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Exhibit 99.1
PLX Technology, Inc. Reports First Quarter 2014 Financial Results
 
SUNNYVALE, Calif., April 21, 2014 -- PLX Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: PLXT), the global leader in PCI Express® (PCIe®) silicon and software connectivity solutions enabling emerging data center architectures, today announced first quarter revenues of $24.8 million and GAAP net income of $2.2 million, or $0.05 per share (diluted).
 
“Higher gross profits in the first quarter, combined with lower expenses, drove increased income over Q4 and contributed to our fifth straight profitable quarter,” said David Raun, PLX® president and CEO.  “In addition, we increased cash, saw strong bookings to support Q2 growth, and layered in another solid quarter of design wins.”
 
Non-GAAP Financial Comparison
                 
(in millions, except per share amounts)
                 
   
Quarterly Results
 
    Q1 2014     Q4 2013     Q1 2013  
Net revenues
  $ 24.8     $ 25.7     $ 26.2  
Gross Margin
  $ 15.0     $ 14.3     $ 15.5  
Operating expense
  $ 11.9     $ 12.4     $ 11.6  
Operating income from continuing operations
  $ 3.1     $ 1.9     $ 3.9  
Income from continuing operations
  $ 3.0     $ 1.9     $ 3.8  
Income per share (diluted) from continuing operations
  $ 0.07     $ 0.04     $ 0.09  

The above non-GAAP financial information (other than net revenues, which are presented on a GAAP basis) excludes share-based compensation, royalty accruals associated with the Internet Machines litigation, acquisition and restructuring costs, and discontinued operations.  See “Use of Non-GAAP Financial Information” below.
 
GAAP Financial Comparison
                 
(in millions, except per share amounts)
                 
   
Quarterly Results
 
    Q1 2014     Q4 2013     Q1 2013  
Net revenues
  $ 24.8     $ 25.7     $ 26.2  
Gross Margin
  $ 14.8     $ 14.1     $ 15.5  
Operating expense
  $ 12.5     $ 13.2     $ 12.7  
Operating income from continuing operations
  $ 2.3     $ 0.8     $ 2.9  
Income from continuing operations
  $ 2.2     $ 0.8     $ 2.7  
Income per share (diluted) from continuing operations
  $ 0.05     $ 0.02     $ 0.06  
  
 
 

 
 
“The sequential decline in our first quarter revenue was primarily the result of two temporary factors.  One of our larger customers moved to a vendor managed inventory (VMI) program where it worked down its owned inventories rather than drawing from our VMI.  We expect this customer to return to normal levels in late Q2 or Q3.  We were also supply constrained on some of PCI Express Gen2 products in Q1 due to assembly issues at one of our subcontractors.  These issues have been addressed and are not expected to be a limitation in the second quarter.
 
“These issues aside, the demand for our products remains solid.  Based on current backlog, forecasts from customers, and resolution of the assembly issues, we expect all of our market segments to be up in Q2, driven primarily by Gen2 and Gen3 shipments.  We are beginning to see an increasing number of Gen3 design wins go into volume production and we believe that this ramp will fuel our growth this year and in years to come,” said Raun.

Product Update:
During the first quarter, the company announced that Fujitsu selected PLX’s ExpressLane™ PEX8764 switch to deliver high-speed PCIe Gen3 interconnect within its Fujitsu Storage ETERNUS DX S3 disk arrays.  The PEX8764’s 64 lanes and 16 ports empower the ETERNUS DX series with stunning high-speed bi-directional PCIe interconnect throughput of 128 GigaBytes per second.
 
Acer chose PLX’s PCIe-to-USB device controller technology for its innovative Acer Aspire Z3-600 all-in-one personal computer.  PLX’s unique USB Duet® technology provides Aspire Z3-600 users with the advantage of simple, plug-and-play device sharing using a standard USB cable between the Z3-600 and any other Windows-based computers.  PLX PCIe-to-USB device controller technology bridges the high performance of both PCIe Gen2 and SuperSpeed USB 3.0.
 
