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

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)

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

For the quarterly period ended March 30, 2014

Or

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

For the transition period from __________ to __________

Commission file number 000-31581
 

OPLINK COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware
 
No. 77-0411346
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
 
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)

46335 Landing Parkway, Fremont, CA 94538
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (510) 933-7200

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 No

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Website, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T 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 the definitions of "large accelerated filer," "accelerated filer" and "smaller reporting company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):

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

The number of outstanding shares of the Registrant's common stock, $0.001 par value, as of April 27, 2014, was 18,504,373. 
 

 
OPLINK COMMUNICATIONS, INC.

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PART I.  FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1 - FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

OPLINK COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited)

(In thousands, except par value)
 
March 30,
2014
   
June 30,
2013
 
ASSETS
 
   
 
Current assets:
 
   
 
Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
54,472
   
$
65,014
 
Short-term investments
   
97,134
     
105,829
 
Accounts receivable, net
   
37,215
     
40,735
 
Inventories
   
40,269
     
30,028
 
Deferred tax assets
   
804
     
809
 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
   
6,294
     
7,029
 
Total current assets
   
236,188
     
249,444
 
 
               
Property, plant and equipment, net
   
54,048
     
47,687
 
Long-term investments
   
9,274
     
3,307
 
Goodwill and acquired intangible assets, net
   
965
     
1,146
 
Deferred tax assets, non-current
   
7,555
     
7,083
 
Other assets
   
13,414
     
16,504
 
Total assets
 
$
321,444
   
$
325,171
 
 
               
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
               
Current liabilities:
               
Accounts payable
 
$
12,385
   
$
18,166
 
Accrued liabilities
   
15,396
     
12,782
 
Income tax payable
   
757
     
797
 
Total current liabilities
   
28,538
     
31,745
 
 
               
Income tax payable, non-current
   
9,542
     
8,196
 
Deferred tax liabilities, non-current
   
669
     
670
 
Other non-current liabilities
   
1,317
     
1,359
 
Total liabilities
   
40,066
     
41,970
 
 
               
Commitments and contingencies (Note 13)
               
Stockholders' equity:
               
Common stock, $0.001 par value, 34,000 shares authorized; 18,511 and 19,141 shares issued and outstanding as of December 29, 2013 and June 30, 2013, respectively
   
19
     
19
 
Additional paid-in capital
   
422,901
     
433,522
 
Accumulated other comprehensive income
   
18,415
     
12,598
 
Accumulated deficit
   
(159,957
)
   
(162,938
)
Total stockholders' equity
   
281,378
     
283,201
 
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity
 
$
321,444
   
$
325,171
 

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

OPLINK COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)

(In thousands, except per share data)
 
Three Months Ended
   
Nine Months Ended
 
 
 
March 30,
2014
   
March 31,
2013
   
March 30,
2014
   
March 31,
 2013
 
Revenues
 
$
48,108
   
$
44,124
   
$
153,323
   
$
134,107
 
Cost of revenues
   
34,081
     
28,474
     
105,653
     
85,298
 
Gross profit
   
14,027
     
15,650
     
47,670
     
48,809
 
 
                               
Operating expenses:
                               
Research and development
   
7,707
     
6,647
     
22,023
     
18,545
 
Sales and marketing
   
4,531
     
4,006
     
13,377
     
11,704
 
General and administrative
   
2,454
     
2,644
     
8,075
     
8,040
 
Amortization of acquired intangible assets
   
10
     
91
     
74
     
273
 
Net (gain) loss on sale and disposal of property and equipment
   
48
     
(258
)
   
221
     
(270
)
Total operating expenses
   
14,750
     
13,130
     
43,770
     
38,292
 
 
                               
Operating income (loss)
   
(723
)
   
2,520
     
3,900
     
10,517
 
Interest income and other, net
   
819
     
201
     
871
     
879
 
Income before provision for income taxes
   
96
     
2,721
     
4,771
     
11,396
 
Provision for income taxes
   
620
     
670
     
1,790
     
2,526
 
Net income (loss)
 
