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Exhibit 99.1

Pixelworks Reports First Quarter 2012 Financial Results
SAN JOSE, Calif., April 19, 2012 -- Pixelworks, Inc. (NASDAQ:PXLW), an innovative provider of powerful video and pixel processing technology, today announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2012.
First quarter 2012 revenue was $14.3 million, compared to $16.8 million reported in the fourth quarter of 2011 and $14.7 million in the first quarter of 2011. The sequential decrease was primarily driven by expected weaker demand in the digital projection and advanced TV markets, partially offset by licensing revenue recorded during the quarter.
On a GAAP basis, gross profit margin in the first quarter of 2012 was 54.5%, up from 47.1% in the fourth quarter of 2011 and 44.7% in the first quarter of 2011, driven by a shift in product mix as well as licensing revenue recognized during the quarter. First quarter 2012 GAAP operating expenses were $9.1 million, compared with $9.5 million in the previous quarter and $9.8 million in the first quarter of 2011. For the first quarter of 2012, the Company recorded a GAAP net loss of $0.6 million, or $0.04 per share, compared to a GAAP net loss of $2.0 million, or $0.11 per share, in the fourth quarter of 2011 and GAAP net loss of $1.5 million, or $0.11 per share, in the first quarter of 2011.
On a non-GAAP basis, first quarter 2012 gross profit margin was 55.7%, up from 48.0% in the fourth quarter of 2011 and 45.5% in the first quarter of 2011. First quarter 2012 operating expenses on a non-GAAP basis were $8.6 million, compared to $9.0 million in the previous quarter and $9.4 million in the first quarter of 2011. On a non-GAAP basis, net loss in the first quarter of 2012 was $0.1 million, or $0.01 per share, compared with a net loss of $1.3 million, or $0.07 per share, in the fourth quarter of 2011 and net loss of $2.8 million, or $0.20 per share, in the first quarter of 2011.
“Despite the challenges of seasonality compounded by supply disruptions and an industry wide inventory correction, we were able to exceed our guidance for Q1 2012,” said Bruce Walicek, President and CEO of Pixelworks. “With the introduction of our Topaz products for the projector market and further validation of our advanced video technology, leading display partners are recognizing that Pixelworks is the technology leader in advanced video.”
The Company will discuss the details of its business outlook for the second quarter of 2012 during its conference call scheduled for today, April 19, 2012, at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time.
Conference Call Information
Pixelworks will host a conference call today at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time, which can be accessed by calling 800-573-4754 and using passcode 26286303. A Web broadcast of the call can be accessed by visiting the Company's investor page at www.pixelworks.com. For those unable to listen to the live Web broadcast, it will be archived for 30 days. A replay of the conference call will also be available through Thursday, April 26, 2012, and can be accessed by calling 888-286-8010 and using passcode 44566614.





About Pixelworks, Inc.
Pixelworks, headquartered in San Jose, California, is an innovative designer, developer and marketer of video and pixel processing technology, semiconductors and software for high-end digital video applications. At design centers in Shanghai and San Jose, Pixelworks engineers push pixel performance to new levels for leading manufacturers of consumer electronics and professional displays worldwide.
For more information, please visit the Company's Web site at www.pixelworks.com.
Note: Pixelworks and the Pixelworks logo are registered trademarks of Pixelworks, Inc.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
This earnings release makes reference to non-GAAP gross profit margins, non-GAAP operating expenses, non-GAAP net loss and non-GAAP net loss per share which excludes stock-based compensation expense, gain on sale of patents, gain on the sale of marketable securities and additional amortization of a non-cancelable prepaid royalty, all of which are required under GAAP. The press release also reconciles GAAP net loss and adjusted EBITDA which Pixelworks defines as GAAP net income (loss) before interest expense and other, net, income tax provision, depreciation and amortization, as well as the specific items listed above. The Company believes these non-GAAP measures provide a meaningful perspective on the Company's core operating results and underlying cash flow dynamics, but cautions investors to consider these measures in addition to, not as a substitute for, its consolidated financial results as presented in accordance with GAAP. A reconciliation between GAAP and non-GAAP financial measures is included in this earnings release which is available in the investor relations section of the Company's website.
Safe Harbor Statement
This release contains statements, including, without limitation, the statements in Bruce Walicek's quote that are 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. All statements other than statements of historical fact are forward-looking statements for purposes of this release, including any projections of revenue or other financial items or any statements regarding the plans and objectives of management for future operations. Such statements are based on management's current expectations, estimates and projections about the Company's business. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve numerous risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Actual results could vary materially from those contained in forward looking statements due to many factors, including, without limitation: our ability to deliver new products in a timely fashion; our new product yield rates; changes in estimated product costs; product mix; supply of products from third-party foundries; failure or difficulty in achieving design wins; timely customer transition to new product designs; competitive factors, such as rival chip architectures, introduction or traction by competing designs, or pricing pressures; the success of our products in expanded markets; current global economic challenges; levels of inventory at distributors and customers; changes in the digital display and projection markets; changes in customer ordering patterns or lead times; seasonality in the consumer electronics market; our efforts to achieve profitability from operations; insufficient, excess or obsolete inventory and variations in inventory valuation; the outcome of any litigation related to our intellectual property rights; and our lower cash position as a result of our debt repurchases. More information regarding potential factors that could affect the Company's financial results and could cause actual results to differ materially is included from time to time in the Company's Securities and Exchange Commission filings, including our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011 and subsequent SEC filings.
The forward-looking statements contained in this release speak as of the date of this release, and we do not undertake any obligation to update any such statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

