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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-K
(Mark One)
[X] Annual Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act
of 1934 For the fiscal year ended January 27, 2002
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 1-6395
SEMTECH CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 95-2119684
(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
200 Flynn Road, Camarillo, California, 93012-8790
(Address of principal executive offices, Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (805) 498-2111
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Name of each exchange
Title of each class on which registered
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None None
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:
Common Stock par value $.01 per share
Rights to Purchase Series X Junior Participating Preferred Stock
(Title of Class)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required
to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during
the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was
required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing
requirements for the past 90 days.
Yes X No _____
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Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405
of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the
best of registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements
incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this
Form 10-K. [_]
Aggregate market value of voting stock held by non-affiliates of the registrant
as of April 1, 2002 was $1,902,107,245. Stock held by directors, officers and
shareholders owning 5% or more of the outstanding common stock (as reported on
Schedules 13D and 13G) were excluded as they may be deemed affiliates. This
determination of affiliate status is not a conclusive determination for any
other purpose. The number of shares of the Registrant's common stock outstanding
at April 1, 2002 was 73,019,368.
DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
Portions of the following documents are incorporated by reference in Part III of
this report: Definitive Proxy Statement in connection with registrant's annual
meeting of shareholders to be held on June 6, 2002.
SEMTECH CORPORATION
INDEX TO FORM 10-K
FOR THE YEAR ENDED JANUARY 27, 2002
PART I
Page
Item 1 Business 2
Item 2 Properties 14
Item 3 Legal Proceedings 15
Item 4 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders 15
PART II
Item 5 Market for the Registrant's Common Equity and Related Shareholder Matters 15
Item 6 Selected Financial Data 16
Item 7 Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations 17
Item 7A Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risks 23
Item 8 Financial Statements and Supplementary Data 24
Item 9 Changes in or Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure 41
PART III
Item 10 Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrant 41
Item 11 Executive Compensation 41
Item 12 Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management 41
Item 13 Certain Relationships and Related Transactions 41
PART IV
Item 14 Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules and Reports on Form 8-K 41
Signatures 43
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PART I
This Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 27, 2002 (the
"Form 10-K") contains certain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of
Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"),
and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the
"Exchange Act"). Forward-looking statements are statements other than historical
information or statements of current condition and relate to future events or
the future financial performance of the Company. Some forward-looking statements
may be identified by use of such terms as "expects," "anticipates," "intends,"
"estimates," "believes" and words of similar import. These forward-looking
statements relate to plans, objectives and expectations for future operations.
In light of the risks and uncertainties inherent in all such projected
operational matters, the inclusion of forward-looking statements in this Form
10-K should not be regarded as a representation by the Company or any other
person that the objectives or plans of the Company will be achieved or that any
of the Company's operating expectations will be realized. Net sales and results
of operations are difficult to forecast and could differ materially from those
projected in the forward-looking statements contained in this Form 10-K for the
reasons detailed in the "Risk Factors" section of this Form 10-K, beginning on
page 8 or elsewhere in this Form 10-K. We assume no obligation to update any of
the forward- looking statements after the date of this Form 10-K.
ITEM 1. BUSINESS
BUSINESS
General
We are a leading supplier of analog and mixed-signal semiconductors. We design,
produce and market a broad range of products that are sold principally to
customers in the computer, communications and industrial markets. Our products
are designed into a wide variety of end applications, including notebook and
desktop computers, computer gaming systems, personal digital assistants (PDAs),
cellular phones, wireline networks, wireless base stations and test systems. Our
end customers are primarily original equipment manufacturers and their
suppliers, including Acer, Agilent, Cisco, Compaq, Dell, First International,
IBM, Intel, Microstar, Motorola, Samsung and Sony.
Overview of the Semiconductor Industry
The semiconductor industry is broadly divided into analog and digital
semiconductor products. Analog semiconductors condition and regulate "real
world" functions such as temperature, speed, sound and electrical current.
Digital semiconductors process binary information, such as that used by
computers. Mixed-signal devices incorporate both analog and digital functions
into a single chip and provide the ability for digital electronics to interface
with the outside world.
The market for analog and mixed-signal semiconductors differs from the market
for digital semiconductors. The analog and mixed-signal industry is
characterized by significantly longer product life cycles than the digital
industry. In addition, analog semiconductor manufacturers tend to have lower
capital investment requirements for manufacturing because their facilities tend
to be less dependent than digital producers on state-of-the-art production
equipment. The end-product markets for analog and mixed-signal semiconductors
are smaller, more varied and more specialized than the relatively standardized
digital semiconductor product markets.
Another difference between the analog and digital markets is the amount of
available talented labor. The analog industry relies more heavily than the
digital industry on design and applications talent to distinguish its products
from one another. While digital expertise is extensively taught in universities
due to its overall market size, analog and mixed-signal expertise tends to be
learned over time based on experience and hands-on training. Consequently,
personnel with this training are scarce, a fact that makes it difficult for new
suppliers to quickly gain significant market share.
The markets for computer and communications products today are characterized by
several trends that we believe are driving demand for our products. Electronic
systems are being designed to operate at increasingly lower operating voltages,
battery-powered devices such as handheld computers and cellular telephones are
proliferating, and devices are becoming smaller and requiring higher levels of
integration. We have designed our products to address these needs by providing
solutions that extend battery life, meet tighter voltage requirements, improve
the human interface of systems, and support higher transmission and processor
speeds. As communications functions are increasingly integrated into a range of
systems and devices, these products require analog processing capabilities and
the number
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and size of our end markets grows. Advancements in digital processing technology
typically drive the need for corresponding advancements in analog and mixed-
signal solutions. We believe that the diversity of our applications allows us to
take advantage of areas of relative market strength and limits our vulnerability
to competitive pressure in any one area.
Semtech End Markets
A majority of our products are sold to customers in the computer, communications
and industrial markets. Until seven years ago, we had largely been focused on
serving the military and aerospace market. We used the computer market as our
first major entry into the commercial marketplace for our circuits. Four years
ago, approximately half of our revenues were derived from computer related
applications. In recent years, we have seen relative growth from the
communications and industrial markets as a percentage of the total. For the
fiscal year ended January 27, 2002, our revenues from the computer,
communications and industrial markets were 40%, 32% and 25%, respectively. The
remaining balance of 3% was made up of various other end-markets, including
military and aerospace.
Computer market applications include notebook and desktop computers, computer
gaming systems, and PDAs. End-product applications for our products within the
communication market include local area networks, wide area networks, cellular
phones and base-stations. Industrial applications include automated test
equipment (ATE), medical devices and factory automation systems. We believe that
our diversity in the end markets provides stability to our business and
opportunity for continuing growth.
The following table depicts our main product lines and their end-product
applications:
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Semtech's Main Specific End-Product Applications
Product Lines
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Computer Communications Industrial
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Power Management Desktop PCs, servers, Cellular phones, network Power supplies,
workstations, notebook cards, routers and hubs, industrial systems
computers, add-on cards, telecom network boards
PDAs, computer gaming
systems
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Protection Notebook computers, USB Cellular phones, base Handled measurement or
ports, LAN cards stations, DSL equipment, instrumentation devices
routers and hubs
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High Performance Workstations Cellular base stations, Automated test equipment
routers and hubs, SONET
networks
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Advanced Communications SONET networks, routers,
hubs, switches, fiber
modems
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Human Input and System Notebook computers, PDAs Cellular phones, web Touch screen systems
Management phones
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Business Strategy
Our objective is to be the leading supplier of analog and mixed-signal devices
to the fastest growing segments of our target markets, particularly within the
computer, communications and industrial segments. We intend to leverage our pool
of skilled technical personnel to develop new products, or, where appropriate,
use acquisitions, to serve the fastest growing segments of these markets. In
order to capitalize on our strengths in analog and mixed-signal processing
design, developing and marketing, we intend to pursue the following strategies:
Maintain our leading analog design expertise
We have developed a strategy to invest heavily in human resources needed to
define and market high-performance products. We have been able to add to our
engineering design talent through acquisitions. In general, our staff engineers
have work experience in the analog and the mixed-signal industry ranging from 10
to 15 years. We have built a team of experienced engineers who combine industry
expertise with advanced semiconductor design expertise to
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meet customer requirements and enable our customers to get their products to
market rapidly. We intend to leverage this strategy to achieve new levels of
integration, power reduction and miniaturization, enabling our customers to
achieve leading performance in their products.
Leverage outsourced semiconductor fabrication capacity
We have increasingly outsourced a large portion of our production and
manufacturing in order to focus more of our resources on defining, developing
and selling our products. We use outside wafer foundries that are based in Asia,
the United States and Europe. Our largest wafer source is a foundry based in
China. We believe that outsourcing provides us numerous benefits including
capital efficiency, the flexibility to adopt and leverage emerging process
technologies without significant investment risk and a more variable cost of
goods which provides us with greater operating flexibility.
Focus on fast-growing market segments
We have chosen to target the analog segments of the fastest growing end markets.
We intend to enhance this growth potential by focusing on specific products
within the analog and mixed-signal market, including high-end personal
computers, notebook computers, PDAs, cellular phones, wide area and local area
networks and test systems. These products are characterized by their need for
leading-edge, high-performance, analog and mixed-signal semiconductor
technology.
Continue to release unique new products and achieve new design wins
We are focused on developing unique new high-margin products to serve our target
markets. These markets have experienced growing consumer demand for increased
product performance at competitive price points. We also focus on achieving
design wins for our products with current and future customers. Design wins are
indications by the customers that they intend to incorporate our products into
new designs. Our technical talent works closely with our customers in securing
design wins, developing new products and in implementing and integrating our
products into their systems. Over the past five years, the number of our pool of
skilled technical personnel has grown from less than 75 to more than 300, and
the number of new product families introduced in the past five years has
increased from 28 to 123. We believe that our rate of new product introductions
and number of skilled technical personnel are indicators of our ability to meet
our target markets' evolving needs.
Diversify into new markets
We intend to enter new markets that complement our existing operations through
internal development of new products and by strategic acquisitions. Our focus
during calendar year 2001 was to expand our presence within the broad markets of
portable devices, computer gaming systems and communications infrastructure. A
large amount of design and marketing talent was focused on developing products
for these markets. We believe strategic acquisitions will allow us to expand our
pool of skilled technical personnel as well as expand the range of complementary
products that we offer. We have acquired four companies over the past six years
that have permitted us to successfully enter new market segments and develop new
products.
Concentrate on cross-selling our products and services
We consider the ability to sell additional products and services to our existing
customers as a major opportunity. Many of our large customers produce a wide
variety of end products that require analog and mixed-signal products. By
leveraging existing relationships, we believe that we will be able to sell a
wider variety of our products to these organizations. In addition, we believe
the high level of our technical expertise in our marketing department permits it
to identify and capitalize on cross-selling opportunities.
Product Segments
The following is a description of our main product segments:
Standard Semiconductor Products. Included in Standard Semiconductor Products are
integrated circuits (ICs) and discrete components designed for use in standard
industry applications. Standard Semiconductor Products represented approximately
92% of our overall net sales for fiscal year 2002. The main product lines within
our Standard Semiconductor Products are described below.
. Power Management Circuits. Power management circuits control,
alter, regulate and condition the electrical pulses that flow
through electronics. The highest volume product types within the
power management product line are linear regulators, switching
voltage regulators, combination regulators, smart regulators and
charge pumps. The primary application for these products is power
regulation for computer and communications systems.
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. Protection Products. The highest volume type of protection
products we design and market are transient voltage suppressors
(TVS). TVS devices provide protection for electronic systems
where large voltage spikes (called transients), such as
electrostatic discharge generated by the human body, can
permanently damage voltage-sensitive components. We also have
developed filter and termination devices that can be sold as a
complement to TVS devices. Specific protection product
applications are found in computer, data-communications,
telecommunications and industrial markets.
. High Performance Circuits. We design and market a wide variety of
high performance products, namely pin electronics, timing, clock
distribution, parametric measurement, and ECL clock/lock products
for use in ATE, workstations and communication infrastructure
equipment.
. Advanced Communication Circuits. Through internal investment and
several acquisitions, we have developed a line of highly
proprietary advanced communication ICs which perform specialized
timing and synchronization functions in high-speed networks.
Advanced communication ICs are used in metropolitan, wide area,
and wireless networks.
. Human Input Devices (HID) and System Management. We offer a line
of human input and system management devices that include touch-
screen and touch-pad controllers, pointing stick devices and
battery management circuits. These products are designed to
handle human input and battery function in portable systems, such
as notebook computers, PDAs and cellular phones.
Rectifier and Assembly Products. Rectifiers and assemblies are older-technology
products that are principally sold into the military and aerospace markets.
. Rectifiers. We have several different categories of silicon
rectifiers, which are primarily used to convert alternating
current to direct current. These products are sold to military,
aerospace and medical equipment customers.
. Assemblies. An assembly is a package of rectifiers of one or more
types encased in epoxy or silicon by various molding techniques,
constituting one or more basic rectifier circuits. Assemblies are
used for military, aerospace and other specialized applications.
Other Products. We produce and sell other products that are not part of our two
main product segments. Included in the other products segment are custom and
application specific integrated circuits (ASICs) and wafer foundry services for
other semiconductor manufacturers.
For further financial information on these segments, refer to the information
contained in Note 16, "Business Segments and Concentrations of Risk", in the
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 8.
Intellectual Capital and Product Development
We believe that our emphasis on the development of our intellectual capital and
introduction of new proprietary product designs are key to our success.
Recruiting and retaining technical talent is the foundation for developing and
selling new products into the marketplace. In the past, we have added
experienced engineers through the acquisitions of companies. We have recruited
additional talent through our strategy of establishing multiple design center
locations throughout the United States and the world.
Circuit design engineers are our most valuable engineers. Circuit designers
perform the critical task of designing and laying out integrated circuits. As of
January 27, 2002, we employed approximately 85 circuit designers. A majority of
these individuals have senior-level expertise in the design and development of
circuits targeted for use in power management, protection, high performance and
communication applications. We intend to make further investments in research
and development in the future, including increasing our employee headcount,
investing in design and development equipment and supporting our development
efforts overall.
We have dedicated design centers in Santa Clara, California; Raleigh, North
Carolina; Austin, Texas; Oxnard, California; Glasgow, Scotland; and Southampton,
England. In addition, dedicated high performance circuit design occurs at our
San Diego location, and human input and system management design and protection
product design occurs at our Camarillo, California, headquarters.
Sales and Marketing
Sales made directly to original equipment manufacturers during fiscal year 2002
were approximately 70% of net sales. The remaining 30% of net sales were made
through independent distributors. We have direct sales offices located in
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California, Texas and Connecticut which manage the sales activities of
independent sales representative firms and independent distributors within the
United States and Canada. We also have sales offices in France, Germany and
Scotland, as well as independent sales representative firms and independent
distributors to serve the European markets. We maintain branch sale offices in
Taipei, Taiwan; Seoul, Korea; and Tokyo, Japan; along with independent
representatives and distributors for serving the Asia-Pacific territory. We are
also represented outside the United States, Europe and Asia by other independent
sales organizations.
Customers and Sales Data
For fiscal year 2002, more than 1,000 customers purchased our products either
directly from us or through our authorized distributors. The following is a
representative sample of our customers by end markets:
Representative Customers by End Markets
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Computer Communications Industrial
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Compaq Cisco Agilent Tech.
