AMD Reports First Quarter Results

AMD (NYSE: AMD) today reported financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 20071. AMD reported first quarter 2007 revenue of $1.233 billion, an operating loss of $504 million, and a net loss of $611 million, or $1.11 per share. These results include ATI acquisition-related and integration charges of $113 million, or $0.21 per share, and employee stock-based compensation expense of $28 million, or $0.05 per share. In the fourth quarter of 2006, AMD reported revenue of $1.773 billion and an operating loss of $529 million. In the first quarter of 2006, AMD reported revenue of $1.332 billion and operating income of $259 million.

 

 

Change

($M except percentages)

Q1-07

Q4-06

Q1-06

Q1-07 vs Q4-06

Q1-07 vs Q1-06

Revenue

$1,233 

$1,773 

$1,332 

(30%)

(7%)

Operating Income (Loss)

 

 

 

 

 

GAAP Operating income (loss)

$(504)

$(529)

$259 

 

 

Acquisition-related and integration charges

113 

551 

NA

 

 

Stock-based compensation expense

28 

27 

15 

 

 

Non-GAAP Operating income (loss) 2

$(363)

$49 

$274 

 

 

“After more than three years of successfully executing our customer expansion strategy and significantly growing our unit and revenue base, our first quarter performance is disappointing and unacceptable,” said Robert J. Rivet, AMD’s chief financial officer. “We are aggressively addressing the issues that led to our significant revenue decline. We are aligning our business model, capital expenditures and cost structure with the goal of accelerating our return to profitability. Lastly, our customer relationships remain solid, reflecting their confidence in our strategic direction, current and new products, and technology roadmaps.”

First quarter 2007 gross margin was 31 percent, excluding stock-based compensation expense and acquisition-related charges, compared to 40 percent in the fourth quarter of 2006 and 59 percent in the first quarter of 2006. The decrease from the prior quarter was largely due to significantly lower microprocessor unit shipments, lower microprocessor average selling prices (ASPs), and the inclusion of the former ATI operations, which generally have lower-margin products, for the entire quarter.

 

 

 

($M except percentages)

Q1-07

Q4-06

Q1-06

Gross Margins

 

 

 

GAAP Gross margin

$347 

$641 

$779 

GAAP Gross margin %

28%

36%

58%

Acquisition-related charges

29 

62 

NA

Stock-based compensation expense

2 

2 

2 

Non-GAAP Gross margin

$378 

$705 

$781 

Non-GAAP Gross margin %

31%

40%

59%

Computing Solutions

The Computing Solutions segment includes what the company previously called the Computation Products and Embedded Products segments as well as the chipset business acquired with ATI. First quarter Computing Solutions segment revenue was $918 million, including a full quarter of ATI chipset revenues. The 38 percent sequential decline was primarily due to significantly lower microprocessor unit sales and lower microprocessor ASPs. Year-over-year server and desktop processor unit shipments and revenues declined significantly, while mobile processor unit shipments and revenue increased significantly.

Graphics

First quarter Graphics segment revenue of $197 million increased 19 percent from the fourth quarter of 2006, primarily due to a full quarter of operations.

Consumer Electronics

Consumer Electronics segment revenue, including a full quarter of operations, was down sequentially to $118 million. On a full quarter comparative basis, video processor unit shipments into the digital TV market increased in the seasonally down quarter while handheld processor unit shipments and game console revenue decreased.

