months of fiscal 2001 included
special items from the first quarter of $6.4 million. Those special items
included a $4.1 million in-process R&D charge related to the acquisition of the
Vivid Semiconductor business and a $2.3 million charge for restructuring of
operations.
Sales
The following discussion is based on our operating segments described in Note 12
to the consolidated financial statements included in our Annual Report on Form
10-K for the year ended May 27, 2001.
Our sales for the second quarter and first six months of fiscal 2002 declined
significantly as market conditions for the semiconductor industry remained weak
compared to the prior year. The sales decline was primarily due to decreased
volume of shipments. To a lesser extent, lower average selling prices were also
a factor.
The Analog segment, which represents 75 percent of our total sales, experienced
declines in sales of 34 percent for the second quarter and 40 percent for the
first six months of fiscal 2002 compared to the corresponding periods of fiscal
2001. The declines were mostly due to a large drop in unit volume together with
some decreases in average selling prices. Within the Analog segment, sales of
application-specific wireless products, including radio frequency building
blocks, declined by 43 percent and 46 percent for the second quarter and first
six months of fiscal 2002, respectively, over sales for the corresponding
periods of fiscal 2001. Sales of display products increased by 2 percent for the
second quarter of fiscal 2002 over sales for the same quarter of fiscal 2001, as
a large increase in unit volume more than offset decreases in average selling
prices. For the comparative six-month period, sales of display products in
fiscal 2002 declined by 19 percent from sales in fiscal 2001. In the broad-based
analog markets, sales of power management and amplifier products were down for
the second quarter of fiscal 2002 by 38 percent and 42 percent, respectively,
from the same period last year. For the first six months, sales of these
products in fiscal 2002 were down by 47 percent and 46 percent, respectively,
from sales in fiscal 2001.
Sales for the second quarter and first six months of fiscal 2002 for the
Information Appliance segment declined 19 percent and 26 percent, respectively,
from sales for the comparable periods of fiscal 2001. The decline was primarily
driven by lower unit volume as average selling prices remained fairly steady.
Since a large part of our portfolio of information appliance products is still
consumed in the PC marketplace, the year-to-year slowdown in demand for personal
computers and PC-related products contributed to the decline in sales for the
Information Appliance segment. In addition, the market adoption of emerging
information appliances that are not PCs has been slower than expected.
Gross Margin
Gross margin as a percentage of sales decreased to 35 percent and 34 percent for
the second quarter and first six months of fiscal 2002, respectively, from gross
margin of 51 percent and 52 percent for the same periods of fiscal 2001. The
erosion in gross margin was primarily driven by lower factory utilization. Wafer
fabrication capacity utilization during the first half of fiscal 2002 ran at 48
percent, as production activity was reduced considerably by the weakened
business conditions in the semiconductor industry. This compares with wafer
fabrication capacity utilization during the first half of fiscal 2001 of 88
percent, when business conditions in the semiconductor industry were very
strong.
Research and Development
Our research and development expenses for the second quarter of fiscal 2002
decreased 2 percent from R&D expenses for the second quarter of fiscal 2001,
mainly reflecting reduced spending for new product development. For the first
six months of fiscal 2002, our R&D expenses increased 2 percent over R&D
expenses for the first six months of fiscal 2001. The fiscal 2002 and 2001
amounts for the first six months exclude $1.1 million and $4.1 million,
respectively, for in-process R&D charges related to acquisitions. The in-process
R&D charges are included as a component of special items in the condensed
consolidated statements of operations. Higher R&D expenses for the first six
months of fiscal 2002 result mainly from a license agreement with Taiwan
Semiconductor Manufacturing Company. This agreement, which began in fiscal 2001,
allows us to gain access to a variety of TSMC's advanced sub-micron processes
for use in our Maine facility as desired, if and when those processes are
developed by TSMC. These advanced process technologies are expected to
accelerate the development of high performance digital and mixed-signal products
in the markets for wireless handsets, displays, information appliances and
information infrastructure. Through the first six months of fiscal 2002, we
devoted approximately 74 percent of our R&D effort towards new product
development and 26 percent towards the development of process and support
technology. Compared to the first six months of fiscal 2001, this represents a 7
percent decrease in spending for new product development and a 27 percent
increase in spending for process and support technology. While spending for new
product development declined slightly, we continue to focus our R&D investment
on our key strategic programs. We continue to invest in the development of new
analog and mixed-signal technology-based products for applications in the
wireless handsets, displays, information appliances and information
infrastructure markets. We also continue to devote resources towards developing
new cores and integrating those cores with other technological capabilities to
create system-on-a-chip solutions.