Dell Motorola LTX
IBM Nortel Siemens
Intel Samsung Teradyne
Microsoft Sony Unisys
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Our customers include major computer and peripheral manufacturers and their
subcontractors, ATE manufacturers, data communications and telecommunications
equipment vendors, and a variety of large and small companies serving the
industrial, automotive, aerospace and military markets.
During fiscal years 2002, 2001 and 2000, foreign sales constituted 62%, 58% and
64%, respectively, of our net sales. Approximately three-fourths of foreign
sales are to customers located in the Asia-Pacific region. The remaining foreign
sales are to customers in Europe.
For the fiscal year 2002 and fiscal year 2001, Agilent Technologies, one of our
ATE end customers, and its subcontractors, accounted for approximately 13% and
14%, respectively, of net sales. For fiscal year 2002, one of our Asian
distributors accounted for approximately 12% of net sales.
Manufacturing Capabilities
As part of our business strategy, we outsource a majority of our manufacturing
functions to third party contractors that fabricate silicon wafers and package
and test our products. On April 23, 2001, we sold our Santa Clara, California
wafer fabrication facility. We have one remaining wafer fabrication facility
that is located in Corpus Christi, Texas. We perform a very limited amount of
test and probe activities in our Camarillo and San Diego, California facilities.
Our Reynosa, Mexico facility performs most of the packaging activity needed to
support our rectifier and assembly product line. In fiscal year 2002, we
purchased wafers from nine different third party wafer foundries and utilized
more than 20 different manufacturing processes, including various Bipolar,
high-speed Bipolar, CMOS, and Bi-CMOS processes. Our Corpus Christi wafer
fabrication facility employs a variety of unique Bipolar processes.
On January 29, 2002, we announced plans to obtain 100% of our silicon wafers
from outside sources by the end of calendar year 2002. As part of this plan, we
expect to close our last remaining wafer fab facility located in Corpus Christi,
Texas sometime during the coming year. The closure of the Corpus Christi wafer
fab is the final step in the previously announced strategy to only source wafers
from outside foundries. We will continue to do process development with our nine
outside foundries from which we currently purchase wafers. We do not expect any
significant financial impact as a result of the planned closure of the Corpus
Christi wafer fab.
For fiscal year 2002, we supported approximately 26% of our end products with
wafers that were fabricated internally. The remaining 74% of our end products
were supported with finished silicon wafers purchased from outside wafer
foundries. Only our protection and rectifier and assembly product lines are
supported by internal wafer production. All of our products, with the exception
of the rectifier and assembly product lines, are packaged and tested by outside
subcontractors.
Unlike digital products, our products are less reliant on state-of-the-art
manufacturing and more on design and applications support. As a result, our
Corpus Christi wafer fabrication facility and our outside wafer foundries tend
to be significantly less costly than state-of-the-art digital fabrication
facilities and likewise utilize equipment that is less subject to obsolescence.
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We use outside wafer foundries that are based in Asia, the United States and
Europe. Our largest wafer source is a foundry based in China. In fiscal year
2002, this foundry based in Mainland China provided 28% our total silicon
requirements. We expect that the percentage sourced from this Mainland China
foundry will increase in fiscal year 2003. As a percentage of the total, the
amount of silicon sourced from outside foundries will also increase in fiscal
year 2003 in order to utilize the best available technology, leverage the
capital investment of others and reduce our operating costs associated with
manufacturing assets and increase the variable component of our cost of goods
sold.
Our products are made from basic materials (principally silicon, metals and
plastics), all of which are widely available from a number of suppliers.
Competition
The analog and mixed-signal semiconductor industry is highly competitive and we
expect competitive pressures to continue. Our ability to compete effectively and
to expand our business will depend on our ability to continue to recruit
applications and design talent, our ability to introduce new products and the
rate at which we introduce these new products to offset the generally short
product life cycles. Our industry is characterized by decreasing unit selling
prices over the life of a product. We believe we compete effectively based upon
our ability to capitalize on efficiencies and economies of scale in production
and sales, and our ability to maintain or improve our productivity and product
yields to reduce manufacturing costs.
We are in direct and active competition, with respect to one or more of our
product lines, with at least 30 manufacturers of such products, of varying size
and financial strength. A number of these competitors are dependent on
semiconductor products as their principal source of income, and some are much
larger than we are. The number of our competitors has grown due to expansion of
the market segments in which we participate. We consider our primary competitors
to include Texas Instruments, National Semiconductor, Linear Technology, Maxim
Integrated Products, Fairchild Semiconductor and Intersil Semiconductor, all
with respect to our power management products; ST Microelectronics N.V. and
Microsemi with respect to our protection products; Analog Devices, Maxim
Integrated Products, ON Semiconductors and Micrel Semiconductor, all with
respect to our high performance products; Silicon Laboratories and Zarlink
Semiconductor with respect to our advanced communications products; and Philips
Semiconductors and Synaptics Inc. with respect to our HID products.
Intellectual Property and Licenses
Our business is highly reliant on the design talents, technical abilities,
applications knowledge, and creativity of our employees. During fiscal year 2002
we focused on more fully protecting our intellectual property by filing an
increased number of patent applications, trademark applications, and copyright
registrations. We consider these actions to be helpful in maintaining a
competitive advantage, but do not believe that patents and other intellectual
property rights create definitive competitive barriers to entry.
At this time, we do not license our patents or products. We do, however, license
certain technology from others. We do not consider any of the licensed
technology to be material in terms of royalties payable and we believe the
duration and other terms of the licenses are appropriate for our needs.
Environmental Matters
On February 7, 2000, we were notified by the United States Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) with respect to the Casmalia Disposal Site in Santa
Barbara, California. We have been included in the Superfund program to clean up
this disposal site as a result of our involvement in utilizing this site for
waste disposal. We have conditionally accepted a settlement offer from the EPA
under which we would be required to pay approximately $765,000 with respect to
the wastes at the Casmalia Disposal Site attributable to us. The settlement
offer is contingent upon our securing a release from further liability,
including a release from the federal natural resource trustees. We have recorded
the proposed settlement amount as an accrued liability.
On June 22, 2001, we were notified by the California Department of Toxic
Substances Control that we may have liability associated with the clean up of
the one-third acre Davis Chemical Company site in Los Angeles, California. We
have been included in the clean-up program because we are one of the companies
that are believed to have used the Davis Chemical Company site for waste
recycling and/or disposal between 1949 and 1990. Investigation into this matter
is in its early stages. At this time there is not a specific proposal or budget
with respect to the clean-up of the site. Thus, no reserve has been established
for this matter.
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We use an environmental firm, specializing in hydrogeology, to perform periodic
monitoring of the groundwater at our leased facility in Newbury Park,
California. Certain contaminants have been found in the groundwater. Monitoring
results over a number of years indicate that contaminants are coming from
adjacent facilities. Although it is currently not possible to determine the
ultimate amount of our possible future clean-up costs, if any, we do not believe
we would be materially adversely impacted by this condition. Accordingly, no
reserve for clean-up has been provided at this time.
Employees
As of January 27, 2002, we had 577 full-time employees. There were 124 employees
in research and development, 96 in sales, marketing and field services and 59 in
general, administrative and finance. The remaining 298 employees support
manufacturing, distribution and quality functions. We have never had a work
stoppage, and our domestic and European employees are not unionized. Our Mexican
operation has unionized employees. Our employee relations have been, and are,
satisfactory. Competition for key design and application engineers is
significant.
During fiscal year 2002, we did reduce headcount in several areas. The largest
area of headcount reductions was in manufacturing functions as a result of the
sale of our Santa Clara fab, lower production levels and the consolidation of
manufacturing activity associated with our rectifier and assembly product
segment into our Mexico facility. Reductions in headcount in other technical and
administrative areas were in response to weak industry conditions.
Government Regulations
We are required to comply with numerous government regulations that are normal
and customary to manufacturing businesses that operate in our markets and
operating locations. Our sales that serve the military and aerospace markets
primarily consist of products which have been qualified to be sold in these
markets by the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD). These products mainly consist
of discrete rectifiers and rectifier assemblies. In order to maintain these
qualifications, we must comply with certain specifications promulgated by the
DOD. As part of maintaining these qualifications, we are routinely audited by
DOD personnel. Based on current specifications, we believe we can maintain our
qualifications for the foreseeable future. However, these specifications may be
modified by the DOD in the future which may make the manufacturing of these
products more difficult and thus could adversely impact our profitability in
those product lines.
RISK FACTORS
You should carefully consider and evaluate all of the information in this Form
10-K, including the risk factors listed below. The risks described below are not
the only ones facing our company. Additional risks not now known to us or that
we currently deem immaterial may also impair our business operations.
If any of these risks actually occur, our business could be materially harmed.
If our business is harmed, the trading price of our common stock could decline.
This Form 10-K also contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and
uncertainties. Our actual results could differ materially from those anticipated
in these forward looking statements as a result of certain factors, including
the risks faced by us described below and elsewhere in this Form 10-K. We
undertake no duty to update any of the forward-looking statements after the date
of this Form 10-K.
Economic decline may have adverse consequences for our business
We sell our products to several commercial markets, computers, communications
and industrial markets, whose performance is tied to the overall economy. Many
of these industries have been impacted in the calendar year 2001 due to an
economic slowdown in the United States. If the economic conditions in the United
States continue or worsen or if wider or global slowdowns occur, the demand for
our products may be reduced. In addition, these economic slowdowns may also
affect our customers' ability to pay for our products. Accordingly, these
economic slowdowns may harm our business.
The cyclical nature of the electronics and semiconductor industries may limit
our ability to maintain or increase revenue and profit levels during industry
downturns
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The semiconductor industry is highly cyclical and has experienced significant
downturns, which are characterized by reduced product demand, production
overcapacity, increased levels of inventory, industry-wide fluctuations in the
demand for semiconductors and an erosion in average prices. The occurrence of
these conditions has adversely affected our business in the past. During the
calendar years 1999 and 2000, high consumption levels by electronics
manufacturers was a major driver of demand for semiconductors, including the
products we sell. However, calendar year 2001 was a year of decline for the
overall semiconductor and electronics industries and, consequently, our business
suffered. Past downturns in the semiconductor industry have resulted in a sudden
impact on the semiconductor and capital equipment markets. Consequently, a
continuation of the current downturn and any future downturns in the
semiconductor industry may harm our business. In addition, the semiconductor
manufacturing industry is currently experiencing conditions of manufacturing
overcapacity. If these conditions persist, they could lead to excess production
in the industry and result in an underutilization of our internal manufacturing
capacity and a decrease in the prices of our products.
Fluctuations and seasonality in the personal computer industry and economic
downturns in our end-markets may have adverse consequences for our business
Many of our products are used in personal computers and related peripherals. For
the fiscal year ended January 27, 2002, approximately 40% of our sales are used
in computer applications. Industry-wide fluctuations in demand for desktop
personal computers have in the past, and may in the future, harm our business.
In addition, our past results have reflected some seasonality, with demand
levels being higher in computer segments during the third and fourth quarters of
the year in comparison to the first and second quarters.
A decline in any of our end markets, particularly the consumer computer industry
and the automated test equipment (ATE) market, could also harm our business. For
the fiscal year ended January 27, 2002, shipment of our products to the ATE
customers represented approximately 21% of our net sales. Consequently, a
downturn in the ATE market may adversely affect our business.
We obtain certain essential components and materials and certain manufacturing
services from a limited number of suppliers and subcontractors, including
foreign-based entities
Our reliance on a limited number of outside subcontractors and suppliers for
silicon wafers, packaging and certain other processes involves several risks,
including potential inability to obtain an adequate supply of required
components and reduced control over the price, timely delivery, reliability and
quality of components. These risks may be attributable to several factors
including limitation on resources, labor problems, equipment failures or the
occurrence of natural disasters. There can be no assurance that problems will
not occur in the future with suppliers or subcontractors. Disruption or
termination of our supply sources or subcontractors could significantly delay
our shipments and harm our business. Delays could also damage relationships with
current and prospective customers. Any prolonged inability to obtain timely
deliveries or quality manufacturing or any other circumstances that would
require us to seek alternative sources of supply or to manufacture or package
certain components internally could limit our growth and harm on our business.
Several of our outside subcontractors and suppliers, including third-party
foundries that supply silicon wafers, are located in foreign countries,
including China, Malaysia, the Philippines and Germany. For fiscal year 2002,
approximately 28% of our silicon was supplied by a third-party foundry in China,
and this percentage is expected to be even higher in fiscal year 2003. Our
international business activities, in general, are subject to a variety of
potential risks resulting from certain political and economic uncertainties. Any
political turmoil or trade restrictions in these countries, particularly China,
could limit our ability to obtain goods and services from these suppliers and
subcontractors. The effect of an economic crisis or a political turmoil on our
suppliers located in these countries may impact our ability to meet the demands
of our customers. If we find it necessary to transition the goods and services
received from our existing suppliers or subcontractors to other firms, we would
likely experience an increase in production costs and a delay in production
associated with such a transition, both of which could have a significant
negative effect on our operating results, as these risks are substantially
uninsured.
Reductions in communications infrastructure investments could adversely affect
our business
The overall semiconductor industry, and our business in particular, has
benefited from the build-out of voice, data, and mobile networks and the related
demand for communications infrastructure equipment that supports higher-speed
(higher bandwidth) networks. The electronics needed to support this trend within
the communications market rely heavily on companies such as ours to develop the
circuits used in these systems.
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Much of our sales growth and margin expansion in recent years has come from
sales of products into wireless, local area networks, wide area networks and
long-haul communications applications. This market saw a dramatic decline in
total carrier spending throughout calendar year 2001. Moreover, carrier spending
on telecom equipment could decline further in the future. Although we believe
that the communication equipment market has not been characterized by
cyclicality to date, this market may in the future exhibit general cyclical
characteristics similar to the market for semiconductor capital equipment. Any
major reduction in communications infrastructure investment will have a negative
impact on the overall industry and our sales into these end market segments.
We may be unsuccessful in developing and selling new products required to
maintain or expand our business
We operate in a dynamic environment characterized by price erosion, rapid
technological change and design and other technological obsolescence. Our
competitiveness and future success depend on our ability to achieve design wins
for our products with current and future customers and introduce new or improved
products that meet customer needs while achieving favorable margins. A failure
to achieve design wins, to introduce these new products in a timely manner or to
achieve market acceptance for these products, could harm our business.
The introduction of new products presents significant business challenges
because product development commitments and expenditures must be made well in
advance of product sales. The success of a new product depends on accurate
forecasts of long-term market demand and future technological developments, as
well as on a variety of specific implementation factors, including:
. timely and efficient completion of process design and development;
. timely and efficient implementation of manufacturing and assembly
processes;
. product performance;
. the quality and reliability of the product; and
. effective marketing, sales and service.
The failure of our products to achieve market acceptance due to these or other
factors could harm our business.
Our products may be found to be defective, product liability claims may be
asserted against us and we may not have sufficient liability insurance
One or more of our products may be found to be defective after shipment,
requiring a product replacement, recall or a software fix which would cure the
defect but impede performance. We may also be subject to product returns which
could impose substantial costs and harm our business.
Product liability claims may be asserted with respect to our technology or
products. Although we currently have product liability insurance, there can be
no assurance that we have obtained sufficient insurance coverage or that we will
have sufficient resources to satisfy any product liability claims.