- Financial Tables Follow -


 





PIXELWORKS, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(In thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
 
March 31,
 
December 31,
 
March 31,
 
 
2012
 
2011
 
2011
Revenue, net
 
$
14,330

 
$
16,828

 
$
14,700

Cost of revenue (1)
 
6,521

 
8,908

 
8,128

Gross profit
 
7,809

 
7,920

 
6,572

Operating expenses:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Research and development (2)
 
5,093

 
5,375

 
5,995

Selling, general and administrative (3)
 
4,019

 
4,134

 
3,834

Total operating expenses
 
9,112

 
9,509

 
9,829

Loss from operations
 
(1,303
)
 
(1,589
)
 
(3,257
)
Interest expense and other, net
 
(98
)
 
(89
)
 
(166
)
Gain on sale of patents
 

 

 
1,600

Gain on sale of marketable securities
 

 

 
264

Total other income (expense), net
 
(98
)
 
(89
)
 
1,698

Loss before income taxes
 
(1,401
)
 
(1,678
)
 
(1,559
)
Provision (benefit) for income taxes
 
(763
)
 
279

 
(91
)
Net loss
 
$
(638
)
 
$
(1,957
)
 
$
(1,468
)
Net loss per share - basic and diluted
 
$
(0.04
)
 
$
(0.11
)
 
$
(0.11
)
Weighted average shares outstanding - basic and diluted
 
18,029

 
17,944

 
13,569

——————
 
 
 
 
 
 
(1) Includes:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Additional amortization of non-cancelable prepaid royalty
 
$
132

 
$
120

 
$
86

Stock-based compensation
 
39

 
36

 
27

(2) Includes stock-based compensation
 
222

 
221

 
201

(3) Includes stock-based compensation
 
241

 
266

 
247






PIXELWORKS, INC.
RECONCILIATION OF GAAP AND NON-GAAP FINANCIAL INFORMATION *
(In thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
 
March 31,
 
December 31,
 
March 31,
 
 
2012
 
2011
 
2011
Reconciliation of GAAP and non-GAAP gross profit
 
 
 
 
 
 
GAAP gross profit
 
$
7,809

 
$
7,920

 
$
6,572

Additional amortization of non-cancelable prepaid royalty
 
132

 
120

 
86

Stock-based compensation
 
39

 
36

 
27

Total reconciling items included in cost of revenue
 
171

 
156

 
113

Non-GAAP gross profit
 
$
7,980

 
$
8,076

 
$
6,685

Non-GAAP gross profit margin
 
55.7
%
 
48.0
%
 
45.5
%
Reconciliation of GAAP and non-GAAP operating expenses
 
 
 
 
 
 
GAAP operating expenses
 
$
9,112

 
$
9,509

 
$
9,829

Reconciling item included in research and development:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Stock-based compensation
 
222

 
221

 
201

Reconciling item included in selling, general and administrative:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Stock-based compensation
 
241

 
266

 
247

Total reconciling items included in operating expenses
 
463

 
487

 
448

Non-GAAP operating expenses
 
$
8,649

 
$
9,022

 
$
9,381

Reconciliation of GAAP and non-GAAP net loss
 
 
 
 
 
 
GAAP net loss
 
$
(638
)
 
$
(1,957
)
 
$
(1,468
)
Reconciling items included in cost of revenue
 
171

 
156

 
113

Reconciling items included in operating expenses
 
463

 
487

 
448

Gain on sale of patents
 

 

 
(1,600
)
Gain on sale of marketable securities
 

 

