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EX-31.1 - CERTIFICATION OF CEO AS REQUIRED BY RULE 13A-14(A) - INTEGRATED DEVICE TECHNOLOGY INCdex311.htm
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EX-32.1 - CERTIFICATION OF CEO AS REQUIRED BY RULE 13A-14(B) - INTEGRATED DEVICE TECHNOLOGY INCdex321.htm




UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)

/x/
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended December 27, 2009

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 No. 0-12695

INTEGRATED DEVICE TECHNOLOGY, INC.
 
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

DELAWARE
(State or Other Jurisdiction of
Incorporation or Organization)
 
94-2669985
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
 
6024 SILVER CREEK VALLEY ROAD, SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
 
 
95138
(Zip Code)


Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code: (408) 284-8200

     
Title of each class
 
Name of each exchange on which registered
     
Common stock, $.001 par value
 
The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC
 
 
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 ý No ¨  

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).    Yes ¨    No ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer or a smaller reporting company. See definition of “large accelerated filer”, “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
 
x  Large accelerated filer                            ¨  Accelerated filer                            ¨  Non-accelerated filer              ¨ Smaller reporting company

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act) Yes ¨ No ý
 
The number of outstanding shares of the registrant's Common Stock, $.001 par value per share, as of January 24, 2010, was approximately 165,749,102.



INTEGRATED DEVICE TECHNOLOGY, INC.
QUARTERLY REPORT ON FORM 10-Q FOR THE PERIOD ENDED DECEMBER 27, 2009
TABLE OF CONTENTS

PART I—FINANCIAL INFORMATION


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PART II—OTHER INFORMATION
 
           
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PART I    FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1.    FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

INTEGRATED DEVICE TECHNOLOGY, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(UNAUDITED; IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)

   
Three months ended
   
Nine months ended
 
   
Dec. 27,
 2009
   
Dec. 28,
 2008
   
Dec. 27,
 2009
   
Dec. 28,
 2008
 
Revenues
  $ 142,480     $ 167,079     $ 397,938     $ 555,828  
Cost of revenues
    82,751       97,410       239,913       314,547  
                                 
Gross profit
    59,729       69,669       158,025       241,281  
                                 
Operating expenses:
 
                               
Research and development
    38,316       37,247       116,086       122,398  
Selling, general and administrative
    24,754       30,879       80,851       96,055  
Acquired in-process research and development
    --       5,597       --       5,597  
Goodwill and acquisition-related intangible assets impairment
    --       339,051       --       339,051  
                                 
Total operating expenses
    63,070       412,774       196,937       563,101  
                                 
Operating loss
    (3,341 )     (343,105 )     (38,912 )     (321,820 )
                                 
Gain (loss) on divestiture
    (4,461 )     --       78,286       --  
Other-than-temporary impairment loss on investments
    --       (3,000 )     --       (3,000 )
Interest income and other (expense), net
    597       (1,150 )     3,221       699  
Interest expense
    (15 )     (14 )     (45 )     (47
                                 
Income (loss) before income taxes
    (7,220 )     (347,269 )     42,550       (324,168
Provision for (benefit from) income taxes
    147       (2,010 )     3,498       262  
                                 
Net income (loss)
  $ (7,367 )   $ (345,259 )   $ 39,052     $ (324,430 )
                                 
Basic net income (loss) per share
  $ (0.04 )   $ (2.06 )   $ 0.24     $ (1.92 )
Diluted net income (loss) per share
  $ (0.04 )   $ (2.06 )   $ 0.24     $ (1.92 )
                                 
Weighted average shares:
                               
Basic
    165,954       167,412       165,658       169,354  
Diluted
    165,954       167,412       166,114       169,354  
                                 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.


INTEGRATED DEVICE TECHNOLOGY, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(UNAUDITED; IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)

 
Dec. 27,
2009
 
Mar. 29,
2009
 
Assets
           
Current assets:
           
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 188,715     $ 136,036  
Short-term investments
    190,057       160,037  
Accounts receivable
    61,065       54,894  
Inventories
    49,343       69,722  
Deferred tax assets
    1,696       1,696  
Prepayments and other current assets
    22,765       19,881  
                 
Total current assets
    513,641       442,266  
                 
Property, plant and equipment, net
    69,407       71,561  
Goodwill
    101,184       89,404  
Acquisition-related intangibles, net
    50,882       50,509  
Other assets
    24,986       24,627  
                 
Total assets
  $ 760,100     $ 678,367  
                 
Liabilities and stockholders' equity
               
Current liabilities:
               
Accounts payable
  $ 32,224     $ 25,837  
Accrued compensation and related expenses
    15,940       18,820  
Deferred income on shipments to distributors
    19,505       16,538  
Income taxes payable
    3,080       457  
Other accrued liabilities
    27,647       21,206  
                 
Total current liabilities
    98,396       82,858  
                 
Deferred tax liabilities
    3,467       3,220  
Long-term income tax payable
    21,066       20,907  
Other long-term obligations
    25,778       14,314  
Total liabilities
    148,707       121,299  
                 
Commitments and contingencies (Notes 16 and 17)
               
Stockholders' equity:
               
Preferred stock; $.001 par value: 10,000 shares authorized; no shares issued
    --       --  
Common stock; $.001 par value: 350,000 shares authorized; 165,983 and 165,298 shares outstanding at December 27, 2009 and March 29, 2009, respectively
    166       165  
Additional paid-in capital
    2,301,362       2,283,601  
Treasury stock; at cost:  58,310 shares and 57,752 shares at December 27, 2009 and March 29, 2009, respectively
    (781,190 )     (777,847 )
Accumulated other comprehensive income
    1,724       870  
Accumulated deficit
    (910,669 )     (949,721
                 
Total stockholders' equity
    611,393       557,068  
                 
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity
  $ 760,100     $ 678,367  

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.


INTEGRATED DEVICE TECHNOLOGY, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(UNAUDITED; IN THOUSANDS)
 
Nine months ended
 
 
Dec. 27,
2009
 
Dec. 28
2008
 
Cash flows provided by operating activities:
           
Net income (loss)
  $ 39,052     $ (324,430 )
Adjustments:
               
Depreciation
    17,348       19,880  
Amortization of intangible assets
    16,130       61,103  
Goodwill and acquisition-related intangible assets impairment
    --       339,051  
Acquired in-process research and development
    --       5,597  
Other-than-temporary impairment loss on investments
    --       3,000  
Gain from divestitures
    (78,286 )     --  
Stock-based compensation expense, net of amounts capitalized in inventory
    12,341       25,783  
Assets impairment
    1,853       --  
Deferred tax provision
    247       (100 )
Changes in assets and liabilities (net of effects of acquisitions and divestitures):
               
Accounts receivable, net
    (5,934 )     18,061  
Inventories
    27,560       3,060  
Prepayments and other assets
    4,447       10,200  
Accounts payable
    6,178       (2,727 )
Accrued compensation and related expenses
    (4,260 )     (7,199 )
Deferred income on shipments to distributors
    621       (4,051 ))
Income taxes payable and receivable
    3,073       3,929  
Other accrued liabilities and long term liabilities
    4,792       (3,181 )
                 
Net cash provided by operating activities
    45,162       147,976  
                 
Cash flows provided by (used for) investing activities
               
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired
    (64,482 )     (20,097 )
Proceeds from divestitures
    109,434       --  
Purchases of property, plant and equipment
    (9,885 )     (12,867 )
Purchases of short-term investments
    (208,836 )     (141,475 )
Proceeds from sales of short-term investments
    130,254       18,199  
Proceeds from maturities of short-term investments
    48,595       117,359  
                 
Net cash provided by (used for) investing activities
    5,080       (38,881 )
                 
Cash flows provided by (used for) financing activities
               
Proceeds from issuance of common stock
    4,858       11,147  
Repurchase of common stock
    (3,343 )     (62,338 )
Excess tax benefit from share based payment arrangements
    --       192  
                 
Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities
    1,515       (50,999 )
                 
Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents 
    922       (1,866 )
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
    52,679       56,230  
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
    136,036       131,986  
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
  $ 188,715     $ 188,216  
                 
Supplemental disclosure of non-cash investing and financing activities
               
Common stock options assumed in connection with Tundra acquisition
  $ 721     $ --  
                 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.


INTEGRATED DEVICE TECHNOLOGY, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)

Note 1
Basis of Presentation

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of Integrated Device Technology, Inc. (“IDT” or the “Company”) contain all adjustments that are, in the opinion of management, necessary to state fairly the interim financial information included therein.  The year-end condensed balance sheet data was derived from audited financial statements, but does not include all disclosures required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

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 in the Company’s financial statements and the accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 29, 2009.  Operating results for the three months and nine months ended December 27, 2009 are not necessarily indicative of operating results for an entire fiscal year.

In accordance with authoritative guidance for subsequent events, the Company has evaluated the period from December 27, 2009, the date of the financial statements, through February 4, 2010, the date of the issuance of the financial statements and the date of the filing of this Form 10-Q for subsequent events.

Note 2
Significant Accounting Policies

Investments:

Available-for-Sale Investments.  Investments designated as available-for-sale include marketable debt and equity securities.  Available-for-sale investments are classified as short-term, as these investments generally consist of highly marketable securities that are intended to be available to meet near-term cash requirements.  Marketable securities classified as available-for-sale are reported at market value, with net unrealized gains or losses recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income, a separate component of stockholders' equity, until realized.  Realized gains and losses on investments are computed based upon specific identification and are included in interest income and other (expense), net.

Trading Securities.  Trading securities are stated at fair value, with gains or losses resulting from changes in fair value recognized currently in earnings. The Company elects to classify as “trading” assets a portion of its marketable equity securities, which are contained in the “Other assets” line item in the non-current section of the Consolidated Balance Sheets. These investments consist exclusively of a marketable equity portfolio held to generate returns that seek to offset changes in liabilities related to certain deferred compensation arrangements. Gains or losses from changes in the fair value of these equity securities are recorded as non-operating earnings which are offset by losses or gains on the related liabilities recorded as compensation expense.

Non-Marketable Equity Securities.  Non-marketable equity securities are accounted for at historical cost or, if the Company has significant influence over the investee, using the equity method of accounting.



Other-Than-Temporary Impairment.  All of the Company’s available-for-sale investments and non-marketable equity securities are subject to a periodic impairment review.  Investments are considered to be impaired when a decline in fair value is judged to be other-than-temporary.  This determination requires significant judgment.  For publicly traded investments, impairment is determined based upon the specific facts and circumstances present at the time, including a review of the closing price over the previous six months, general market conditions and the Company’s intent and ability to hold the investment for a period of time sufficient to allow for recovery.  For non-marketable equity securities, the impairment analysis requires the identification of events or circumstances that would likely have a significant adverse effect on the fair value of the investment, including revenue and earnings trends, overall business prospects and general market conditions in the investees’ industry or geographic area.  Investments identified as having an indicator of impairment are subject to further analysis to determine if the investment is other-than-temporarily impaired, in which case the investment is written down to its impaired value.

Concentrations of credit Risk.    Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to a significant concentration of credit risk consist of cash, cash equivalents, short term investments, and trade accounts receivable.  The Company invests its excess funds primarily in checking, money market funds, United States government treasuries and agency securities, corporate bonds and corporate commercial paper with reputable major financial institutions.

The Company sells integrated circuits primarily in the U.S., Europe and Asia. The Company monitors the financial condition of its major customers, including performing credit evaluations of those accounts which management considers to be high risk, and generally does not require collateral from its customers. When deemed necessary, the Company may limit the credit extended to certain customers. The Company’s relationship with the customer, and the customer’s past and current payment experience, are also factored into the evaluation in instances where limited financial information is available. The Company maintains and reviews its allowance for doubtful accounts by considering factors such as historical bad debts, age of the account receivable balances, customer credit-worthiness and current economic conditions that may affect a customer’s ability to pay.

The Company utilizes a relatively small number of global and regional distributors around the world, who buy product directly from the Company on behalf of their customers.  One family of distributors, Maxtek and its affiliates, represented approximately 20% and 21% of  the Company’s revenues for the three and nine months ended December 27, 2009, respectively, and 18% and 22% of the Company’s revenues for the three and nine months ended December 28, 2008, respectively. At December 27, 2009 and March 29, 2009, Maxtek and its affiliates, represented approximately 25% and 21%of the Company’s gross accounts receivable, respectively.

Inventories.   Inventories are recorded at the lower of standard cost (which approximates actual cost on a first-in, first-out basis) or market value.  Inventory held at consignment locations is included in finished goods inventory as the Company retains full title and rights to the product.  Inventory valuation include provisions for obsolete and excess inventory based on management’s forecasts of demand over specific future time horizons and reserves to value the Company’s inventory at the lower of cost or market which rely on forecasts of average selling prices (ASPs) in future periods.

Revenue Recognition.  The Company’s revenue results from semiconductors sold through three channels: direct sales to original equipment manufacturers (“OEMs”) and electronic manufacturing service providers (“EMSs”), consignment sales to OEMs and EMSs, and sales through distributors.   The Company recognizes revenue when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, delivery has occurred or services have been rendered, the price is fixed or determinable, and its ability to collect is reasonably assured.

For distributors in North America and Europe regions, who have stock rotation, price protection and ship from stock pricing adjustment rights, the Company defers revenue and related cost of revenues on sales to these distributors until the product is sold through by the distributor to an end-customer.  Subsequent to shipment to the distributor, the Company may reduce product pricing through price protection based on market conditions, competitive considerations and other factors.  Price protection is granted to distributors


on the inventory that they have on hand at the date the price protection is offered.  The Company also grants certain credits to its distributors on specifically identified portions of the distributors’ business to allow them to earn a competitive gross margin on the sale of the Company’s products to their end customers.  As a result of its inability to estimate these credits, the Company has determined that the sales price to these distributors is not fixed or determinable until the final sale to the end-customer.

In the Asia Pacific (“APAC”) and Japan regions, the Company has distributors for which revenue is recognized upon shipment, with reserves recorded for the estimated return and pricing adjustment exposures.   The determination of the amount of reserves to be recorded for stock rotation rights requires the Company to make estimates as to the amount of product which will be returned by customers within their limited contractual rights.  The Company utilizes historical return rates to estimate the exposure in accordance with authoritative guidance for Revenue Recognition When Right of Return Exists. In addition, from time-to-time, the Company can offer pricing adjustments to distributors for product purchased in a given quarter that remains in their inventory.  These amounts are estimated by management based on discussions with customers, assessment of market trends, as well as historical practice.  

Based on the terms in the agreements with its distributors and the application of this policy, the Company recognizes revenue once the distributor sells our products to an end-customer for North American and European distributors and recognizes revenue upon shipment to Japanese and other Asian distributors.

Stock-based Compensation. The fair value of employee restricted stock units is equal to the market value of the Company’s common stock on the date the award is granted.  The Company estimates the fair value of employee stock options and the right to purchase shares under the employee stock purchase plan using the Black-Scholes valuation model, consistent with the Financial Accounting Standard Board's (FASB) authoritative guidance for share-based payments.  Option-pricing models require the input of highly subjective assumptions, including the expected term of options and the expected price volatility of the stock underlying such options.  In addition, the Company is required to estimate the number of stock-based awards that will be forfeited due to employee turnover.  The Company attributes the value of stock-based compensation to expense on an accelerated method.  Finally, the Company capitalizes into inventory a portion of the periodic stock-based compensation expense that relates to employees working in manufacturing activities.

The Company updates the expected term of stock option grants annually based on its analysis of the stock option exercise behavior over a period of time.  The interest rate is based on the average U.S. Treasury interest rate over the expected term during the applicable quarter.  The Company believes that the implied volatility of its common stock is an important consideration of overall market conditions and a good indicator of the expected volatility of its common stock.  However, due to the limited volume of options freely traded over the counter, the Company believes that implied volatility, by itself, is not representative of the expected volatility of its common stock.  Therefore, upon the adoption of FASB authoritative guidance for stock-based payment at the beginning of fiscal 2007, the Company revised the volatility factor used to estimate the fair value of its stock-based awards which now reflects a blend of historical volatility of its common stock and implied volatility of call options and dealer quotes on call options, generally having a term of less than twelve months.  The Company has not paid, nor does it have current plans to pay dividends on its common stock in the foreseeable future.

Income Taxes.  The Company accounts for income taxes under an asset and liability approach that requires the expected future tax consequences of temporary differences between book and tax bases of assets and liabilities be recognized as deferred tax assets and liabilities. Generally accepted accounting principles require the Company to evaluate the ability to realize the value of its net deferred tax assets on an ongoing basis. A valuation allowance is recorded to reduce the net deferred tax assets to an amount that will more likely than not be realized. Accordingly, the Company considers various tax planning strategies, forecasts of future taxable income and its most recent operating results in assessing the need for a valuation allowance. In consideration of the ability to realize the value of net deferred tax assets, recent results must be given substantially more weight than any projections of future profitability. Since the fourth quarter of fiscal 2003, the Company has determined that, under applicable accounting principles, it could not conclude that it was more likely than not that the Company would realize the value of its net deferred tax assets. The Company’s assumptions regarding the ultimate realization of these assets remained


unchanged in the third quarter of fiscal 2010 and accordingly, the Company continues to record a valuation allowance to reduce its deferred tax assets to the amount that is more likely than not to be realized.

On April 2, 2007, the Company adopted FASB authoritative guidance which clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in an enterprise’s financial statements. This interpretation prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for the financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. As a result of the implementation of this guidance, the Company recognizes the tax liability for uncertain income tax positions on the income tax return based on the two-step process prescribed in the interpretation. The first step is to determine whether it is more likely than not that each income tax position would be sustained upon audit. The second step is to estimate and measure the tax benefit as the amount that has a greater than 50% likelihood of being realized upon ultimate settlement with the tax authority. Estimating these amounts requires the Company to determine the probability of various possible outcomes. The Company evaluates these uncertain tax positions on a quarterly basis. This evaluation is based on the consideration of several factors including changes in facts or circumstances, changes in applicable tax law, settlement of issues under audit, and new exposures. If the Company later determines that the exposure is lower or that the liability is not sufficient to cover its revised expectations, the Company adjusts the liability and effect a related change in its tax provision during the period in which the Company makes such determination.

Note 3
Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In June 2009, the FASB issued the FASB Accounting Standards Codification and the Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“Codification”). This authoritative guidance establishes the Codification, which officially launched on July 1, 2009, that is now the source of authoritative U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) recognized by the FASB to be applied by nongovernmental entities. Rules and interpretive releases of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) under authority of federal securities laws are also sources of authoritative U.S. GAAP for SEC registrants. The subsequent issuances of new standards will be in the form of Accounting Standards Updates that will be included in the Codification. Generally, the Codification is not expected to change U.S. GAAP. All other accounting literature excluded from the Codification will be considered non-authoritative. This guidance is effective for financial statements issued for interim and annual periods ending after September 15, 2009. The Company adopted this guidance in the second quarter of fiscal 2010. The adoption of this guidance did not have a significant impact on the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements or related footnotes.

In May 2009, the FASB issued accounting guidance for subsequent events, which establishes general standards of accounting for and disclosure of events that occur after the balance sheet date but before financial statements are issued or are available to be issued. This guidance sets forth the circumstances under which an entity should recognize events or transactions occurring after the balance sheet date in its financial statements. This guidance also requires the disclosure of the date through which an entity has evaluated subsequent events and the basis for that date—that is, whether that date represents the date the financial statements were issued or were available to be issued. This guidance is effective for interim or annual reporting periods ending after June 15, 2009. The Company adopted this guidance in the first quarter of fiscal 2010. The adoption of this guidance did not have a significant impact on the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements or related footnotes.

In April 2009, the FASB issued authoritative fair value disclosure guidance for financial instruments. This guidance requires an entity to provide interim disclosures about the fair value of all financial instruments as well as in annual financial statements.  Additionally, this guidance requires disclosures of the methods and significant assumptions used in estimating the fair value of financial instruments on an interim basis as well as changes of the methods and significant assumptions from prior periods. This guidance is effective for interim and annual periods ending after June 15, 2009. The Company adopted this guidance in the first quarter of fiscal 2010. The adoption of this guidance did not have a significant impact on the Company condensed consolidated financial position and results of operations.