Selling, General and Administrative
Our selling, general and administrative expenses for the second quarter and
first six months of fiscal 2002 declined 14 percent and 26 percent,
respectively, from SG&A expenses for the comparable periods of fiscal 2001. The
fiscal 2001 SG&A expenses for the first six months included a $20.5 million
expense associated with the charitable donation of equity securities that were
part of our investment portfolio. We donated the securities to establish the
National Semiconductor Foundation. Excluding this expense, SG&A expenses for the
first six months of fiscal 2002 declined 17 percent from SG&A expenses for the
comparable fiscal 2001 period. Overall, the decline in fiscal 2002 expenses
reflect actions that we implemented in the second half of fiscal 2001 to reduce
spending in response to weakened business conditions.
Interest Income and Interest Expense
For the second quarter and first six months of fiscal 2002, we earned net
interest income of $5.5 million and $12.5 million, respectively, compared to
$15.2 million and $29.3 million for the comparable periods of fiscal 2001. The
decrease in net interest income was primarily due to lower average interest
rates on lower average cash balances during fiscal 2002 compared to fiscal 2001.
Offsetting interest expense was slightly lower for fiscal 2002 as we continued
to reduce our outstanding debt balances.
Other Income (Expense), Net
Other income (expense), net was $(0.6) million and $4.5 million for the second
quarter and first six months of fiscal 2002, respectively, compared to $8.4
million and $45.9 million for the comparable periods of fiscal 2001. The
components of other expense, net for the second quarter of fiscal 2002 included
a $1.0 million net loss, which was partially offset by $0.4 million of net
intellectual property income. The net loss included a $0.2 million loss from
equity investments, $0.2 million of non-operating losses associated with an
investment partnership and $0.6 million of other miscellaneous losses. For the
first six months of fiscal 2002, other income, net included $1.7 million of net
intellectual property income and a $5.4 million net gain from equity
investments. This was offset by $2.0 million of non-operating losses associated
with an investment partnership and $0.6 million from other miscellaneous losses.
Other income, net for the second quarter of fiscal 2001, included $3.1 million
of net intellectual property income, a net gain of $2.7 million from equity
investments and $2.6 million of non-operating income associated with an
investment partnership. For the first six months of fiscal 2001, other income,
net included an additional net gain of $36.1 million from equity investments and
an additional $1.4 million of net intellectual property income. The net gain
from equity investments for the first six months of fiscal 2001 included a gain
of $20.5 million from the distribution of equity securities that were part of
our investment portfolio, which we donated to establish the National
Semiconductor Foundation. An expense for the same amount associated with the
donation was included in SG&A expenses for the first quarter of fiscal 2001.
Income Tax Expense
We recorded income tax expense of $2.5 million and $5.0 million for the second
quarter and first six months of fiscal 2002, respectively. This compares to
income tax expense of $26.7 million and $62.8 million for the corresponding
periods of fiscal 2001. The fiscal 2002 tax expense represents taxes due on
international income, while we have not recognized a tax benefit on operating
losses in the U.S. The fiscal 2001 tax expense is based on a 20 percent
effective rate on both our U.S. and international operations.
Financial Condition
During the first six months of fiscal 2002, cash and cash equivalents decreased
$109.6 million compared to an increase of $67.2 million for the first six months
of fiscal 2001. The primary factors contributing to these changes are described
below.