Our share price could be subject to extreme price fluctuations, and shareholders
could have difficulty trading shares
The markets for high technology companies in particular have been volatile, and
the market price of our common stock has been and may continue to be subject to
significant fluctuations. Fluctuations could be in response to operating
results, announcements of technological innovations and market conditions for
technology stocks in general. Additionally, the stock market in recent years has
experienced extreme price and volume fluctuations that often have been unrelated
to the operating performance of individual companies. These market fluctuations,
as well as general economic conditions, may adversely affect the price of our
common stock.
In the past, securities class action litigation has often been instituted
against a company following periods of volatility in the company's stock price.
This type of litigation, if filed against us, could result in substantial costs
and divert our management's attention and resources.
In addition, the future sale of a substantial number of shares of common stock
by us or by our existing stockholders may have an adverse impact on the market
price of the shares of common stock. There can be no assurance that the trading
price of our common stock will remain at or near its current level.
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We sell and trade with foreign customers, which subjects our business to
increased risks applicable to international sales
Sales to foreign customers accounted for approximately 62% of net sales in the
fiscal year ended January 27, 2002. Sales to our customers located in Taiwan
constituted 22% of net sales for fiscal year 2002. International sales are
subject to certain risks, including unexpected changes in regulatory
requirements, tariffs and other barriers, political and economic instability,
difficulties in accounts receivable collection, difficulties in managing
distributors and representatives, difficulties in staffing and managing foreign
subsidiary operations and potentially adverse tax consequences. These factors
may harm our business. In addition, substantially all of our foreign sales are
denominated in U.S. dollars and currency exchange fluctuations in countries
where we do business could harm us by resulting in pricing that is not
competitive with prices denominated in local currencies.
Our foreign currency exposures may change over time as the level of activity in
foreign markets grows and could have an adverse impact upon financial results
As a global enterprise, we face exposure to adverse movements in foreign
currency exchange rates. Certain of our assets, including certain bank accounts
and accounts receivable, exist in nondollar-denominated currencies, which are
sensitive to foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations. The
nondollar-denominated currencies are principally Euro and British Pounds
Sterling. Additionally, certain of our current and long-term liabilities are
denominated principally in British Pounds Sterling currency, which are also
sensitive to foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations. With the growth of our
international business, our foreign currency exposures may grow and under
certain circumstances could harm our business.
Our future operating results may fluctuate, fail to match past performance or
fail to meet expectations
Our operating results may fluctuate in the future, may fail to match our past
performance or fail to meet the expectations of analysts and investors. Our
operating results may fluctuate as a result of:
. general economic conditions in the countries where we sell our
products;
. seasonality and variability in the computer market and our other end
markets;
. the timing of new product introductions by us and our competitors;
. product obsolescence;
. the scheduling, rescheduling or cancellation of orders by our
customers;
. the cyclical nature of demand for our customers' products;
. our ability to develop new process technologies and achieve volume
production at our fabrication facilities;
. changes in manufacturing yields;
. movements in exchange rates, interest rates or tax rates;
. the availability of adequate supply commitments from our outside
suppliers; and
. the manufacturing and delivery capabilities of our subcontractors.
As a result of these factors, our past financial results are not necessarily
indicative of our future results.
We receive a significant portion of our revenues from a small number of
customers and the loss of any one of these customers could adversely affect our
operations
Historically, we have had significant customers that individually accounted for
approximately 10% of consolidated revenues in certain quarters. The identity of
our largest customers has varied from year to year. For the fiscal year 2002 and
fiscal year 2001, one of our ATE end customers, including its subcontractors,
accounted for approximately 13% and 14%, respectively, of net sales. For fiscal
year 2002, one of our Asian distributors accounted for approximately 12% of net
sales.
We primarily conduct our sales on a purchase order basis, rather than pursuant
to long-term supply contracts. The loss of any significant customer, any
material reduction in orders by any of our significant customers, the
cancellation of a
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significant customer order or the cancellation or delay of a customer's
significant program or product could harm our business.
We have acquired and may continue to acquire other companies and may be unable
to successfully integrate these companies into our operations
In the past we have expanded our operations through strategic acquisitions and
we may continue to expand and diversify our operations with additional
acquisitions. If we are unsuccessful in integrating these companies into our
operations or if integration is more difficult than anticipated, then we may
experience disruptions that could harm our business. Some of the risks that may
affect our ability to integrate acquired companies include those associated
with:
. unexpected losses of key employees or customers of the acquired company;
. conforming the acquired company's standards, processes, procedures and
controls with our operations;
. coordinating our new product and process development;
. hiring additional management and other critical personnel; and
. increasing the scope, geographic diversity and complexity of our
operations.
We compete against larger, more established entities and our market share may be
reduced if we are unable to respond to our competitors effectively
The semiconductor industry is intensely competitive and is characterized by
price erosion, rapid technological change and design and other technological
obsolescence. We compete with domestic and international semiconductor
companies, many of which have substantially greater financial and other
resources with which to pursue engineering, manufacturing, marketing and
distribution of their products. Some of these competitors include: Texas
Instruments, National Semiconductor, Linear Technology, Maxim Integrated
Products, Fairchild Semiconductor and Intersil Semiconductor, with respect to
our power management products; ST Microelectronics N.V., with respect to our
protection products; Analog Devices, Maxim Integrated Products, ON Semiconductor
and Micrel Semiconductor, with respect to our high performance products; Zarlink
Semiconductor and Silicon Laboratories, with respect to our advanced
communications products; and Philips Semiconductors and Synaptics Inc., with
respect to our intelligent input/output devices. We expect continued competition
from existing competitors as well as competition from new entrants in the
semiconductor market. Our ability to compete successfully in the rapidly
evolving area of integrated circuit technology depends on several factors,
including:
. success in designing and manufacturing new products that implement new
technologies;
. protection of our processes, trade secrets and know-how;
. maintaining high product quality and reliability;
. pricing policies of our competitors;
. performance of competitors' products;
. ability to deliver in large volume on a timely basis;
. marketing, manufacturing and distribution capability; and
. financial strength.
To the extent that our products achieve market success, competitors typically
seek to offer competitive products or lower prices, which, if successful, could
harm our business.
We must commit resources to product production prior to receipt of purchase
commitments and could lose some or all of the associated investment
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Sales are made primarily on a current delivery basis pursuant to purchase orders
that may be revised or cancelled by our customers without penalty, rather than
pursuant to long-term supply contracts. Some contracts require that we maintain
inventories of certain products at levels above the anticipated needs of our
customers. As a result, we must commit resources to the production of products
without binding purchase commitments from customers. Our inability to sell
products after we devote significant resources to them could harm our business.
The loss of any of our key personnel or the failure to attract or retain the
specialized technical and management personnel could impair our ability to grow
our business
Our future success depends upon our ability to attract and retain highly
qualified technical, marketing and managerial personnel. We are particularly
dependent upon the continued services of John D. Poe, our Chief Executive
Officer. We are also dependent on a relatively small group of key technical
personnel with analog and mixed-signal expertise. Personnel with highly skilled
managerial capabilities, analog and mixed-signal design expertise are scarce and
competition for personnel with these skills is intense. There can be no
assurance that we will be able to retain existing key employees or that we will
be successful in attracting, integrating or retaining other highly qualified
personnel in the future. If we are unable to retain the services of Mr. Poe or
existing key employees or are unsuccessful in attracting new highly qualified
employees, our business would be harmed.
We are subject to environmental regulations which may require us to incur
significant expenditures
We are subject to a variety of United States federal, foreign, state and local
governmental laws, rules and regulations related to the use, storage, handling,
discharge or disposal of certain toxic, volatile or otherwise hazardous
chemicals used in our manufacturing process. Any of these regulations could
require us to acquire equipment or to incur substantial other expenses to comply
with environmental regulations. If we were to incur substantial additional
expenses, product costs could significantly increase, thus harming our business.
Any failure to comply with present or future environmental laws, rules and
regulations could result in fines, suspension of production or cessation of
operations, any of which could harm our business.
Major earthquakes may cause us significant losses
Our corporate headquarters, a portion of our manufacturing facilities, assembly
and research and development activities and certain other critical business
operations are located near major earthquake fault lines. We do not maintain
earthquake insurance and could be harmed in the event of a major earthquake.
Terrorist attacks, such as the attacks that occurred on September 11, 2001, and
other acts of violence or war may negatively affect our operations and your
investment
The terrorist attacks that took place on September 11, 2001 resulted in
interruption to the business activities of many entities, business losses and
overall disruption of the U.S. economy at many levels. There may be further
terrorist attacks. These attacks or armed conflicts that result may directly
impact our physical facilities or those of our customers and suppliers.
Additionally, these attacks and the military response may cause some of our
customers or potential customers to reduce the level of expenditures on their
services and products that ultimately may reduce our revenue. The consequences
of these reductions are unpredictable, and we may not be able to foresee events
that could have an adverse effect on our business. For example, as a result of
these attacks, insurance premiums for businesses may increase and the scope of
coverage may be decreased. Consequently, we may not be able to obtain adequate
insurance coverage for our business and properties. Furthermore, following these
attacks, governmental agencies have been planning and implementing numerous
changes in the transportation industry. We cannot predict how these changes will
affect our ability to timely import materials from our suppliers located outside
the United States or if there will be any impact on our ability to deliver our
products to our customers without incurring significant delays. To the extent
that these disruptions result in delays or cancellations of customer orders, a
general decrease in corporate spending, or our inability to effectively market
our services and products, our business and results of operations could be
harmed.
We may be unable to adequately protect our intellectual property rights
We pursue patents for some of our new products and unique technologies, but we
rely primarily on a combination of nondisclosure agreements and other
contractual provisions, as well as our employees' commitment to confidentiality
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and loyalty, to protect our know-how and processes. We intend to continue
protecting our proprietary technology, including through trademark and copyright
registrations and patents. Despite this intention, we may not be successful in
achieving adequate protection. Our failure to adequately protect our material
know-how and processes could harm our business. There can be no assurance that
the steps we take will be adequate to protect our proprietary rights, that our
patent applications will lead to issued patents, that others will not develop or
patent similar or superior products or technologies, or that our patents will
not be challenged, invalidated, or circumvented by others. Furthermore, the laws
of the countries in which our products are or may be developed, manufactured or
sold may not protect our products and intellectual property rights to the same
extent as laws in the United States.
The semiconductor industry is characterized by frequent claims of infringement
and litigation regarding patent and intellectual property rights. Due to the
number of competitors, patent infringement is an ongoing risk since other
companies in our industry could have patent rights that may not be identifiable
when we initiate development efforts. Litigation may be necessary to enforce our
intellectual property rights and we may have to defend ourselves against
infringement claims. Any such litigation could be very costly and may divert our
management's resources. If one of our products is found to infringe, we may have
liability for past infringement and may need to seek a license going forward. If
a license is not available or if we are unable to obtain a license on terms
acceptable to us, we would either have to change our product so that it does not
infringe or stop making the product.
We could be required to register as an investment company and become subject to
substantial regulation that would interfere with our ability to conduct our
business
The Investment Company Act requires the registration of companies which are
engaged primarily in the business of investing, reinvesting or trading in
securities, or which are engaged in the business of investing, reinvesting,
owning, holding or trading in securities and which own or propose to acquire
investment securities with a value of more than 40% of the company's assets on
an unconsolidated basis (other than U.S. government securities and cash). We are
not engaged primarily in the business of investing, reinvesting or trading in
securities, and we intend to invest our cash and cash equivalents in U.S.
government securities to the extent necessary to take advantage of the 40% safe
harbor. To manage our cash holdings, we invest in short-term instruments
consistent with prudent cash management and the preservation of capital and not
primarily for the purpose of achieving investment returns. U.S. government
securities generally yield lower rates of income than other short-term
instruments in which we have invested to date. Accordingly, investing
substantially all of our cash and cash equivalents in U.S. government securities
could result in lower levels of interest income and net income.
If we were deemed an investment company and were unable to rely upon a safe
harbor or exemption under the Investment Company Act, we would among other
things be prohibited from engaging in certain businesses or issuing certain
securities. Certain of our contracts might be voidable, and we could be subject
to civil and criminal penalties for noncompliance.
SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Some of the information in this Form 10-K and in the documents that are
incorporated by reference, including the risk factors in this section, contains
forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. These
statements relate to future events or our future financial performance. In many
cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as "may,"
"will," "should," "expect," "plan," "anticipate," "believe," "estimate,"
"predict," "potential," or continue," or the negative of these terms and other
comparable terminology. These statements are only predictions. Our actual
results could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking
statements as a result of a number of factors including the risks faced by us
described above and elsewhere in this Form 10-K.
ITEM 2. PROPERTIES
Our headquarters facility is located in Camarillo, California where we built and
own an approximately 85,000 square feet building that was completed in March of
2002. Prior to that, we had occupied a facility in Newbury Park, California,
under a lease that terminates in May 2002. The Camarillo facility supports a
very limited amount of test and probe activity, as well as all of our inside
sales, marketing and administrative offices. The Camarillo facility serves as
the business headquarters for our Rectifier and Assembly Products segment and
all the product lines that make up the Standard Semiconductor Products segment,
with exception of our high performance product line that is headquartered in San
Diego, California.
We also own a 22,000 square feet building in Reynosa, Mexico that supports the
production needs of our Rectifier and Assembly Products segment.
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A 13,250 square feet facility in Santa Clara, California, that houses design
engineering, test and administration, is leased until September 2003. The Santa
Clara facility is a design center for our power management product line (part of
the Standard Semiconductor Products segment) and the business headquarters for
our Other Products segment.
We also lease a 44,000 square feet facility in Corpus Christi, Texas, which
houses a wafer fabrication line, production testing and certain engineering
functions for our protection product line (part of the Standard Semiconductor
Products segment). In January 2002, we announced plans to close the Corpus
Christi facility sometime during the coming fiscal year 2003 as part of the
strategic move to obtain 100% of our silicon wafers from outside sources. The
Corpus Christi lease runs through December 2021, but we have the ability to
terminate it in 2011. We are investigating sublease opportunities and exploring
other alternatives with respect to this property.
Our San Diego facility is an approximately 25,000 square foot building that
houses design, test and administrative functions and serves as the business
headquarters for our high performance product line (part of the Standard
Semiconductor Product segment). The lease on this facility runs through April
2004.
We also lease space to house certain of our other design, sales and marketing
facilities in Oxnard, California; Raleigh, North Carolina; Austin, Texas;
France; Germany; Taiwan; Korea; Japan; Southampton, England; St. Gallen,
Switzerland; and Glasgow, Scotland. Some space in New York City that previously
housed our human interface product group has been sublet and we are seeking
subtenants for the remaining space.
In December 2000, we purchased a parcel of land in San Diego, California for
approximately $7.9 million and began exploring plans to build a facility to
support our high performance product line. We deferred the project due to the
significant downturn in the product line's business. On February 28, 2002 the
staff of the San Diego Unified Public School District announced that it will
recommend to the Board of Education that a school be built on our parcel. If our
parcel is chosen for the school, we will be entitled to receive the fair market
value of the property.
We believe that our existing leased and owned space is more than adequate for
our current operations, and that suitable replacement and additional space will
be available in the future on commercially reasonable terms.
ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
We periodically become subject to legal proceedings in the ordinary course of
our business. We are not currently involved in any legal proceedings which we
believe will materially and adversely affect our business.
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
During the fourth quarter of the fiscal year covered by this report no matter
was submitted to a vote of the security holders through the solicitation of
proxies or otherwise.