In April 2009, the FASB issued authoritative guidance for determining fair value when the volume and level of activity for the asset or liability have significantly decreased and identifying transactions that are not orderly. This standard provides guidance on how to determine the fair value of assets and liabilities. The guidance relates to determining fair values when there is no active market or where the price inputs being used represent distressed sales. It reaffirms that the objective of fair value measurement––to reflect how much an asset would be sold for in an orderly transaction (as opposed to a distressed forced transaction) at the date of the financial statements under current market conditions. Specifically, it reaffirms the need to use judgment to ascertain if a formerly active market has become inactive and in determining fair values when markets have become inactive. The guidance is effective for interim and fiscal years beginning after June 15, 2009. The Company adopted this guidance in the first quarter of fiscal 2010. The adoption of this guidance did not have a significant impact on the Company’s condensed consolidated financial position and results of operations.

In April 2009, the FASB amended the existing guidance on accounting for assets acquired and liabilities assumed in a business combination that arise from contingencies, including the initial recognition and measurement, subsequent measurement and accounting and disclosures for assets and liabilities arising from contingencies in business combinations. This guidance is effective for contingent assets and contingent liabilities acquired in business combinations for which the acquisition date is on or after the beginning of the fiscal year beginning after December 15, 2008. The Company adopted this guidance in the first quarter of fiscal 2010.  See Note 11 – “Business Combinations” in Part I, Item 1 for further discussion.

 In April 2009, the FASB amended the existing guidance on determining whether an impairment for investments in debt securities is other-than-temporary.  This guidance does not amend existing recognition and measurement guidance related to other-than-temporary impairments of equity securities. The Company adopted this guidance in the first quarter of fiscal 2010 and the adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on the Company’s condensed consolidated financial position and results of operations.

In June 2008, the FASB issued the authoritative guidance for determining whether instruments granted in share-based payment transactions are participating securities.  This guidance states that unvested share-based payment awards that contain non-forfeitable rights to dividends or dividend equivalents (whether paid or unpaid) are participating securities and shall be included in the computation of earnings per share pursuant to the two-class method. This guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008. The Company adopted this guidance in the first quarter of fiscal 2010 and the adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on the Company’s condensed consolidated financial position and results of operations.

In April 2008, the FASB amended the existing guidance on determination of the useful life of intangible assets. This guidance amends the factors that should be considered in developing renewal or extension assumptions used to determine the useful life of a recognized intangible asset. The intent of the guidance is to improve the consistency between the useful life of a recognized intangible asset and the period of expected cash flows used to measure the fair value of the intangible asset. This guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008. The Company adopted this guidance in the first quarter of fiscal 2010.

In February 2008, the FASB amended the existing guidance on fair value measurements for purposes of lease classification to remove certain leasing transactions from its scope and was effective upon issuance. In addition, FASB issued authoritative guidance that provided a one year deferral for application of the new fair value measurement principles for all non-financial assets and non-financial liabilities, except for items that are recognized or disclosed at fair value in the financial statements on a recurring basis (at least annually), until the beginning of the first quarter of fiscal 2010. The Company adopted this guidance in the first quarter of fiscal year 2010.  In October 2008, the FASB issued authoritative guidance on determining the fair value of a financial asset when the market for that asset is not active. This guidance was effective upon issuance. The adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on the Company’s condensed consolidated financial position and results of operations.


In December 2007, the FASB revised the authoritative guidance for business combinations. The guidance changes the accounting for business combinations including the measurement of acquirer shares issued in consideration for a business combination, the recognition of contingent consideration, the accounting for pre-acquisition gain and loss contingencies, the recognition of capitalized in-process research and development, the accounting for acquisition-related restructuring cost accruals, the treatment of acquisition related transaction costs and the recognition of changes in the acquirer’s income tax valuation allowance. This guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008, with early adoption prohibited. The Company adopted this guidance in the first quarter of fiscal 2010.  See Note 11 – “Business Combinations” in Part I, Item 1 for further discussion.

Note 4
Net Income (Loss) Per Share

Net income (loss) per share has been computed using weighted-average common shares outstanding.

   
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Net income (loss)
  $ (7,367 )   $ (345,259 )   $ 39,052     $ (324,430 )
                                 
Weighted average common shares outstanding
    165,954       167,412       165,658       169,354  
Dilutive effect of employee stock options and restricted stock units
    --       --       456       --  
Weighted average common shares outstanding, assuming dilution
    165,954       167,412       166,114       169,354  
Basic net income (loss) per share
  $ (0.04 )   $ (2.06 )   $ 0.24     $ (1.92 )
Diluted net income (loss) per share
  $ (0.04 )   $ (2.06 )   $ 0.24     $ (1.92 )

Stock options to purchase 24.9 million shares and 28.3 million shares for the three and nine month periods ended December 27, 2009, respectively, and 29.0 million and 29.6 million for the three and nine month periods ended December 28, 2008, respectively, were outstanding, but were excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share because the exercise price of the stock options was greater than the average share price of the common shares and therefore, the effect would have been anti-dilutive. In addition, unvested restricted stock units of less than 0.1 million for the three and nine months ended December 27, 2009, respectively,  and 1.2 million and 0.6 million for the three and nine months ended December 28, 2008, respectively, were excluded from the calculation because they were anti-dilutive after considering unrecognized stock-based compensation expense.  Net loss per share for the three month period ended December 27, 2009 and three month and nine month periods ended December 28, 2008, respectively, were based only on weighted average common shares outstanding.



Note 5
Stock-Based Employee Compensation

Compensation Expense

The following table summarizes stock-based compensation expense by line items appearing in the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations:

   
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Dec. 27,
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Dec. 28,
2008
   
Dec. 27,
2009
   
Dec. 28,
2008
 
Cost of revenue
  $ 630     $ 787     $ 2,250     $ 2,756  
Research and development
    2,246       5,101       7,921       15,402  
Selling, general and administrative
    1,287       3,124       2,170       7,625  
Total stock-based compensation expense
    4,163       9,012       12,341       25,783  
Tax effect on stock-based compensation expense (1)
    --       --       --       --  
Total stock-based compensation expense, net of related tax effects
  $ 4,163     $ 9,012     $ 12,341     $ 25,783  

(1)  
Assumes a zero tax rate for each period presented as the Company has a full valuation allowance for its deferred tax assets.

Stock-based compensation expense recognized in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations is based on awards ultimately expected to vest.  The authoritative guidance for stock-based compensation requires forfeitures to be estimated at the time of grant and revised, if necessary, in subsequent periods if actual forfeitures differ from those estimates. In the second quarter of fiscal 2010, the Company changed the way in which it determines and applies its forfeiture estimates, and as a result, reduced its compensation expense by $1.5 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2010.  The change is not expected to have a significant impact on future periods' stock-based compensation expense. The Company attributes the value of stock-based compensation to expense on an accelerated method.

The following table summarizes stock-based compensation expense associated with each type of award:

   
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Dec. 27,
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Dec. 28,
2008
   
Dec. 27,
2009
   
Dec. 28,
2008
 
Employee stock options
  $ 2,201     $ 6,675     $ 7,189     $ 19,118  
Employee stock purchase plan (“ESPP”)
    679       684       1,397       2,188  
Restricted stock units (“RSUs”)
    1,122       1,839       3,597       4,599  
Change in amounts capitalized in inventory
    161       (186 )     158       (122 )
Total stock-based compensation expense
  $ 4,163     $ 9,012     $ 12,341     $ 25,783  

On March 29, 2009, the Company’s 1984 Employee Stock Purchase plan expired.  No stock was issued under the employee stock purchase plan in the first quarter of fiscal 2010.  In the second and third quarter of fiscal 2010, the Company issued 0.4 million and 0.5 million shares of common stock under its 2009 Employee Stock Purchase plan.



Valuation Assumptions

Assumptions used in the Black-Scholes valuation model and resulting weighted average grant-date fair values were as follows:

   
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Stock option plans:
                       
     Expected Term
 
4.58 years
   
4.67 years
   
4.66 years
   
4.59 years
 
     Risk-free interest rate
    2.17 %     2.12 %     2.13 %     2.79 %
     Volatility
    42.5 %     49.1 %     45.4 %     41.7 %
     Dividend Yield
    0.0 %     0.0 %     0.0 %     0.0 %
     Weighted average grant-date fair value
  $ 2.30     $ 2.26     $ 2.17     $ 3.81  
ESPP:
                               
     Expected Term
 
0.25 years
   
0.25 years
   
0.25 years
   
0.25 years
 
     Risk-free interest rate
    0.1 %     0.94 %     0.2 %     1.39 %
     Volatility
    35.4 %     55.7 %     48.5 %     42.3 %
     Dividend Yield
    0.0 %     0.0 %     0.0 %     0.0 %
     Weighted average fair value
  $ 1.46     $ 2.21     $ 1.55     $ 2.09  

On September 17, 2009, at the 2009 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, the Company’s stockholders approved a one-time stock option exchange program (“option exchange”) for the employees other than members of its Board of Directors and executive officers subject to the provisions of Section 16 of the Exchange Act, which allowed employees to surrender certain outstanding stock options for cancellation in exchange for the grant of new replacement options to purchase a lesser number of shares having an exercise price equal to the fair market value of the Company’s common stock on the replacement grant date.

On October 30, 2009, the Company completed an offer to exchange certain options to purchase shares of its common stock, par value $0.001 per share.  A total of 992 eligible employees participated in the option exchange. Pursuant to the terms and conditions of the option exchange, the Company accepted for exchange options totaling 9,992,195, representing 61% of the total number of options eligible for exchange. All surrendered options were cancelled effective as of the expiration of the option exchange, and immediately thereafter, in exchange therefor, the Company granted new options with an exercise price of $5.88 per share (representing the per share closing price of its common stock on October 30, 2009, as reported on the NASDAQ Global Select Market) to purchase an aggregate of 3,329,036 shares of common stock under the 2004 Plan.  New options have a contractual term of five years, based on the weighted average remaining contractual term of options eligible for exchange as determined at the tender offer date and generally will vest over a three-year period from the date of grant, with one-third of the shares vesting on the one-year anniversary of the grant date and the remaining shares vesting monthly for the 24 months thereafter.  The fair value of the new options granted was measured as the total of the unrecognized compensation cost of the original options tendered and the incremental compensation cost of the new options granted. The incremental compensation cost of the new options granted was measured as the excess of the fair value of the new options granted over the fair value of the original options immediately before cancellation.  The total remaining unrecognized compensation expense related to the original options will be recognized over the remaining requisite service period of the original options while the incremental compensation cost of the new options granted will be recognized over the three years service period.

As a result of the option exchange, the total incremental compensation expense of the new options is approximately $1.8 million, of which $0.2 million was recognized in the third quarter of fiscal 2010.



Equity Incentive Programs

The Company currently issues awards under three equity-based plans in order to provide additional incentive and retention to directors and employees who are considered to be essential to the long-range success of the Company.  These plans are further described below.

1994 Stock Option Plan (1994 Plan)

In May 1994, the Company’s stockholders approved the 1994 Plan.  In September 2000, the Company’s stockholders elected to extend the plan to expire on July 26, 2010.  Under the 1994 Plan, 13,500,000 shares of common stock have been made available for issuance as stock options to employees, officers, directors, consultants, independent contractors and advisors of the Company and its affiliates.  Shares issuable upon exercise of stock options granted pursuant to the Company’s 1985 Incentive and Nonqualified Stock Option Plan that expire or become un-exercisable for any reason without having been exercised in full are also available for issurance under the 1994 Plan (not to exceed 10,000,000 shares).  Options granted by the Company under the 1994 Plan generally expire seven years from the date of grant and generally vest over a four-year period from the date of grant.  The exercise price of the options granted by the Company under the 1994 Plan shall not be less than 100% of the fair market value for a common share subject to such option on the date the option is granted.  As of December 27, 2009, 1,031,031 shares remain available for future grant under the 1994 Plan.

2004 Equity Plan (2004 Plan)

In September 2004, the Company’s stockholders approved the 2004 Plan.  Under the 2004 Plan, 28,500,000 shares of common stock have been made available for issuance as stock options, restricted stock awards, stock appreciation rights, performance awards, restricted stock unit awards, and stock-based awards to employees, directors and consultants, of which a maximum of 4,000,000 shares are eligible for non-option “full value” awards.  The 2004 Plan allows for time-based and performance-based vesting for the awards.  Options granted by the Company under the 2004 Plan generally expire seven years from the date of grant and generally vest over a four-year period from the date of grant, with one-quarter of the shares of common stock vesting on the one-year anniversary of the grant date and the remaining shares vesting monthly for the 36 months thereafter.  The exercise price of the options granted by the Company under the 2004 Plan shall not be less than 100% of the fair market value for a common share subject to such option on the date the option is granted.  Full value awards made under the 2004 Plan shall become vested over a period of not less than three years (or, if vesting is performance-based, over a period of not less than one year) following the date such award is made; provided, however, that full value awards that result in the issuance of an aggregate of up to 5% of common stock available for issuance under the 2004 Plan may be granted to any one or more participants without respect to such minimum vesting provisions.  As of December 27, 2009, 8,580,383 shares remain available for future grant under the 2004 Plan.

Restricted stock units available for grant by the Company under the 2004 Plan generally vest over a 48-month period from the grant date.  Prior to vesting, participants holding restricted stock units do not have shareholder rights.  Shares are issued on or as soon as administratively practicable following the vesting date of the restricted stock units and upon issuance, recordation and delivery, the participant will have all the rights of a shareholder of the Company with respect to voting such stock and receipt of dividends and distributions on such stock.  As of December 27, 2009, 1,825,251 restricted stock unit awards were outstanding under the 2004 Plan.



The following table summarizes the Company’s stock option activities for the nine months ended December 27, 2009:

         
(in thousands)
 
 
Shares
 
Weighted Average Exercise Price
 
Options outstanding as of March 29, 2009
27,544
 
$
12.30
 
Granted
7,882
   
6.24
 
Exercised
(5)
   
3.65
 
Canceled, forfeited or expired
(12,050)
   
12.98
 
Options outstanding as of December 27, 2009
23,371
 
$
9.91
 
Options exercisable at December 27, 2009
14,448
 
$
12.07
 

As of December 27, 2009, the weighted average remaining contractual life of options outstanding was 3.2 years and the aggregate intrinsic value was $6.1million.  The weighted average remaining contractual life of options exercisable was 1.8 years and the aggregate intrinsic value was $0.4 million.  Unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested stock-based awards, net of estimated forfeitures was $9.6 million and will be recognized over a weighted average period of 2.0 years.
 
 
As of December 27, 2009, stock options vested and expected to vest totaled approximately 21.8 million shares, with a weighted-average exercise price of $10.18 per share and a weighted average remaining contractual life of 3.1 years.  The aggregate intrinsic value was approximately $5.0 million.

 The following table summarizes the Company’s restricted stock unit activities for the nine months ended December 27, 2009:

(in thousands)
 
Shares
   
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
 
RSU’s outstanding as of March 29, 2009
    1,238     $ 12.09  
Granted
    1,097       5.30  
Released
    (316 )     12.59  
Forfeited
    (194 )     9.61  
Outstanding at December 27, 2009
    1,825     $ 8.19  

As of December 27, 2009, there was approximately $5.8 million of unrecognized compensation cost related to restricted stock units granted under the Company’s equity incentive plans.  The unrecognized compensation cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 1.6 years.

2009 Employee Stock Purchase Plan (2009 ESPP)

On June 18, 2009, the Board approved implementation of the 2009 ESPP and authorized the reservation and issuance of up to 9,000,000 shares of the Company’s common stock under the 2009 ESPP, subject to stockholder approval. On September 17, 2009, the Company’s stockholders approved the plan at the 2009 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.  The 2009 ESPP is intended to be implemented in successive quarterly purchase periods commencing on the first day of each fiscal quarter of the Company.  In order to maintain its qualified status under Section 423 of the Internal Revenue Code, the 2009 ESPP imposes certain restrictions, including the limitation that no employee is permitted to participate in the 2009 ESPP if the rights of such employee to purchase common stock of the Company under the 2009 ESPP and all similar purchase plans of the Company or its subsidiaries would accrue at a rate which exceeds $25,000 of the fair market value of such stock (determined at the time the right is granted) for each


calendar year.  During the nine months ended December 27, 2009, the Company issued 0.9 million shares of common stock with a weighted-average purchase price of $5.25 per share under the 2009 ESPP.

Note 6
Balance Sheet Detail

(in thousands)
 
Inventories
 
December 27,
2009
   
March 29,
2009
 
Raw materials
  $ 3,305     $ 6,876  
Work-in-process
    25,270       35,252  
Finished goods
    20,768       27,594  
   Total inventories
  $ 49,343     $ 69,722  
                 
Property, plant and equipment, net
               
Land
  $ 15,598     $ 14,533  
Machinery and equipment
    773,886       796,387  
Building and leasehold improvement
    134,491       134,358  
      923,975       945,278  
Less: accumulated deprecation
    (854,568 )     (873,717 )
   Total property, plant and equipment, net
  $ 69,407     $ 71,561  
                 
Other accrued liabilities
               
Short-term portion of supplier obligations
    6,833       2,279  
Short-term portion of restructuring liability
    3,018       3,334  
Accrued audit and legal fees
    1,483       1,469  
Short-term portion of fair market value of the supply agreement entered into with Netlogic
    1,414       --  
Accrued royalties
    1,404       1,158  
Accrued medical expenses
    1,136       1,226  
Accrued sales representative commissions
    1,033       1,333  
Other accrued liabilities
    11,326       10,407  
   Total other accrued liabilities
  $ 27,647     $ 21,206  
                 
Other long-term obligations
               
Deferred compensation related liabilities
  $ 14,340     $ 10,946  
Long-term portion of restructuring liability
    5,754       890  
Long-term portion of supplier obligations
    4,132       1,384  
Long-term portion of fair market value of the supply agreement entered into with Netlogic
    1,098       --  
Long-term portion of deferred gain on equipment sales
    232       940  
Other
    222       154  
   Total other long-term obligations
  $ 25,778     $ 14,314  



Note 7
Deferred Income on Shipments to Distributors

Included in the caption “Deferred income on shipments to distributors” on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets are amounts related to shipments to certain distributors for which revenue is not recognized until the Company’s product has been sold by the distributor to an end customer. The components at December 27, 2009 and March 29, 2009 were as follows:

(in thousands)
 
December 27,
2009
   
March 29, 2009
 
Gross deferred revenue
  $ 24,742     $ 21,302  
Gross deferred costs
    5,237       4,764  
Deferred income on shipments to distributors
  $ 19,505     $ 16,538  

The gross deferred revenue represents the gross value of shipments to distributors at the list price billed to the distributor less any price protection credits provided to them in connection with reductions in list price while the products remain in their inventory.  The amount ultimately recognized as revenue will be lower than this amount as a result of future price protection and ship from stock pricing credits which are issued in connection with the sell through of the Company’s products to end customers. Historically this amount has represented an average of approximately 25% of the list price billed to the customer. The gross deferred costs represent the standard costs, which approximate actual costs of products, the Company sells to the distributors.  Although the Company monitors the levels and quality of inventory in the distribution channel, the experience is that product returned from these distributors are able to be sold to a different distributor or in a different region of the world.  As such, inventory write-downs for product in the distribution channel have not been significant.

Note 8
Fair Value Measurement

Effective March 31, 2009, the Company adopted the authoritative guidance for fair value measurement, which defines fair value as the price that would be received from selling an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. As such, fair value is a market-based measurement that should be determined based on assumptions that market participants would use in pricing assets or liabilities.  When determining the fair value measurements for assets and liabilities required or permitted to be recorded at fair value, the Company considers the principal or most advantageous market in which it would transact.

Fair Value Hierarchy

The authoritative guidance for fair value measurement establishes a fair value hierarchy that requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. The hierarchy which prioritizes the inputs used to measure fair value from market based assumptions to entity specific assumptions are as follows:

Level 1: Inputs based on quoted market prices for identical assets or liabilities in active markets at the measure date.

Level 2: Observable inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1, such as quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar assets and liabilities in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data.

Level 3: Inputs reflect management’s best estimate of what market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability at the measurement date.  The inputs are unobservable in the market and significant to the instrument’s valuation.