PLX also announced that three ExpressLane PCIe Gen3 switches have passed the rigorous testing procedures of the PCI-SIG Compliance Workshop and are now listed on the group’s highly respected PCIe 3.0 Integrators List.  PLX is the only PCIe switch vendor to date that has achieved Gen3 compliance.
 
ECN Magazine named PLX ExpressFabric® technology a finalist in the ECN IMPACT Awards program, which recognizes excellence in electronics design engineering.  A highly respected and widely read industry publication, ECN selected PLX’s PCIe-based ExpressFabric for the IMPACT program’s Market Disrupter category due to the technology’s ability to slash hardware costs and energy requirements.
 
At the Embedded World Conference held in Germany, PLX demonstrated external box-to-box connectivity using optical and copper cabling via the universal PCIe standard.  The company also showcased its current generation of ExpressLane PCIe Gen3 switches, highlighting the devices’ exceptional performance and easy plug-and-play connectivity, along with the benefits of their integrated direct memory access (DMA) engines.
 
Business Outlook:
The following statements are based on current expectations.  The company does not intend to update, confirm or change this guidance until its second quarter 2014 earnings release, although it may provide additional details regarding its guidance during today’s scheduled conference call.
 
 
 

 
 
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Net revenues for the second quarter ending June 30, 2014, are expected to be between $27 million and $29 million.
·  
Non-GAAP gross margins are expected to be approximately 56 percent with GAAP margins at approximately 55 percent.  The non-GAAP number excludes an accrual for royalties associated with the Internet Machines litigation and share-based compensation.
·  
Operating expenses are expected to be approximately $15.0 million.  Included in operating expenses are share-based compensation charges of approximately $0.6 million.  The second quarter also includes a 40nm tape-out.  For the year, operating expenses net of share-based compensation are expected to be about $52 million.
 
Conference Call:
PLX management will host a conference call and webcast to discuss first quarter financial results and its business outlook on Monday, April 21, 2014, at 2:00 p.m. (PT), following the release of the company’s financial results.  David Raun, PLX chief executive officer, and Arthur Whipple, PLX chief financial officer, will host the conference call.
 
A live webcast of the conference call will be available through the Investor Relations section of the PLX Website at www.plxtech.com/investors, which also can be heard live via telephone at (800) 706-7749, using access code 74382120.  International callers may dial +1 (617) 614-3474.
 
A recorded replay of this webcast will be available on the PLX Website beginning 6:00 p.m. (PT) on April 21, 2014, through 11:59 p.m. (PT) on April 28, 2014.  To listen to the replay via telephone, call (888) 286-8010 and use access code 87177623.  International callers may dial +1 (617) 801-6888.
 
About PLX:
PLX Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: PLXT), based in Sunnyvale, Calif., USA, is the industry-leading global provider of semiconductor-based PCI Express connectivity solutions primarily targeting enterprise data center markets.  The company develops innovative software-enriched silicon that enables product differentiation, reliable interoperability and superior performance.  Visit PLX on plxtech.com, LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.
 
Use of Non-GAAP Financial Information:
To supplement PLX’s financial statements presented on a GAAP basis, PLX has provided non-GAAP financial information, including non-GAAP income (loss), non-GAAP earnings (loss) per share (diluted), non-GAAP operating income (loss) and non-GAAP operating expenses.  These non-GAAP results exclude share-based compensation, including ESOP expenses, royalty accruals associated with the Internet Machines litigation, acquisition and restructuring costs, and discontinued operations.  A reconciliation of the adjustments to GAAP results is included in the tables below.  Non-GAAP financial information is not meant as a substitute for GAAP results, but is included because management believes such information is useful to PLX investors for informational and comparative purposes.  In addition, certain non-GAAP financial information is used internally by management to evaluate and manage the company.  The non-GAAP financial information used by PLX may differ from that used by other companies.  These non-GAAP measures should be considered in addition to, and not a substitute for, the results prepared in accordance with GAAP.
 