PART II
ITEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED SHAREHOLDER
MATTERS
Our common stock is traded on the Nasdaq National Market under the symbol
"SMTC." The following table sets forth, for the periods indicated, the high and
low closing prices of our common stock, as reported on the Nasdaq National
Market, giving effect to all stock splits through the date hereof.
High Low
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Fiscal Year Ended January 28, 2001
First Quarter............................. $ 37.94 $ 25.52
Second Quarter............................ 47.06 22.50
Third Quarter............................. 59.22 28.75
Fourth Quarter............................ 32.25 15.38
Fiscal Year Ending January 27, 2002
First Quarter............................. $ 34.75 $ 23.44
Second Quarter............................ 37.31 24.34
Third Quarter............................. 40.70 25.67
Fourth Quarter ........................... 43.38 32.31
On April 1, 2002, the reported last sale price of our common stock on the Nasdaq
National Market was $37.23 per share. As of April 1, 2002, we had approximately
9,670 common stockholders of record.
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The payment of dividends on our common stock is within the discretion of our
board of directors. Currently, we intend to retain earnings to finance the
growth of our business. We have not paid cash dividends on our common stock and
the board of directors does not expect to declare cash dividends on the common
stock in the foreseeable future. The Company did declare two-for-one stock
splits in fiscal years 2001, 2000 and 1998 in the form of 100% stock dividends
to stockholders. The Company does not anticipate another stock split being
declared in the foreseeable future.
ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
The selected historical financial data for each of the fiscal years in the
five-year period ended January 27, 2002 have been derived from our audited
financial statements. Such information for the three fiscal years ended January
27, 2002 is contained in and should be read in conjunction with our audited
financial statements and accompanying notes included in this Form 10-K.
Fiscal Year Ended
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February 1, January 31, January 30, January 28, January 27,
1998 1999 2000 2001 2002
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(in thousands, except per share data)
Consolidated Statement of Income Data:
Net sales................................. $102,808 $114,519 $173,768 $256,685 $191,210
Cost of sales............................. 53,879 60,241 82,731 111,819 97,920
Gross profit ............................. 48,929 54,278 91,037 144,866 93,290
Operating costs and expenses
Selling, general and administrative.... 16,925 20,091 27,206 36,164 33,798
Product development and engineering.... 9,195 14,026 20,342 32,008 29,744
One-time charges....................... 1,000 1,585 531 - 2,727
Total operating costs and expenses..... 27,120 35,702 48,079 68,172 66,269
Operating income ......................... 21,809 18,576 42,958 76,694 27,021
Interest and other income, net............ 350 786 1,146 9,334 6,811
Income before taxes and extraordinary
item ..................................... 22,159 19,362 44,104 86,028 33,832
Provision for taxes....................... 7,398 6,467 14,709 25,808 9,473
Income before extraordinary gain.......... 14,761 12,895 29,395 60,220 24,359
Extraordinary gain on extinguishment
of debt, net of tax....................... - - - - 1,644
Net income................................ 14,761 12,895 29,395 60,220 26,003
Net income before extraordinary gain
per share:
Basic.................................. $ 0.26 $ 0.22 $ 0.48 $ 0.91 $ 0.35
Diluted................................ $ 0.24 $ 0.20 $ 0.42 $ 0.79 $ 0.31
Extraordinary gain on extinguishment
of debt, net of tax per share:
Basic.................................. $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 0.02
Diluted................................ $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 0.02
Net income per share:
Basic.................................. $ 0.26 $ 0.22 $ 0.48 $ 0.91 $ 0.37
Diluted................................ $ 0.24 $ 0.20 $ 0.42 $ 0.79 $ 0.33
Weighted average number of shares:
Basic.................................. 55,912 58,688 61,670 66,247 69,983
Diluted................................ 60,472 63,568 70,630 76,527 77,747
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As of
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February 1, January 31, January 30, January 28, January 27,
1998 1999 2000 2001 2002
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(in thousands)
Consolidated Balance Sheet Data:
Cash, cash equivalents and investments. $20,660 $42,683 $63,291 $530,979 $543,502
Working capital........................ 41,312 65,844 96,687 530,737 402,970
Total assets........................... 67,135 92,556 149,350 677,288 690,401
Convertible subordinated notes......... - - - 400,000 364,320
Total stockholders' equity............. 54,661 79,771 125,482 242,357 298,795
ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS
The following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of
operations should be read in conjunction with "Selected Consolidated Financial
Data" and our consolidated financial statements and related notes included
elsewhere in this Form 10-K. In addition to historical information, the
discussion in this Form 10-K contains certain forward-looking statements that
involve risks and uncertainties. Our actual results could differ materially from
those anticipated by these forward-looking statements due to factors, including
but not limited to, those set forth under "Risk Factors" and elsewhere in this
Form 10-K. We assume no obligation to update any of the forward-looking
statements after the date of this Form 10-K.
Overview
We design, produce and market a broad range of products that are sold
principally to customers in the computer, communications and industrial markets.
Our products are designed into a wide variety of end applications, including
notebook and desktop computers, computer gaming systems, personal digital
assistants (PDAs), cellular phones, wireline networks, wireless base stations
and automated test equipment (ATE). Products within the communications market
include products for local area networks, metro and wide area networks, cellular
phones and base-stations. Industrial applications include ATE, medical devices
and factory automation systems. Our end customers are primarily original
equipment manufacturers and their suppliers, including Acer, Agilent, Cisco,
Compaq, Dell, First International, IBM, Intel, Microstar, Motorola, Samsung and
Sony.
We recognize product revenue when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists,
delivery has occurred, receipt by the customer has been confirmed, the fee is
fixed or determinable and collectibility is probable. Product design and
engineering revenue is recognized during the period in which services are
performed. We defer revenue recognition on shipment of certain products to
distributors where return privileges exist until the products are sold through
to end users. Gross profit is equal to our net sales less our cost of sales. Our
cost of sales includes materials, direct labor and overhead. We determine the
cost of inventory by the first-in, first-out method. Our operating costs and
expenses generally consist of selling, general and administrative (SG&A),
product development and engineering costs (R&D), costs associated with
acquisitions, and other operating related charges.
Most of our sales to customers are made on the basis of individual customer
purchase orders. Many large commercial customers include terms in their purchase
orders which provide liberal cancellation provisions. Trends within the industry
toward shorter lead-times and "just-in-time" deliveries have resulted in our
reduced ability to predict future shipments. As a result we rely on orders
received and shipped within the same quarter. Sales made directly to original
equipment manufacturers during fiscal year 2002 were 70% of net sales. The
remaining 30% of net sales were made through independent distributors.
We divide and operate our business based on three reportable segments: Standard
Semiconductor Products, Rectifier and Assembly Products, and Other Products. We
evaluate segment performance based on net sales and operating income of each
segment. We do not track segment data or evaluate segment performance on
additional financial information. As such, there are no separately identifiable
segment assets nor are there any separately identifiable statements of income
data (below operating income). The Standard Semiconductor Products segment makes
up the vast majority of overall sales and includes our power management,
protection, high-performance, advanced communications and human input/system
management product lines. The Rectifier and Assembly Products segment includes
our line of assembly and rectifier devices which are the remaining products from
our original founding as a
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supplier into the military and aerospace market. The Other Products segment is
made up of other custom integrated circuit (IC) and foundry sales.
Our business involves reliance on foreign-based entities. Several of our outside
subcontractors and suppliers, including third-party foundries that supply
silicon wafers, are located in foreign countries, including China, Malaysia, the
Philippines and Germany. For the fiscal year ended January 27, 2002,
approximately 28% of our silicon was manufactured in China. During fiscal years
2002, 2001 and 2000, foreign sales constituted 62%, 58%, and 64%, respectively,
of our net sales. Approximately three-fourths of foreign sales are to customers
located in the Asia-Pacific region. The remaining are to customers in Europe.
One of our strategies is to expand our business through strategic acquisitions.
Over the past several years, we have made several small acquisitions in order to
increase our pool of skilled technical personnel and penetrate new market
segments, such as high performance, advanced communications and system
management devices. These acquisitions include: USAR Systems Incorporated;
Practical Sciences, Inc.; Acapella Limited; and Edge Semiconductor. The
acquisitions of USAR, Acapella and Edge were accounted for as poolings of
interests.
Results of Operations
Fiscal Year 2002 Compared With Fiscal Year 2001
Net Sales. Net sales for fiscal year 2002 were $191.2 million, a decline of 26%
compared to $256.7 million for fiscal year 2001. Overall semiconductor industry
conditions were very weak during fiscal year 2002, as were the end markets that
we serve. The weakest end markets for fiscal year 2002 were the industrial
market and the wireline portion of the communications market. Sales of our
Standard Semiconductor Products segment shrank 24% in fiscal year 2002.
Rectifier and Assembly Products' sales declined 26% and our Other Products
segment declined 53% in fiscal year 2002.
Standard Semiconductor Products represented about 92% of net sales in fiscal
year 2002. The decline in sales in this segment was due to both weak industry
conditions and weak demand from customers. Only the power management product
line within the Standard Semiconductor Products segment grew in the year, while
all other product lines in the segment declined. The power management product
line benefited from strength in computer and wireless applications. The largest
absolute dollar declines in net sales within the segment were in our protection
and high performance product lines. The protection product line was hurt by
weakness in the wireline segment of the communications market and price declines
in portable applications. High performance product line sales were impacted by a
severe downturn in the ATE portion of the industrial market.
Sales of our Rectifier and Assembly Products segment declined due to weak
industry conditions and a strategic focus on proprietary products. Other
Products declined as a result of a strategic de-emphasis of custom and foundry
services. We plan to eventually exit the custom and foundry product offerings.
In fiscal year 2001, favorable market conditions benefited all three of our
reportable segments. The Standard Products segment was most benefited by a large
increase in sales of our high performance and protection product lines. On an
absolute dollar basis, these two product lines had the largest impact on our
increase in net sales. Sales of these two product lines were benefited by
strength in the communications end market and the test equipment area of the
industrial end market. Our power management product line (also part of our
Standard Products segment) sales' grew only slightly in fiscal year 2001 due in
part to weak demand from computer related customers.
Gross Profit. Gross profit for fiscal year 2002 was $93.3 million, compared to
$144.9 million for the prior year. This decrease was due to lower sales levels
in all three of our reportable segments and one-time cost of $14.0 million for
the write-down of inventory and discontinuation of certain products during the
second quarter. Our gross margin was 49% for fiscal year ended January 27, 2002,
compared to a gross margin of 56% for fiscal year ended January 28, 2001.
The write-down of inventory and discontinuation of certain products during the
second quarter was the result of a critical review we conducted during that
quarter. A severe industry downturn and a related drop in demand from end
customers made certain inventories excess and obsolete, and certain product
lines non-strategic. Of the $14.0 million write-down of inventory and
discontinuation of certain products, $13.4 million was associated with the
Standard Products segment, $400,000 with the Rectifier and Assembly Products
segment and $150,000 with the Other Products segment. In the fourth quarter of
fiscal year 2002, we recorded a one-time gain of $68,000 on the sale of
inventory of the Standard Products segment that had been reserved during the
second quarter.
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Operating Costs and Expenses. Operating costs and expenses were $66.3 million,
or 35% of net sales, for the fiscal year 2002. Operating costs and expenses for
fiscal year 2001 were $68.2 million, or 27% of net sales. The decline in
absolute dollars of operating costs and expenses was the result of cost cutting
measures, which included headcount reductions and declines in variable expense
items. Despite an absolute drop in operating costs and expenses, these costs
went up as a percent of net sales due to the much lower revenue base.
Operating costs and expenses for fiscal year 2002 include one-time costs of $2.0
million associated with an approximate 200-person reduction in headcount made in
the first half of the year and one-time costs of $765,000 associated with a
pending Superfund settlement. As of January 27, 2002, $231,000 of the one-time
headcount reduction costs have yet to be paid out in cash.
Operating Income. Operating income was $27.0 million in fiscal year 2002, down
from operating income of $76.7 million in fiscal year 2001. Operating income was
impacted by a 26% decline in net sales, a drop to 49% gross margin and one-time
costs of $2.7 million related to headcount reductions and a pending Superfund
settlement.
We evaluate segment performance based on net sales and operating income of each
segment. Operating income for the Standard Semiconductor Products segment
declined 64% in fiscal year 2002. Operating income in the Standard segment was
benefited by an increase in power management product line sales and was most
hurt by large declines in our protection and high performance product lines. In
fiscal year 2001, the high performance product line had operating margins above
our consolidate average.
Operating income for the Rectifier and Assembly Products segment increased by
11%, while the Other Products segment decreased 73% in fiscal year 2002.
Rectifier and Assembly Products operating income improved due to higher gross
margin and lower operating expenses associated with this segment. Other
Products' operating margin reflected poor efficiencies associated with a lower
sales level.
Operating income for the Standard Semiconductor Products segment in fiscal year
2001 was benefited by a significant increase in our protection and high
performance product line sales, which had above corporate average operating
margins. Operating income for the Rectifier and Assembly Products segment
increased in fiscal year 2001 due to a shift in manufacturing to our lower-cost
facility in Mexico and reduced overhead. Other Products operating income
decreased due to lower gross margins and underutilized overhead.
Interest and Other Income. Net interest and other income of $6.8 million was
realized in fiscal year 2002. For fiscal year 2001, interest and other income
was $9.3 million. Other income and expenses is primarily interest income from
investments and interest expense associated with our outstanding convertible
subordinated notes. The decline in interest and other income in fiscal year 2002
was mostly due to lower rates of return on our investments as compared to the
prior year.
Provision for Taxes. Provision for income taxes, excluding the tax effect of
extraordinary gains, was $9.5 million for fiscal year ended January 27, 2002,
compared to $25.8 million in the fiscal year ended January 28, 2001. The
effective tax rate for fiscal years 2002 and 2001 were 28% and 30%,
respectively. The decline is due to increased sales through foreign-based
subsidiaries that are in lower tax jurisdictions.
Extraordinary Gain. For fiscal year 2002, we reported an extraordinary gain on
extinguishment of debt, net of tax, in the amount of $1.6 million. The gross
amount of the gain was $2.3 million and the associated tax was $639,000. The
gain was a result of our repurchase of 35,680 of our $1,000 face value
convertible subordinated notes below their stated par value. We had no
extraordinary gain in the prior fiscal year.
Fiscal Year 2001 Compared With Fiscal Year 2000
Net Sales. Net sales for fiscal year 2001 were $256.7 million, compared to
$173.8 million for fiscal year 2000, a 48% increase. This increase was due in
part to favorable market conditions in the overall semiconductor industry and
the growth in sales into the communications and industrial end market. Sales of
our Standard Semiconductor Products segment grew 52% in fiscal year 2001.
Rectifier and Assembly Products' sales increased 25% and our Other Products
segment grew 7% in fiscal year 2001.
Standard Semiconductor Products represented about 91% of net sales in fiscal
year 2001, while Rectifier and Assembly Products' sales were 6% and our Other
Products were 3% of net sales. Favorable market conditions benefited all three
of our reportable segments. The Standard Products segment was most benefited by
a large increase in sales of our high performance and protection product lines.
On an absolute dollar basis, these two product lines had the largest impact
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on our increase in net sales. Sales of these two product lines were benefited by
strength in the communications end market and the test equipment area of the
industrial end market. Our power management product line (also part of our
Standard Products segment) sales' grew only slightly in fiscal year 2001 due in
part to weak demand from computer related customers.