We generated cash from operating activities of $20.0 million for the first six
months of fiscal 2002, compared to $314.9 million for the first six months of
fiscal 2001. The net loss for the first six months of fiscal 2002 significantly
reduced cash from operating activities, while a net positive change in working
capital components had minimal impact. The positive effects from decreases in
receivables and inventories were mostly offset by the net decrease in accounts
payable, accrued liabilities and income taxes payable. For fiscal 2001,
operating cash was primarily generated from net income, which was partially
offset by a negative impact from changes in working capital components. The
negative impact from changes in working capital components were from decreases
in accounts payable and accrued liabilities and this was partially offset by a
decrease in receivables.
Our investing activities used cash of $175.5 million for the first six months of
fiscal 2002, compared to $148.4 million used for the first six months of fiscal
2001. Major uses of cash in fiscal 2002 included investment in property, plant
and equipment of $69.7 million, net purchases of available-for-sale securities
of $50.6 million and the acquisition of Wireless Solutions Sweden AB for $27.5
million. Major uses of cash in fiscal 2001 included investment in property,
plant and equipment of $121.2 million, net purchases of available-for-sale
securities of $21.0 million and the acquisition of the Vivid Semiconductor
business for $24.9 million.
Our financing activities generated cash of $45.9 million for the first six
months of fiscal 2002, while they used cash of $99.3 million for the first six
months of fiscal 2001. The primary source of cash was from the issuance of
common stock under employee benefits plans in the amount of $54.8 million in
fiscal 2002, which was offset by repayment of $8.9 million of our outstanding
debt balances. The primary use of cash in fiscal 2001 was for our repurchase of
5.3 million shares of our common stock on the open market for $125.8 million.
All of the shares of treasury stock were retired during the same fiscal 2001
period.
Management foresees substantial cash outlays for plant and equipment throughout
the remainder of fiscal 2002, with primary focus on new capabilities that
support our target growth markets, as well as improvements to provide better
manufacturing efficiency and productivity. However, we will continue to manage
that activity relative to business conditions. Based on current economic
conditions, the fiscal 2002 capital expenditure level is expected to be slightly
lower than the fiscal 2001 level. We expect existing cash and investment
balances, together with existing lines of credit, to be sufficient to finance
planned fiscal 2002 capital investments.
Recently Issued Accounting Standards
At the beginning of the first quarter of fiscal 2002, we adopted SFAS No. 133,
"Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities." The adoption of
this statement did not have a material impact on our financial statements as
described in Note 2 to the condensed consolidated financial statements. We also
adopted SFAS No. 142, "Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets" at the beginning of
the first quarter of fiscal 2002. The impact of adoption of this statement is
described in Note 5 to the condensed consolidated financial statements.
In June 2001, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued SFAS No. 141,
"Business Combinations" and SFAS No. 143, "Accounting for Asset Retirement
Obligations." SFAS No. 141 requires that the purchase method of accounting be
used for all business combinations initiated after June 30, 2001, and eliminates
the use of the pooling-of-interests method. SFAS No. 143 addresses financial
accounting and reporting for obligations associated with the retirement of
tangible long-lived assets and the associated asset retirement costs. We are
currently analyzing this statement and have not yet determined its impact on our
consolidated financial statements. This Statement will be effective for our
fiscal year 2003.
In October 2001, The Financial Accounting Standards Board also issued SFAS No.
144, "Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets," which
replaces SFAS No. 121, "Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and
for Long-Lived Assets to Be Disposed Of." Though SFAS No. 144 retains the basic
requirements of SFAS No. 121 regarding when and how to measure an impairment
loss, it provides additional implementation guidance. SFAS No. 144 also
supersedes the provisions of APB Opinion No. 30, "Reporting Results of
Operations," pertaining to discontinued operations. Separate reporting of a
discontinued operation is still required, but SFAS No. 144 expands the
presentation to include a component of an entity, rather than strictly a
business segment as defined by SFAS No. 131, "Disclosures about Segments of an
Enterprise and Related Information." We are currently analyzing this statement
and have not yet determined its impact on our consolidated financial statements.
This statement will be effective for our fiscal year 2003.