The following table summarizes the Company’s financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of December 27, 2009:

   
Fair Value at Reporting Date Using:
 
(in thousands)
 
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Total Balance
 
Cash Equivalents and Short Term Investments:
                 
Money market funds
  $ 97,361       --     $ 97,361  
US government treasuries and agencies securities
    96,559       --       96,559  
Corporate bonds
    --       70,619       70,619  
Corporate commercial paper
    --       31,185       31,185  
Bank deposits
    --       2,700       2,700  
Other Assets:
                       
Assets related to non-qualified deferred compensation plan
    --       12,418       12,418  
Total assets measured at fair value
  $ 193,920     $ 116,922     $ 310,842  
Liabilities:
                       
Non-qualified deferred compensation obligations
    --       14,340       14,340  
    $ --     $ 14,340     $ 14,340  

The following table summarizes the Company’s financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of March 29, 2009:

   
Fair Value at Reporting Date Using:
 
(in thousands)
 
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Total Balance
 
Cash Equivalents and Short Term Investments:
                 
Money market funds
  $ 75,531       --     $ 75,531  
US government treasuries and agencies securities
    108,935       --       108,935  
Corporate bonds
    --       47,436       47,436  
Corporate commercial paper
    --       39,637       39,637  
Bank deposits
    --       10,110       10,110  
Municipal bonds
    --       1,056       1,056  
Asset-backed securities
    --       146       146  
Other Assets:
                       
Assets related to non-qualified deferred compensation plan
    --       9,668       9,668  
Total assets measured at fair value
  $ 184,466     $ 108,053     $ 292,519  
Liabilities:
                       
Non-qualified deferred compensation obligations
    --       10,946       10,946  
Total liabilities measured at fair value
  $ --     $ 10,946     $ 10,946  

The Company’s cash equivalents and short term investments are classified within Level 1 or Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy because they are valued using quoted market prices, broker or dealer quotation, spot rates or alternative pricing sources with reasonable levels of price transparency.  The securities in Level 1 are highly liquid and actively traded in exchange markets or over-the-counter markets. The securities in Level 2 represent securities with quoted prices in markets that are not as active or for which all significant inputs are observable.


The Company maintains an unfunded deferred compensation plan to provide benefits to executive officers and other key employees.  Under the plan, participants can defer any portion of their salary and bonus compensation into the plan and may choose from a portfolio of funds from which earnings are measured.  Participant balances are always 100% vested.   The deferred compensation plan obligation is recorded at fair value based on the quoted prices of the underlying mutual funds and included in other long-term obligations on the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. Increases or decreases related to the obligations are recorded in operating expenses.  Additionally, the Company has set aside assets in a separate trust that is invested in corporate owned life insurance intended to substantially offset the liability under the plan.  The Company has identified both its assets and liability related to the plan within Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy as these valuations are based on observable market data obtained directly from the dealer or observable price quotes for similar assets such as the underlying mutual fund pricing.

Cash equivalents are highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less at the time of purchase. The Company maintains its cash and cash equivalents with reputable major financial institutions.  Deposits with these banks may exceed the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) insurance limits or similar limits in foreign jurisdictions. These deposits typically may be redeemed upon demand and, therefore, bear minimal risk.  While the Company monitors daily the cash balances in its operating accounts and adjusts the balances as appropriate, these balances could be impacted if one or more of the financial institutions with which the Company deposits fails or is subject to other adverse conditions in the financial markets.  As of December 27, 2009, the Company has not experienced any losses in its operating accounts.

All of the Company’s available-for-sale investments are subject to a periodic impairment review. Investments are considered to be impaired when a decline in fair value is judged to be other-than-temporary. This determination requires significant judgment. For publicly traded investments, impairment is determined based upon the specific facts and circumstances present at the time, including a review of the closing price over the length of time, general market conditions and the Company’s intent and ability to hold the investment for a period of time sufficient to allow for recovery. Although the Company believes its portfolio continues to be comprised of sound investments due to high credit ratings and government guarantees of the underlying investments, a further decline in the capital and financial markets would adversely impact the market values of its investments and their liquidity. The Company continually monitors the credit risk in its portfolio and future developments in the credit markets and makes appropriate changes to its investment policy as deemed necessary.  The Company did not record any impairment charges related to its short-term investments in the three and nine months ended December 27, 2009.

Note 9
Investments

Available for Sale Securities

Available-for-sale investments at December 27, 2009 were as follows:

 
(in thousands)
 
 
Cost
   
Gross Unrealized Gains
   
Gross Unrealized Losses
   
Estimated Fair Value
 
Money market funds
  $ 97,361     $ --     $ --     $ 97,361  
U.S. government treasuries and agency securities
    96,414       148       (3 )     96,559  
Corporate bonds
    70,292       336       (9 )     70,619  
Corporate commercial paper
    31,185       --       --       31,185  
Bank deposits
    2,700       --       --       2,700  
Total available-for-sale investments
    297,952       484       (12 )     298,424  
Less amounts classified as cash equivalents
    (108,367 )     --       --       (108,367 )
   Short-term investments
  $ 189,585     $ 484     $ (12 )   $ 190,057  



Available-for-sale investments at March 29, 2009 were as follows:

 
(in thousands)
 
 
Cost
   
Gross Unrealized Gains
   
Gross Unrealized Losses
   
Estimated Fair Value
 
Money market funds
  $ 75,531       --       --     $ 75,531  
U.S. government treasuries and agency securities
     108,528     $ 445     $ (38 )      108,935  
Corporate bonds
    47,452       102       (118 )     47,436  
Corporate commercial paper
    39,634       3       --       39,637  
Bank deposits
    10,110       --       --       10,110  
Municipal bonds
    1,027       29       --       1,056  
Asset-backed securities
    145       1       --       146  
Total available-for-sale investments
    282,427       580       (156 )     282,851  
Less amounts classified as cash equivalents
    (122,818 )     (1 )     5       (122,814 )
   Short-term investments
  $ 159,609     $ 579     $ (151 )   $ 160,037  

The amortized cost and estimated fair value of available-for-sale debt securities at December 27, 2009, by contractual maturity, were as follows:

(in thousands)
 
Amortized Cost
   
Estimated Fair Value
 
Due in 1 year or less
  $ 275,257     $ 275,535  
Due in 1-2 years
    20,292       20,487  
Due in 2-5 years
    2,402       2,402  
Total investments in available-for-sale debt securities
  $ 297,951     $ 298,424  

The following table shows the gross unrealized losses and fair value of the Company’s investments with unrealized losses as of December 27, 2009, aggregated by length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous loss position.

   
Less than 12 months
   
12 months or Greater
   
Total
 
 
(in thousands)
 
Fair Value
   
Unrealized Loss
   
Fair Value
   
Unrealized Loss
   
Fair Value
   
Unrealized Loss
 
Corporate bonds
  $ 16,981     $ (9 )   $ --     $ --     $ 16,981     $ (9 )
U.S. government treasuries and agency securities
    2,000       (3 )     --       --       2,000       (3 )
Total
  $ 18,981     $ (12 )   $ --     $ --     $ 18,981     $ (12 )

The following table shows the gross unrealized losses and fair value of the Company’s investments with unrealized losses as of March 29, 2009, aggregated by length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous loss position.

   
Less than 12 months
   
12 months or Greater
   
Total
 
 
(in thousands)
 
Fair Value
   
Unrealized Loss
   
Fair Value
   
Unrealized Loss
   
Fair Value
   
Unrealized Loss
 
Corporate bonds
  $ 28,629     $ (105 )   $ 795     $ (13 )   $ 29,424     $ (118 )
U.S. government treasuries and agency securities
    19,212       (38 )     --       --       19,212       (38 )
Total
  $ 47,841     $ (143 )   $ 795     $ (13 )   $ 48,636     $ (156 )

Currently, a significant portion of its available-for-sale investments that the Company holds are all high grade instruments.  As of December 27, 2009, the unrealized losses on the Company’s available-for-sale


investments represented an insignificant amount in relation to its total available-for-sale portfolio. Substantially all of the Company’s unrealized losses on our available-for-sale marketable debt instruments can be attributed to fair value fluctuations in an unstable credit environment that resulted in a decrease in the market liquidity for debt instruments.  Because the Company has the ability to hold these investments until a recovery of fair value, which may be maturity, the Company did not consider these investments to be other-than-temporarily impaired at December 27, 2009 and March 29, 2009.

Trading Securities

Trading securities are stated at fair value, with gains or losses resulting from changes in fair value recognized currently in non-operating earnings. As of December 27, 2009 and March 29, 2009, the deferred compensation plan assets were approximately $12.4 million and $9.7 million, which were included in other assets in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. The Company recorded net gains of $2.3 million during the first nine months of fiscal 2010 and net loss of $2.9 million during the first nine months of fiscal 2009 in interest income and other (expense), net in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Non-Marketable Equity Securities

In conjunction with the merger with Integrated Circuit Systems, Inc. (ICS), the Company acquired an investment in Best Elite International Limited (“Best Elite”). Best Elite is a private company, which owns a wafer fabrication facility in Suzhou, China.  The Company purchases wafers from Best Elite’s wafer fabrication facility for certain legacy ICS products.  In accordance with authoritative guidance for the equity method of accounting for investment in common stock, the Company accounts for this investment under the cost method. This investment is subject to periodic impairment review.  In determining whether a decline in value of its investment in Best Elite has occurred and is other than temporary, an assessment was made by considering available evidence, including the general market conditions in the wafer fabrication industry, Best Elite’s financial condition, near-term prospects, market comparables and subsequent rounds of financing.   The valuation also takes into account the Best Elite’s capital structure, liquidation preferences for its capital and other economic variables. The valuation methodology for determining the decline in value of non-marketable equity securities is based on inputs that require management judgment. The carrying value of the Company’s investment in Best Elite was approximately $2.0 million and is classified within other assets on the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 27, 2009 and March 29, 2009.

Note 10
Derivative Financial Instruments

As a result of its international operations, sales and purchase transactions, the Company is subject to risks associated with fluctuating currency exchange rates. The Company may use derivative financial instruments to hedge these risks when instruments are available and cost effective in an attempt to minimize the impact of currency exchange rate movements on its operating results and on the cost of capital equipment purchases.  The Company may enter into hedges of forecasted transactions when the underlying transaction is highly probable and reasonably certain to occur within the subsequent twelve months. Examples of these exposures would include forecasted expenses of a foreign manufacturing plant, design center or sales office. The Company may additionally enter into a derivative to hedge the foreign currency risk of a capital equipment purchase if the capital equipment purchase order is executed and designated as a firm commitment.

The Company may also utilize currency forward contracts to hedge currency exchange rate fluctuations related to certain short term foreign currency assets and liabilities. As of December 27, 2009 and March 29, 2009, the Company did not have any outstanding foreign currency contracts that were designated as hedges of forecasted cash flows or capital equipment purchases.  The Company does not enter into derivative financial instruments for speculative or trading purposes.


Gains and losses on these undesignated derivatives substantially offset gains and losses on the assets and liabilities being hedged and the net amount is included in interest income and other (expense), net in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. The Company did not have any outstanding foreign currency contracts that were designated as hedges of certain short term foreign currency assets and liabilities at the end of the third quarter of fiscal 2010.  An immaterial amount of net gains and losses were included in interest income and other (expense), net during the first nine months of fiscal 2010 and 2009.

Besides foreign exchange rate exposure, the Company’s cash and investment portfolios are subject to risks associated with fluctuations in interest rates.  While the Company’s policies allow for the use of derivative financial instruments to hedge the fair values of such investments, the Company has yet to enter into this type of hedging arrangement.

Note 11
Business Combinations

Acquisition of Tundra Semiconductor Corporation (“Tundra”)

On June 29, 2009, the Company completed its acquisition of Tundra, pursuant to which the Company acquired 100% of the voting common stock of Tundra at a price of CDN$6.25 per share, or an aggregate purchase price of approximately CDN$120.8 million.  The Company paid approximately $104.3 million in cash. In addition, as part of the consideration in the acquisition, IDT assumed options to purchase up to 0.8 million shares of IDT common stock. As a result, the acquisition resulted in the issuance of approximately 0.8 million stock options with a fair value of $0.7 million.  The total consideration was approximately $105.0 million.  The options were valued using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. Approximately $3.4 million of acquisition-related costs were included in the selling, general and administrative expenses on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the nine months ended December 27, 2009.

(in thousands)
 
     
Cash paid
  $ 104,316  
Assumed stock options
    721  
Total purchase price
  $ 105,037  
 

 
In accordance with authoritative guidance for business combinations, the Company has allocated the purchase price to the tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed, based on their estimated fair values. The excess purchase price over those fair values is recorded as goodwill. Tundra’s technology and development capabilities are complementary to the Company’s existing product portfolios for RapidIO and PCI Express.  The Company expects that this strategic combination will provide customers with a broader product offering as well as improved service, support and a future roadmap for serial connectivity.   These are significant contributing factors to the establishment of the purchase price, resulting in the recognition of goodwill.  The fair values assigned to tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed are based on management’s estimates and assumptions.  Goodwill is not expected to be deductible for tax purposes. Goodwill is not amortized but will be reviewed at least annually for impairment. Purchased intangibles with finite lives are amortized over their respective estimated useful lives on a straight line basis.



The purchase price has been allocated as follows:

(in thousands)
 
 
Fair Value
 
Identifiable tangible assets acquired
     
   Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 46,085  
   Accounts receivable
    1,260  
   Inventories
    19,881  
   Prepayments and other current assets
    6,119  
   Property, plant and equipment, net
    7,692  
   Other assets
    4,025  
   Accounts payable and accruals
    (11,877 )
   Other long-term obligations
    (3,549 )
Net identifiable tangible assets acquired
    69,636  
Amortizable intangible assets
    19,979  
Goodwill
    15,422  
Total purchase price
  $ 105,037  

A summary of the allocation of amortizable intangible assets is as follows:

   
Fair Value
(in thousands)
 
Amortizable intangible assets:
     
    Existing technologies
  $ 8,476  
    Customer relationships
    7,973  
    Trade name
    2,911  
    In-process research and development (IPR&D)
    619  
Total
  $ 19,979  
 
Useful lives are primarily based on the underlying assumptions used in the discounted cash flow (“DCF”) models.

Identifiable Tangible Assets

Tundra’s assets and liabilities were reviewed and adjusted, if required, to their estimated fair value.
 
Inventories – The value allocated to inventories reflects the estimated fair value of the acquired inventory based on the expected sales price of the inventory, less reasonable selling margin.
 
Property, plant and equipment – The fair value was determined under the continued use premise as the assets were valued as part of a going concern.  This premise assumes that the assets will remain “as-is, where is” and continue to be used at their present location for the continuation of business operations.  Value in use includes all direct and indirect costs necessary to acquire, install, fabricated and make the assets operational.  The fair value was estimated using a cost approach methodology.

Amortizable Intangible Assets
 
Existing technology consists of products that have reached technological feasibility. The Company valued the existing technology utilizing a DCF model, which uses forecasts of future revenues and expenses related to the intangible asset.  The Company utilized discount factors of 20% - 22% for the existing technology and is amortizing the intangible assets over 5 years on a straight-line basis.
 
Customer relationship values have been estimated utilizing a DCF model, which uses forecasts of future revenues and expenses related to the intangible asset.   The Company utilized discount factors of 20%-22% for each of these intangible assets and is amortizing the intangible assets over 5 years on a straight-line basis.

 
The Tundra trade name value was determined using the relief from royalty method, which represents the benefit of owning this intangible asset rather than paying royalties for its use.  The Company utilized a discount rate of 20% for the trade name and is amortizing this intangible asset over 7 years on a straight-line basis.
 
Projects that qualify as IPR&D represent those at the development stage and require further research and development to determine technical feasibility and commercial viability. Technological feasibility is established when an enterprise has completed all planning, designing, coding, and testing activities that are necessary to establish that a product can be produced to meet its design specifications, including functions, features, and technical performance requirements. The value of IPR&D was determined by considering the importance of each project to the Company’s overall development plan, estimating costs to develop the purchased IPR&D into commercially viable products, estimating the resulting net cash flows from the projects when completed and discounting the net cash flows to their present value based on the percentage of completion of the IPR&D projects. The Company utilized the DCF method to value the IPR&D, using a discount factor of 22-24% and will amortize this intangible asset once the projects are complete. There were two IPR&D projects underway at Tundra at the acquisition date. As of December 27, 2009, one of the projects was 100% complete and another project was 95% complete.  Approximately $4.7 million costs were incurred in connection with both projects. The Company estimates that an additional investment of $0.3 million will be required to complete the project with an estimated completion date during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2010.

Pro Forma Financial Information (unaudited)

The following unaudited pro forma financial information presents the combined results of operations of the Company and Tundra as if the acquisition had occurred as of the beginning of fiscal 2010 and fiscal 2009. The unaudited pro forma financial information is presented for informational purposes only and is not indicative of the results of operations that would have been achieved if the acquisition had been taken place at the beginning of fiscal 2010 and fiscal 2009.  The unaudited pro forma financial information presented below combines the historical IDT and historical Tundra results for the nine months ended December 27, 2009 and December 28, 2008, respectively, and includes the business combination effect of the amortization charges from acquired intangible assets, the fair value adjustment to acquired inventory sold, adjustments to interest income and related tax effects.

   
Nine months ended
 
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
 
Dec. 27,
 2009
   
Dec. 28,
 2008
 
Supplement pro forma
           
Tundra’s net revenues (6/29/09 through 12/27/09)
    18,909       --  
Tundra’s net income (6/29/09 through 12/27/09)
    7,705       --  
Net revenues (1)
  $ 408,178     $ 604,349  
Net income (loss) (1)
    34,446       (322,748
Basic income (loss) per share
  $ 0.21     $ (1.91 )
Diluted income (loss) per share
  $ 0.21     $ (1.91 )

(1) Supplement pro forma information includes Tundra’s financial results for the periods March 30, 2009 through June 28, 2009 and March 24, 2008 through December 28, 2008, respectively.
 
Acquisition of certain assets of Leadis Technology, Inc. (“Leadis”)

On June 10, 2009, the Company completed its acquisition of certain sensor technology and related assets from Leadis, along with members of Leadis’ engineering team. The total purchase price of approximately $6.3 million was paid in cash. Approximately $ 0.2 million of acquisition-related costs was included in the selling, general and administrative expenses on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the nine months ended December 27, 2009.


In accordance with authoritative guidance for the business combinations, the Company has allocated the purchase price to the tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed, based on their estimated fair values. The excess purchase price over those fair values is recorded as goodwill. The acquisition provided the Company with a touch sensor technology, team of engineers, certain assets and a product line involving touch sensor technology. The Company believes these technologies will allow it to address a broader range of multimedia applications with highly integrated processing, interfacing and connectivity solutions. This transaction is intended to enable the Company to provide OEMs and original design manufactures (ODMs) with lower power, higher functionality Application-Specific Standard Products (ASSPs) that will enable them to provide consumers with a richer, more complete digital media experience. These opportunities, along with the ability to sell touch sensor products to the existing base of the Company’s customers, were significant contributing factors to the establishment of the purchase price. The fair values assigned to tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed are based on management estimates and assumptions. The goodwill as a result of this acquisition is expected to be deductible for tax purposes over 15 years. Goodwill is not amortized but will be reviewed at least annually for impairment. Purchased intangibles with finite lives are being amortized over their respective estimated useful lives on a straight line basis.

The purchase price has been allocated as follows:

(in thousands)
 
 
Fair Value
 
Net tangible assets acquired
  $ 151  
Amortizable intangible assets
    6,040  
Goodwill
    59  
Total purchase price
  $ 6,250  

A summary of the allocation of amortizable intangible assets is as follows:

 
(in thousands)
 
Fair Value
 
Amortizable intangible assets:
     
    Existing technologies
  $ 4,670  
    Customer relationships
    1,092  
    In-process research and development (IPR&D)
    278  
Total
  $ 6,040  
 
Useful lives are primarily based on the underlying assumptions used in the DCF models.
 
Net Tangible Assets
 
Assets were reviewed and adjusted, if required, to their estimated fair value.

Amortizable Intangible Assets
 
Existing technologies consists of products that have reached technological feasibility. The Company valued the existing technologies utilizing a DCF model, which used forecasts of future revenues and expenses related to the intangible assets. The Company utilized discount factors of 42% and 44% for existing technologies and is amortizing the intangible assets on a straight-line basis over 7 years.
 
The value of the customer relationships intangible asset was estimated using a DCF model, which used forecasts of future revenues and expenses related to the intangible assets. The Company utilized discount factors of 42% - 45% and is amortizing this intangible asset on a straight-line basis over 5 years.
 