Gross Profit. Gross profit for fiscal year 2001 was $144.9 million, compared to
$91.0 million for the comparable period in the prior year, a 59% increase. Our
gross margin was 56% for fiscal year 2001. This compared to a gross margin of
52% for fiscal year 2000. The improvement is attributed to increased operating
efficiencies associated with higher shipment levels, higher revenue contribution
from products introduced in the eighteen months ending prior to the end of the
period, and a favorable shift in product mix toward higher margin product lines.
Operating Costs and Expenses. Operating costs and expenses were $68.2 million,
or 27% of net sales, for fiscal year 2001. Operating costs and expenses for
fiscal year 2000 were $48.1 million, or 28% of net sales. Operating costs and
expenses, as a percentage of net sales, were lower for fiscal year 2001 than
previous levels due to higher shipment rates and greater efficiencies.
Operating costs and expenses for fiscal year 2000 include one-time costs of
$531,000 associated with the December 1999 acquisition of USAR Systems.
Operating Income. Operating income was $76.7 million in fiscal year 2001, up
from operating income of $43.0 million in fiscal year 2000. Operating income was
impacted by a 48% increase in net sales and an increase to 56% gross margin from
52% in the prior year. Fiscal year 2000 operating income was impacted by a
one-time acquisition cost of $531,000.
Operating income for the Standard Semiconductor Products segment in fiscal year
2001 was $71.2 million, an increase of 71% over the prior fiscal year. Operating
income in the Standard segment was benefited by a significant increase in our
protection and high performance product line sales, which had above our
consolidated average operating margins.
Operating income for the Rectifier and Assembly Products increased to $3.4
million in fiscal year 2001, up 353% from 745,000 in fiscal year 2000. The
increase was largely due to a shift in manufacturing to our lower-cost facility
in Mexico and reduced overhead. Other Products operating income was $2.1 million
in fiscal year 2001, up from $1.1 million in the prior year, as a result of
better overhead utilization and reduced costs associated with this segment.
Interest and Other Income. Interest and other income of $9.3 million was
realized in fiscal year 2001, up significantly from interest and other income of
$1.1 million in fiscal year 2000. Interest and other income in fiscal year 2001
is comprised primarily of interest income. For fiscal year 2000, interest and
other income and expense was primarily interest income. The significant increase
in interest and other income in fiscal year 2001 over the prior year was income
attributable to cash provided by the February 2000 issuance of $400.0 million of
our convertible subordinated notes. Interest income from investments made with
these proceeds exceeded the fixed interest expense paid to bond holders.
Provision for Taxes. Provision for income taxes was $25.8 million in fiscal year
2001, an effective tax rate of 30%. Provision for income taxes was $14.7 million
in fiscal year 2000, an effective tax rate of 33%. The decline is due to
increased sales through foreign-based subsidiaries that are in lower tax
jurisdictions.
Selected Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited)
The following tables set forth our unaudited consolidated statements of income
data for each of the eight quarterly periods ended January 27, 2002, as well as
that data expressed as a percentage of our net sales for the quarters presented.
You should read this information in conjunction with our consolidated financial
statements and related notes appearing in this Form 10-K. We have prepared this
unaudited consolidated information on a basis consistent with our audited
consolidated financial statements, and, in the opinion of our management, it
reflects all normal recurring adjustments that we consider necessary for a fair
presentation of our financial position and operating results for the quarters
presented. You should not draw any conclusions about our future results from the
operating results for any quarter.
Quarter Ended
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April 30, July 30, Oct. 29, Jan. 28, April 29, July 29, Oct. 28, Jan. 27,
2000 2000 2000 2001 2001 2001 2001 2002
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Net Sales...................... $57,412 $60,646 $69,012 $69,615 $60,528 $40,532 $43,745 $46,405
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Cost of Sales................................... 26,220 27,006 29,553 29,040 25,442 32,537 19,616 20,325
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Gross Profit.................................... 31,192 33,640 39,459 40,575 35,086 7,995 24,129 26,080
Operating costs and expenses:
Selling, general & engineering.......... 8,220 8,638 9,546 9,760 9,922 8,008 7,982 7,886
Product development & engineering....... 7,045 7,721 8,615 8,627 8,048 7,319 7,150 7,227
One-time charges......................... - - - - 951 1,776 - -
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Total operating costs and expenses....... 15,265 16,359 18,161 18,387 18,921 17,103 15,132 15,113
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Operating income................................ 15,927 17,281 21,298 22,188 16,165 (9,108) 8,997 10,967
Interest and other income, net.................. 1,329 2,311 2,758 2,936 2,119 1,799 1,718 843
Income before taxes and extraordinary items..... 17,256 19,592 24,056 25,124 18,284 (7,309) 10,715 11,810
Provisions for taxes............................ 5,177 5,878 7,216 7,537 5,306 (2,232) 3,000 3,068
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Net income before extraordinary items........... $12,079 $13,714 $16,840 $17,587 $12,978 $(5,077) $ 7,715 $ 8,742
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Extraordinary gain, net of tax.................. - - - - 239 - 1,405 -
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Net income...................................... $12,079 $13,714 $16,840 $17,587 $13,217 $(5,077) $ 9,120 $ 8,742
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Net income before extraordinary items per share:
Basic.................................. $ 0.19 $ 0.21 $ 0.25 $ 0.26 $ 0.19 $ (0.07) $ 0.11 $ 0.12
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Diluted................................ $ 0.16 $ 0.18 $ 0.22 $ 0.23 $ 0.17 $ (0.07) $ 0.10 $ 0.11
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Net income per share:
Basic.................................. $ 0.19 $ 0.21 $ 0.25 $ 0.26 $ 0.19 $ (0.07) $ 0.13 $ 0.12
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Diluted................................ $ 0.16 $ 0.18 $ 0.22 $ 0.23 $ 0.17 $ (0.07) $ 0.12 $ 0.11
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Weighted average number of shares:
Basic................................... 64,682 65,820 66,923 67,582 68,467 69,446 70,605 71,425
Diluted................................. 74,764 75,828 77,114 76,208 77,120 69,446 78,338 78,792
Quarter Ended
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April 30, July 30, Oct. 29, Jan. 28, April 29, July 29, Oct. 28, Jan. 28,
2000 2000 2000 2001 2001 2001 2001 2002
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As a Percentage of Net Sales:
Net sales.................................... 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
Cost of sales................................ 45.7 44.5 42.8 41.7 42.0 80.3 44.8 43.8
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Gross profit................................. 54.3 55.4 57.1 58.3 58.0 19.7 55.1 56.2
Operating costs and expenses:
Selling, general and administrative..... 14.3 14.2 13.8 14.0 16.4 19.8 18.2 17.0
Product development & engineering....... 12.3 12.7 12.5 12.4 13.3 18.1 16.3 15.6
One-time charges........................ - - - - 1.6 4.4 - -
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Total operating costs & expenses........ 26.6 27.0 26.3 26.4 31.3 42.2 34.6 32.6
Operating income............................. 27.7 28.5 30.9 31.9 26.7 (22.5) 20.6 23.6
Interest and other income, net............... 2.3 3.8 4.0 4.2 3.5 4.4 3.9 1.8
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Income before taxes and extraordinary items.. 30.1 32.3 34.9 36.1 30.2 (18.0) 24.5 25.4
Provision for taxes.......................... 9.0 9.7 10.5 10.8 8.8 (5.5) 6.9 6.6
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Net income before extraordinary items........ 21.0 22.6 24.4 25.3 21.4 (12.5) 17.6 18.8
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Extraordinary gain, net of tax............... - - - - 0.4 - 3.2 -
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Net income................................... 21.0% 22.6% 24.4% 25.3% 21.8% (12.5)% 20.8% 18.8%
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Liquidity and Capital Resources
We evaluate segment performance based on net sales and operating income of each
segment. We do not track segment data or evaluate segment performance on
additional financial information. As such, there are no separately identifiable
segment assets and liabilities.
On February 14, 2000, we completed a private offering of $400.0 million
principal amount of convertible subordinated notes that bear interest at the
rate of 4-1/2% per annum and are convertible into our common stock at a
conversion price of $42.23 per share. The notes are due in 2007 and redeemable
in 2003. We have used the net proceeds of the notes offering, in part, for
general corporate purposes, including working capital, expansion of sales,
marketing and customer service capabilities, and product development. In
addition, we may use a portion of the net proceeds from the notes offering to
acquire or invest in complementary businesses, technologies, services or
products.
As of January 27, 2002, we had working capital of $403.0 million, compared with
$530.7 million as of January 28, 2001. The ratio of current assets to current
liabilities as of January 27, 2002 was 15.8 to 1, compared to 16.2 to 1 as of
January 28, 2001. The drop in working capital as of January 27, 2002 was mostly
the result of an increase in investments with maturities greater than one year.
Cash provided by operating activities was $64.7 million for fiscal year 2002,
compared to $86.0 million for fiscal year 2001. Net income for fiscal year 2002
was reduced by non-cash charges for depreciation and amortization of $10.3
million. Net operating cash flows were positively impacted by net income of
$26.0 million and by a decrease in
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receivables and inventories, tax benefit from stock option exercises, income
taxes payable and other assets. These were partially offset by increases in
deferred income taxes, accounts payable and accrued liabilities, and other
liabilities.
Investing activities used $305.7 million for fiscal year 2002 compared to $212.4
million used in fiscal year 2001. Investing activities for both periods consists
of increases in temporary investments, purchases of long-term investments, and
capital expenditures. Investing activities for fiscal year 2002 included
proceeds of $731,000 from the sale of assets.
Our financing activities used $36.2 million during fiscal year 2002 and added
$404.5 million in the prior year. Financing activities for fiscal year 2002
reflect the proceeds from stock option exercises, which were more than offset by
cash used to repurchase common stock and long-term debt. Financing activities
for fiscal year 2001 reflect the proceeds, net of related fees, from the
issuance of $400.0 million of convertible subordinated notes and cash provided
by stock option exercises and other long term financing items.
We do not have any off balance sheet financing activities and do not have any
special purpose entities. As of January 27, 2002, we have approximately $8.2
million in operating lease commitments that extend over a six year period. The
portion of these operating lease payments due during the coming fiscal year is
less than $1.8 million. As of January 27, 2002, we had no borrowings outstanding
under any credit facility.
Contractual Obligations:
Payments due by period
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(in thousands) Less
than After 5
Total 1 year 2-3 years 4-5 years years
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Long-term debt.......... $364,320 $ - $ - $364,320 $ -
Operating leases........ 8,224 1,793 2,540 1,655 2,236
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Total contractual cash
obligations...... $372,544 $1,793 $2,540 $365,975 $2,236
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In order to develop, design and manufacture new products, we have made
significant expenditures during the past five years. These investments aimed at
developing new products, including the hiring of many design and applications
engineers and related purchase of equipment, will continue. We intend to
continue to invest in those areas that have shown potential for viable and
profitable market opportunities. Certain of these expenditures, particularly the
addition of design engineers, do not generate significant payback in the
short-term. We plan to finance these expenditures with cash generated by
operations and investments.
Purchases of new capital equipment were made primarily to improve internal
computer systems and expand manufacturing capacity. Funding for these purchases
was made from our operating cash flows and cash reserves. We have made
significant investments in product and process technology. We believe that sales
generating cash flows, together with the proceeds of the notes offering and cash
reserves, are sufficient to fund operations and capital expenditures for the
foreseeable future.
Inflation
Inflationary factors have not had a significant effect on our performance over
the past several years. A significant increase in inflation would affect our
future performance.
Critical Accounting Policies
In response to the SEC's Release No. 33-8040, "Cautionary Advice Regarding
Disclosure About Critical Accounting Policy," we identified the most critical
accounting policies upon which our financial status depends. We determined the
critical principles by considering accounting policies that involve the most
complex or objective decisions or assessments. We identified our most critical
accounting policies to be related to revenue recognition, inventory valuation
and use of estimates. We state these accounting policies in the notes to the
consolidated financials statements and at relevant sections in this management's
discussion and analysis.
Recently Issued Accounting Standards
In June 1998 and June 1999, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB)
issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 133, "Accounting
for Derivative Investments and Hedging Activities," and SFAS No. 137, which
delayed the effective date of SFAS No. 133. In June 2000, the FASB issued SFAS
No. 138, which provides additional guidance for the application of SFAS No. 133
for certain transactions. We adopted the statement
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in fiscal year 2002 and the adoption of this statement did not have a material
impact on our financial position or results of operations.
The FASB recently approved two statements: SFAS No. 141, "Business Combinations"
and SFAS No. 142, "Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets." These statements
provide guidance on the accounting for business combinations, requires all
future business combinations to be accounted for using the purchase method,
discontinue amortization of goodwill, define when and how intangible assets are
amortized, and require an annual impairment test for goodwill. We have adopted
these statements effective January 28, 2002. We believe that adoption of these
standards will not have a material impact on our results of operations and
financial position.
In June 2001, the FASB issued SFAS No. 143, "Accounting for Asset Retirement
Obligations." 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 plan to adopt this statement effective
January 26, 2003. We do not expect that the adoption of SFAS No. 143 will have a
material impact on our results of operations or financial position.
In August 2001, the FASB issued SFAS No. 144, "Accounting for the Impairment of
Disposal of Long-Lived Assets and for Long-Lived Assets to Be Disposed Of" and
the accounting and reporting provision of APB Opinion No. 30 "Reporting the
Results of Operations - Reporting the Effects of Disposal of a Segment of a
Business, and Extraordinary, Unusual and Infrequently Occurring Events and
Transactions", for the disposal of a business (as previously defined in that
Opinion). SFAS 144 also resolves significant implementation issues related to
Statement 121. We have adopted this statement effective with the fiscal year
beginning January 28, 2002. We are currently reviewing these standards to
determine the impact on our results of operations and financial position,
however, we do not expect that the adoption of this statement will have material
impact.
ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISKS
Foreign Currency Risk
As a global enterprise, we face exposure to adverse movements in foreign
currency exchange rates. Because of the relatively small size of each individual
currency exposure, we do not employ hedging techniques designed to mitigate
foreign currency exposures. Likewise, we could experience unanticipated currency
gains or losses. Our foreign currency exposures may change over time as the
level of activity in foreign markets grows and could have an adverse impact upon
our financial results.
Certain of our assets, including certain bank accounts and accounts receivable,
exist in nondollar-denominated currencies, which are sensitive to foreign
currency exchange rate fluctuations. The nondollar-denominated currencies are
principally Euro and British Pounds Sterling. Additionally, certain of our
current and long-term liabilities are denominated principally in British Pounds
Sterling currency, which are also sensitive to foreign currency exchange rate
fluctuations.
Substantially all of our foreign sales are denominated in U.S. dollars and
currency exchange fluctuations in countries where we do business could harm our
business by resulting in pricing that is not competitive with prices denominated
in local currencies.
Interest Rate Risk
As of January 27, 2002, we had $364.3 million in long-term debt outstanding at a
fixed interest rate of 4 1/2 % per annum. We do not currently hedge any
potential interest rate exposure. Interest rates affect our return on excess
cash and investments. A significant decline in interest rates would reduce the
amount of interest income generated from our excess cash and investments.