$
(524
)
 
$
2,051
   
$
2,981
   
$
8,870
 
 
                               
Net income (loss) per share:
                               
Basic
 
$
(0.03
)
 
$
0.11
   
$
0.16
   
$
0.47
 
Diluted
 
$
(0.03
)
 
$
0.11
   
$
0.15
   
$
0.46
 
 
                               
Weighted average shares:
                               
Basic
   
19,066
     
19,029
     
19,222
     
19,072
 
Diluted
   
19,066
     
19,252
     
19,468
     
19,370
 

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


OPLINK COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(Unaudited)

(In thousands)
 
Three Months Ended
   
Nine Months Ended
 
 
 
March 30,
2014
   
March 31,
2013
   
March 30,
2014
   
March 31,
2013
 
Net income (loss)
 
$
(524
)
 
$
2,051
   
$
2,981
   
$
8,870
 
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes:
                               
Currency translation adjustments
   
576
     
(169
)
   
1,600
     
605
 
Change in net unrealized gain (loss) on investments, net
   
817
     
(1,259
)
   
4,217
     
(4,072
)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net
   
1,393
     
(1,428
)
   
5,817
     
(3,467
)
Comprehensive income
 
$
869
   
$
623
   
$
8,798
   
$
5,403
 

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



OPLINK COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)

 
 
Nine Months Ended
 
(in thousands)
 
March 30,
2014
   
March 31,
2013
 
Cash flows from operating activities:
 
   
 
Net income
 
$
2,981
   
$
8,870
 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
               
Depreciation expense
   
6,442
     
5,436
 
Amortization of acquired intangible assets
   
181
     
381
 
Stock-based compensation expense
   
4,618
     
4,413
 
Amortization of premium on investments
   
661
     
425
 
Net (gain) loss on sale and disposal of property and equipment
   
221
     
(270
)
    Net gain on sale of equity securities
   
(348
)
   
(73
)
Deferred income taxes
   
(512
)
   
(221
)
Changes in assets and liabilities:
               
Accounts receivable
   
3,584
     
(7,587
)
Inventories
   
(9,705
)
   
(532
)
Prepayments and other assets
   
1,494
     
469
 
Accounts payable
   
(5,859
)
   
1,481
 
Accrued liabilities and other liabilities
   
4,189
     
4,369
 
Net cash provided by operating activities
   
7,947
     
17,161
 
 
               
Cash flows from investing activities:
               
Acquisition of business, net
   
--
     
(1,090
)
Purchases of available-for-sale investments
   
(77,674
)
   
(96,986
)
Sales and maturities of available-for-sale investments
   
114,864
     
85,386
 
Purchases of held-to-maturity investments
   
(30,485
)
   
(8,312
)
    Purchases of investment in privately held company
   
(189
)
   
--
 
Proceeds from sales of property and equipment
   
2,992
     
5,988
 
Purchases of property and equipment
   
(12,784
)
   
(10,194
)
Net cash used for investing activities
   
(3,276
)
   
(25,208
)
 
               
Cash flows from financing activities:
               
Proceeds from issuance of common stock
   
1,850
     
2,240
 
Repurchases of common stock
   
(15,590
)
   
(8,320
)
Tax withholdings related to net share settlements of restricted stock units
   
(1,498
)
   
(984
)
Net cash used for financing activities
   
(15,238
)
   
(7,064
)
 
               
Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents
   
25
     
11
 
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents
   
(10,542
)
   
(15,100
)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
   
65,014
     
81,233
 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
 
$
54,472
   
$
66,133
 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
 
OPLINK COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)

Note 1 - Description of Business

The Company

Oplink Communications, Inc. ("Oplink", or the "Company") was incorporated in California in September 1995 and was later reincorporated in Delaware in September 2000. The Company is headquartered in Fremont, California and has manufacturing, design and research and development facilities in Zhuhai, Shanghai and Wuhan, China and in Taipei and Hsinchu, Taiwan.