Projects that qualify as IPR&D represent those at the development stage and require further research and development to determine technical feasibility and commercial viability. Technological feasibility is established when an enterprise has completed all planning, designing, coding, and testing activities that are necessary to establish that a product can be produced to meet its design specifications, including functions,


features, and technical performance requirements. The value of IPR&D was determined by considering the importance of each project to the Company’s overall development plan, estimating costs to develop the purchased IPR&D into commercially viable products, estimating the resulting net cash flows from the projects when completed and discounting the net cash flows to their present value based on the percentage of completion of the IPR&D projects. The Company utilized the DCF method to value the IPR&D, using discount factors of 45% and 46% and will amortize this intangible asset once the projects are complete. There were two IPR&D projects underway at Leadis at the acquisition date.  As of December 27, 2009, the projects were 39% and 30% complete and approximately $0.6 million and $1.1 million costs were incurred. The Company estimates that additional investment of $1.0 million and $2.6 million will be required to complete the projects with estimated completion dates during the second and fourth quarter of fiscal 2011.

Leadis acquisition related financial results have been included in the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations from the closing date of the acquisition on June 28, 2009. Pro forma earnings information has not been presented because the effect of the acquisition is not material to the Company’s historical financials results.
 
Acquisition of certain assets of Silicon Optix

On October 20, 2008, the Company completed its acquisition of certain video signal processing technology and related assets along with members of the Silicon Optix’s engineering teams. The total purchase price was approximately $20.1 million, including approximately $0.7 million of acquisition-related transaction costs.  A summary of the total purchase price is as follows:

(in thousands)
 
     
Cash paid
  $ 19,406  
Acquisition-related transaction costs
    691  
Total purchase price
  $ 20,097  

In accordance with authoritative guidance for the business combinations, the Company has allocated the purchase price to the tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed, including in-process research and development, based on their estimated fair values. The excess purchase price over those fair values is recorded as goodwill. The acquisition provided the Company with a video signal processing technology, team of engineers, certain assets and a product line involving video technologies. The Company believes these technologies will allow it to pursue expanded opportunities, particularly in the emerging high-definition video market. These opportunities, along with the ability to sell video products to the existing base of IDT customers, were significant contributing factors to the establishment of the purchase price. The fair values assigned to tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed are based on management estimates and assumptions. As of December 27, 2009, approximately $0.9 million of the total goodwill is expected to be deductible for tax purposes over 15 years. Goodwill is not amortized but will be reviewed at least annually for impairment. Purchased intangibles with finite lives are being amortized over their respective estimated useful lives on a straight line basis. The purchase price has been allocated as follows:

(in thousands)
 
 
Fair Value
 
Net tangible assets acquired
  $ 537  
Amortizable intangible assets
    4,746  
IPR&D
    5,597  
Goodwill
    9,217  
Total purchase price
  $ 20,097  



A summary of the allocation of amortizable intangible assets is as follows:

(in thousands)
 
 
Fair Value
 
Amortizable intangible assets:
     
    Existing technologies
  $ 3,654  
    Customer relationships
    582  
    Trade name
    510  
Total
  $ 4,746  
 
Useful lives are primarily based on the underlying assumptions used in the DCF models.
 
Net Tangible Assets
 
Assets were reviewed and adjusted, if required, to their estimated fair value.

Amortizable Intangible Assets
 
Existing technologies consists of products that have reached technological feasibility. The Company valued the existing technologies utilizing a DCF model, which used forecasts of future revenues and expenses related to the intangible assets. The Company utilized discount factors of 24% and 32% for existing technologies and is amortizing the intangible assets on a straight-line basis over 3 to 7 years.
 
The value of the customer relationships intangible asset was estimated using a DCF model, which used forecasts of future revenues and expenses related to the intangible assets. The Company utilized a discount factor of 24% and is amortizing this intangible asset on a straight-line basis over 3 years.
 
The Silicon Optix’s trade names were valued using the relief from royalty method, which represents the benefit of owning this intangible asset rather than paying royalties for its use. The Company utilized a discount factor of 27% and is amortizing this intangible asset on a straight-line basis over 7 years.

IPR&D
 
Of the total purchase price, $5.6 million was allocated to IPR&D. Projects that qualify as IPR&D represent those that have not yet reached technological feasibility and which have no alternative future use. Technological feasibility is established when an enterprise has completed all planning, designing, coding, and testing activities that are necessary to establish that a product can be produced to meet its design specifications, including functions, features, and technical performance requirements. The value of IPR&D was determined by considering the importance of each project to the Company’s overall development plan, estimating costs to develop the purchased IPR&D into commercially viable products, estimating the resulting net cash flows from the projects when completed and discounting the net cash flows to their present value based on the percentage of completion of the IPR&D projects. The Company utilized the DCF method to value the IPR&D, using a discount factor of 32%. There was one IPR&D project underway at Silicon Optix at the acquistion date.  As of December 27, 2009, the project was 95% complete and approximately $7.7 million cost was incurred. The Company estimates that additional investment of $1.3 million will be required to complete the project with estimated completion date during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2010.

Note 12
Divestiture

Military business

On November 30, 2009, the Company completed the sale of certain assets and transferred certain liabilities related to its military business to Spectrum Control, Inc ("Spectrum Control") for approximately $12.8 million. As a result, in the third quarter of fiscal 2010,
the Company recorded a loss of $4.3 million related to the divestiture. All employees in the Company’s military business were transferred to Spectrum Control as a result of the transaction. In addition, the Company also signed a sublease agreement with Spectrum Control.  The sublease will expire in May, 2010.  Prior to the divestiture, the military business was part of a larger cash-flow generating product group and did not, on its own, represent a separate operation of the Company, as such discontinued operations reporting does not apply.

The following table summarizes the components of the loss:

(in thousands)
     
Cash proceeds from sale
  $ 12,800  
Assets sold to Spectrum Control
       
   Accounts receivable, net
    (1,022 )
   Inventory, net
    (5,027 )
   Fixed Assets, net
    (982 )
   Intangible assets, net
    (9,517 )
   Other assets
    (46 )
 Liabilities assumed by Spectrum Control
    572  
Transaction and other costs
    (1,051 )
Loss on divestiture
  $ (4,273 )

Silicon logic engineering business

On December 4, 2009, the Company completed the sale of certain assets and transferred certain liabilities related to its Silicon Logic Engineering business to Open Silicon, Inc (“OSI’) for $1 in cash. In the third quarter of fiscal 2010, the Company recorded a loss of $0.2 million related to the divestiture. In connection with the divestiture, the Company entered into a design service agreement with OSI whereby they agreed to provide and the Company agreed to purchase design services from OSI through the end of calendar year 2010. The total commitment under this design service agreement is $0.8 million. The Company also signed a sublease agreement with OSI.  The sublease will expire in June 2012. The sale of the SLE business was not qualified as discontinued operations as the Company will continue to have cash flows associated with design service agreement that the Company signed with OSI.

The following table summarizes the components of the loss:

(in thousands)
     
Cash proceeds from sale
  $ -  
Assets sold to OSI
       
   Fixed Assets, net
    (120 )
   Other assets
    (24 )
 Liabilities assumed by Spectrum Control
    17  
Transaction and other costs
    (61 )
Loss on divestiture
  $ (188 )

Network search engine business

On July 17, 2009, the Company completed the sale of certain assets related to its network search engine business (the "NWD assets") to NetLogic Microsystems, Inc ("Netlogic"), pursuant to an Asset Purchase Agreement by and between the Company and NetLogic dated April 30, 2009. Upon closing of the transaction, NetLogic paid the Company $100 million in cash consideration, which included inventory valued at approximately $10 million, subject to adjustment.  As of September 27, 2009, the inventory we sold to Netlogic was valued at $8.2 million.  Subsequently,  in the third quarter of fiscal 2010, the Company reimbursed Netlogic the excess cash for the inventory in the amount of $1.8 million.  The Company’s NWD assets are part of the
 
Communications reportable segment. In connection with the divestiture, the Company entered into a supply agreement with NetLogic whereby they agreed to buy and the Company agreed to sell Netlogic certain network search engine products for a limited time following the closing of the sale.  According to the terms set forth in the agreement, the Company has committed to supply certain products either at its standard costs or below its normal gross margins for such products, which are lower than their estimated fair values. As a result, the Company recorded $3.0 million related to the estimated fair value of this agreement, of which $0.5 million were recognized as revenue in the first nine months of fiscal 2010. The Company expects to complete sales under this agreement within 2 years.  In the second quarter of fiscal 2010, the Company recorded a gain of $82.7 million. The sale of the NWD business was not qualified as discontinued operations as the Company will continue to have cash flows associated with the supply agreement that the Company signed with Netlogic.

The following table summarizes the components of the gain:

(in thousands)
     
Cash proceeds from sale
  $ 98,183  
Assets sold to Netlogic
       
   Net inventory sold to Netlogic
    (7,593 )
   Fixed assets and license transferred to Netlogic
    (583 )
Goodwill write off
    (3,701 )
Transaction and other costs
    (579 )
Fair market value of the supply agreement with Netlogic
    (2,980 )
Gain on divestiture
  $ 82,747  

Note 13
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

The changes in the carrying amounts of goodwill by segment for the three and nine months ended December 27, 2009 were as follows:

 
(in thousands)
 
Communications
   
Computing and Consumer
   
Total
 
Balance as of March 29, 2009
  $ 63,204     $ 26,200     $ 89,404  
Additions (1)
    --       59       59  
Balance as of June 29, 2009
    63,204       26,259       89,463  
Additions (2)
    13,321       2,142       15,463  
Adjustments (3)
    (3,701 )     --       (3,701 )
Balance as of September 27, 2009
    72,824       28,401       101,225  
Adjustments (4)
    (41 )     --       (41 )
Balance as of December 27, 2009
  $ 72,783     $ 28,401     $ 101,184  

(1)  
Additions were from the Leadis acquisition.
(2)  
Additions were from the Tundra acquisition.
(3)  
Adjustments primarily represent the write off of goodwill associated with the divestiture of networking assets. See note 12-"Divestitures" for further discussion.
(4)  
Adjustments were related to the Tundra acquisition.



Identified intangible asset balances are summarized as follows:

   
December 27, 2009
 
       
 
(in thousands)
 
Gross assets
   
Accumulated amortization
   
Net assets
 
Identified intangible assets:
                 
Existing technology
  $ 229,218     $ (196,578 )   $ 32,641  
Trademarks
    11,634       (8,502 )     3,131  
Customer relationships
    133,241       (119,030 )     14,211  
Foundry & Assembler relationships
    64,380       (64,378 )     2  
Non-compete agreements
    52,958       (52,958 )     --  
IPR&D
    897       --       897  
Other
    29,553       (29,553 )     --  
Total identified intangible assets
  $ 521,881     $ (470,999 )   $ 50,882  

   
March 29, 2009
 
       
 
(in thousands)
 
Gross assets
   
Accumulated amortization
   
Net assets
 
Identified intangible assets:
                 
Existing technology
  $ 236,423     $ (198,133 )   $ 38,290  
Trademarks
    9,360       (8,878 )     482  
Customer relationships
    138,317       (126,586 )     11,731  
Foundry & assembler relationships
    64,380       (64,374 )     6  
Non-compete agreements
    52,958       (52,958 )     --  
Other
    31,053       (31,053 )     --  
Total identified intangible assets
  $ 532,491     $ (481,982 )   $ 50,509  

Amortization expense for identified intangibles is summarized below:

   
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 (in thousands)
 
Dec. 27,
2009
   
Dec. 28,
2008
   
Dec. 27,
2009
   
Dec. 28,
2008
 
Existing technology
  $ 2,996     $ 13,349     $ 11,176     $ 41,441  
Trademarks
    122       294       262       900  
Customer relationships
    1,684       5,666       4,688       17,396  
Foundry & assembler relationships
    1       289       4       991  
Non-compete agreements
    --       35       --       236  
Other
    --       19       --       139  
Total
  $ 4,803     $ 19,652     $ 16,130     $ 61,103  

Based on the identified intangible assets recorded at December 27, 2009, the future amortization expense of identified intangibles for the next five fiscal years is as follows (in thousands):

Fiscal year
 
Amount
 
Remainder of fiscal year 2010
  $ 4,452  
2011
    16,693  
2012
    12,372  
2013
    7,475  
2014
    5,025  
Thereafter
    3,968  
Total
  $ 49,985  



Note 14
Comprehensive Income (Loss)

The components of comprehensive income (loss) were as follows:

   
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 (in thousands)
 
Dec. 27,
2009
   
Dec. 28,
2008
   
Dec. 27,
2009
   
Dec. 28,
2008
 
Net income (loss)
  $ (7,367 )   $ (345,259 )   $ 39,052     $ (324,430 )
Currency translation adjustments
    (180 )     (905 )     806       (1,636 )
Change in net unrealized gain (loss) on investments
    (77 )     826       48       196  
Comprehensive income (loss)
  $ (7,624 )   $ (345,338 )   $ 39,906     $ (325,870 )

The components of accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax, were as follows:

     
 
(in thousands)
December 27,
2009
 
March 29,
2009
 
Cumulative translation adjustments
  $ 1,252     $ 446  
Unrealized gain on available-for-sale investments
    472       424  
Total accumulated other comprehensive income
  $ 1,724     $ 870  

Note 15
Industry Segments

In the first quarter of fiscal 2010, as part of a refinement of its business strategy, the Company incorporated multi-port products from the Communications segment into the Computing and Consumer segment.  This change in segment reporting had no impact on the Company’s consolidated balance sheets, statements of operations, statements of cash flows or statements of stockholders’ equity for any periods. The segment information for three month and nine months ended December 28, 2008 has been adjusted retrospectively to conform to the current period presentation.

The Company’s Chief Executive Officer has been identified as the Chief Operating Decision Maker.
 
The Company’s reportable segments include the following:
 
·  
Communications segment: includes Rapid I/O switching solutions, flow-control management devices, FIFOs, integrated communications processors, high-speed SRAM, military application, digital logic, telecommunications and network search engines (divested in the second quarter of fiscal 2010).
·  
Computing and Consumer segment: includes clock generation and distribution products, PCI Express switching and bridging solutions, high-performance server memory interfaces, multi-port products, PC audio and video products.



The tables below provide information about these segments:

Revenues by segment

   
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 (in thousands)
 
Dec. 27,
2009
   
Dec. 28,
2008
   
Dec. 27,
2009
   
Dec. 28,
2008
 
                         
Communications
  $ 61,689     $ 68,303     $ 179,663     $ 241,203  
Computing and Consumer
    80,791       98,776       218,275       314,625  
Total consolidated revenues
  $ 142,480     $ 167,079     $ 397,938     $ 555,828  

Income (loss) by segment

   
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 (in thousands)
 
Dec. 27,
2009
   
Dec. 28,
2008
   
Dec. 27,
2009
   
Dec. 28,
2008
 
Communications
  $ 21,972     $ 19,940     $ 58,545     $ 83,124  
Computing and Consumer
    (4,772 )     9,017       (25,971 )     26,021  
Amortization of intangible assets
    (4,803 )     (19,652 )     (16,130 )     (61,104 )
Acquisition related costs and other
    254       2       (3,692 )     8  
Gain (loss) on divestiture
    (4,461 )     --       78,286       --  
Acquired in-process research and development
    --       (5,597 )     --       (5,597 )
Goodwill and intangible assets impairment
    --       (339,051 )     --       (339,051 )
Other-than-temporary impairment of investment
    --       (3,000 )     --       (3,000 )
Assets impairment
    216       --       (1,786 )     --  
Inventory fair value adjustment
    (8,421 )     --       (16,055 )     --  
Restructuring and related costs
    (2,297 )     (597 )     (17,796 )     (1,902 )
Facility closure costs
    (23 )     (50 )     (59 )     (146 )
Fabrication production transfer costs
    (783 )     --       (1,105 )     --  
Compensation benefit (expense) - deferred compensation plan
    (521 )     1,895       (2,522 )     2,610  
Stock-based compensation expense
    (4,163 )     (9,012 )     (12,341 )     (25,783 )
Interest income and other (expense), net
    597       (1,150 )     3,221       699  
Interest expense
    (15 )     (14 )     (45 )     (47 )
Income (loss) before income taxes
  $ (7,220 )   $ (347,269  )   $ 42,550     $ (324,168 )

The Company does not allocate amortization of intangible assets, severance and retention costs, acquisition-related costs, stock-based compensation, interest income and other, and interest expense to its segments.  In addition, the Company does not allocate assets to its segments. The Company excludes these items consistent with the manner in which it internally evaluates its results of operations.



The Company’s significant operations outside of the United States include manufacturing facilities in Malaysia and Singapore, design centers in the U.S., Canada and China, and sales subsidiaries in Japan, Asia Pacific and Europe. Revenues from unaffiliated customers by geographic area, based on the customers' shipment locations, were as follows:

   
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 (in thousands)
 
Dec. 27,
2009
   
Dec. 28,
2008
   
Dec. 27,
2009
   
Dec. 28,
2008
 
Asia Pacific
  $ 92,205     $ 106,815     $ 261,915     $ 353,905  
Americas
    23,071       31,831       69,453       107,764  
Japan
    16,374       16,319       37,978       51,666  
Europe
    10,830       12,114       28,592       42,493  
Total consolidated revenues
  $ 142,480     $ 167,079     $ 397,938     $ 555,828  

The Company's property, plant and equipment are summarized below by geographic area:

in thousands)
 
December 27,
 2009
   
March 29,
 2009
 
United States
  $ 53,904     $ 60,836  
Canada
    6,672       700  
Malaysia
    4,285       4,888  
Singapore
    3,864       2,918  
All other countries
    682       2,219  
Total property, plant and equipment, net
  $ 69,407     $ 71,561  

Note 16
Commitments and Guarantees

Guarantees
As of December 27, 2009, the Company’s financial guarantees consisted of guarantees and standby letters of credit, which are primarily related to the Company’s electrical utilities in Malaysia, utilization of non-country nationals in Malaysia and Singapore, consumption tax in Japan and value-added tax obligations in Singapore and Holland, and a workers’ compensation plan in the United States. The maximum amount of potential future payments under these arrangements is approximately $2.3 million.

The Company indemnifies certain customers, distributors, and subcontractors for attorney fees and damages awarded against these parties in certain circumstances in which the Company’s products are alleged to infringe third party intellectual property rights, including patents, registered trademarks, or copyrights. The terms of the Company’s indemnification obligations are generally perpetual from the effective date of the agreement. In certain cases, there are limits on and exceptions to the Company’s potential liability for indemnification relating to intellectual property infringement claims. The Company cannot estimate the amount of potential future payments, if any, that might be required to make as a result of these agreements. The Company has not paid any claim or been required to defend any claim related to its indemnification obligations, and accordingly, the Company has not accrued any amounts for its indemnification obligations. However, there can be no assurances that the Company will not have any future financial exposure under these indemnification obligations.

The Company maintains an accrual for obligations it incurs under its standard product warranty program and customer, part, or process specific matters. The Company’s standard warranty period is one year, however in certain instances the warranty period may be extended to as long as two years.  Management estimates the fair value of the Company’s warranty liability based on actual past warranty claims experience, its policies regarding customer warranty returns and other estimates about the timing and disposition of product returned under the standard program.  Customer, part, or process specific reserves


are estimated using a specific identification method.  Historical profit and loss impact related to warranty returns activity has been minimal. The total accrual was $0.3 million and $0.5 million as of December 27, 2009 and March 29, 2009, respectively.

Note 17
Litigation

On October 24, 2006, the Company was served with a civil antitrust complaint filed by Reclaim Center, Inc., et. al. as plaintiffs in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California against us and 37 other entities on behalf of a purported class of indirect purchasers of Static Random Access Memory (SRAM) products. The Complaint alleges that the Company and other defendants conspired to raise the prices of SRAM, in violation of Section 1 of the Sherman Act, the California Cartwright Act, and several other states’ antitrust, unfair competition, and consumer protection statutes. Shortly thereafter, a number of other plaintiffs filed similar complaints on behalf of direct and indirect purchasers of SRAM products. Given the similarity of the complaints, the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation transferred the cases to a single judge in the Northern District of California and consolidated the cases for pretrial proceedings in February 2007. The consolidated cases are captioned In re Static Random Access Memory (SRAM) Antitrust Litigation. In August 2007, direct purchasers of SRAM products and indirect purchasers of SRAM products filed separate Consolidated Amended Complaints. The Company was not named as a defendant in either complaint. Pursuant to tolling agreements with the indirect and direct purchaser plaintiffs, the statute of limitations was tolled until January 10, 2009 as to potential claims against the Company.  The tolling agreements have now expired and the statute of limitations is running on potential claims against the Company.  Discovery has closed in both cases. The Company intends to vigorously defend itself against these claims.