Additional Highlights

— For the second year in a row, FORTUNE magazine ranked AMD as the most innovative company in the semiconductor industry. — AMD introduced: — Ten new AMD Opteron(TM) server processors, expanding its low-power server solutions while also delivering industry-leading performance-per-watt. — Three new mobile processors led by the AMD Turion(TM) 64 X2 TL-64 processor. — Three new desktop processors led by the AMD Athlon(TM) 64 X2 dual-core processor 6000+ and two energy-efficient AMD Athlon 64 processors. — AMD’s global customers expanded their AMD-based commercial solutions: — HP introduced its first AMD-based 1P tower server and commercial notebooks powered by AMD Turion 64 X2 processors. — Sun introduced its first Network Equipment Building Standard (NEBS) compliant server for the telecom market powered by AMD Opteron processors. — Network-attached storage market leader NetApp significantly expanded its family of AMD64 technology-based storage solutions. — AMD remains a key technology partner for an increasing number of enterprises. Ingersoll-Rand, SAP, ThyssenKrupp and others joined the growing ranks of enterprise customers adopting AMD64 technology. — AMD delivered the industry’s first Microsoft Windows Hardware Quality Lab (WHQL) certified video driver for the Windows Vista(TM) operating system. WHQL certification is considered an essential metric of reliability by computer manufacturers offering Windows Vista systems. — AMD introduced the AMD 690 desktop and mobile chipset series featuring the industry-leading ATI Radeon(TM) x1250 graphics processor. The desktop chipset launched with a company record number of motherboard partners and design wins while global computer manufacturers including HP and Fujitsu Siemens announced new consumer and commercial mobile systems featuring the AMD M690. — AMD demonstrated a single-system Accelerated Computing platform that broke the teraflop (1 trillion calculations per second) computing barrier, representing a 10-fold performance increase compared with today’s high-performance server platforms. The “Teraflop in a Box” system featured AMD Opteron dual-core processors and two next-generation AMD R600 Stream Processors. — AMD announced DTX, an open standard specification designed to enable the broad development of small form factor (SFF) PCs. DTX enables smaller, quieter, more energy-efficient SFF computing solutions. More than 15 companies, including ASUS, ECS, Founder, Gigabyte, Hedy, NVIDIA, Shuttle, and Tongfang have announced plans to develop DTX solutions. — AMD introduced new interoperability testing tools to help speed the adoption of the recently announced Desktop and mobile Architecture for System Hardware (DASH). The tools are immediately available to vendors to help accelerate the development of solutions that meet the new industry standard for commercial client management and security. — AMD expanded its industry-leading AMD Imageon(TM) media processor family by introducing three new processors delivering ultra-fast, high-resolution image processing, DVD-quality video and high-definition audio. AMD also began licensing its multimedia processor cores. — AMD won the VAR Business Five Star Award for Excellence in Partner Programs for the AMD Solution Provider Program and the AMD Commercial Systems Channel Program.

Current Outlook

AMD’s outlook statements are based on current expectations. The following statements are forward looking, and actual results could differ materially depending on market conditions and the factors set forth under “Cautionary Statement” below.

In the seasonally down second quarter, AMD expects revenue to be flat to slightly up.

AMD Teleconference

AMD will hold a conference call for the financial community at 2:00 p.m. PT (5:00 p.m. ET) today to discuss first quarter financial results. AMD will provide a real-time audio broadcast of the teleconference on the Investor Relations page of its Web site at www.amd.com. The webcast will be available for 10 days after the conference call.

About AMD

Advanced Micro Devices (NYSE: AMD) is a leading global provider of innovative processing solutions in the computing, graphics and consumer electronics markets. AMD is dedicated to driving open innovation, choice and industry growth by delivering superior customer-centric solutions that empower consumers and businesses worldwide. For more information, visit www.amd.com.

Cautionary Statement

This release contains forward-looking statements concerning revenue for the second quarter of 2007 and potential actions that the company may take to better align its business model, cost structure and capital expenditures, which are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are commonly identified by words such as “would,”"may,”"expects,”"believes,”"plans,”"intends,”"projects,” and other terms with similar meaning. Investors are cautioned that the forward-looking statements in this release are based on current beliefs, assumptions and expectations, speak only as of the date of this release and involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations. Risks include the possibility that Intel Corporation’s pricing, marketing and rebating programs, product bundling, standard setting, new product introductions or other activities targeting the company’s business will prevent attainment of the company’s current plans; the company will require additional funding and may not be able to raise funds on favorable terms or at all; the company’s competitors, customers and suppliers may take actions that will negate the anticipated benefits of the company’s acquisition of ATI; there will be delays associated with integrating ATI’s operations; demand for computers and consumer electronics products and, in turn, demand for the company’s products will be lower than currently expected; global business and economic conditions will worsen, resulting in lower than currently expected revenue in the second quarter of 2007 and beyond; there will be unexpected variations in market growth and demand for the company’s products and technologies in light of the product mix that it may have available at any particular time or a decline in demand; the company will be unable to transition to advanced manufacturing process technologies in a timely and effective way, consistent with planned capital expenditures; the company will be unable to develop, launch and ramp new products and technologies in the volumes and mix required by the market at mature yields and on a timely basis; that the company will be unable to maintain the level of investment in research and development and capacity that is required to remain competitive; the company will be unable to obtain sufficient manufacturing capacity or components to meet demand for its products or the under-utilization of its microprocessor manufacturing facilities; and unfavorable results of operations of Spansion will adversely impact the company’s results of operations. Investors are urged to review in detail the risks and uncertainties in the company’s Securities and Exchange Commission filings, including but not limited to the Annual Report on From 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006.