The Company designs, manufactures and sells optical networking components and subsystems. Its products expand optical bandwidth, amplify optical signals, monitor and protect wavelength performance, redirect light signals, ensure signal connectivity and provide signal transmission and reception within an optical network. Its products enable greater and higher quality bandwidth over longer distances, which reduces network congestion and transmission cost per bit. Its products also enable optical system manufacturers to provide flexible and scalable bandwidth to support the increase of data traffic on the Internet and other public and private networks.

The Company offers its customers design, integration and optical manufacturing solutions ("OMS") for the production and packaging of highly-integrated optical subsystems and turnkey solutions, based upon a customer's specific product design and specifications. The Company also offers solutions with lower levels of component integration for customers that place more value on flexibility than would be provided with turnkey solutions.

The Company's product portfolio also includes optical transmission products that broaden the addressable markets as well as the range of solutions that the Company can now offer its customers. The Company's transmission products consist of a comprehensive line of high-performance fiber optic modules, including fiber optic transmitters, receivers, transceivers, and transponders, primarily for use in metropolitan area network ("MAN"), local area network ("LAN"), and fiber-to-the-home ("FTTH") applications. Fiber optic modules are the integration of pre-assembled components that are used to build network equipment. The Company's transmission products convert data signals between optical domain and electronic domain, thereby facilitating the transmission of information over fiber optic communication networks.

The Company has also a new business division, Oplink Connected, which has developed and is selling wireless security and home automation systems that can be monitored and managed with a Smartphone app. The security systems are plug-and-play solutions that are easy to install and eliminate the need for professional installation. The goal of Oplink Connected is to offer simple, affordable, easy-to-use security systems that can give users the peace of mind that comes with staying connected to their home or business and the things they care about most.  The Oplink Connected division has no meaningful revenue to date.  Please see Part I, Item 2 – Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations and Part II, Item 1A – Risk Factors, for more information.
 
Note 2 - Basis of Presentation

The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements included herein have been prepared by the Company in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("U.S.") and pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). Certain information and footnote disclosures, normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S., have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations. In the opinion of management, these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements contain all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring adjustments) necessary to present fairly the financial position of the Company as of March 30, 2014, the results of its operations for the three and nine month periods ended March 30, 2014 and March 31, 2013 and its cash flows for the nine month periods ended March 30, 2014 and March 31, 2013. The results of operations for the periods presented are not necessarily indicative of those that may be expected for the full year. The condensed consolidated financial statements presented herein have been prepared by management, without audit by independent auditors who do not express an opinion thereon, and should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2013. The June 30, 2013 condensed consolidated balance sheet data was derived from audited consolidated financial statements included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2013 but does not include all disclosures required for annual periods. Certain reclassifications have been made to conform to the current period's presentation.

The Company operates and reports using a fiscal year, which ends on the Sunday closest to June 30. Fiscal 2014 and Fiscal 2013 are 52-week fiscal years.
 
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly and majority-owned subsidiaries. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. The Company presents the financial information of some of its foreign operating subsidiaries in its consolidated financial statements utilizing accounts as of a date one month earlier than the accounts of its parent company to ensure timely reporting of consolidated results.

The Company conducts its business within one business segment and has no organizational structure dictated by product, service lines, geography or customer type.

There have been no significant changes in the Company's significant accounting policies that were disclosed in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2013.

Note 3 - Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In July 2013, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") No. 2013-11, "Presentation of an Unrecognized Tax Benefit when a Net Operating Loss Carryforward, a Similar Tax Loss, or a Tax Credit Carryforward Exists." This standard requires an entity to present unrecognized tax benefits as a reduction to deferred tax assets when a net operating loss carryforward, similar tax loss or a tax credit carryforward exists, with limited exceptions. This standard is effective for fiscal years beginning on or after December 15, 2013, and for interim periods within those fiscal years. The Company is currently assessing the impact of this new guidance.