Outlook
Although semiconductor market conditions in the first half of our fiscal year
2002 continued to be weak compared to fiscal year 2001, we experienced
sequential growth in revenues for the second quarter from the first quarter. The
sequential improvement was driven by new orders coming from wireless handset
makers, PC suppliers and display manufacturers. For the second consecutive
quarter we saw improvement over the preceding quarter in fill orders, which are
orders received and shippable in the same quarter. While we expect the
relatively strong trend in fill orders to continue into our third quarter,
opening backlog for the current quarter was lower than what we had at the
beginning of the second quarter. We also face post-Christmas seasonal slowdowns
that have historically occurred in some of the end markets we serve as well as
some of the regions in Asia that are affected by international holidays. Given
these opposing factors, we anticipate that sales for the third quarter of fiscal
2002 will be at a similar level as sales for the second quarter we just
completed, ranging from $350-$370 million. The actual level of sales we achieve
in the third quarter of fiscal 2002 will depend upon the amount of fill orders
we receive. If the level and pattern of fill orders that we experienced in the
first half of fiscal 2002 are not sustained, the expected level of sales for the
third quarter of fiscal 2002 may not be achieved. We also expect our gross
margin percentage for the third quarter of fiscal 2002 to be similar to that of
the recently completed second quarter, as wafer fabrication capacity utilization
is expected to remain around 50 percent. Until we see more accelerated
improvement in new orders, we plan to continue to control the level of
production activity in our manufacturing facilities. For the third quarter of
fiscal 2002, we currently anticipate operating results to be comparable to the
results we had for the second quarter of fiscal 2002.
The September terrorist attacks on the U.S. and subsequent associated events
have created additional uncertainty on the state of the U.S. economy overall.
Although we did not experience any immediate direct adverse effect on our
operations from the terrorist attacks, the longer-term and indirect consequences
from this catastrophic event are not yet known. There can be no assurance that
the economic and political climate will improve in the near future. If the slow
business conditions in the global economy continue or become more severe, our
future sales and operating results could be negatively impacted.
ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
Reference is made 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 27,
2001 and to the subheading "Financial Market Risks" under the heading
"Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations" on page 21 of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended May
27, 2001 and in 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 2001 Form 10-K. There have been no material
changes from the information reported in these sections.
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
Environmental Matters
In March 2001, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency served us with an
administrative complaint, compliance order and notice of opportunity for
hearing. The complaint alleged that the EPA found certain violations of the
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act in an inspection conducted in August 1997
at our Maine facility. In October 2001, we entered into a Consent Agreement and
Final Order with the EPA settling this matter. We have agreed to pay a penalty
of $42,120 and undertake certain environmental projects at the Maine plant
costing at least $156,296. We will also submit reports about the environmental
projects to the EPA. The matter is now concluded.
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
(a) National Semiconductor Corporation's Annual Meeting was held on September
21, 2001.
(b) The following directors were elected at the meeting:
DIRECTOR FOR AUTHORITY WITHHELD
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Brian L. Halla 154,241,686 2,230,783
Gary P. Arnold 154,364,891 2,107,578
Richard J. Danzig 154,354,589 2,117,880
Robert J. Frankenberg 154,390,520 2,081,949
E. Floyd Kvamme 149,644,317 6,828,152
Modesto A. Maidique 154,322,833 2,149,636
Edward R. McCracken 154,355,959 2,116,510
(c) The following matter was also voted on at the meeting:
Proposal to approve KPMG as auditors of the Company:
For: 155,227,971 Against: 552,649 Abstain: 691,849
Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K
(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 October 30, 2001.
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).
4.3 Indenture dated as of May 28, 1996 between Cyrix Corporation ("Cyrix") and
Bank of Montreal Trust Company as Trustee (incorporated by reference from
the Exhibits to Cyrix's Registration Statement on Form S-3 Registration No.
333-10669, which became effective August 22, 1996).
4.4 Registration Rights Agreements dated as of May 28, 1996 between Cyrix and
Goldman, Sachs & Co. (incorporated by reference from the Exhibits to
Cyrix's Registration Statement on Form S-3 Registration No. 333-10669,
which became effective August 22, 1996).
(b) Reports on Form 8-K
No reports on form 8-K were filed for the quarter ending November 25, 2001.
SIGNATURE
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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 8, 2001 \s\Robert E. DeBarr
Robert E. DeBarr
Controller
Signing on behalf of the registrant
and as principal accounting officer