 
 

 
 
Safe Harbor Statement:
This press release includes statements that qualify as forward-looking statements under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.  These include statements about the company’s estimated net revenues, estimated operating expenses and estimated gross margins, which are set forth under the caption “Business Outlook,” and statements regarding the Company’s market segments being up in the second quarter, the ramp up of Gen3 shipments and the Company’s future growth.  Such statements involve risks and uncertainties, which may cause actual results to differ materially from those set forth in the statements.  Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include risks and uncertainties, such as reduced demand for products of electronic equipment manufacturers that use the company’s products, adverse economic conditions in general or those specifically affecting the company’s markets, technical difficulties and delays in the development process, errors in the products, reduced backlog for the company’s customers and unexpected expenses.  Please refer to the documents filed by the company with the SEC from time to time, including, but not limited to, the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013, which identifies important risk factors that could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements.  All forward-looking statements are made as of today, and the company assumes no obligation to update such statements.
 
PLX, the PLX logo, USB Duet, ExpressLane, and ExpressFabric are trademarks of PLX Technology, Inc., which may be registered in some jurisdictions.  All other product names that appear in this material are for identification purposes only and are acknowledged to be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective organizations.
 
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Contact Information:
David Hurd
PLX Technology, Inc.
Sr. Director, Corporate Communication
(408) 328-3594
dhurd@plxtech.com
 
 
 

 
 
PLX TECHNOLOGY, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
 
    Three Months Ended  
   
March 31
   
December 31
   
March 31
 
   
2014
   
2013
   
2013
 
Net revenues
  $ 24,839     $ 25,697     $ 26,218  
Cost of revenues
    10,084       11,624       10,693  
Gross margin
    14,755       14,073       15,525  
Operating expenses:
                       
  Research and development
    6,390       6,328       5,961  
  Selling, general and administrative
    6,097       6,910       6,419  
  Acquisition and restructuring related costs
    -       -       291  
Total operating expenses
    12,487       13,238       12,671  
Income from operations
    2,268       835       2,854  
Interest income (expense) and other, net
    (29 )     (29 )     (71 )
Income from continuing operations before provision for income taxes
    2,239       806       2,783  
Provision for income taxes
    52       27       84  
Income from continuing operations, net of tax
    2,187       779       2,699  
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax (1)
    -       258       (57 )
Net income
  $ 2,187     $ 1,037     $ 2,642  
                         
Basic net income per share:
                       
  Income from continuing operations
  $ 0.05     $ 0.02     $ 0.06  
  Income from discontinued operations
  $ -     $ 0.01     $ -  
  Net income
  $ 0.05     $ 0.03     $ 0.06  
                         
Diluted net income per share:
                       
  Income from continuing operations
  $ 0.05     $ 0.02     $ 0.06  
  Income from discontinued operations
  $ -     $ 0.01     $ -  
  Net income
  $ 0.05     $ 0.03     $ 0.06  
                         
Shares used to compute per share amounts:
                       
  Basic
    45,841       45,750       45,366  
  Diluted
    47,149       47,082       46,096  

(1) Income (loss) from discontinued operations includes gain on disposal of $297 for the three months ended December 31, 2013.
 
 
 

 
 
PLX TECHNOLOGY, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited)
(in thousands)
 
   
March 31
   
December 31
 
   
2014
   
2013
 
ASSETS
           
             
  Cash and investments
  $ 21,571     $ 20,424  
  Accounts receivable, net
    13,742       12,835  
  Inventories
    9,846       10,289  
  Property and equipment, net
    10,163       10,333  
  Goodwill
    20,461       20,461  
  Other assets
    2,768       2,818  
Total assets
  $ 78,551     $ 77,160  
                 