AMD, the AMD Arrow logo, AMD Opteron, AMD Turion, AMD Athlon, and combinations thereof, and ATI, the ATI logo, Radeon and Imageon are trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. Windows Vista is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and other jurisdictions. Other names are for informational purposes only and used to identify companies and products and may be trademarks of their respective owners.

1 As a result of the acquisition of ATI, financial 2006 results include the results of the former ATI operations from October 25 through December 31, 2006 only. Therefore, first quarter 2007 results do not correlate directly to either first quarter 2006 or fourth quarter 2006 historical results.

2 In this press release, AMD has provided non-GAAP financial measures for operating income (loss) and gross margin to reflect its financial results without acquisition-related and integration charges and employee stock-based compensation expense. Management believes this non-GAAP presentation makes it easier for investors to compare current and historical period operating results.

ADVANCED MICRO DEVICES, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(Millions except per share amounts and percentages)

 

 

 

 

Quarter Ended

Mar. 31,

Dec. 31,

Mar. 26,

2007 

2006 

2006 

 

 

(Unaudited)

 

(Unaudited)

 

(Unaudited)

 

Net revenue

$

1,233 

$

1,773 

$

1,332 

 

Cost of sales

886 

1,132 

553 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gross margin

347 

641 

779 

 

Gross margin %

28.1%

36.2%

58.5%

 

Research and development

432 

385 

264 

 

Marketing, general and administrative

335 

296 

256 

 

In-process research and development

- 

416 

- 

 

Amortization of acquired intangible assets and integration charges

84 

73 

- 

 

 

Operating income (loss)

(504)

(529)

259 

 

Interest income

16 

22 

28 

Interest expense

(78)

(67)

(23)

Other income (expense), net

2 

2 

(20)

 

 

Income (loss) before minority interest, equity in net loss of Spansion Inc. and other and income taxes

(564)

(572)

244 

 

Minority interest in consolidated subsidiaries

(8)

(8)

(6)

 

Equity in net loss of Spansion Inc. and other

(16)

(5)

(18)

 

 

Income (loss) before income taxes

(588)

(585)

220 

 

Provision (benefit) for income taxes

23 

(9)

35 

 

 

Net income (loss)

$

(611)

$

(576)

$

185 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income (loss) per common share

 

Basic

$

(1.11)

$

(1.08)

$

0.40 

 

Diluted

$

(1.11)

$

(1.08)

$

0.38 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares used in per share calculation

 

Basic

549 

531 

464 

Diluted

549 

531 

495 

ADVANCED MICRO DEVICES, INC.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Millions)

 

Mar. 31,

Dec. 31,

2007 

2006(a)

 

 

 

 

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

Assets

 

Current assets:

Cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities

$

1,167 

$

1,541 

Accounts receivable, net

667 

1,140 

Inventories

937 

814 

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

344 

443 

Deferred income taxes

71 

25 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total current assets

3,186 

 

3,963 

 

Property, plant and equipment, net

4,405 

3,987 

Goodwill

3,187 

3,217 

Net investment in Spansion Inc.

345 

371 

Acquisition related intangible assets, net

1,136 

1,207 

Other assets

453 

402 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Assets

 

$

12,712 

 

$

13,147 

 

Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity

 

Current liabilities:

Accounts payable

1,362 

1,338 

Accrued compensation and benefits

160 

177 

Accrued liabilities

698 

716 

Deferred income on shipments to distributors

181 

169 

Current portion of long-term debt and capital lease obligations

182 

125 

 

Other current liabilities

 

 

328 

 

 

327 

 

Total current liabilities

2,911 

 

2,852 

 

Deferred income taxes

43 

31 

Long-term debt and capital lease obligations, less current portion

3,659 

3,672 

Other long-term liabilities

591 

517 

Minority interest in consolidated subsidiaries

303 

290 

 

Stockholders’ equity:

Capital stock:

Common stock, par value

5 

5 

Capital in excess of par value

5,373 

5,316 

Retained (deficit) earnings

(332)

308 

 

Accumulated other comprehensive income

 

 

159 

 

 

156 

 

Total stockholders’ equity

5,205 

 

5,785 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity

 

$

12,712 

 

$

13,147 

 

(a)

Derived from the December 31, 2006 Audited Financial Statements of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.

 

ADVANCED MICRO DEVICES, INC.