In April 2008, LSI Corporation and its wholly owned subsidiary Agere Systems Inc. (collectively “LSI”) instituted an action in the United States International Trade Commission (ITC or “Commission”), naming the Company and 17 other respondents.  The ITC action seeks an exclusion order to prevent importation into the U.S. of semiconductor integrated circuit devices and products made by methods alleged to infringe an LSI patent relating to tungsten metallization in semiconductor manufacturing. LSI also filed a companion case in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas seeking an injunction and damages of an unspecified amount relating to such alleged infringement. Since the initiation of both actions, five additional parties have been named as respondents/defendants in the respective actions. Some of the defendants in the action have since settled the claims against them. The action in the U.S. District Court has been stayed pending the outcome of the ITC action.  The hearing in the ITC action was conducted July 20 through July 27, 2009.  On September 21, 2009, the Administrative Law Judge (“ALJ”) issued his Initial Determination  finding that the patent claims asserted by LSI were invalid in light of the prior art.  Based on the finding of invalidity, the Court held that no violation of section 337 has occurred with respect to the asserted claims.  On October 5, 2009, LSI filed a Petition to Review by the Commission.  Also on October 5, 2009, the defendants filed a Common Contingent Petition for Review on common matters in the case, and the Company separately filed a Contingent Petition for Review on Company-specific matters in the case.  Each side filed a Response Brief on October 13, 2009.  On November 23, 2009, the Commission issued a Notice of determination to review in-part the ALJ’s Initial Determination.  The Commission further instructed the ALJ to consider on remand the merit of respondents' arguments with respect to invalidity of one asserted claim for obviousness.  On January 14, 2010, the ALJ issued a Remand Determination that respondents had not demonstrated by clear and convincing evidence that the claim at issue on remand was invalid due to obviousness.  Briefing responsive to the Remand by Respondents is due February 2, 2010.  The Reply brief from LSI is due February 9, 2010.  The Commission has extended the target date for completion of the investigation to March 22, 2010.  The Company cannot predict the outcome or provide an estimate of any possible losses.  The Company will continue to vigorously defend itself against the claims in these actions.


Note 18
Restructuring

The following table shows the provison of the restructuring charges and the liability remaining as of December 27, 2009:

 (in thousands)
 
Cost of goods sold
   
Operating Expenses
 
   
Restructuring
   
Restructuring
 
Balance as of March 29, 2009
  $ 575     $ 3,649  
Provision
    55       1,421  
Cash payments
    (274 )     (2,578 )
Balance as of June 28, 2009
  $ 356     $ 2,492  
Provision
    5,708       8,315  
Cash payments
    (500 )     (7,292 )
Balance as of September 27, 2009
  $ 5,564       3,515  
Provision
    386       1,912  
Cash payments
    (246 )     (2,359 )
Balance as of December 27, 2009
  $ 5,704     $ 3,068  

As part of an effort to streamline operations with changing market conditions and to create a more efficient organization, the Company took restructuring actions through December 27, 2009, to reduce its workforce and consolidate facilities.  The Company’s restructuring expenses have been comprised primarily of: (i) severance and termination benefit costs related to the reduction of its workforce; and (ii) lease termination costs and costs associated with permanently vacating certain facilities.  The Company accounted for each of these costs in accordance with accounting guidance on accounting for costs associated with exit or disposal activities or accounting guidance on employer’s accounting for post employment benefits. The determination of when the Company accrues for severance costs, and which standard applies, depends on whether the termination benefits are provided under a one-time benefit arrangement or under an on-going benefit arrangement.

During the third quarter of fiscal 2010, the Company initiated restructuring actions intended to further adjust its skills mix to new strategic and product opportunities. The restructuring action included a reduction of approximately 61 positions within its Analog and Power group across multiple locations worldwide. As a result, the Company recorded restructuring expenses of $1.3 million for severance payments, payments under federal, state and province notice statutes and retention and other benefits associated with this restructuring action in the third quarter of fiscal 2010. As of December 27, 2009, the Company made severance and retention payments totaling $1.2 million related to these restructuring actions. The Company expects to complete these restructuring actions in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2010. In addition, the Company reduced a total of 15 positions and exited certain leased facilities related to its divestitures in the third quarter of fiscal 2010. The Company recorded restructuring expenses of $1.0 million for lease impairment charges, severance payments, payments under federal, state and province notice statutes and retention and other benefits associated with these restructuring actions in the third quarter of fiscal 2010, of which $0.1 million was related to severance, retention and other benefits to the terminated employees and $0.9 million was for facilities impairment charges which was recorded as selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expense.  As of December 27, 2009, the Company made severance and retention payments totaling $0.1 million related to these restructuring actions. The Company expects to complete these restructuring actions in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2010.

During the second quarter of fiscal 2010, the Company initiated a restructuring action following its acquisition of Tundra and an assessment of ongoing personnel needs in light of the acquisition. The restructuring action included a reduction of approximately 133 positions worldwide.  In addition, the Company also impaired some facilities due to vacating certain locations. As a result, the Company recorded restructuring expenses of $8.6 million for severance payments, payments under federal, state and province notice statutes and retention and other benefits associated with this restructuring action in the second quarter of fiscal 2010, of which $8.4 million was related to lease impairment charges, severance, retention and other benefits to the terminated employees and $0.2 million was for facilities impairment charges which was recorded as SG&A expense.  In the third quarter of fiscal 2010, in connection with its divestiture of SLE business, the Company transferred 24 employees to OSI and terminated 9 employees resulting in a reduction to its accrued restructuring expenses by approximately $0.1 million.  As of December 27, 2009, the Company made severance and retention payments totaling $6.9 million related to this restructuring action. The Company expects to complete this restructuring action in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2010. The facility lease charges will be paid off through the second quarter of fiscal 2011.  In addition, in connection with its plan to transition the manufacture of products to Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Limited ("TSMC"), the Company’s management approved a plan to exit wafer production operations at its Oregon fabrication facility.  As a result, the Company accrued restructuring expenses of $4.8 million for severance payments and other benefits associated with this restructuring action in the second quarter of fiscal 2010. The Company expects to complete this restructuring action in the second quarter of fiscal 2012.
 
During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2009, the Company initiated a restructuring action intended to align its spending with demand that has weakened in the slowing economy. The restructuring action included a reduction of approximately 124 positions across multiple divisions worldwide. In March 2009, after carefully considering the market, revenues and prices for search engines, the Company decided to restructure its Networking division.  As part of this restructuring action, the Company reduced approximately 56 positions in this division and ceased investment in new search engine product development.  In addition, the Company initiated restructuring actions, which affected its sales personnel in Germany and Japan.  During the first nine months of fiscal 2010, the Company reduced an additional 12 positions related to these actions.  As a result, the Company recorded restructuring expenses of $2.3 million and $5.3 million for severance payments, payments under federal, state and province notice statutes and retention and other benefits associated with these restructuring actions in the first nine months of fiscal 2010 and the fourth quarter of fiscal 2009.  As of December 27, 2009, severance, retention and other benefits of $7.5 million were settled.  The Company expects to complete these restructuring actions in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2010.

During the second quarter of fiscal 2006, the Company completed the consolidation of its Northern California workforce into its San Jose headquarters and exited a leased facility in Salinas, California. Upon exiting the building the Company recorded lease impairment charges of approximately $2.3 million, which represented the future rental payments under the agreement, reduced by an estimate of sublease income, and discounted to present value using an interest rate applicable to the Company. These charges were recorded as cost of revenues of $0.7 million, research and development expense (R&D) of $0.9 million and SG&A expense of $0.7 million. In fiscal 2008, the Company entered into a sublease agreement for this facility, resulting in a reduction to its accrued lease liabilities by $0.2 million.  Since the initial restructuring, the Company has made lease payments of $1.2 million related to the vacated facility in Salinas.  As of December 27, 2009, the remaining accrued lease liabilities were $0.9 million.

Note 19
Income Taxes

The Company recorded an income tax provision of $0.1 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2010, compared to a $2.0 million income tax benefit in the third quarter of fiscal 2009.  The income tax provision in the third quarter of fiscal 2010 was attributable to a discrete tax provision of $1.3 million related to its fiscal 2009 income tax return filing and a discrete tax benefit of $1.5 million as a result of the military business and NWD asset sales and the estimated U.S. Federal and state taxes and estimated foreign income taxes. The income tax benefit in the third quarter of fiscal 2009 consisted of a $1.0 million tax benefit related to reductions in deferred tax liabilities resulting from a goodwill impairment charge recorded in the quarter, a reduction in foreign taxes of $0.6 million due to decreased profits and an increase in recorded tax benefits of $0.5 million related to a tax return filing in Malaysia during the quarter.  
 
The Company recorded an income tax provision of $3.5 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2010, an increase of $3.2 million, compared to the first nine months of fiscal 2009. The provision for income taxes in the first nine months of fiscal 2010 primarily reflects a discrete income tax provision of $1.0 million for the sale of the NWD assets and MNC business, a $1.3 million income tax provision related to our fiscal 2009 income tax return and the estimated U.S. Federal and state taxes and estimated foreign income taxes. The income tax provision for the first nine months of fiscal 2009 primarily reflects estimated foreign income and withholding taxes and estimated U.S. Federal and state taxes. The provision for income taxes for the first nine months of fiscal 2009 was determined using the annual effective tax rate method.

In February 2009, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) commenced a tax audit for fiscal years 2006 through 2008.  The IRS field audit is still in progress. The Company has received various information requests from the IRS. Although the final outcome is uncertain, based on currently available information, the Company believes that the ultimate outcome will not have a material adverse effect on its financial position, cash flows or results of operations

As of December 27, 2009 and March 29, 2009, the Company was subject to examination in various state and foreign jurisdictions for tax years 2004 forward, none of which were individually material.
 
Note 20
Share Repurchase Program

On January 18, 2007, the Company’s Board of Directors initiated a $200 million share repurchase program. During fiscal 2008, the Company’s Board of Directors approved a $200 million expansion of the share repurchase program to a total $400 million.  In fiscal 2008 and 2007, the Company repurchased approximately 28.9 million and 1.6 million shares at an average price of $11.60 per share and $15.95 per share for a total purchase price of $334.8 million and $25.0 million, respectively.  On April 30, 2008, the Company’s Board of Directors approved an additional $100 million expansion of the share repurchase program to a total of $500 million.  In fiscal 2009, the Company repurchased approximately 8.4 million shares at an average price of $7.46 per share for a total purchase price of $62.3 million.  During the third quarter of fiscal 2010, the Company repurchased approximately 0.6 million shares at an average price of $5.99 per share for a total purchase price of $3.3 million.   As of December 27, 2009, approximately $74.6 million was available for future purchase under the share repurchase program.  Share repurchases were recorded as treasury stock and resulted in a reduction of stockholders’ equity.  

Note 21
Related Party Transaction

On December 4, 2009, in line with Company’s strategy to exit engineering services business acquired as part of Tundra acquisition, the Company completed the sale of certain assets and transferred certain liabilities related to its Silicon Logic Engineering business to Open Silicon, Inc (“OSI’) for $1 in cash.  See Note 12 – “Divestitures” for further discussion.  Richard D. Crowley, Jr., the Company’s Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, is a member of the board of directors of OSI.

Note 22
Subsequent Events

On January 14, 2010, the Company completed its acquisition of Mobius Microsystems (“Mobius”), a privately-held, fabless semiconductor company based in Sunnyvale, California, acquiring all of Mobius’ outstanding shares of common stock for approximately $25 million in cash.  Pursuant to the agreement and upon closing the transaction, the Company acquired patented all-silicon oscillator technology and related assets along with members of Mobius’ engineering team.

On February 1, 2010, the Company announced a plan to discontinue manufacturing operations in its Singapore facility.  The Singapore operations will begin a phased shut down that is anticipated to take approximately three months.  As a result, the Company will reduce its workforce in Singapore, resulting in a reduction of the worldwide workforce of approximately 11%.  The Company has taken this action following an assessment of operational and financial considerations.  In connection with these actions, the Company estimates that it will incur approximately $2.3 million to $2.7 million in cash expenditures for severance and related costs, primarily in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2010 ending March 28, 2010.  The Company expects to complete this restructuring initiative in the first quarter of fiscal 2011.




ITEM 2.    MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

This report contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act").  Forward-looking statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties.  These include, but are not limited to: global business and economic conditions; operating results; new product introductions and sales; competitive conditions; capital expenditures and resources; manufacturing capacity utilization; customer demand and inventory levels; intellectual property matters; mergers and acquisitions and integration activities; and the risk factors set forth in Part II, Item 1A “Risk Factors” to this Report on Form 10-Q.  As a result of these risks and uncertainties, actual results could differ from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements.  Unless otherwise required by law, we undertake no obligation to publicly revise these statements for future events or new information after the date of this Report on Form 10-Q.

This discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and accompanying Notes included in this report and the Audited Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes thereto included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 29, 2009 filed with the SEC. Operating results for the three months and nine months ended December 27, 2009 are not necessarily indicative of operating results for an entire fiscal year.
 
Forward-looking statements, which are generally identified by words such as “anticipates,” “expects,” “plans,” and similar terms, include statements related to revenues and gross profit, research and development activities, selling, general and administrative expenses, intangible expenses, interest income and other, taxes, capital spending and financing transactions, as well as statements regarding successful development and market acceptance of new products, industry and overall economic conditions and demand, and capacity utilization.
 
Results of Operations

We design, develop, manufacture and market a broad range of high-performance, mixed-signal semiconductor solutions for the advanced communications, computing and consumer industries.  This is achieved by developing detailed systems-level knowledge, and applying our fundamental semiconductor heritage in high speed serial interfaces, timing, switching and memory to create solutions to compelling technology problems faced by customers.

In the first quarter of fiscal 2010, as part of a refinement of our business strategy, we incorporated multi-port products from the Communications segment into the Computing and Consumer segment.  This change in segment reporting had no impact on our consolidated balance sheets, statements of operations, statements of cash flows or statements of stockholders’ equity for any periods. The segment information for three month and nine months ended December 28, 2008 has been adjusted retrospectively to conform to the current period presentation.  The Chief Executive Officer has been identified as the Chief Operating Decision Maker.

Our reportable segments include the following:

§  
Communications segment: includes Rapid I/O switching solutions, flow-control management devices, FIFOs, integrated communications processors, high-speed SRAM, military application (divested in the third quarter of fiscal 2010), digital logic, telecommunications and network search engines (divested in the second quarter of fiscal 2010),.
§  
Computing and Consumer segment: includes clock generation and distribution products, PCI Express switching and bridging solutions, high-performance server memory interfaces, multi-port products, PC audio and video products.




Revenues

(in thousands)
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Nine months ended
 
 
Dec. 27, 2009
 
Dec. 28,
2008
 
Dec. 27, 2009
 
Dec. 28,
2008
 
Communications
  $ 61,689     $ 68,303     $ 179,663     $ 241,203  
Computing and Consumer
    80,791       98,776       218,275       314,625  
    Total
  $ 142,480     $ 167,079     $ 397,938     $ 555,828  

Communications Segment
Revenues in our Communications segment decreased $6.6 million, or 10% in the third quarter of fiscal 2010 as compared to the third quarter of fiscal 2009. The decrease was primarily driven by revenue declines in our networking division and military products, as a result of our divestiture of the networking (NWD) assets and military (MNC) business on July 17, 2009 and November 30, 2009, respectively.  Partially offsetting these decreases was an increase in our flow control management products as a result of the Tundra acquisition. Revenues from our SRAM, multi-port, FIFO, and digital logic products increased 9% year over year due to the strength in the communications integrated circuit market.  Revenues from our communications timing and telecom products increased 7% due to increased demand for our timing products in the communications markets.

Computing and Consumer Segment
Revenues in our Computing and Consumer segment decreased $18.0 million, or 18% in the third quarter of fiscal 2010 as compared to the third quarter of fiscal 2009 as a result of the global economic downturn and increased competition in the consumer market.  Revenues within our Computing and Multimedia division were flat, as increased end customer demand for systems using our personal computing and consumer products was offset by erosion of average selling prices.  Revenues within our Enterprise Computing division decreased 44%, driven by the continued ramp down of our Advanced Memory Buffer (AMB) products. Partially offsetting these decreases was an increase in our Video and Display division as a result of the Silicon Optix acquisition in the third quarter of fiscal 2009 and new products continue to ramp up.

Revenues in Asia Pacific (APAC), North America, Japan and Europe accounted for 65%, 16%, 11% and 8%, respectively, of our consolidated revenues in the third quarter of fiscal 2010 compared to 64%, 19%, 10% and 7%, respectively, in the third quarter of fiscal 2009.  We expect that a significant portion of our revenue will continue to be represented by sales to our customers in Asia, as many of our largest customers utilize manufacturers in the APAC region.

Revenues (recent trends and outlook).  We currently anticipate overall revenues will decrease slightly in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2010.

Revenues (first nine months of fiscal 2010 compared to first nine months of fiscal 2009). Our year-to-date revenues through the third quarter of fiscal 2010 were $397.9 million, a decrease of $157.9 million, or 28% when compared to the same period one year ago. Revenues in our Communications segment decreased $61.5 million, or 26%, driven by our divestiture of the NWD assets and MNC business on July 17, 2009 and November 30, 2009, respectively, and lower revenues from SRAM, multi-port, FIFO, and digital logic products. These decreases were partially offset by the increased sales of our flow control management products as a result of the Tundra acquisition. Revenues in our Computing and Consumer segment decreased $96.4 million, or 31%, due to broad demand weakness from our personal computing and consumer products end markets. The decreases were partially offset by the growth in Video products revenues as a result of the Silicon Optix’s acquisition and new products ramp up.

Included in the caption “Deferred income on shipments to distributors” on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets are amounts related to shipments to certain distributors for which revenue is not recognized until our product has been sold by the distributor to an end customer. The components of deferred income


on shipments to distributors as of December 27, 2009 and March 29, 2009 are as follows:

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Gross deferred revenue
  $ 24,742     $ 21,302  
Gross deferred costs
    5,237       4,764  
Deferred income on shipments to distributors
  $ 19,505     $ 16,538  

The gross deferred revenue represents the gross value of shipments to distributors at the list price billed to the distributor less any price protection credits provided to them in connection with reductions in list price while the products remain in their inventory.  Based on our history, the amount ultimately recognized as revenue will be lower than this amount as a result of ship from stock pricing credits which are issued in connection with the sell through of the product to an end customer.  As the amount of price adjustments subsequent to shipment is dependent on the overall market conditions, the levels of these adjustments can fluctuate significantly from period to period. Historically, this amount has represented an average of approximately 25% of the list price billed to the customer.  As these credits are issued, there is no impact to working capital as this reduces both accounts receivable and deferred revenue.  The gross deferred costs represent the standard costs (which approximate actual costs) of products we sell to the distributors.  The deferred income on shipments to distributors increased $3.4 million or 16% for the first nine months of fiscal 2010 compared to the fourth quarter of fiscal 2009.  The increase was primarily attributable to the increased shipments to distributors and inclusion of Tundra shipments to distributors in the second and third quarter of fiscal 2010, which had higher margins than IDT products.

Gross Profit

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Gross profit
  $ 59,729     $ 69,669     $ 158,025     $ 241,281  
Gross margin
    42 %     42 %     40 %     43 %

Gross profit (the third quarter of fiscal 2010 compared to the third quarter of fiscal 2009). Gross profit for the third quarter of fiscal 2010 was $59.7 million, a decrease of $9.9 million, or 14% compared to the third quarter of fiscal 2009. Gross margin for the third quarter of fiscal 2010 and fiscal 2009 were 42%.  The decrease in gross profit was primarily driven by lower revenue.  Our gross margin percentage was positively impacted by a higher utilization of our fabrication facility and a favorable shift in the mix of products sold. The utilization of our manufacturing capacity in Oregon increased from approximately 70% of equipped capacity in the third quarter of fiscal 2009 to 90% of equipped capacity in the third quarter of fiscal 2010.  Our gross margin percentage benefited from a $10.6 million decrease in intangible asset amortization as we wrote down the carrying value of certain intangible assets in fiscal 2009. In addition, a portion of the intangible assets are being amortized on an accelerated method, resulting in decreased amortization over time.  In addition, our gross margin benefited from a $0.8 million decrease in royalty expenses.  Furthermore, in the third quarter of fiscal 2010 and 2009, gross profit benefited by approximately $1.1million and $0.7 million, respectively, from the sale of inventory previously written down.  Offsetting these decreases, our gross margin for the third quarter of fiscal 2010 was negatively impacted by $8.4 million related to the sale of acquired inventory valued at fair value, less an estimated selling cost, associated with our acquisition of Tundra.