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ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA
SEMTECH CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
THREE YEARS ENDED JANUARY 27, 2002
(In thousands, except earnings per share data)
2002 2001 2000
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NET SALES $191,210 $256,685 $173,768
Cost of Sales 97,920 111,819 82,731
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Gross Profit 93,290 144,866 91,037
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Operating costs and expenses:
Selling, general and administrative 33,798 36,164 27,206
Product development and engineering 29,744 32,008 20,342
Restructuring charge 2,727 - -
Acquisition costs - - 531
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Operating costs and expenses 66,269 68,172 48,079
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Operating Income 27,021 76,694 42,958
Interest expense (18,917) (18,718) (57)
Interest and other income, net 25,728 28,052 1,203
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Income before provision for taxes 33,832 86,028 44,104
Provision for taxes 9,473 25,808 14,709
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Income before extraordinary gain 24,359 60,220 29,395
Extraordinary gain on extinguishment of debt, net of tax 1,644 - -
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NET INCOME $ 26,003 $ 60,220 $ 29,395
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Earnings per share:
Basic earnings per share -
Income before extraordinary gain $ 0.35 $ 0.91 $ 0.48
Extraordinary gain on extinguishment of debt, net of tax $ 0.02 $ - $ -
Net income $ 0.37 $ 0.91 $ 0.48
Diluted earnings per share -
Income before extraordinary gain $ 0.31 $ 0.79 $ 0.42
Extraordinary gain on extinguishment of debt, net of tax $ 0.02 $ - $ -
Net income $ 0.33 $ 0.79 $ 0.42
Weighted average number of shares -
Basic 69,983 66,247 61,670
Diluted 77,747 76,527 70,630
See accompanying notes.
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SEMTECH CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
AS OF JANUARY 27, 2002 AND JANUARY 28, 2001
(In thousands, except share data)
2002 2001
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ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 46,300 $323,182
Temporary investments 324,870 148,582
Receivables, less allowances of $973 in 2002 and $1,100 in 2001 19,181 37,935
Inventories 22,728 31,595
Income taxes refundable 2,019 -
Deferred income taxes 11,786 19,993
Other current assets 3,372 4,381
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Total current assets 430,256 565,668
Property, plant and equipment, net 51,516 40,064
Investments with maturities in excess of 1 year 172,332 59,215
Deferred income taxes 27,659 936
Other assets 8,638 11,405
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TOTAL ASSETS $690,401 $677,288
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable $ 7,341 $ 12,934
Accrued liabilities 16,845 18,925
Deferred revenue 1,936 2,049
Income taxes payable 1,099 756
Other current liabilities 65 267
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Total current liabilities 27,286 34,931
Convertible subordinated debentures 364,320 400,000
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders' equity:
Common stock, $0.01 par value, 250,000,000 authorized
72,148,573 issued and outstanding in 2002 and 68,158,882 issued and 722 682
68,116,382 outstanding in 2001
Treasury stock, 42,500 at cost in 2001 - (1,018)
Additional paid-in capital 162,856 111,303
Retained earnings 131,459 131,718
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) 3,758 (328)
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Total stockholders' equity 298,795 242,357
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TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY $690,401 $677,288
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See accompanying notes.
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SEMTECH CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
THREE YEARS ENDED JANUARY 27, 2002
(In thousands, except share amounts)
Common Stock
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Accumulated
Additional Other
Number Paid-in Retained Treasury Comprehensive Stockholders'
of Shares Amount Capital Earnings Stock, at Cost Income (Loss) Equity
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Balance at January 31, 1999 60,775,920 608 30,005 49,411 - (253) 79,771
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Comprehensive income:
Net income - - - 29,395 - - 29,395
Translation adjustment - - - - - 32 32
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Comprehensive income - - - - - - 29,427
Effect of pooling with USAR
Systems 990,808 10 1,224 (143) - - 1,091
Treasury stock repurchase (1,402,000) - - - (13,836) (13,850)
Reissued treasury stock 1,382,000 - - (7,165) 13,836 - 6,685
Purchase of Practical Sciences 20,000 - 349 - - - 349
Exercise of stock options 2,329,776 23 5,035 - - - 5,058
Tax benefit from exercised
stock options - - 16,951 - - - 16,951
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Balance at January 30, 2000 64,096,504 641 53,564 71,498 - (221) 125,482
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Comprehensive income:
Net income - - - 60,220 - - 60,220
Translation adjustment - - - - - (107) (107)
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Comprehensive income - - - - - - 60,113
Treasury stock repurchase (42,500) - - - (1,018) (1,018)
Exercise of stock options 4,062,378 41 16,946 - - - 16,987
Tax benefit from exercised
stock options - - 40,793 - - - 40,793
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Balance at January 28, 2001 68,116,382 $ 682 $111,303 $131,718 $ (1,018) $ (328) $242,357
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Comprehensive income:
Net income - - - 26,003 - - 26,003
Unrealized gains on
investments - - - - - 3,782 3,782
Translation adjustment - - - - - 304 304
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Comprehensive income - - - - - - 30,089
Treasury stock repurchase (1,187,500) - - - (32,226) (32,226)
Treasury stock reissued 1,230,000 - - (26,262) 33,244 6,982
Exercise of stock options 3,989,691 40 21,575 - - - 21,615
Tax benefit from exercised
stock options - - 29,978 - - - 29,978
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Balance at January 27, 2002 72,148,573 $ 722 $162,856 $131,459 $ - $ 3,758 $298,795
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See accompanying notes.
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SEMTECH CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
THREE YEARS ENDED JANUARY 27, 2002
(In thousands)
2002 2001 2000
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Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income $ 26,003 $ 60,220 $ 29,395
Adjustments to reconcile net income to
net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 10,327 8,837 4,118
Deferred income taxes (18,516) (13,776) (21,487)
Gain on disposition of property, plant and equipment (302) - -
Gain on extinguishment of debt (2,283) - -
Provision for doubtful accounts 160 760 45
Tax benefit from stock option exercises 29,978 40,793 16,951
Non-cash portion of restructuring charge - - -
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of effect of acquisition:
Receivables 18,594 (13,472) (9,854)
Inventories 9,742 (5,014) (9,778)
Income taxes refundable (2,019) - -
Other current assets 681 (3,407) (823)
Accounts payable (5,593) 2,211 5,427
Accrued liabilities (2,080) 10,056 3,767
Deferred revenue (113) (506) 320
Income taxes payable 343 (633) 18,340
Other liabilities (202) (65) 180
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Net cash provided by operating activities 64,720 86,004 36,601
Cash flows from investing activities:
Temporary investments, net (173,370) (130,516) (16,418)
Purchases of investments, maturing in excess of 1 year (112,253) (59,215) -
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment 731 - -
Purchases of property, plant and equipment (20,812) (22,667) (15,009)
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Net cash used in investing activities (305,704) (212,398) (31,427)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Issuance of long-term debt, net of fees - 388,489 -
Exercise of stock options 21,615 16,987 5,058
Repurchase of treasury stock (32,226) (1,018) (13,850)
Reissuance of treasury stock 6,982 - 6,685
Repurchase of subordinated debentures (32,573) - -
Effect of pooling of interests - - 1,091
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Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities (36,202) 404,458 (1,016)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents 304 (107) 32
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Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents (276,882) 277,957 4,190
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 323,182 45,225 41,035
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Cash and cash equivalents at end of year $ 46,300 $ 323,182 $ 45,225
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See accompanying notes.
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SEMTECH CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Business
Semtech Corporation and its wholly owned subsidiaries (Semtech International,
Semtech Corpus Christi, Semtech Limited, Semtech Santa Clara, Semtech San Diego,
Acapella Limited, and Semtech New York, together, the Company) is a leading
supplier of analog and mixed-signal semiconductors. The Company designs,
manufacturers and markets a wide range of products for commercial applications,
the majority of which are sold into the communications, industrial and computer
markets. The end customers for the Company's products are primarily original
equipment manufacturers, or OEMs, that produce and sell electronics. The
Company's primary facilities are in Camarillo, Santa Clara and San Diego,
California; Corpus Christi, Texas; St. Gallen, Switzerland; Reynosa, Mexico; and
Glasgow and Southampton, United Kingdom.
Fiscal Year
The Company reports results on the basis of fifty-two and fifty-three week
periods. The fiscal years ended January 27, 2002, January 28, 2001 and January
30, 2000 each consisted of fifty-two weeks.
Principles of Consolidation
The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of
Semtech Corporation and its wholly owned subsidiaries. All significant
intercompany transactions and accounts have been eliminated.
Translation
The assets and liabilities of the Company's foreign subsidiaries are translated
using currency exchange rates at fiscal year end. Income statement items are
translated at average exchange rates prevailing during the period. The
translation gains or losses are included in accumulated other comprehensive
income (loss) in the accompanying consolidated financial statements. Transaction
gains and losses are included in the determination of net income and have been
insignificant.
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investments
The Company considers all highly liquid investments with an original maturity of
90 days or less to be cash equivalents. The Company maintains cash balances and
investments in highly qualified financial institutions. At various times such
amounts are in excess of insured limits. The Company accounts for its
investments under the provisions of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards
(SFAS) No. 115, "Accounting for Certain Investments in Debt and Securities."
Investments consist of government and corporate obligations.
Inventories
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market and consist of materials,
labor and overhead. Cost is determined by the first-in, first-out method.
Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost. Depreciation is computed
primarily using the straight-line method over the following estimated useful
lives: buildings for thirty years; leasehold improvements for the lesser of
estimated useful life or lease term; machinery and equipment for two to six
years; and furniture and office equipment for three to six years. Maintenance
and repairs are charged to expense as incurred and the costs of additions and
betterments that increase the useful lives of the assets are capitalized. When
property of equipment are disposed of, the cost and related accumulated
depreciation and amortization are removed from the accounts and any gain or loss
is included in operations.
Software Development Costs
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In accordance with SFAS No. 86, "Accounting for the Costs of Computer Software
to be Sold, Leased, or Otherwise Marketed," development costs related to
software products are expensed as incurred until the technological feasibility
of the product has been established. The cost of purchased software is
capitalized when related to a product which has achieved technological
feasibility or that has an alternative future use. Software development costs
incurred prior to achieving technological feasibility as well as certain
licensing costs are charged to product development and engineering expense as
incurred.
Capitalized software development costs are reported at the lower of unamortized
cost or net realizable value. Commencing upon initial product release, these
costs are amortized based on the straight-line method over the estimated life,
or a ratio of current revenues to total anticipated revenues, generally three
years. Fully amortized software costs are removed from the financial records. As
of January 27, 2002 and January 28, 2001, $501,000 and $960,000, respectively,
of capitalized software costs are included in "Other assets" in the accompanying
consolidated balance sheets. Amortization expense of capitalized software costs
totaled $550,000, $426,000 and $26,000 in fiscal years 2002, 2001 and 2000,
respectively, and are included in "Cost of Sales" in the accompanying
consolidated statements of income.
Income Taxes
Deferred income tax assets or liabilities are computed based on the temporary
differences between the financial statement and income tax bases of assets and
liabilities using the statutory marginal income tax rate in effect for the years
in which the differences are expected to reverse. Deferred income tax expense or
benefit is based on the changes in the deferred income tax assets or liabilities
from period to period.
As of January 27, 2002 and January 28, 2001, approximately $25.1 million and
$16.4 million, respectively, of unremitted income related to the Company's
wholly-owned European subsidiaries are not subject to U.S. Federal and state
income taxes except when such income is paid to the parent company. U.S. Federal
and state income taxes have not been provided on this income as it is
management's intention that these amounts will not be distributed in a taxable
transaction.
Revenue Recognition
The Company generally recognizes product revenue when persuasive evidence of an
arrangement exists, delivery has occurred, receipt by the customer has occurred,
the fee is fixed or determinable and collectibility is probable. Product design
and engineering revenue is recognized during the period in which services are
performed. The Company defers revenue recognition on shipment of certain
products to distributors where return privileges exist until the products are
sold through to end users.
Earnings per Share
Basic earnings per common share are computed using the weighted average number
of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per common
share incorporate the incremental shares issuable upon the assumed exercise of
stock options. The weighted average number of shares used to compute basic
earnings per share in fiscal years 2002, 2001 and 2000 were 69,983,000,
66,247,000 and 61,670,000, respectively. Diluted earnings per share is computed
by dividing net income for the period by the weighted average number of common
shares outstanding plus the dilutive effect of its outstanding stock options
("common stock equivalents"), or 77,747,000, 76,527,000, and 70,630,000 in
fiscal years 2002, 2001 and 2000, respectively.
Options to purchase approximately 215,000, 84,000, and 200,000 shares were not
included in the computation of fiscal years 2002, 2001, and 2000 diluted net
income per share because such options were considered anti-dilutive. Shares
associated with the Company's outstanding convertible subordinated debentures
are not included in the computation of net income per share as they are anti-
dilutive.
Stock Distribution
On September 26, 2000, the Company effected a two-for-one stock split in the
form of a 100% stock dividend which was payable to shareholders of record as of
September 5, 2000. On September 14, 1999, the Company effected a two-for-one
stock split in the form of a 100% stock dividend which was payable to
shareholders of record as of August 30, 1999. All shares, per share data, common
stock, and stock option amounts herein have been restated to reflect the effect
of these splits.
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Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The Company's financial instruments, including cash and cash equivalents,
accounts receivable, accounts payable and accrued liabilities are carried at
cost, which approximate their fair market value due to the short-term nature of
those instruments. The fair value of long-term debt obligations is estimated
based on current interest rates available to the Company for debt instruments
with similar terms, degrees of risk and remaining maturities. The carrying value
of these obligations approximate their fair values.
Recently Issued Accounting Standards
In June 1998 and June 1999, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB)
issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 133, "Accounting
for Derivative Investments and Hedging Activities," and SFAS No. 137, which
delayed the effective date of SFAS No. 133. In June 2000, the FASB issued SFAS
No. 138, which provides additional guidance for the application of SFAS No. 133
for certain transactions. The Company adopted the statement in fiscal year 2002
and the adoption of this statement did not have a material impact on its
financial position or results of operations.
The FASB recently approved two statements: SFAS No. 141, "Business Combinations"
and SFAS No. 142, "Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets," which provide guidance
on the accounting for business combinations, requires all future business
combinations to be accounted for using the purchase method, discontinues
amortization of goodwill, defines when and how intangible assets are amortized,
and requires an annual impairment test for goodwill. The Company adopted these
statements effective January 28, 2002. The adoption of these standards will not
have a material impact on the Company's results of operations and financial
position.
In June 2001, the FASB issued SFAS No. 143, "Accounting for Asset Retirement
Obligations." 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. The Company plans to adopt this statement
effective January 26, 2003. The Company does not expect that the adoption of
SFAS No. 143 will have a material impact on its results of operations or
financial position.
In August 2001, the FASB issued SFAS No. 144, "Accounting for the Impairment of
Disposal of Long-Lived Assets and for Long-Lived Assets to Be Disposed Of" and
the accounting and reporting provision of APB Opinion No. 30, "Reporting the
Results of Operations - Reporting the Effects of Disposal of a Segment of a
Business, and Extraordinary, Unusual and Infrequently Occurring Events and
Transactions", for the disposal of a business (as previously defined in that
Opinion). SFAS No. 144 also resolves significant implementation issues related
to SFAS No. 121. The Company adopted this statement effective with the fiscal
year beginning January 28, 2002. The Company is currently reviewing these
standards to determine the impact on its results of operations and financial
position, however, the Company does not expect that the adoption of this
statement to have a material impact.
Reclassifications
Certain prior year balances have been reclassified to be consistent with current
year presentation.