SELECTED CORPORATE DATA

(Unaudited)

(Millions except headcount and percentages)

 

 

 

 

Quarter Ended

Mar. 31,

Dec. 31,

Mar. 26,

Segment Information (1)

2007 

2006 

2006 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Computing Solutions (2)

Net revenue

$

918 

$

1,486 

$

1,337 

Operating income (loss)

$

(321)

$

65 

$

312 

 

Graphics (3)

Net revenue

197 

166 

- 

Operating income (loss)

(35)

(27)

- 

 

Consumer Electronics (4)

Net revenue

118 

120 

- 

Operating income (loss)

(4)

20 

- 

 

All Other (5)

Net revenue

- 

1 

(5)

Operating income (loss)

(144)

(587)

(53)

 

Total AMD

Net revenue

$

1,233 

$

1,773 

$

1,332 

Operating income (loss)

$

(504)

$

(529)

$

259 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other Data

 

Depreciation & amortization (excluding amortization of acquired intangible assets)

$

243 

$

224 

$

174 

 

Amortization of acquired intangible assets

$

71 

$

47 

- 

 

Capital additions

$

586 

$

666 

$

310 

 

Headcount

16,745 

16,464 

10,246 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Adjusted EBITDA (6)

$

(196)

$

168 

$

417 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(1)

Starting in Q406, the Company no longer allocates employee stock-based compensation and profit sharing expenses to its segments. These expenses are recorded in the All Other category. Prior period information has been restated to conform to current period presentation.

 

(2)

Starting in Q107, Computing Solutions includes what was formerly the Computations Product Segment, the Embedded Products Segment and former ATI Chipset products. In Q406, former ATI Chipset products were reported as part of the Graphics and Chipsets Segment. Prior period information has been restated to conform to current period presentation.

 

(3)

Graphics includes 3D graphics, video and multimedia products developed for use in desktop and notebook computers, including home media PCs, professional workstations, and servers. In Q406, Graphics products were reported as part of the Graphics and Chipsets Segment. As noted above, starting in Q107 the Chipset products are reported as part of Computing Solutions. Prior period information has been restated to conform to current period presentation.

 

(4)

Consumer Electronics includes products and revenue related to mobile phones, PDAs, digital televisions, and other consumer electronics.

 

(5)

All Other category includes employee stock-based compensation expense, profit sharing expense, certain operating expenses and credits that are not allocated to the operating segments and Personal Internet Communicator (PIC) related activities in Q406 and Q106. Also included in this category are the ATI acquisition-related and integration charges incurred in Q107 and Q406. Details of the ATI acquisition-related and integration charges and employee stock-based compensation expense are shown below.

 

ATI acquisition-related and integration charges:

Q107

Q406

Employee stock-based compensation expense:

Amortization of acquired intangible assets

$ 71 

$ 47 

Q107

Q406

Q106

Integration charges

13 

26 

Cost of sales

$ 2 

$ 2 

$ 2 

Subtotal

84 

73 

Research and development

14 

13 

4 

In-process research and development

- 

416 

Marketing, general and administrative

12 

12 

9 

Cost of fair value adjustment of acquired inventory

29 

62 

$ 28 

$ 27 

$ 15 

Total

$ 113 

$ 551 

(6)

Reconciliation of Net income (loss) to Adjusted EBITDA(a)

 

Q107

Q406

Q106

 

Net income (loss)

$

(611)

$

(576)

$

185 

Depreciation and amortization

243 

224 

174 

In-process research and development

- 

416 

Amortization of acquired intangible assets

71 

47 

Interest expense

78 

67 

23 

Provision (benefit) for income taxes

23 

(10)

35 

 

 

 

 

Adjusted EBITDA

$

(196)

$

168 

$

417 

 

(a)

The Company defines Adjusted EBITDA as net income (loss) adjusted for depreciation and amortization, in-process research and development, amortization of acquired intangible assets, interest expense and taxes. The Company calculated and communicated Adjusted EBITDA because management believes it is of interest to investors and lenders in relation to its overall capital structure and its ability to borrow additional funds. The Company’s calculation of Adjusted EBITDA may or may not be consistent with the calculation of this measure by other companies in the same industry. Investors should not view Adjusted EBITDA as an alternative to the U.S. GAAP operating measure of net income or U.S. GAAP liquidity measures of cash flows from operating, investing and financing activities. In addition, Adjusted EBITDA does not take into account changes in certain assets and liabilities as well as interest and income taxes that can affect cash flows.