Gross profit (first nine months of fiscal 2010 compared to the first nine months of fiscal 2009). Our year to date gross profit through the third quarter of fiscal 2010 was $158.0 million, a decrease of $83.3 million, or 35% compared to the same period one year ago. Our gross margin for the nine months of fiscal 2010 was 40% compared to 43% for the same period a year ago. The decrease in gross profit was primarily attributable to the factors discussed above, including lower revenue and sale of inventory valued at fair value, less an estimated selling cost.  In addition, our gross profit was negatively impacted by a $5.7 million of severance and benefit costs related to a reduction in force associated with our acquisition of Tundra and the restructuring action within our Oregon fabrication facility in the second quarter of fiscal


2010.  Our gross profit was also negatively impacted by an impairment charge related to a note receivable net of deferred gain for the assets we sold to our subcontractor in fiscal 2007.  Partially offsetting these decreases, our gross margin benefited from a $31.8 million year-over-year decrease in intangible asset amortization, $3.1 million, $1.1 million and $1.3 million decreases in equipment expenses, performance related bonuses and royalty expenses, respectively.  Finally, in the first nine months of fiscal 2010 and 2009, gross profit benefited by approximately $4.4 million and $2.7 million, respectively, from the sale of inventory previously written down.

Operating Expenses

The following table shows our operating expenses:

   
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Research and Development
  $ 38,316       27 %   $ 37,247       22 %   $ 116,086       29 %   $ 122,398       22 %
Selling, General and Administrative
  $ 24,754       17 %   $ 30,879       18 %   $ 80,851       20 %   $ 96,055       17 %
In-process Research and Development
  $ --       0 %   $ 5,597       3 %   $ --       0 %   $ 5,597       1 %
Goodwill and acquisition-related intangible asset impairment
  $ --       0 %   $ 339,051       203 %   $ --       0 %   $ 339,051       61 %
                                                                 

Research and development.  R&D expenses increased $1.1 million, or 3% to $38.3 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2010 compared to the third quarter of fiscal 2009.  We completed our acquisition of Leadis and Tundra in the first and second quarter of fiscal 2010, respectively.  As a result, our labor-related costs increased $1.4 million as the benefits of the divestitures were offset by additional personnel related costs from Tundra and Leadis acquisitions and our recent restructuring actions.  In the third quarter of fiscal 2009, we also benefited from a $1.0 million incremental loss in the participant portfolio of the executive deferred compensation plan primarily due to sequential declines in the stock market.  In addition, our equipment expense and outside service expense increased $0.9 million and $0.7 million, respectively.  Partially offsetting these increases was a $3.3 million decrease in other labor-related costs, including a $2.9 million decrease in stock based compensation expense and a $0.4 million decrease in the expense related to our 401(K) match expense as a result of the temporary suspension of our US 401(K) employer match program.

Research and development (the first nine months of fiscal 2010 compared to the first nine months of fiscal 2009). Our year to date R&D expenses through the third quarter of fiscal 2010 were $116.1 million, a decrease of $6.3 million, or 5% compared to the same period one year ago. The decrease was primarily attributable to a $4.3 million reduction in performance related bonuses; a $7.5 million decrease in stock based compensation expense, a $1.5 million decrease in the 401(K) match.  In addition, indirect material expense decreased $0.8 million.  Partially offsetting these decreases was a $3.8 million increase in labor-related costs resulting from the Tundra and Leadis acquisitions and restructuring actions taken during the first nine months of fiscal 2010, net of payroll expense savings from our divestitures.  In addition, we recorded a gain of $0.5 million in the participant portfolio of the executive deferred compensation plan in the first nine months of fiscal 2010, compared to a loss of $1.4 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2009.  Facilities and equipment expenses increased $0.5 million and $1.3 million, respectively.

We currently anticipate that R&D spending in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2010 will be higher as compared to the third quarter of fiscal 2010.


Selling, general and administrative.  SG&A expenses decreased $6.1million, or 20% to $24.8 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2010 compared to the third quarter of fiscal 2009.  The decrease was primarily attributable to a $4.2 million reduction in intangible asset amortization as we wrote down the fair value of intangible assets in fiscal 2009 and a portion of intangible assets, which is being amortized on an accelerated method, resulting in decreased amortization expense over time.  Compared to the third quarter of fiscal 2009, sales representative commissions decreased $2.1 million attributable to lower revenues in the third quarter of fiscal 2010.  In addition, stock based compensation expense decreased $1.8 million.  Partially offsetting these decreases was a $1.2 million increase in labor-related expenses, primarily attributable to the addition of Tundra personnel and our recent restructuring actions, net of the payroll expense savings from the divestitures.  In the third quarter of fiscal 2009, we also benefited from a $0.6 million incremental loss in the participant portfolio of the executive deferred compensation plan primarily due to sequential declines in the stock market.

Selling, general and administrative (the first nine months of fiscal 2010 compared to the first nine months of fiscal 2009). Our year to date SG&A expenses through the third quarter of fiscal 2010 were $80.9 million, a decrease of $15.2 million, or 16% compared to the same period one year ago. The decreases was primarily attributable to an $13.1 million reduction of intangible asset amortization, a decrease of $7.1 million in sales representative commissions due to decreased sales, a $5.5 million decrease in stock based compensation expense and a $2.0 million reduction in performance related bonuses.  Partially offsetting these decreases was a $7.4 million increase in labor-related expenses as a result of the Tundra acquisition and restructuring actions, net of payroll expense savings from our divestitures.  In addition, we recorded a gain of $0.8 million in the participant portfolio of the executive deferred compensation plan, compared to a loss of $ 0.8million in the first nine months of fiscal 2009.  We also experienced a $4.1 million increase in legal and consulting services spending and a $0.7 million increase in equipment expense as a result of the Tundra acquisition.

We currently anticipate that SG&A spending in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2010 will be slightly higher compared to the third quarter of fiscal 2010.

Restructuring. During the third quarter of fiscal 2010, we initiated restructuring actions intended to further adjust our skills mix to new strategic and product opportunities. The restructuring action included a reduction of approximately 61 positions within our Analog and Power group across multiple locations worldwide. As a result, we recorded restructuring expenses of $1.3 million for severance payments, payments under federal, state and province notice statutes and retention and other benefits associated with this restructuring action in the third quarter of fiscal 2010. As of December 27, 2009, we made severance and retention payments totaling $1.2 million related to these restructuring actions. We expect to complete these restructuring actions in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2010. In addition, in connection with the divestitures in the third quarter of fiscal 2010, we reduced a total of 15 positions and exited certain leased facilities. We recorded restructuring expenses of $1.0 million for lease impairment charges, severance payments, payments under federal, state and province notice statutes and retention and other benefits associated with these restructuring actions in the third quarter of fiscal 2010, of which $0.1 million was related to severance, retention and other benefits to the terminated employees and $0.9 million was for facilities impairment charges which was recorded as SG&A expense.  As of December 27, 2009, we made severance and retention payments totaling $0.1million related to these restructuring actions. We expect to complete these restructuring actions in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2010.

During the second quarter of fiscal 2010, we initiated restructuring actions following our acquisition of Tundra and an assessment of ongoing personnel needs in light of the acquisition.  In connection with these actions, we reduced approximately 133 positions in Tundra worldwide and 6 positions in IDT.  As a result, we recorded restructuring expenses of $8.6 million for lease impairment charges, severance payments, payments under federal, state and province notice statutes and retention and other benefits associated with these restructuring actions in the second quarter of fiscal 2010, of which $8.4 million was related to severance, retention and other benefits to the terminated employees and $0.2 million was for facilities impairment charges which was recorded as SG&A expense. In the third quarter of fiscal 2010, in connection with our divestiture of Silicon Logic Engineering (SLE) business, we transferred 24 employees to Open Silicon, Inc. (OSI) and terminated 9 employees resulting in a reduction to our accrued restructuring


expenses by approximatley $0.1 million.  As of December 27, 2009, we made the severance and retention payments totaling $6.9 million related to these restructuring actions. We expect to complete these restructuring actions in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2010.  In addition, in connection with our plan to transition the manufacture of products to TSMC, our management approved a plan to exit wafer production operations at our Oregon fabrication facility.  As a result, we accrued restructuring expenses of $4.8 million for severance payments and other benefits associated with this restructuring action in the second quarter of fiscal 2010.  We expect to complete this restructuring action in the second quarter of fiscal 2012.

During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2009, we initiated a restructuring action intended to align our spending with demand that has weakened in the slowing economy. The restructuring action included a reduction of approximately 124 positions across multiple divisions worldwide. In March 2009, after carefully considering the market, revenues and prices for search engines, we decided to restructure our NWD division.  As part of this restructuring action, we reduced approximately 56 positions in this division and ceased investment in new search engine product development.  In addition, we initiated restructuring actions, which affected our sales personnel in Germany and Japan.  During the first nine months of fiscal 2010, we reduced additional 12 positions related to these actions.  As a result, we recorded restructuring expenses of $2.2 million and $5.3 million for severance payments, payments under federal, state and province notice statutes and retention and other benefits associated with these restructuring actions in the first nine months of fiscal 2010 and the fourth quarter of fiscal 2009.  As of December 27, 2009, we settled severance retention and other benefits of $7.4 million related to these restructuring actions.  We expect to complete these restructuring actions in the third quarter of fiscal 2010.

During the second quarter of fiscal 2006, we completed the consolidation of our Northern California workforce into our San Jose headquarters and exited a leased facility in Salinas, California. Upon exiting the facility we recorded lease impairment charges of approximately $2.3 million, which represented the future rental payments under the agreements, reduced by an estimate of sublease income, and discounted to present value using an interest rate applicable to us. These charges were recorded as cost of revenues of $0.7million, research and development of $0.9 million and selling, general and administrative of $0.7 million. In fiscal 2008, we entered into a sublease agreement for our Salinas facility, resulting in a reduction to our accrued lease liabilities by $0.2 million.  Since the initial restructuring, we have made lease payments of $1.2 million related to the vacated facility in Salinas.  As of December 27, 2009, the remaining accrued lease liabilities were $0.9 million.

Divestiture.  On November 30, 2009, we completed the sale of certain assets and transferred certain liabilities related to our MNC business to Spectrum Control, Inc ("Spectrum Control") for approximately $12.8 million.  As a result, in the third quarter of fiscal 2010, we recorded a loss of $4.3 million related to the divestiture. All employees in our MNC business were transferred to Spectrum Control as a result of the transaction. In addition, we also signed a sublease agreement with Spectrum Control.  The sublease will expire in May, 2010.

On December 4, 2009, we completed the sale of certain assets and transferred certain liabilities related to the SLE business to OSI for $1 in cash. In the third quarter of fiscal 2010, we recorded a loss of $0.2 million related to the divestiture. In connection with the divestiture, we entered into a design service agreement with OSI whereby they agreed to provide and the Company agreed to purchase design services from OSI through the end of calendar year 2010. The total commitment under this design service agreement is $0.8 million. We also signed a sublease agreement with OSI.  The sublease will expire in June 2012.

On July 17, 2009, we completed the sale of certain assets related to NWD assets to NetLogic Microsystems, Inc ("Netlogic"), pursuant to an Asset Purchase Agreement by and between the Company and NetLogic dated April 30, 2009 (the "Agreement"). Upon closing of the transaction, NetLogic paid us $100 million in cash consideration, which included inventory valued at approximately $10 million (subject to adjustment).  As of September 27, 2009, the inventory we sold to Netlogic was valued at $8.2 million.  Subsquently,in the third quarter of fiscal 2010 we reimbursed Netlogic the excess cash for the inventory in


the amount of $1.8 million. The NWD Assets are part of the Communications reportable segment. In connection with the divestiture, we entered into a supply agreement with NetLogic whereby they agreed to buy and we agreed to sell Netlogic certain network search engine products for a limited time following the closing of the sale.  According to the terms set forth in the agreement, we committed to sell certain products either at our standard costs or below our normal gross margins, which are lower than their estimated fair values.  As a result, we recorded $3.0 million related to the estimated fair value of this agreement.  In the first nine months of fiscal 2010, $0.5 million was recognized as revenue. We expect to complete the sale under this agreement within 2 years.  In the second quarter of fiscal 2010, we recorded a gain of $82.7 million related to the divestiture.

Interest income and other, net.    Changes in interest income and other, net are summarized as follows:

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  $ 412     $ 1,367     $ 1,436     $ 4,577  
Other income (expense), net
    185       (2,517 )     1,785       (3,878
                                 
Interest income and other (expense), net
    597       (1,150 )     3,221       699  
                                 

Interest income decreased $1.0 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2010 compared to the third quarter of fiscal 2009.  The decrease was primarily attributable to a decrease in interest rates in the quarter.  Other income (expense), net increased $2.7million in the third quarter of fiscal 2010 compared to the third quarter of fiscal 2009.  The increase was primarily attributable to a gain of $0.4 million on our investment portfolio of marketable equity securities related to deferred compensation arrangements in the third quarter of fiscal 2010 while we recorded a loss of $2.0 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2009.

Interest income decreased $3.1 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2010 compared to the first nine months of fiscal 2009.  The decrease is primarily attributable to less favorable interest rates.  Other income, (expense), net increased $5.7 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2010 as compared to the first nine months of fiscal 2009.  The increase is primarily attributable to a gain of $2.2 million on our investment portfolio of marketable equity securities related to deferred compensation arrangements in the first nine months of fiscal 2010 while we recorded a loss of $2.9 million in the same period one year ago.

Provision for income taxes.   We recorded an income tax provision of $0.1 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2010, compared to a $2.0 million income tax benefit in the third quarter of fiscal 2009.  The income tax provision in the third quarter of fiscal 2010 is primarily attributable to a discrete tax provision of $1.3 million related to our fiscal 2009 income tax return filing and a discrete tax benefit of $1.5 million as a result of the MNC business and NWD asset sales and the estimated United States (U.S.) Federal and state taxes and estimated foreign income taxes. The provision for income taxes in the third quarter of fiscal 2009 primarily reflected estimated foreign income and withholding taxes and estimated U.S. Federal and state taxes.

We recorded an income tax provision of $3.5 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2010, an increase of $3.2 million, compared to the first nine months of fiscal 2009. The provision for income taxes in the first nine months of fiscal 2010 primarily reflects a discrete income tax provision of $1.0 million for the sale of the NWD assets and MNC business, a $1.3 million income tax provision related to our fiscal 2009 income tax return and the estimated U.S. and state taxes and estimated foreign income taxes. The income tax provision for the first nine months of fiscal 2009 primarily reflects estimated foreign income and withholding taxes and estimated U.S. Federal and state taxes. In addition, on May 27, 2009, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals issued its ruling in the case of Xilinx, Inc. v. Commissioner (“Xilinx Case”), holding that stock-


based compensation expense was required to be included in certain transfer pricing arrangements between a U.S. company and its foreign subsidiary. As a result of the ruling in the Xilinx Case, certain tax attributes were reduced and we recognized an incremental income tax expense of $0.6 million during the first nine months of fiscal 2010.

As of December 27, 2009, we continued to maintain a full valuation allowance against our net U.S. deferred tax assets as we could not conclude that it was more likely than not that we will be able to realize our U.S. deferred tax assets in the foreseeable future. We will continue to evaluate the release of the valuation allowance on a quarterly basis.

As of December 27, 2009, we are subject to examination in the U.S. federal tax jurisdiction for the fiscal years beginning with 2004. In February 2009, the IRS commenced a tax audit for fiscal years beginning 2006 through 2008.  The audit is in its early stages and there have not been any notices of proposed audit adjustments.  Typically, these field audits last from 12 to 18 months before taxpayers have an indication of the tax positions with which the IRS disagrees. Although the final outcome is uncertain, based on currently available information, we believe that the ultimate outcome will not have a material adverse effect on our financial position, cash flows or results of operations

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Our cash, cash equivalents and available for sale investments were $378.8 million as of December 27, 2009, an increase of $82.7 million compared to March 29, 2009.  The increase is primarily attributable to $109.4 million cash received from our divestitures, $45.2 million in cash from operations, offset by net cash payments of $64.5 million to purchase Tundra and Leadis assets in the first nine months of fiscal 2010.  We had no outstanding debt at December 27, 2009 or March 29, 2009.

Cash equivalents are highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less at the time of purchase. We maintain the cash and cash equivalents with reputable major financial institutions. Deposits with these banks may exceed the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) insurance limits or similar limits in foreign jurisdictions. These deposits typically may be redeemed upon demand and, therefore, bear minimal risk. In addition, a significant portion of cash equivalents is concentrated in money market funds which are invested in U.S. government treasuries only. While we monitor daily the cash balances in our operating accounts and adjust the balances as appropriate, these balances could be impacted if one or more of the financial institutions with which we deposit fails or is subject to other adverse conditions in the financial markets. As of today, we have not experienced any loss or lack of access to our invested cash or cash equivalents in our operating accounts; however, we can provide no assurances that access to our invested cash and cash equivalents will not be impacted by adverse conditions in the financial markets.

In addition, as much of our revenues are generated outside the U.S., a significant portion of our cash and investment portfolio accumulates in offshore locations. At December 27, 2009, we had cash, cash equivalents and investments of approximately $259.4 million invested overseas in accounts belonging to various IDT foreign operating entities. While these amounts are primarily invested in U.S. dollars, a portion is held in foreign currencies, and all offshore balances are exposed to local political, banking, currency control and other risks. In addition, these amounts may be subject to tax and other transfer restrictions.

All of our available-for-sale investments are subject to a periodic impairment review. Investments are considered to be impaired when a decline in fair value is judged to be other-than-temporary. This determination requires significant judgment. For publicly traded investments, impairment is determined based upon the specific facts and circumstances present at the time, including a review of the closing price over the length of time, general market conditions and our intent and ability to hold the investment for a period of time sufficient to allow for recovery. Although we believe the portfolio continues to be comprised of sound investments due to high credit ratings and government guarantees of the underlying investments, a further decline in the capital and financial markets would adversely impact the market values of its


investments and their liquidity. We continually monitor the credit risk in our portfolio and future developments in the credit markets and make appropriate changes to our investment policy as deemed necessary. We did not record any other-than-temporary impairment charges related to our short-term investments in the first nine months of fiscal 2010 and fiscal 2009.

We recorded a net income of $39.1 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2010 compared to a net loss of $324.4 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2009.  Net cash provided by operating activities decreased $102.8 million to $45.2 million for the first nine months of fiscal 2010 compared to $148.0 million for the first nine months of fiscal 2009.  A summary of the significant non-cash items included in net income and net loss are as follows:

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We recorded a $78.3 million gain in connection with our divestitures in the first nine months of fiscal 2010.  We recorded no such gain in the first nine months of fiscal 2009.
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Amortization of intangible assets was $16.1 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2010 compared to $61.1 million in the same period one year ago.  The decrease was primarily attributable to the lower carrying value of intangible assets in the first nine months of fiscal 2010 as we recorded significant impairment charges in the third and fourth quarter of fiscal 2009.  In addition, the decrease was due to a portion of intangible assets, which are being amortized on an accelerated method, resulting in decreased amortization expense over time.
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Stock-based compensation expense was $12.3 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2010 compared to $25.8 million in the same period one year ago.  The decrease was due to lower valuation of new grants and lower headcount in the first nine months of fiscal 2010 as compared to the first nine months of fiscal 2009.
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Goodwill and intangible assets impairment charges, acquired IPR&D and other-than-temporary impairment charge were $339.1 million, $5.6 million and $3.0 million, respectively, in the first nine months of fiscal 2009, while we did not have such charge in the first nine months of fiscal 2010.