Estimates Used by Management
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles
generally accepted in the United States requires management to make estimates
and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and
disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial
statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the
reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
2. Business Combinations and Purchases
On December 6, 1999, the Company completed a merger with USAR Systems
Incorporated (USAR), based in New York, New York. Under the agreement, USAR
shareholders received 990,808 shares of Semtech common stock for all outstanding
shares of USAR stock. The Company acquired USAR Systems to broaden its product
line for serving the market for portable systems.
The acquisition of USAR was accounted for as a pooling of interests in
accordance with APB Opinion No. 16 and related Securities and Exchange
Commission pronouncements. USAR's financial position and results of operations
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prior to the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2000 were immaterial in relation to
Semtech's overall results. Therefore, the effect of the merger prior to November
1, 1999 has been adjusted to retained earnings. Merger related costs of $531,000
associated with the acquisition of USAR are reflected as "Acquisition costs" in
the accompanying consolidated statements of income.
During the third quarter of fiscal year 2000, Semtech purchased a communication
design firm, Practical Sciences. Semtech issued 20,000 shares of common stock to
the owner of Practical Sciences. The purchase price, based on the Company's
stock price, was approximately $349,000 and resulted in goodwill of
approximately $260,000, which is amortized over six years.
3. Stock and Convertible Subordinated Debt Repurchase Programs
In fiscal year 2000, the Company repurchased 1,402,000 shares under two separate
stock repurchase programs for approximately $13.9 million. All of the 1,402,000
repurchased shares were reissued to cover the exercise of employee stock options
and the acquisition of Practical Sciences (see Note 2). On December 3, 1999, the
Company discontinued any additional repurchases under these stock repurchase
programs.
On January 4, 2001, the Company announced that its Board of Directors had
approved a program to repurchase up to $50.0 million of its common stock and
registered convertible subordinated notes. On September 20, 2001, the Company
indicated that its Board had authorized an additional $50.0 million in buybacks,
increasing the total amount authorized under the buyback program to $100.0
million. As of January 27, 2002, the Company had repurchased 1,230,000 shares of
its common stock at a cost $33.2 million under this program. All of the
repurchased shares of common stock have been reissued as a result of stock
options exercises. During fiscal year 2002, the Company repurchased 35,680
convertible subordinated debentures (face value of $1,000 each) at a cost of
$32.6 million in open market transactions and recognized an extraordinary gain
on the repurchase of these convertible subordinated debentures of $2.3 million
net of associated taxes of $639,000. The Company has retired these repurchased
debentures.
4. One-Time Costs
Operating income for fiscal year 2002 includes one-time costs of $14.0 million
for the write-down of inventory and discontinuation of certain products; one-
time costs of approximately $2.0 million associated with headcount reductions;
and one-time costs of $765,000 associated with a pending Superfund settlement.
The write-down of inventory and discontinuation of certain products was the
result of a critical review conducted during the second quarter. A severe
industry downturn and a related drop in demand from end customers made certain
inventories excess and obsolete, and certain product lines non-strategic. Of the
$14.0 million write-down of inventory and discontinuation of certain products,
$13.4 million was associated with the Standard Products segment, $400,000 with
the Rectifier and Assembly Products segment and $150,000 with the Other Products
segment.
Headcount reductions so far in fiscal year 2002 were associated with the sale of
our Santa Clara, California wafer fabrication facility and general reductions in
response to lower sales levels. All one-time costs for headcount reductions have
been paid as of January 27, 2002, except for $231,000.
5. Disposition of Assets
On April 23, 2001, the Company sold its Santa Clara, California wafer fab
facility to STI Foundry, Inc. In exchange for approximately $1.6 million of
assets associated with the facility, the Company received $1.0 million in cash
and approximately a $1.4 million receivable for either future inventory or cash
from the new owners. The Company expects to eventually recognize a gain of
approximately $855,000 on the sale of the wafer fab. As of January 27, 2002,
$548,000 of the gain was still unrecognized, which represents the uncollectable
portion of the receivable. The sale of the Santa Clara wafer fab is consistent
with the Company's long-term strategy to utilize already installed process
technologies at third party foundries.
6. Temporary and Long-Term Investments
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Temporary and long-term investments consist of government, bank and corporate
obligations. Temporary investments have original maturities in excess of three
months, but mature within twelve months of the balance sheet date. Long-term
investments have maturities in excess of one year from the date of the balance
sheet.
In fiscal year 2002, the Company changed its investment classification from
"hold to maturity" to "available for sale" because it expects to sell some
securities prior to maturity. All $497.2 million worth of investments are now
classified as "available for sale". The Company included an unrealized gain of
$3.7 million, net of tax, in the comprehensive income portion of the
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity and Comprehensive Income for
fiscal year 2002.
In fiscal year 2002, investments generated interest income of $25.5 million and
in fiscal year 2001, investments generated interest income of $28.0 million. In
fiscal year 2002, investments generated interest income of $7.2 million from
government issues, $18.2 million from corporate issues and $85,000 from
mortgage-backed issues. In fiscal year 2001, investments generated interest
income of $5.0 million from government issues, $23.1 million from corporate
issues and $121,000 from mortgage-backed issues. As of January 27, 2002, all of
the Company's investments mature on various dates through fiscal year 2004.
Temporary and long-term investments consist of the following security types,
stated at fair market value:
2002 2001
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(thousands)
Government Issues............ $112,321 $ 61,704
Corporate issues............. 384,881 144,403
Mortgage-backed issues....... - 1,690
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Total investments......... $497,202 $ 207,797
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7. Inventories
Inventories consisted of the following:
2002 2001
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(thousands)
Raw materials........... $ 854 $ 2,144
Work in process......... 14,648 20,563
Finished goods.......... 7,226 8,888
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Total inventories.... $22,728 $31,595
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8. Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, plant and equipment consisted of the following:
2002 2001
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(thousands)
Property............................................ $ 13,477 $ 13,149
Buildings........................................... 1,097 1,103
Leasehold improvements.............................. 1,969 1,915
Machinery and equipment............................. 36,522 37,650
Furniture and office equipment...................... 12,211 8,474
Construction in progress............................ 16,245 3,197
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81,521 65,488
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization...... (30,005) (25,424)
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Property, plant and equipment, net............... $ 51,516 $ 40,064
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9. Convertible Subordinated Debentures
On February 14, 2000, the Company completed a private offering of $400.0 million
principal amount of convertible subordinated debentures that pay interest
semiannually in February and July at a rate of 4 1/2% and are convertible into
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common stock at a conversion price of $42.23 per share. The notes are due in
seven years from the date of issuance and callable by the Company after three
years. In connection with these convertible subordinated debentures, the Company
incurred $11.5 million in underwriter fees and other costs, which are amortized
as interest expense using the effective interest method. The Company has used
the net proceeds of the offering for general corporate purposes, including
working capital, expansion of sales, marketing and customer service
capabilities, and product development. In addition, the Company may use a
portion of the net proceeds to acquire or invest in complementary businesses,
technologies, services or products.
During fiscal year 2002, the Company repurchased 35,680 convertible subordinated
debentures (face value of $1,000 each) at a cost of $32.6 million in open market
transactions and recognized an extraordinary gain on the repurchase of these
convertible subordinated debentures of $2.3 million with associated taxes of
$639,000. The extraordinary gain of $2.3 million is net of approximately
$824,000 of related unamortized pre-paid underwriter fees and other costs. The
Company has retired these repurchased debentures.
For the fiscal year ended January 27, 2002, the Company incurred $18.9 million
in interest expense associated with these convertible subordinated debentures.
For the year ended January 28, 2001, interest expense associated with these
convertible subordinated debentures was $18.7 million.
10. Accrued Liabilities
Accrued liabilities consisted of the following:
2002 2001
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(thousands)
Accrued interest............. $ 8,190 $ 9,000
Payroll and related.......... 3,190 6,515
Commissions.................. 633 307
Other........................ 4,832 3,103
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Accrued liabilities....... $16,845 $18,925
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11. Income Taxes
The provision for taxes consisted of the following:
2002 2001 2000
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(thousands)
Current:
Federal.................... $ 4,901 $23,772 $18,868
State...................... 3,318 706 377
Foreign.................... 505 545 -
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Subtotal 8,724 25,023 19,245
Deferred:
Federal.................... 3,424 (1,833) (4,023)
State...................... (2,274) 680 (513)
Foreign.................... (401) 1,938 -
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Subtotal............ 74 785 (4,536)
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Provision for taxes.... $ 9,473 $25,808 $14,709
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The change in the net deferred tax asset differs from the deferred tax provision
to the extent of tax deductions obtained for non-qualified stock options in
excess of the current tax liabilities, which has been offset by an entry to
additional paid-in capital.
The components of the net deferred income tax assets at January 27, 2002 and
January 28, 2001 are as follows:
Net current deferred income taxes:
2002 2001
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(thousands)
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Deferred tax assets:
Payroll and related..................... $ 395 $ 528
Deferred revenue........................ - 878
Inventory reserve....................... 4,716 3,142
Bad debt reserve........................ 300 248
State income taxes...................... - -
AMT credit carryforward................. - 383
Research and development credit
carryforward ...................... - 7,255
NOL carryforward........................ 6,251 11,903
Other deferred assets................... 124 37
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Total current deferred assets.............. 11,786 24,374
Valuation reserve.......................... - (4,381)
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Net current deferred income taxes...... $11,786 $19,993
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Net long-term deferred income taxes:
2002 2001
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(thousands)
Deferred tax assets:
Inventory valuation.......................... $ 122 $ 63
Research and development charges............. 3,309 2,359
Research credit carryforward................. 14,516 -
Manufacturing investment credit
carryforward............................ 535 296
AMT credit carryforward...................... 383 -
NOL carryforward............................. 17,343 -
Environmental................................ 400 97
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Total long-term deferred assets................. 36,608 2,815
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Deferred tax liabilities:
Depreciation and amortization................ (1,327) (1,879)
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Total long-term deferred liabilities............ (1,327) (1,879)
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Subtotal........................................ 35,281 936
Valuation reserve............................... (7,622) -
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Net long-term deferred income taxes..... $27,659 $ 936
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Realization of the net deferred tax assets is dependent on generating sufficient
taxable income during the periods in which temporary differences will reverse.
Although realization is not assured, management believes it is more likely than
not that the net deferred tax assets will be realized. The amount of the net
deferred tax assets is considered realizable, however, could be adjusted in the
near term if estimates of future taxable income during the reversal periods are
revised.
In the current period, the valuation reserve posted against the deferred tax
asset is classified as non-current. This change corresponds to the change in the
classification of the related deferred tax asset from current to long-term.
As of January 27, 2002, the Company had net operating loss carryforwards
available of approximately $106.3 million and $28.9 million for federal and
state income tax purposes, respectively, which can be used to offset taxable
income, expiring though 2022.
The provision for taxes reconciles to the amount computed by applying the
statutory federal rate to income before taxes as follows:
2002 2001 2000
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(thousands)
Federal income tax at statutory rate............................ $12,504 $30,110 $15,436
State income taxes, net of federal benefit...................... 1,256 3,078 2
Foreign sales corporation at rates less than statutory rates.... - - (385)
Foreign taxes at rates less than domestic rates................. (2,944) (4,412) 28
Tax credits generated........................................... (5,639) (6,756) -
Changes in valuation reserve.................................... 3,241 4,381 (419)
Permanent differences........................................... 872 43 381
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Other........................................................... 183 (636) (334)
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Provision for taxes........................... $ 9,473 $25,808 $14,709
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The Company repurchased 35,680 convertible subordinated debentures and
recognized an extraordinary gain on the purchase of these convertible
subordinated debentures of $2.3 million with associated taxes of $639,000.
As of January 27, 2002, the Company had federal and state research credits
available of approximately $9.0 million and $8.4 million for federal and state
income tax purposes, respectively, which can be used to offset taxable income,
expiring through 2022.
12. Commitments and Contingencies
The Company leases facilities and certain equipment under lease arrangements
expiring in various years through fiscal year 2007. The aggregate minimum annual
lease payments under leases in effect on January 27, 2002 were as follows:
Operating
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Fiscal Year Ending Leases
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(thousands)
2003............................................ $ 1,793
2004............................................ 1,554
2005............................................ 986
2006............................................ 837
2007............................................ 818
Thereafter...................................... 2,236
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Total minimum lease commitments... $ 8,224
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Annual rent expense was $1.4 million, $1.7 million, and $1.5 million for fiscal
years 2002, 2001, and 2000, respectively.
On February 7, 2000, the Company was notified by the United States Environmental
Protection Agency with respect to the Casmalia Disposal Site in Santa Barbara,
California. The Company has been included in the Superfund program to clean up
this disposal site because it used this site for waste disposal. During the
second quarter of fiscal year 2002, the Company recorded a one-time cost of
$765,000 for the pending settlement of this matter with federal and state
agencies.
On June 22, 2001, the Company was notified by the California Department of Toxic
Substances Control ("State") that it may have liability associated with the
clean up of the one-third acre Davis Chemical Company site in Los Angeles,
California. The Company has been included in the clean-up program because it is
one of the companies believed to have used the Davis Chemical Company site for
waste recycling and/or disposal between 1949 and 1990. Investigation into this
matter is in its early stages. At this time there is not a specific proposal or
budget with respect to the clean-up of the site. Thus, no reserve has been
established for this matter.
The Company uses an environmental consulting firm, specializing in hydrogeology,
to perform periodic monitoring of the groundwater at its leased facility in
Newbury Park, California. Certain contaminants have been found in the
groundwater. Monitoring results over a number of years indicate that
contaminants are coming from an adjacent facility. It is currently not possible
to determine the ultimate amount of possible future clean-up costs, if any, that
may be required of us at this site. Accordingly, no reserve for clean-up has
been provided at this time.
Effective June 11, 1998, the Company's Board of Directors approved a Stockholder
Protection Agreement to issue a Right for each share of common stock outstanding
on July 31, 1998 and each share issued thereafter (subject to certain
limitations). These Rights, if not cancelled by the Board of Directors, can be
exercised into a certain number of Series X Junior Participating Preferred Stock
after a person or group of affiliated persons acquire 25% or more of the
Company's common stock and subsequently allow the holder to receive certain
additional Company or acquirer common stock if the Company is acquired in a
hostile takeover.
From time to time, the Company is a defendant in lawsuits involving matters
which are routine to the nature of its business. Management is of the opinion
that the ultimate resolution of all such matters will not have a material
adverse effect on the accompanying consolidated financial statements.
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13. Stockholders' Equity
On June 8, 2000, stockholders approved an increase in the number of authorized
shares of the Company's common stock from 100,000,000 to 250,000,000.
The Company has various stock option plans that provide for granting options to
purchase shares of the Company's common stock to employees, directors and
consultants of the Company. The plans provide for the granting of options which
meet the Internal Revenue Code qualifications to be incentive stock options, as
well as nonstatutory options. Under these plans, the option price must be at
least equal to the fair market value of the Company's common stock at the date
of the grant for incentive stock options. Most incentive stock options expire
within ten years from the date of grant. Generally, the options vest in equal
annual increments over three to four years from the date of grant.
The plans provide for the issuance of 12,800,000 shares over the remaining life
of the plans. The plans also provide for the further issuance of up to 8,000,000
additional shares, if authorized by the Board, which are reacquired in the open
market or in a private transaction.