 
(264
)
Tax effect of non-GAAP adjustments
 
(144
)
 
7

 
(4
)
Non-GAAP net loss
 
$
(148
)
 
$
(1,307
)
 
$
(2,775
)
Non-GAAP net loss per share - basic and diluted
 
$
(0.01
)
 
$
(0.07
)
 
$
(0.20
)
Non-GAAP weighted average shares outstanding - basic and diluted
 
18,029

 
17,944

 
13,569

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
* Our non-GAAP gross profit, non-GAAP operating expenses, non-GAAP net loss and non-GAAP net loss per share differs from GAAP gross profit, GAAP operating expenses, GAAP net loss and GAAP net loss per share due to the exclusion of gain on the sale of patents, gain on the sale of marketable securities, stock-based compensation expense and additional amortization of a non-cancelable prepaid royalty. Pixelworks' management believes the presentation of non-GAAP gross profit, non-GAAP operating expenses, non-GAAP net loss and non-GAAP net loss per share provides useful information to investors regarding Pixelworks' results of operations by allowing investors to better evaluate underlying cash flow dynamics. Pixelworks' management also uses each of these non-GAAP measures internally to better evaluate underlying cash flow dynamics. Pixelworks, however, cautions investors to consider these non-GAAP financial measures in addition to, and not as a substitute for, our GAAP financial measures.






PIXELWORKS, INC.
RECONCILIATION OF GAAP AND NON-GAAP FINANCIAL INFORMATION *
(In thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
 
March 31,
 
December 31,
 
March 31,
 
 
2012
 
2011
 
2011
Reconciliation of GAAP net loss and adjusted EBITDA
 
 
 
 
 
 
GAAP net loss
 
$
(638
)
 
$
(1,957
)
 
$
(1,468
)
Stock-based compensation
 
502

 
523

 
475

Additional amortization of non-cancelable prepaid royalty
 
132

 
120

 
86

Gain on sale of patents
 

 

 
(1,600
)
Gain on sale of marketable securities
 

 

 
(264
)
Tax effect of non-GAAP adjustments
 
(144
)
 
7

 
(4
)
Non-GAAP net loss
 
$
(148
)
 
$
(1,307
)
 
$
(2,775
)
EBITDA adjustments:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Depreciation and amortization
 
$
1,172

 
$
1,314

 
$
1,254

Interest expense and other, net
 
98

 
89

 
166

Non-GAAP provision (benefit) for income taxes
 
(619
)
 
272

 
(87
)
Adjusted EBITDA
 
$
503

 
$
368

 
$
(1,442
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
* Adjusted EBITDA differs from GAAP net loss due to the exclusion of gain on the sale of patents, gain on the sale of marketable securities, stock-based compensation expense, additional amortization of a non-cancelable prepaid royalty, interest expense and other, net, income tax provision (benefit) and depreciation and amortization. Pixelworks' management believes the presentation of adjusted EBITDA provides useful information to investors regarding Pixelworks' results of operations by allowing investors to better evaluate underlying cash flow dynamics and core operating results and are used by Pixelworks' management for these purposes. Pixelworks, however, cautions investors to consider these non-GAAP financial measures in addition to, and not as a substitute for, our GAAP financial measures.






PIXELWORKS, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)

 
March 31,
2012
 
December 31,
2011
ASSETS
 
 
 
Current assets:
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
$
11,647

 
$
15,092

Accounts receivable, net
6,654

 
4,557

Inventories
3,139

 
4,107

Prepaid expenses and other current assets
2,466

 
2,341

Total current assets
23,906

 
26,097

Property and equipment, net
6,606

 
7,366

Other assets, net
2,570

 
2,914

Total assets
$
33,082

 
$
36,377

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
 
 
 
Current liabilities:
 
 
 
Accounts payable
$
2,580

 
$
4,428

Accrued liabilities and current portion of long-term liabilities
8,197

 
8,247

Current portion of income taxes payable
165

 
212

Total current liabilities
10,942

 
12,887

Long-term liabilities, net of current portion
1,974

 
2,467

Income taxes payable, net of current portion
2,358

 
3,223

Total liabilities
15,274

 
18,577

Shareholders’ equity
17,808

 
17,800

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
$
33,082

 
$
36,377






Contacts:
Investor Contact
Shelton Group
Brett L Perry
P: +1-972-239-5119 ext 159
E: bperry@sheltongroup.com

Company Contact
Pixelworks, Inc.
Steven Moore
P: +1-408-200-9221
E: smoore@pixelworks.com