Net cash provided by working capital-related items increased $18.4 million, from a net $18.1 million cash provided in the first nine months of fiscal 2009 to net $36.5 million cash provided in the first nine months of fiscal 2010. A summary of significant working capital items included:

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An increase in accounts receivable of $5.9 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2010 compared to a decrease of $18.1 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2009.  The increase in accounts receivable in the first nine month of fiscal 2010 was primarily attributable to the timing of shipments.  The decrease in accounts receivable in the first nine months of fiscal 2009 reflected our cash collection efforts and timing of shipments.
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A decrease in inventory of $27.6 million in first nine months of fiscal 2010 compared to a decrease in inventory of $3.1 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2009.  The decrease in inventory in the first nine month of fiscal 2010 was primarily attributable to the sale of our inventory in connection with our divestitures.  The decrease in inventory in the first nine month of fiscal 2009 was due to our efforts to align our inventory levels to meet current demand.
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An increase in accounts payable of $6.2 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2010 compared to a decrease of $2.7 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2009.  The increase in the first nine month of fiscal 2010 was primarily attributable to the timing of payments and increase in the volume of foundry and subcontractor activity.
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An increase in other accrued and long term liabilities of $4.8 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2010 compared to a decrease of $3.2 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2009. The increase in the first nine months of fiscal 2010 was primarily attributable to an increase in accruals related to our restructuring actions, deferred gain related to the agreement signed in connection with divestiture of our NWD assets and an increase in the fair value of our executive deferred compensation plan due to stock market performance improvement in the first nine months of fiscal


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  2010.  The decrease in the first nine months of fiscal 2009 was primarily attributable the decease in the fair value of our executive deferred compensation plan due to the sequential decline in the stock market and a payment of $1.2 million related to the executive transition agreement signed with our former CEO.
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An increase in deferred income on shipments to distributors of $0.6 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2010 compared to a decrease of $4.1 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2009.  The increase in deferred income on shipments to distributors was attributable to the increased shipments to distributors.  The decrease in deferred income on shipments to distributors was attributable to our distributors adjusting their inventory levels in light of challenges in the end markets.
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A decrease in accrued compensation expense of $4.3 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2010 compared to a decrease of $7.2 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2009.  The decrease in accrued compensation expense in the first nine months of fiscal 2010 was primarily related to the timing of our fiscal period end and the payroll cycle.  The decrease in accrued compensation expense in the first nine months of fiscal 2009 was primarily attributable to accruals related to our fiscal 2009 bonus program, partially offset by a reduction in performance-related bonuses as a result of our year end payout.
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A decrease in prepayments and other assets of $4.4 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2010 compared to a decrease of $10.2 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2009.  The decrease in the first nine months of fiscal 2010 was primarily attributable to a reduction in the receivable from one of our foundries related to defective products, VAT refund from the foreign government and normal recurring prepaid amortization, partially offset by additional software maintenance agreements signed and paid. The decrease in fiscal 2009 is primarily attributable to the decrease in the fair value of our corporate owned life insurance, receipts of interest from the IRS for the tax settlement related to the ICS pre-acquisition income tax returns and VAT refund from the foreign government along with the normal recurring prepaid amortization.

Net cash provided by investing activities was $5.1 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2010, compared to net cash used by investing activities of $38.9 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2009.  In the first nine months of fiscal 2010, net cash proceeds from the divestiture activities were $109.4 million.  Cash used to purchase short-term investments were $208.8 million, partially offset by cash proceeds from sale and maturity of short-term investments of $178.8 million.  In addition, we paid approximately $58.5 million and $6.0 million, net of cash acquired, in conjunction with the acquisitions of Tundra and Leadis.  We used $9.9 million to purchase capital equipment.  In the first nine months of fiscal 2009, cash used to purchase short-term investments were $141.5 million, partially offset by cash proceeds from sale and maturity of short-term investments of $135.6 million.  Cash used to purchase of capital equipment totaled approximately $12.9 million.  In addition, we used $20.1 million to purchase Silicon Optix’s assets in the third quarter of fiscal 2009.

Net cash provided by financing activities was $1.5 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2010, compared to net cash used for financing activities of $51.0 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2009.  In the first nine months of fiscal 2010, we received approximately $4.9 million from the exercise of employee stock options and the issuance of stock under our employee stock purchase plan, partially offset by the repurchase of $3.3 million of common stock. In the first nine months of fiscal 2009, we repurchased approximately $62.3 million of common stock, partially offset by proceeds of approximately $11.1 million from the exercise of employee stock options and the issuance of stock under our employee stock purchase plan.

We anticipate capital expenditures of approximately $15.0 million during fiscal 2010 to be financed through cash generated from operations and existing cash and investments.  This estimate includes $9.9 million in capital expenditures in the first nine months of fiscal 2010.



We believe that existing cash and investment balances, together with cash flows from operations, will be sufficient to meet our working capital and capital expenditure needs for at least the next twelve months. We may choose to investigate other financing alternatives; however, we cannot be certain that additional financing will be available on satisfactory terms.

Off-balance Sheet Arrangements
 
As of December 27, 2009, we did not have any material off-balance-sheet arrangements, as defined in Item 303(a) (4) (ii) of SEC Regulation S-K.

Subsequent Events

On January 14, 2010, we completed the acquisition of Mobius Microsystems (“Mobius”), a privately-held fabless semiconductor company based in Sunnyvale, California, acquiring all of Mobius’ outstanding shares of common stock for approximately $25 million in cash.  Pursuant to the agreement and upon closing the transaction, we acquired patented all-silicon oscillator technology and related assets along with members of Mobius’ engineering team.

On February 1, 2010, the Company announced a plan to discontinue manufacturing operations in its Singapore facility.  The Singapore operations will begin a phased shut down that is anticipated to take approximately three months.  As a result, the Company will reduce its workforce in Singapore, resulting in a reduction of the worldwide workforce of approximately 11%.  The Company has taken this action following an assessment of operational and financial considerations.  In connection with these actions, the Company estimates that it will incur approximately $2.3 million to $2.7 million in cash expenditures for severance and related costs, primarily in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2010 ending March 28, 2010.  The Company expects to complete this restructuring initiative in the first quarter of fiscal 2011.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

For a description of recent accounting pronouncements, including the expected dates of adoption and estimated effects, if any, on our consolidated condensed financial statements, see “Note 3 Recent Accounting Pronouncements” in the Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements of this Form 10-Q.

Related Party Transaction

On December 4, 2009, in line with our strategy to exit engineering services business acquired as part of Tundra acquisition, we completed the sale of certain assets and transferred certain liabilities related to Silicon Logic Engineering business to Open Silicon, Inc (“OSI’) for $1 in cash.  See “Note 12 Divestitures” in the Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements of this Form 10-Q for further discussion.  Richard D. Crowley, Jr., the Company’s Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, is a member of the board of directors of OSI.

ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

Our interest rate risk relates primarily to our short-term investments of $190.1million as of December 27, 2009. By policy, we limit our exposure to long-term investments and mitigate the credit risk through diversification and adherence to a policy requiring the purchase of highly rated securities. As of December 27, 2009, the Company’s cash, cash equivalents and investment portfolio was concentrated in securities with same day liquidity and at the end of fiscal 2009, a substantial majority of securities in our investment portfolio had maturities of less than two years. Although a hypothetical 10% change in interest rates could have a material effect on the value of our investment portfolio at a given time, we normally hold these investments until maturity, which results in no realized impact on results of operations or cash flows.  We do not currently use derivative financial instruments in our investment portfolio.


In addition, we maintain assets in a separate trust that is invested in corporate owned life insurance intended to substantially offset the liability under the deferred compensation plan.  The fair value of assets, determined based on the value of the underlying mutual funds was $12.4 million as of December 27, 2009.  The deferred compensation obligation under the arrangement is classified in Other Long-Term Liabilities within the Consolidated Balance Sheet.  As of December 27, 2009, the fair value of the obligation was $14.3 million.

At December 27, 2009, we had no outstanding debt.

We are exposed to foreign currency exchange rate risk as a result of international sales, assets and liabilities of foreign subsidiaries, local operating expenses of our foreign entities and capital purchases denominated in foreign currencies.  We may use derivative financial instruments to help manage our foreign currency exchange exposures.  We do not enter into derivatives for speculative or trading purposes. We performed a sensitivity analysis as of December 27, 2009 and determined that, without hedging the exposure, a 10% change in the value of the U.S. dollar would result in an approximate 0.5% impact on gross profit margin percentage, as we operate manufacturing facilities in Malaysia and Singapore, and an approximate 0.8% impact to operating expenses (as a percentage of revenue) as we operate sales offices in Japan and throughout Europe and design centers in the U.S., China and Canada.  At December 27, 2009 we did not have any outstanding foreign exchange contract.

We did not have any currency exposure related to any outstanding capital purchases as of December 27, 2009.

ITEM 4.   CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

We maintain disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. In designing and evaluating our disclosure controls and procedures, our management recognizes that any disclosure controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance of achieving the desired control objectives, and our management necessarily was required to apply its judgment in evaluating the cost-benefit relationship of possible disclosure controls and procedures.

At December 27, 2009, the end of the quarter covered by this report, we carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures. Based on that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective at a reasonable assurance level.  There have been no changes in our internal controls over financial reporting during our most recent fiscal quarter that have materially affected, or are reasonable likely to materially affect, our internal controls over financial reporting.
PART II    OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1.  LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

On October 24, 2006, we were served with a civil antitrust complaint filed by Reclaim Center, Inc., et. al. as plaintiffs in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California against us and 37 other entities on behalf of a purported class of indirect purchasers of Static Random Access Memory (SRAM) products. The Complaint alleges that the Company and other defendants conspired to raise the prices of SRAM, in violation of Section 1 of the Sherman Act, the California Cartwright Act, and several other states’ antitrust,


unfair competition, and consumer protection statutes. Shortly thereafter, a number of other plaintiffs filed similar complaints on behalf of direct and indirect purchasers of SRAM products. Given the similarity of the complaints, the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation transferred the cases to a single judge in the Northern District of California and consolidated the cases for pretrial proceedings in February 2007. The consolidated cases are captioned In re Static Random Access Memory (SRAM) Antitrust Litigation. In August 2007, direct purchasers of SRAM products and indirect purchasers of SRAM products filed separate Consolidated Amended Complaints. We were not named as a defendant in either complaint. Pursuant to tolling agreements with the indirect and direct purchaser plaintiffs, the statute of limitations was tolled until January 10, 2009 as to potential claims against us.  The tolling agreements have now expired and the statute of limitations is running on potential claims against us.  Discovery has closed in both cases.   We intend to vigorously defend ourselves against these claims.

In April 2008, LSI Corporation and its wholly owned subsidiary Agere Systems Inc. (collectively “LSI”) instituted an action in the United States International Trade Commission (ITC or “Commission”), naming IDT and 17 other respondents.  The ITC action seeks an exclusion order to prevent importation into the U.S. of semiconductor integrated circuit devices and products made by methods alleged to infringe an LSI patent relating to tungsten metallization in semiconductor manufacturing. LSI also filed a companion case in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas seeking an injunction and damages of an unspecified amount relating to such alleged infringement. Since the initiation of both actions, five additional parties have been named as respondents/defendants in the respective actions. Some of the defendants in the action have since settled the claims against them. The action in the U.S. District Court has been stayed pending the outcome of the ITC action.  The hearing in the ITC action was conducted July 20 through July 27, 2009.  On September 21, 2009, the Administrative Law Judge (“ALJ”) issued his Initial Determination  finding that the patent claims asserted by LSI were invalid in light of the prior art.  Based on the finding of invalidity, the Court held that no violation of section 337 has occurred with respect to the asserted claims.  On October 5, 2009, LSI filed a Petition to Review by the Commission.  Also on October 5, 2009, the defendants filed a Common Contingent Petition for Review on common matters in the case, and the Company separately filed a Contingent Petition for Review on Company-specific matters in the case.  Each side filed a Response Brief on October 13, 2009.  On November 23, 2009, the Commission issued a Notice of determination to review in-part the ALJ’s Initial Determination.  The Commission further instructed the ALJ to consider on remand the merit of respondents' arguments with respect to invalidity of one asserted claim for obviousness.  On January 14, 2010, the ALJ issued a Remand Determination that respondents had not demonstrated by clear and convincing evidence that the claim at issue on remand was invalid due to obviousness.  Briefing responsive to the Remand by Respondents is due February 2, 2010.  The Reply brief from LSI is due February 9, 2010.  The Commission has extended the target date for completion of the investigation to March 22, 2010.  We cannot predict the outcome or provide an estimate of any possible losses.  We will continue to vigorously defend ourselves against the claims in these actions.



ITEM 1A.  RISK FACTORS

Investing in our common stock involves a high degree of risk. You should carefully consider the risks and uncertainties described below and all information contained in this report before you decide to purchase our common stock. If any of the possible adverse events described below actually occurs, we may be unable to conduct our business as currently planned and our financial condition and operating results could be harmed. In addition, the trading price of our common stock could decline due to the occurrence of any of these risks, and you may lose all or part of your investment. The risks described below are not the only risks facing us.  Additional risks not currently known to us or that we currently believe are immaterial may also impair our business operations, results, and financial condition.

Our operating results can fluctuate dramatically.  Our operating results have fluctuated in the past and are likely to vary in the future.  For example, we recorded net losses of $1.0 billion in fiscal 2009, net income of $34.2 million in fiscal 2008 and net losses of $7.6 million in fiscal 2007. Fluctuations in operating results can result from a wide variety of factors, including:

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Global market and economic conditions, including those related to the credit markets, may adversely affect our business and results of operations;
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The cyclicality of the semiconductor industry and industry-wide wafer processing capacity;
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Changes in the demand for and mix of products sold and in the markets we and our customers serve;
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The amount and lead time of customer orders which can be shipped in the current quarter;
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Competitive pricing pressures;
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The success and timing of new product and process technology announcements and introductions from us or our competitors;
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Potential loss of market share among a concentrated group of customers;
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Difficulty in attracting and retaining key personnel;
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Difficulty in predicting customer product requirements;
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Production difficulties and interruptions caused by our complex manufacturing and logistics operations;
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Difficulty in managing fixed costs of our manufacturing capability in the face of changes in demand;
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Reduced control over our manufacturing and product delivery as a result of our increasing reliance on subcontractors, foundry and other manufacturing services;
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Costs and other issues relating to future acquisitions;
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Availability and costs of raw materials from a limited number of suppliers;
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Political and economic conditions in various geographic areas;
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Costs associated with other events, such as intellectual property disputes or other litigation; and
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Legislative, tax, accounting, or regulatory changes or changes in their interpretation.

Global market and economic conditions, including those related to the credit markets, may adversely affect our business and results of operations.

Subsequent to adverse changes in global financial markets and rapidly deteriorating business conditions in the world’s developed economies in late 2008 and the first half of calendar year 2009, global economic conditions have continued to be weak through the end of second quarter of fiscal 2010.  For the period ended December 27, 2009, continued concerns about the impact of high energy costs, geopolitical issues, the availability and cost of credit, the U.S. mortgage market, a declining real estate market in the U.S. and federal government interventions in the U.S. financial and credit markets have contributed to instability in both U.S. and international capital and credit markets, reduced corporate


profits and capital spending, weakened demand and diminished expectations for the U.S. and global economy.  These conditions, combined with volatile oil prices, low business and consumer confidence and high unemployment have contributed to substantial volatility and a significant economic recession.

As a result of these market and business conditions, the cost and availability of capital and credit have been and may continue to be adversely affected by illiquid credit markets and wider credit spreads.  If these market conditions continue, they may limit our ability, and the ability of our customers, to timely borrow and access the capital and credit markets to meet liquidity needs, resulting in an adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations.  Poor credit market conditions and the contraction of global economic activity may have an adverse effect on the financial condition of our customers.  Should one or more of our major customers become financially constrained, or insolvent, our revenues and results of operations may be adversely affected. The economic slowdown may lead to reduced customer spending for semiconductors and weakened demand for our products which is likely to have a negative impact on revenue, gross profit and results of operations.  Reduced customer spending and weakened demand may drive the semiconductor industry to reduce product pricing, which would also have a negative impact on revenue, gross profit and results of operations.  In addition, the semiconductor industry has traditionally been highly cyclical and has often experienced significant downturns in connection with, or in anticipation of, deterioration in general economic conditions. We cannot accurately predict how severe and prolonged the current economic downturn might be.

The cyclicality of the semiconductor industry exacerbates the volatility of our operating results.  The semiconductor industry is highly cyclical. The semiconductor industry has experienced significant downturns, often in connection with product cycles of both semiconductor companies and their customers, but also related to declines in general economic conditions.  These downturns have been characterized by high inventory levels and accelerated erosion of average selling prices.  the current economic downturn has, and any future downturns could significantly impact our business from one period to the next relative to demand and resulting selling price declines.  In addition, the semiconductor industry has experienced periods of increased demand, during which we may experience internal and external manufacturing constraints.  We may experience substantial changes in future operating results due to the cyclical nature of the semiconductor industry.

Intellectual property claims against and /or on behalf of the Company could adversely affect our business and operations.    The semiconductor industry is characterized by vigorous protection and pursuit of intellectual property rights, which has resulted in significant and often protracted and expensive litigation. We have been involved with patent litigation and asserted intellectual property claims in the past, both as a plaintiff and a defendant, which adversely affected our operating results. Although we have obtained patent licenses from certain semiconductor manufacturers, we do not have licenses from a number of semiconductor manufacturers that have broad patent portfolios. Claims alleging infringement of intellectual property rights have been asserted against us in the past and could be asserted against us in the future. These claims could result in our having to discontinue the use of certain processes; license certain technologies; cease the manufacture, use and sale of infringing products; incur significant litigation costs and damages; and develop non-infringing technology. We might not be able to obtain such licenses on acceptable terms or to develop non-infringing technology. Further, the failure to renew or renegotiate existing licenses on favorable terms, or the inability to obtain a key license, could materially and adversely affect our business. Future litigation, either as a plaintiff or a defendant, could adversely affect our operating results, as a result of increased expenses, the cost of settled claims, and/or payment of damages. 

Demand for our products depends primarily on demand in the communications, personal computer (PC), and consumer markets which can be significantly impacted by concerns over macroeconomic issues.  Our product portfolio consists predominantly of semiconductor solutions for the communications, PC, and consumer markets.  Our strategy and resources will be directed at the development, production and marketing of products for these markets.   The markets for our products will depend on continued and growing demand for communications equipment, PCs and consumer electronics.  These end-user markets may experience changes in demand that could adversely affect our business and could be greater in periods


of economic uncertainty and contraction.  To the extent demand for our products or markets for our products do not grow, our business could be adversely affected.

We build most of our products based on estimated demand forecasts.  Demand for our products can change rapidly and without advance notice. Demand can also be affected by changes in our customers’ levels of inventory and differences in the timing and pattern of orders from their end customers.  A large percentage of our revenue in the Asia Pacific region is recognized upon shipment to our distributors.  Consequently, we have less visibility over both inventory levels at our distributors and end customer demand for our products.  Further, the distributors have assumed more risk associated with changes in end demand for our products.  Accordingly, significant changes in end demand in the semiconductor business in general, or for our products in particular, may be difficult for us to detect or otherwise measure, which could cause us to incorrectly forecast end-market demand for our products.  If we are not able to accurately forecast end demand for our products, we may be left with large amounts of unsold products, may not be able to fill all actual orders, and may not be able to efficiently utilize our existing manufacturing capacity or make optimal investment and other business decisions. As a result, we may end up with excess and obsolete inventory or we may be unable to meet customer short-term demands, either of which could have an adverse impact on our operating results.

We are reliant upon subcontractors and third-party foundries.  Beginning in fiscal 2008, we do not perform assembly services in-house and are now totally dependent on subcontractors for assembly operations.  We are also dependent on third-party outside foundries for the manufacture of a portion of our silicon wafers.  Our increased reliance on subcontractors and third-party foundries for our current products increases certain risks because we will have less control over manufacturing quality and delivery schedules, maintenance of sufficient capacity to meet our orders and generally, maintaining the manufacturing processes we require.  We expect our use of subcontractors and third-party foundries to continue to increase.  Due to production lead times and potential capacity constraints, any failure on our part to adequately forecast the mix of product demand and resulting foundry and subcontractor requirements could adversely affect our operating results.  In addition, we cannot be certain that these foundries and subcontractors will continue to manufacture, assemble, package and test products for us on acceptable economic and quality terms, or at all, and it may be difficult for us to find alternatives in a timely and cost-effective manner if they do not do so.

We have made and may continue to make acquisitions and divestitures which could divert management’s attention, cause ownership dilution to our stockholders, be difficult to integrate and/or adversely affect our financial results. Acquisitions and divestitures are commonplace in the semiconductor industry and we have and may continue to acquire or divest businesses or technologies. Integrating newly acquired businesses or technologies could put a strain on our resources, could be costly and time consuming, and might not be successful. Acquisitions or divestitures could divert our management’s attention from other business concerns. In addition, we might lose key employees while integrating new organizations. Acquisitions and divestitures could also result in customer dissatisfaction, performance problems with an acquired company or technology, dilutive or potentially dilutive issuances of equity securities, the incurrence of debt, the assumption or incurrence of contingent liabilities, or other unanticipated events or circumstances, any of which could harm our business. Consequently, we might not be successful in integrating any acquired businesses, products or technologies, and might not achieve anticipated revenues and cost benefits.