Stock option information with respect to the Company's stock option plans is as
follows (in thousands), except share exercise prices:
2002 2001 2000
-------------------- ------------------- -------------------
Weighted Weighted Weighted
-------- -------- --------
Shares Average Shares Average Shares Average
------ ------- ------ ------- ------ -------
Under Exercise Under Exercise Under Exercise
----- -------- ----- -------- ----- --------
Option Price Option Price Option Price
------ ----- ------ ----- ------ ------
Options outstanding, beginning of year..... 19,162 $ 8.54 20,440 $ 5.76 19,156 $ 3.63
Granted.................................... 1,638 25.90 3,196 21.12 5,230 11.99
Cancelled.................................. (937) 15.88 (412) 10.89 (234) 6.02
Exercised.................................. (5,220) 5.49 (4,062) 4.18 (3,712) 3.13
------ ------- ------
Options outstanding, end of year........... 14,643 $11.11 19,162 $ 8.54 20,440 $ 5.76
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Options exercisable at the end of year..... 9,051 6.78 9,720 $ 4.95 7,028 $ 3.34
Weighted average fair value of options
Granted during year..................... $20.83 $14.58 $ 6.69
Information about stock options outstanding at January 27, 2002 is summarized as
follows (share amounts in thousands):
Weighted Weighted Weighted
-------- -------- --------
Number Average Average Number Average
------ ------- ------- ------ -------
Exercise Prices Outstanding Exercise Remaining Exercisable Exercise
--------------- ----------- -------- --------- ----------- -------
1/27/02 Price Contract Life 1/27/02 Price
------- ----- -------------- ------- -----
$ 0.31-$ 4.60 4,763 $ 2.87 5.5 Years 4,306 $ 2.82
$ 4.61-$ 9.20 4,027 $ 6.29 5.4 Years 3,111 $ 6.04
$ 9.21-$ 13.80 172 $ 12.39 7.4 Years 84 $ 12.38
$ 13.81-$ 18.40 2,253 $ 14.99 7.7 Years 884 $ 14.81
$ 18.41-$ 23.00 424 $ 19.59 7.1 Years 254 $ 19.52
$ 23.01-$ 27.60 2,600 $ 25.39 8.9 Years 325 $ 25.73
$ 27.61-$ 32.20 172 $ 30.59 8.0 Years 49 $ 31.70
$ 32.21-$ 36.80 162 $ 33.58 9.5 Years 13 $ 33.97
$ 36.81-$ 41.40 64 $ 38.28 7.4 Years 23 $ 38.27
$ 41.41-$ 46.00 6 $ 41.59 8.5 Years 2 $ 41.59
--------------- ------ --------- --------- ------ ---------
$ 0.31-$ 46.00 14,643 $ 11.11 6.6 Years 9,051 $ 6.78
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The Company has adopted the disclosure-only provisions of SFAS No. 123,
''Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation'', under which no compensation cost
has been recognized. If the Company had elected to recognize compensation costs
based on the fair value at the date of grant for awards in 2002, 2001, and 2000,
consistent with the provisions of SFAS No. 123, net income and net income per
share would have been reduced to the following pro forma amounts:
2002 2001 2000
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(in thousands, except per
share amounts)
Additional compensation expense........... $33,529 $31,737 $21,383
Proforma net income....................... $ 1,862 $38,004 $15,154
Proforma net income per share - basic..... $ 0.03 $ 0.57 $ 0.25
Proforma net income per share - diluted... $ 0.02 $ 0.50 $ 0.21
The pro forma effect on net income for fiscal years 2002, 2001, and 2000, may
not be representative of the pro forma effect on net income of future years
because the SFAS No. 123 method of accounting for pro forma compensation expense
has not been applied to options granted prior to January 30, 1995.
The Black-Scholes option valuation model was developed for use in estimating the
fair value of traded options which have no vesting restrictions and are fully
transferable. Option valuation models also require the input of highly
subjective assumptions such as expected option life and expected stock price
volatility. The following assumptions were applied: (i) expected dividend yields
of 0% for all periods, (ii) expected volatility rates of 86% for 2002, 82% for
2001 and 67% for 2000, (iii) expected lives of 4 to 6 years for all years, and
(iv) risk-free interest rates ranging from 3.88% to 7.01% for all years.
Because the Company's employee stock-based compensation plans have
characteristics significantly different from those of traded options and because
changes in the subjective input assumptions can materially affect the fair value
estimate, the Company believes that the existing option valuation models do not
necessarily provide a reliable single measure of the fair value of awards from
those plans.
14. Interest and Other Income, Net
Interest and other income, net, consisted of the following:
2002 2001 2000
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(thousands)
Interest income........................ $25,458 $28,158 $ 1,710
Gain on sale of wafer fab.............. 307 - -
Foreign currency transaction losses.... (35) (32) (60)
Miscellaneous expense.................. (2) (74) (447)
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Interest and other income, net...... $25,728 $28,052 $ 1,203
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15. Statements of Cash Flows
In connection with the sale of the Santa Clara wafer fab facility (see Note 5),
the Company has utilized $875,000 in discounts for the purchase of inventory
from STI Foundry, Inc. during fiscal year 2002. Income taxes paid in fiscal
years 2002, 2001, and 2000, were $349,000, $59,000, and $440,000, respectively.
For those same periods, the Company paid interest in the amounts of $18.0
million, $9.1 million, and $57,000, respectively.
16. Business Segments and Concentrations of Risk
As of January 27, 2002, the Company operates in three reportable segments:
Standard Semiconductor Products, Rectifier and Assembly Products, and Other
Products. Included in the Standard Semiconductor Products segment are the power
management, protection, high-performance, advanced communications, human
interface and system management product lines. The Rectifier and Assembly
Products segment includes the Company's line of assembly and rectifier products.
The Other Products segment is made up of other custom IC and foundry sales.
The accounting policies of the segments are the same as those described above in
the summary of significant accounting policies. The Company evaluates segment
performance based on net sales and operating income of each segment. Management
does not track segment data or evaluate segment performance on additional
financial information. As such, there are no separately identifiable segment
assets nor is there any separately identifiable statements of income data (below
operating income).
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The Company does not track or assign assets to individual reportable segments.
Likewise, depreciation expense and capital additions are also not tracked by
reportable segments.
Net Sales 2002 2001 2000
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(in thousands)
Standard Semiconductor Products...... $ 175,881 $ 232,550 $ 153,229
Rectifier and Assembly Products...... 11,043 15,012 11,995
Other Products....................... 4,286 9,123 8,544
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Total Net Sales................... $ 191,210 $ 256,685 $ 173,768
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Operating Income 2002 2001 2000
---------------- --------- --------- ----------
(in thousands)
Standard Semiconductor Products......... $ 25,439 $ 71,208 $ 41,618
Rectifier and Assembly Products......... 3,733 3,378 745
Other Products.......................... 577 2,108 1,126
One-time charges........................ (2,728) - (531)
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Total Operating Income............... $ 27,021 $ 76,694 $ 42,958
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Of the $14.0 million write-down of inventory and discontinuation of certain
products that occurred in fiscal year 2002, $13.4 million was associated with
the Standard Products segment, $400,000 with the Rectifier and Assembly Products
segment and $150,000 with the Other Products segment. In the fourth quarter of
fiscal year 2002, a one-time gain of $68,000 was recorded on the sale of
inventory of the Standard Products segment that had been previously reserved.
The one-time charges of $2.7 million in fiscal year 2002 not assigned to a
reportable segment included one-time costs of $2.0 million associated with
headcount reductions and one-time costs of $765,000 associated with a pending
Superfund settlement.
For the fiscal year 2002 and fiscal year 2001, one of our ATE end customers,
including its subcontractors, accounted for approximately 13% and 14%,
respectively, of net sales. For fiscal year 2002, one of our Asian distributors
accounted for approximately 12% of net sales.
A summary of net external sales by region follows. The Company does not track
customer sales by region for each individual reporting segment.
Net Sales 2002 2001 2000
--------- --------- -------- --------
(in thousands)
Domestic................... $ 73,025 $ 107,906 $ 62,574
Asia-Pacific............... 100,426 116,133 90,151
European................... 17,759 32,646 21,043
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Total Net Sales......... $ 191,210 $ 256,685 $173,768
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Long lived assets located outside the United States as of the end of fiscal
years 2002, 2001 and 2000 were approximately $7.2 million, $1.2 million and $1.5
million, respectively.
The Company relies on a limited number of outside subcontractors and suppliers
for silicon wafers, packaging and certain other tasks. Disruption or termination
of supply sources or subcontractors could delay shipments and could have a
material adverse effect on the Company. Several of the Company's outside
subcontractors and suppliers, including third-party foundries that supply
silicon wafers, are located in foreign countries, including China, Malaysia, the
Philippines and Germany.
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
To the Stockholders and Board of Directors of Semtech Corporation:
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Semtech
Corporation (a Delaware corporation) and subsidiaries as of January 27, 2002 and
January 28, 2001, and the related consolidated statements of income,
stockholders' equity and comprehensive income, and cash flows for each of the
three years in the period ended January 27, 2002. These financial statements and
the schedule referred to below are the responsibility of the Company's
management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial
statements and schedule based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted
in the United States of America. Those standards require that we plan and
perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial
statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a
test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial
statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and
significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall
financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a
reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present
fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Semtech Corporation
and subsidiaries as of January 27, 2002 and January 28, 2001, and the results of
their operations and their cash flows for each of the three years in the period
ended January 27, 2002, in conformity with accounting principles generally
accepted in the United States of America.
Our audits were made for the purpose of forming an opinion on the basic
financial statements taken as a whole. Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying
Accounts is presented for purposes of additional analysis and is not a required
part of the basic financial statements. This information has been subjected to
the auditing procedures applied in our audits of the basic financial statements
and, in our opinion, is fairly stated in all material respects in relation to
the basic financial statements taken as a whole.
/S/ Arthur Andersen LLP
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ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP
Los Angeles, California
April 2, 2002
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SCHEDULE II
SEMTECH CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
SCHEDULE II - VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS
THREE YEARS ENDED JANUARY 27, 2002
Balance at Charged to Balance at
Beginning of Costs and End
Year Expenses Deductions of Year
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Year Ended January 30, 2000
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Allowance for doubtful
Accounts $ 878,000 $ 45,000 $(173,000) $ 750,000
Year Ended January 28, 2001
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Allowance for doubtful
Accounts $ 750,000 $ 760,000 $(410,000) $1,100,000
Year Ended January 27, 2002
- ---------------------------
Allowance for doubtful
Accounts $1,100,000 $ 160,000 $(287,000) $ 973,000
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ITEM 9. CHANGES IN OR DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
None.
PART III
Items 10, 11, 12 and 13 are incorporated by reference from the Company's
Definitive Proxy Statement in connection with registrant's annual meeting of
shareholders to be held on June 6, 2002.
PART IV
ITEM 14. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
(a)(1) The financial statements and the Report of Arthur Andersen LLP are
included in Part II of this Form 10-K on the pages indicated.
Page
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Index of Financial Statements:
Report of Independent Public Accountants 39
Consolidated statements of income, three years ended January 27, 2002 24
Consolidated balance sheets, January 27, 2002 and January 28, 2001 25
Consolidated statements of stockholders' equity and comprehensive income, three
years ended January 27, 2002 26
Consolidated statements of cash flows, three years ended January 27, 2002 27
Notes to consolidated financial statements 28
(2) The following financial statement schedule of the Company for the years
ended January 27, 2002, January 28, 2001 and January 30, 2000, is filed as part
of this Report and should be read in conjunction with the financial statements:
Page
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Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts 40
Schedules other than those listed above are omitted since they are not
applicable, not required, or the information required to be set forth herein is
included in the consolidated financial statements or notes thereto.
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(3)
Exhibits
Exhibit No. Description
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3.1 (1) - Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Semtech Corporation
3.2 (1) - Bylaws of Semtech Corporation
4.1 (2) - Indenture between Semtech Corporation and State Street Bank and Trust Company
of California, N.A.
4.2 (2) - Form of Debenture
4.3 (2) - Registration Rights Agreement by and among Semtech Corporation as issuer, and
Morgan Stanley & Co. Incorporated and Banc of America Securities LLC, as
initial purchasers dated as of February 14, 2001.
10.1 (3) - Agreement of sublease executed on December 23, 1991, effective January 1,
1991, by the Company and the Corpus Christi Airport Development Corporation
for a portion of the Company's plant and facilities
10.2 (4) - Lease executed by the Company on May 1, 1988 and amended November 1, 1991 for
a portion of its plant and facilities
10.3 (4) (1) - Lease executed by the Company on September 12, 1988 and amended September 9,
1997 for a portion of its plant and facilities
10.4 (5) - The Company's 1987 Stock Option Plan and the related Form of Option Agreement
10.5 (6) - The Company's 1994 Long-term Stock Incentive Plan and the related Form of
Option Agreement, as amended
10.6 (7) - The Company's 1994 Non-Employee Directors Stock Option Plan and the related
Form of Option Agreement, as amended
10.7 (8) - The Company's Long-term Stock Incentive Plan
10.8 (2) - The Company's Non-Director, Non-Executive Officer Long-term Stock Incentive
Plan
10.9 (1) - Development Agreement, dated April 11, 2000, by and between Semtech
Corporation and Voit Development Co., Inc.
10.10 - Arrangement Regarding Form of Bonuses
10.11 (9) - Stockholder Protection Agreement, dated June 25, 1998, between Semtech
Corporation and Chasemellon Shareholder Services as rights agent
21.1 - Subsidiaries of the Company
23.1 - Consent of Arthur Andersen LLP
99.1 - Letter regarding Arthur Andersen representations
(1) Incorporated by reference to the Registrant's Amendment to Annual Report on
Form 10K /A for the fiscal year ended January 28, 2001.
(2) Incorporated by reference to the Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10K for
the fiscal year ended January 30, 2000.
(3) Incorporated by reference to the Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10K for
the fiscal year ended February 2, 1992.
(4) Incorporated by reference to the Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10K for
the fiscal year ended January 29, 1989.
(5) Incorporated by reference to the Registrant's registration statement on
Form S-8 effective September 4, 1987.
(6) Incorporated by reference to the Registrant's registration statement on
Form S-8 effective October 14, 1994.
(7) Incorporated by reference to the Registrant's registration statement on
Form S-8 effective January 31, 1996.
(8) Incorporated by reference to the Registrant's registration statement on
Form S-8 effective June 9, 1999.
(9) Incorporated by reference to the Registrants Current Report on Form 8K
filed July 16, 1998.
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Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) 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.
Date: April 4, 2002 Semtech Corporation
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By: /s/ John D. Poe
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John D. Poe
Chairman of the Board and Chief
Executive Officer
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report
has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant and
in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
Date: April 4, 2002 /s/ John D. Poe
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John D. Poe
Chairman of the Board and Chief
Executive Officer
Date: April 4, 2002 /s/ David G. Franz Jr.
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David G. Franz, Jr.
Vice President, Finance
and Chief Financial Officer,
and Secretary
(Principal Accounting
and Financial Officer)
Date: April 8, 2002 /s/ Rock N. Hankin
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Rock N. Hankin
Vice Chairman of the Board
Date: April 5, 2002 /s/ James P. Burra
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James P. Burra
Director
Date: April 4, 2002 /s/ Allen H. Orbuch
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Allen H. Orbuch
Director
Date: April 8, 2002 /s/ James T. Schraith
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James T. Schraith
Director
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