LIABILITIES
               
                 
  Accounts payable
  $ 6,388     $ 6,511  
  Accrued compensation and benefits
    2,435       4,050  
  Accrued commissions
    461       480  
  Other accrued expenses
    3,287       3,213  
  Long term borrowings against line of credit
    5,000       5,000  
Total liabilities
    17,571       19,254  
                 
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
               
                 
  Common stock, par value
    46       46  
  Additional paid-in capital
    194,272       193,391  
  Accumulated other comprehensive loss
    (271 )     (277 )
  Accumulated deficit
    (133,067 )     (135,254 )
Total stockholders' equity
    60,980       57,906  
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity
  $ 78,551     $ 77,160  
 
 
 

 
 
PLX TECHNOLOGY, INC.
RECONCILIATION BETWEEN GAAP AND NON-GAAP FINANCIAL INFORMATION (1)
(unaudited, in thousands, except per share data)
(not prepared in accordance with GAAP)
 
    Three Months Ended  
   
March 31
   
December 31
   
March 31
 
   
2014
   
2013
   
2013
 
Income From Continuing Operations Reconciliation
                 
GAAP Income
  $ 2,187     $ 779     $ 2,699  
Acquisition and restructuring related costs
    -       -       291  
Share-based compensation
    586       875       765  
Lawsuit verdict contingency accrual
    275       213       -  
Non-GAAP Income
  $ 3,048     $ 1,867     $ 3,755  
                         
Income Per Share From Continuing Operations Reconciliation
                       
GAAP Diluted Income Per Share
  $ 0.05     $ 0.02     $ 0.06  
Effect of acquisition and restructuring related costs
    -       -       0.01  
Effect of share-based compensation
    0.01       0.02       0.02  
Effect of lawsuit verdict contingency accrual
    0.01       -       -  
Non-GAAP Diluted Income Per Share
  $ 0.07     $ 0.04     $ 0.09  
                         
Operating Income From Continuing Operations Reconciliation
                       
GAAP Operating Income
  $ 2,268     $ 835     $ 2,854  
Share-based compensation - COGS
    13       12       (23 )
Share-based compensation - R&D
    221       179       225  
Share-based compensation - SG&A
    352       684       563  
Lawsuit verdict contingency accrual
    275       213       -  
Acquisition and restructuring related costs
    -       -       291  
Non-GAAP Operating Income
  $ 3,129     $ 1,923     $ 3,910  
                         
Gross Margin From Continuing Operations Reconciliation
                       
GAAP Gross Margin
  $ 14,755     $ 14,073     $ 15,525  
Share-based compensation - COGS
    13       12       (23 )
Lawsuit verdict contingency accrual
    254       194       -  
Non-GAAP Gross Margin
  $ 15,022     $ 14,279     $ 15,502  
                         
Operating Expense From Continuing Operations Reconciliation
                 
GAAP Operating Expenses
  $ 12,487     $ 13,238     $ 12,671  
Share-based compensation - R&D
    (221 )     (179 )     (225 )
Share-based compensation - SG&A
    (352 )     (684 )     (563 )
Lawsuit verdict contingency accrual
    (21 )     (19 )     -  
Acquisition and restructuring related costs
    -       -       (291 )
Non-GAAP Operating Expenses
  $ 11,893     $ 12,356     $ 11,592  

1
Refer to " Use of Non-GAAP Financial Information" in the press release for a discussion of management's use of non-GAAP financial measures.
 
 
 

 
 
PLX TECHNOLOGY, INC.
SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
(Unaudited)
 
   
Three Months Ended
 
   
March 31
   
December 31
   
March 31
 
   
2014
   
2013
   
2013
 
Net Revenues by Geography
                 
Americas
    20 %     21 %     23 %
Asia Pacific
    67 %     71 %     66 %
Europe
    13 %     8 %     11 %

   
Three Months Ended
 
   
March 31
   
December 31
   
March 31
 
   
2014
   
2013
   
2013
 
Net Revenues by Type
                 
PCI Express Revenue
    70 %     72 %     71 %
Connectivity Revenue
    30 %     28 %     29 %