Our results are dependent on the success of new products.   The markets we serve are characterized by competition, rapid technological change, evolving standards, short product life cycles and continuous erosion of average selling prices.  Consequently, our future success will be highly dependent upon our ability to continually develop new products using the latest and most cost-effective technologies, introduce our products in commercial quantities to the marketplace ahead of the competition and have our products selected for inclusion in leading system manufacturers’ products. In addition, the development of new products will continue to require significant R&D expenditures. If we are unable to successfully develop,


produce and market new products in a timely manner, have our products available in commercial quantities ahead of competitive products or have our products selected for inclusion in products of systems manufacturers and sell them at gross margins comparable to or better than our current products, our future results of operations could be adversely impacted. In addition, our future revenue growth is also partially dependent on our ability to penetrate new markets in which we have limited experience and where competitors are already entrenched. Even if we are able to develop, produce and successfully market new products in a timely manner, such new products may not achieve market acceptance.

We are dependent on a concentrated group of customers for a significant part of our revenues.    A large portion of our revenues depends on sales to a limited number of customers.  If these relationships were to diminish, or if these customers were to develop their own solutions or adopt a competitor’s solution instead of buying our products, our results could be adversely affected. For example, any diminished relationship with one or more of our key customers could adversely affect our results.

Many of our end-customer OEMs have outsourced their manufacturing to a concentrated group of global EMSs and original design manufacturers (“ODMs”) who then buy product directly from us or from our distributors on behalf of the OEM.  These EMSs and ODMs have achieved greater autonomy in the design win, product qualification and product purchasing decisions, especially for commodity products. Competition for the business of these EMSs and ODMs is intense and there is no assurance we can remain competitive and retain our existing market share with these customers. If these companies were to allocate a higher share of commodity or second-source business to our competitors instead of buying our products, our results would be adversely affected. Furthermore, as EMSs and ODMs have represented a growing percentage of our overall business, our concentration of credit and other business risks with these customers has increased. Competition among global EMSs and ODMs is intense as they operate on extremely thin margins.  If any one or more of these global EMSs or ODMs were to file for bankruptcy or otherwise experience significantly adverse financial conditions, our business would be adversely impacted as well.

Finally, we utilize a relatively small number of global and regional distributors around the world, who buy product directly from us on behalf of their customers. For example, one family of distributors, Maxtek and its affiliates, represented approximately 21% of our revenues for the first nine months of fiscal 2010 and represented approximately 25% of our gross accounts receivable as of December 27, 2009.  If our business relationships were to diminish or any of these global distributors were to file for bankruptcy or otherwise experience significantly adverse financial conditions, our business could be adversely impacted. Because we continue to be dependent upon continued revenue from a small group of OEM end customers, global and regional distributors, any material delay, cancellation or reduction of orders from or loss of these or  other major customers could cause our sales to decline significantly, and we may not be able to reduce the accompanying expenses at the same rate.

The costs associated with the legal proceedings in which we are involved can be substantial, specific costs are unpredictable and not completely within our control, and unexpected increases in litigation costs could adversely affect our operating results.  We are currently involved in legal proceedings, as described above in Part II, Item 1 "Legal Proceedings."  The costs associated with legal proceedings are typically high, relatively unpredictable and are not completely within our control.  While we do our best to forecast and control such costs, the costs may be materially more than expected, which could adversely affect our operating results. Moreover, we may become involved in unexpected litigation with additional companies at any time, which would increase our aggregate litigation costs and could adversely affect our operating results.  We are not able to predict the outcome of any of our legal actions and an adverse decision in any of our legal actions could significantly harm our business and financial performance.

We are exposed to potential impairment charges on certain assets.  Over the past several years, we have made several acquisitions.  As a result of these acquisitions, we had over $1 billion of goodwill and over $204 million of intangible assets on our balance sheet at the beginning of fiscal 2009.  As a result of our interim impairment analysis in the third quarter of 2009 and annual impairment analysis in the fourth


quarter of fiscal 2009, we recorded a goodwill impairment charge of $946.3 million and acquisition-related intangible asset impairment charge of $79.4 million in fiscal 2009. In determining fair value, we consider various factors including our market capitalization, forecasted revenue and costs, risk-adjusted discount rates, future economic and market conditions, determination of appropriate market comparables and expected periods over which our assets will be utilized and other variables.

If our assumptions regarding forecasted cash flow, revenue and margin growth rates of certain long-lived asset groups and reporting units are not achieved, it is reasonably possible that an impairment review may be triggered for the remaining balance of goodwill and long-lived assets prior to the next annual review in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2010, which could result in material charges that could impact our operating results and financial position. In addition, from time to time, we have made investments in other companies, both public and private.  If the companies that we invest in are unable to execute their plans and succeed in their respective markets, we may not benefit from such investments, and we could potentially lose the amounts we invest.  In addition, we evaluate our investment portfolio on a regular basis to determine if impairments have occurred.  Impairment charges could have a material impact on our results of operations in any period.

We are dependent on key personnel. Our performance is substantially dependent on the performance of our executive officers and key employees. The loss of the services of any of our executive officers, technical personnel or other key employees could adversely affect our business. In addition, our future success depends on our ability to successfully compete with other technology firms in attracting and retaining specialized technical and management personnel. If we are unable to identify, hire and retain highly qualified technical and managerial personnel, our business could be harmed.

Our product manufacturing operations are complex and subject to interruption.  From time to time, we have experienced production difficulties, including lower manufacturing yields or products that do not meet our or our customers' specifications, which has resulted in delivery delays, quality problems and lost revenue opportunities. While delivery delays have been infrequent and generally short in duration, we could experience manufacturing problems, capacity constraints and/or product delivery delays in the future as a result of, among other things, the complexity of our manufacturing processes, changes to our process technologies (including transfers to other facilities and die size reduction efforts), and difficulties in ramping production and installing new equipment at our facilities.   In addition, any significant quality problems could damage our reputation with our customers and could take focus away from the development of new and enhanced products.  These could have a significant negative impact on our financial results.

Substantially all of our revenues are derived from products manufactured at facilities which are exposed to the risk of natural disasters. If we were unable to use our facilities or those of our subcontractors and third party foundries as a result of a natural disaster or otherwise, our operations would be materially adversely affected.  While we maintain certain levels of insurance against selected risks of business interruption, not all risks can be insured at a reasonable cost.  For example, we do not insure our facilities for earthquake damage due to the costs involved.  Even if we have purchased insurance, the adverse impact on our business, including both costs and lost revenue opportunities, could greatly exceed the amounts, if any, that we might recover from our insurers.

We are dependent upon electric power and water provided by public utilities where we operate our manufacturing facilities. We maintain limited backup generating capability, but the amount of electric power that we can generate on our own is insufficient to fully operate these facilities, and prolonged power interruptions and restrictions on our access to water could have a significant adverse impact on our business.



Our results of operations could vary as a result of the methods, estimates and judgments we use in applying our accounting policies.  The methods, estimates and judgments we use in applying our accounting policies have a significant impact on our results of operations (see “Significant Accounting Policies in Part I, Item 1 of this Form 10-Q).  Such methods, estimates and judgments are, by their nature, subject to substantial risks, uncertainties and assumptions, and factors may arise over time that leads us to change our methods, estimates and judgments.  Changes in those methods, estimates and judgments could significantly affect our results of operations.  In particular, the calculation of stock-based compensation expense under the authoritative guidance requires us to use valuation methodologies that were not developed for use in valuing employee stock options and make a number of assumptions, estimates and conclusions regarding matters such as expected forfeitures, expected volatility of our share price and the exercise behavior of our employees.  Changes in these variables could impact our stock-based compensation expense and have a significant impact on our gross margins, R&D and SG&A expenses.

Our reported financial results may be adversely affected by new accounting pronouncements or changes in existing accounting standards and practices.  We prepare our financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S.  These accounting principles are subject to interpretation by the FASB, the SEC and various organizations formed to interpret and create appropriate accounting standards and practices.  New accounting pronouncements and varying interpretations of accounting standards and practices have occurred and may occur in the future. New accounting pronouncements or a change in the interpretation of existing accounting standards or practices may have a significant effect on our reported financial results and may even affect our reporting of transactions completed before the change is announced or effective.

Our financial results may be adversely impacted by higher than expected tax rates or exposure to additional tax liabilities.  As a global company, our effective tax rate is highly dependent upon the geographic composition of worldwide earnings and tax regulations governing each region. We are subject to income taxes in the United States and various foreign jurisdictions, and significant judgment is required to determine worldwide tax liabilities. Our effective tax rate could be adversely affected by changes in the mix of earnings between countries with differing statutory tax rates, in the valuation of deferred tax assets, in tax laws or by material audit assessments, which could affect our profitability. In particular, the carrying value of deferred tax assets, which are predominantly in the United States, is dependent on our ability to generate future taxable income in the United States. In addition, the amount of income taxes we pay is subject to ongoing audits in various jurisdictions, and a material assessment by a governing tax authority could affect our profitability.

Tax benefits we receive may be terminated or reduced in the future, which would increase our costs.  As a result of our international manufacturing operations, a significant portion of our worldwide profits are in jurisdictions outside the United States, including Bermuda, Singapore and Malaysia which offer significant reductions in tax rates.  These lower tax rates allow us to record a relatively low tax expense on a worldwide basis.  Under current Bermuda law, we are not subject to tax on our income and capital gains.  If US corporate income tax laws were to change regarding deferral of manufacturing profits or other issues impacting our operating structure, this would have a significant impact to our financial results.  President Obama’s Administration recently announced new U.S. tax legislative proposals that, if enacted, would adversely impact our effective tax rate and overall tax paying position in the US.

In addition, the Economic Development Board of Singapore granted Pioneer Status to our wholly-owned subsidiary in Singapore in 1997. Initially, this tax exemption was to expire after ten years, but the Economic Development Board in January 2008 agreed to extend the term to twelve years. As a result, a significant portion of the income we earn in Singapore during this period will be exempt from the Singapore income tax. We are required to meet several requirements as to investment, headcount and activities in Singapore to retain this status. If our Pioneer Status is terminated early because we do not continue to meet these requirements, or for other reasons beyond our control, our financial results could be


negatively impacted. Also, in Malaysia, we have been granted a tax holiday related to certain profits.  If we are unable to renew this tax holiday when it expires, we will be required to start paying income tax at the statutory tax rate on our operations, which will adversely impact our effective tax rate.

International operations add increased volatility to our operating results.    A substantial percentage of our revenues are derived from international sales, as summarized below:

(percentage of total revenues)
 
First nine months of fiscal 2010
   
Fiscal
 2009
   
Fiscal
 2008
 
Americas
    16 %     20 %     28 %
Asia Pacific
    65 %     63 %     56 %
Japan
    11 %     9 %     9 %
Europe
    8 %     8 %     7 %
                         
Total
    100 %     100 %     100 %

In addition, our facilities in Malaysia and Singapore, our design centers in Canada and China, and our foreign sales offices incur payroll, facility and other expenses in local currencies. Accordingly, movements in foreign currency exchange rates can impact our revenues and costs of goods sold, as well as both pricing and demand for our products.

Our offshore sites and export sales are also subject to risks associated with foreign operations, including:

·  
Political instability and acts of war or terrorism, which could disrupt our manufacturing and logistical activities;
·  
Regulations regarding use of local employees and suppliers;
·  
Currency controls and fluctuations, devaluation of foreign currencies, hard currency shortages and exchange rate fluctuations;
·  
Changes in local economic conditions;
·  
Governmental regulation of taxation of our earnings and those of our personnel; and
·  
Changes in tax laws, import and export controls, tariffs and freight rates.

Contract pricing for raw materials and equipment used in the fabrication and assembly processes, as well as for foundry and subcontract assembly services, may also be impacted by currency controls, exchange rate fluctuations and currency devaluations.  We sometimes hedge currency risk for currencies that are highly liquid and freely quoted, but may not enter into hedge contracts for currencies with limited trading volume.

In addition, as much of our revenues are generated outside the United States, a significant portion of our cash and investment portfolio accumulates offshore.  At December 27, 2009, we had cash, cash equivalents and investments of approximately $259.4 million invested overseas in accounts belonging to various IDT foreign operating entities.  While these amounts are primarily invested in U.S. dollars, a portion is held in foreign currencies, and all offshore balances are exposed to local political, banking, currency control and other risks.  In addition, these amounts may be subject to tax and other transfer restrictions.

If credit market conditions worsen, it could have a material adverse impact on our investment portfolio.  Although we manage our investment portfolio by purchasing only highly rated securities and diversifying our investments across various sectors, investment types, and underlying issuers, recent volatility in the short-term financial markets has been unprecedented.   We have a nominal amount of securities in asset backed commercial paper and hold no auction rated or mortgage backed securities.


However it is uncertain as to the full extent of the current credit and liquidity crisis and with possible further deterioration, particularly within one or several of the large financial institutions, the value of our investments could be negatively impacted.
 
We rely upon certain critical information systems for the operation of our business.  We maintain and rely upon certain critical information systems for the effective operation of our business. These information systems include telecommunications, the Internet, our corporate intranet, various computer hardware and software applications, network communications, and e-mail. These information systems are subject to attacks, failures, and access denials from a number of potential sources including viruses, destructive or inadequate code, power failures, and physical damage to computers, communication lines and networking equipment. To the extent that these information systems are under our control, we have implemented security procedures, such as virus protection software and emergency recovery processes, to address the outlined risks.   While we believe that our information systems are appropriately controlled and that we have processes in place to adequately manage these risks, security procedures for information systems cannot be guaranteed to be failsafe and our inability to use or access these information systems at critical points in time could unfavorably impact the timely and efficient operation of our business.

We are dependent on a limited number of suppliers.  Our manufacturing operations depend upon obtaining adequate raw materials on a timely basis. The number of suppliers of certain raw materials, such as silicon wafers, ultra-pure metals and certain chemicals and gases needed for our products, is very limited. In addition, certain packages for our products require long lead times and are available from only a few suppliers. From time to time, suppliers have extended lead times or limited supply to us due to capacity constraints.  Our results of operations would be materially and  adversely affected if we were unable to obtain adequate supplies of raw materials in a timely manner or if there were significant increases in the costs of raw materials, or if foundry or assembly subcontractor capacity was not available, or was only available at uncompetitive prices.

We are subject to a variety of environmental and other regulations related to hazardous materials used in our manufacturing processes.  Any failure by us to adequately control the use or discharge of hazardous materials under present or future regulations could subject us to substantial costs or liabilities or cause our manufacturing operations to be suspended.

We have limited experience with government contracting, which entails differentiated business risks.  Currently, certain of our subsidiaries derive revenue from contracts and subcontracts with agencies of, or prime contractors to, the U.S. government, including U.S. military agencies.  Although former employees of ICS who work for us have experience contracting with agencies of the U.S. government, historically we have not contracted with agencies of the U.S. government.  As a company engaged, in part, in supplying defense-related equipment to U.S. government agencies, we are subject to certain business risks that are particular to companies that contract with U.S. government agencies.  These risks include the ability of the U.S. government or related contractors to unilaterally:
·  
Terminate contracts at its convenience;
·  
Terminate, modify or reduce the value of existing contracts, if budgetary constraints or needs change;
·  
Cancel multi-year contracts and related orders, if funds become unavailable;
·  
Adjust contract costs and fees on the basis of audits performed by U.S. government agencies;
·  
Control and potentially prohibit the export of our products;
·  
Require that the company continue to supply products despite the expiration of a contract under certain circumstances;
·  
Require that the company fill certain types of rated orders for the U.S. government prior to filling any orders for other customers;  and
·  
Suspend us from receiving new contracts pending resolution of any alleged violations of procurement laws or regulations.
 
 


In addition, because we have defense industry contracts with respect to products that are sold both within and outside of the United States, we are subject to the following additional risks in connection with government contracts:

·  
The need to bid on programs prior to completing the necessary design, which may result in unforeseen technological difficulties, delays and/or cost overruns;
·  
The difficulty in forecasting long-term costs and schedules and the potential obsolescence of products related to long-term fixed price contracts; and
·  
The need to transfer and obtain security clearances and export licenses, as appropriate.

Our common stock has experienced substantial price volatility.   Volatility in the price of our common stock may occur in the future, particularly as a result of the current economic downturn and quarter-to-quarter variations in our actual or anticipated financial results, or the financial results of other semiconductor companies or our customers. Stock price volatility may also result from product announcements by us or our competitors, or from changes in perceptions about the various types of products we manufacture and sell.  In addition, our stock price may fluctuate due to price and volume fluctuations in the stock market, especially in the technology sector, and as a result of other considerations or events described in this section.

We depend on the ability of our personnel, raw materials, equipment and products to move reasonably unimpeded around the world.  Any political, military, world health or other issue which hinders the worldwide movement of our personnel, raw materials, equipment or products or restricts the import or export of materials could lead to significant business disruptions. Furthermore, any strike, economic failure, or other material disruption on the part of major airlines or other transportation companies could also adversely affect our ability to conduct business. If such disruptions result in cancellations of customer orders or contribute to a general decrease in economic activity or corporate spending on information technology, or directly impact our marketing, manufacturing, financial and logistics functions, our results of operations and financial condition could be materially and adversely affected.
ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

The following table sets forth information with respect to repurchases of our common stock during the third quarter of fiscal 2010:

Period
 
Total Number of Shares Purchased
   
Average Price Paid Per Share
   
Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs
   
Approximate Dollar Value of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs
 
September 28, 2009 – October 25, 2009
    --       --       --     $ 77,894,774  
October 26, 2009 – November 22, 2009
    12,100     $ 6.19       12,100     $ 77,819,902  
November 23, 2009 – December 27, 2009
    546,100     $ 5.98       546,100     $ 74,551,926  
Total
    558,200     $ 5.99       558,200          

On January 18, 2007, our Board of Directors initiated a $200 million share repurchase program. During fiscal 2008, our Board of Directors approved a $200 million expansion of the share repurchase program to a total $400 million.  In fiscal 2008 and fiscal 2007, we repurchased approximately 28.9 million shares and 1.6 million shares at an average price of $11.60 per share and $15.95 per share for a total purchase price of $334.8 million and $25.0 million, respectively.  On April 30, 2008, our Board of Directors approved an additional


$100 million expansion of the share repurchase program to a total of $500 million.  In fiscal 2009, we repurchased approximately 8.4 million shares at an average price of $7.46 per share for a total purchase price of $62.3 million.  During the third quarter of fiscal 2010, the Company repurchased approximately 0.6 million shares at an average price of $5.99 per share for a total purchase price of $3.3 million.  As of December 27, 2009, approximately $74.6 million was available for future purchase under the share repurchase program.  Share repurchases were recorded as treasury stock and resulted in a reduction of stockholders’ equity.  

ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

None.

ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS

None

ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION

None

ITEM 6.    EXHIBITS

(a)   The following exhibits are filed herewith:

Exhibit
number
 
Description
 
     
31.1
 
Certification of Chief Executive Officer as required by Rule 13a-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, dated February 4, 2010.
31.2
 
Certification of Chief Financial Officer as required by Rule 13a-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, dated February 4, 2010.
32.1
 
Certification of Chief Executive Officer as required by Rule 13a-14(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 dated February 4, 2010.
32.2
 
Certification of Chief Financial Officer as required by Rule 13a-14(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended and 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 dated February 4, 2010.


SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

   
INTEGRATED DEVICE TECHNOLOGY, INC.
Date: February 4, 2010
 
 
/S/ THEODORE L. TEWKSBURY III
Theodore L.Tewksbury III
President and Chief Executive Officer
Date: February 4, 2010
 
 
/S/ RICHARD D. CROWLEY, JR.
Richard D. Crowley, Jr.
Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)




 
EXHIBIT INDEX
 
Exhibit
number
 
Description
 
     
  31.1  
Certification of Chief Executive Officer as required by Rule 13a-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, dated February 4, 2010.
  31.2  
Certification of Chief Financial Officer as required by Rule 13a-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, dated February 4, 2010.
  32.1  
Certification of Chief Executive Officer as required by Rule 13a-14(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 dated February 4, 2010.
  32.2  
Certification of Chief Financial Officer as required by Rule 13a-14(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended and 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 dated February 4, 2010.