Note 4 - Net Income (Loss) Per Share

 Basic net income (loss) per share is computed by dividing the net income (loss) by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period. Diluted net income per share is computed by dividing the net income for the period by the weighted average number of common and dilutive potential common shares outstanding during the period, if dilutive. Diluted net loss per share is computed using the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding and excludes all dilutive potential common equivalent shares because the Company is in a net loss position and their inclusion would be anti-dilutive.  Potentially dilutive common equivalent shares are composed of the incremental common shares issuable upon the exercise of stock options, the vesting of awards and purchases under the employee stock purchase plan. The following is the computations of the basic and diluted net income (loss) per share and the anti-dilutive common stock equivalents excluded from the computations for the periods presented (in thousands, except per share data):

 
 
Three Months Ended
   
Nine Months Ended
 
 
 
March 30,
2014
   
March 31,
2013
   
March 30,
2014
   
March 31,
2013
 
Numerator:
 
   
   
   
 
Net income (loss)
 
$
(524
)
 
$
2,051
   
$
2,981
   
$
8,870
 
 
                               
Denominator:
                               
Weighted average common shares outstanding
   
19,066
     
19,029
     
19,222
     
19,072
 
Dilutive effect of employee stock options and restricted stock units
   
--
     
223
     
246
     
298
 
Weighted average common shares outstanding, assuming dilution
   
19,066
     
19,252
     
19,468
     
19,370
 
 
                               
Net income (loss) per share:
                               
Basic
 
$
(0.03
)
 
$
0.11
   
$
0.16
   
$
0.47
 
Diluted
 
$
(0.03
)
 
$
0.11
   
$
0.15
   
$
0.46
 
 
                               
Anti-dilutive stock options and awards not included in net income (loss) per share calculation
   
1,590
     
1,750
     
1,585
     
1,605
 

Note 5 – Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income

The changes in accumulated other comprehensive income by component during the nine months ended March 30. 2014 were as follows:

 
 
Unrealized
Gains (Losses)
on Available-for-
Sale Securities
   
Foreign
Currency
Translation
Adjustment
   
Total
 
As of June 30, 2013
 
$
(4,149
)
 
$
16,747
   
$
12,598
 
Other comprehensive income before reclassification
   
4,565
     
1,600
     
6,165
 
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income
   
(348
)(1)
   
--
     
(348
)
Other comprehensive income, net
   
4,217
     
1,600
     
5,817
 
As of March 30, 2014
 
$
68
   
$
18,347
   
$
18,415
 
(1) This component of accumulated other comprehensive income was included in the Interest income and other, net on the Company's condensed consolidated statements of operations
 
Note 6 - Cash and Cash Equivalents

 The Company considers all highly liquid investments with a maturity of three months or less when purchased to be cash equivalents. The Company's cash equivalents consist primarily of money market funds and corporate commercial paper.

Note 7 - Investments

Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity Investments

The Company generally invests its excess cash in certificates of deposit, debt instruments of the U.S. Treasury, Government agencies, corporations with strong credit ratings and equity securities in publicly traded companies. Such investments are made in accordance with the Company's investment policy, which establishes guidelines relative to diversification and maturities designed to maintain safety and liquidity. These guidelines are periodically reviewed and modified to take advantage of trends in yields and interest rates. The available-for-sale investments are reported at their fair value. Unrealized gains and losses on these securities are reported as a separate component of accumulated other comprehensive income until realized. The investment securities which the Company has the ability and intent to hold until maturity are classified as held-to-maturity investments and are stated at amortized cost.

 Investments at March 30, 2014 and June 30, 2013 were as follows (in thousands):

 
 
March 30, 2014
 
Short-term investments:
 
Amortized
Cost
   
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
   
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
   
Estimated
Fair Value
 
Available-for-sale:
 
   
   
   
 
U.S. Treasury securities
 
$
21,988
   
$
5
   
$
--
   
$
21,993
 
Corporate commercial paper
   
34,984
     
--
     
--
     
34,984
 
Publicly traded equity securities
   
3,009
     
98
     
--
     
3,107
 
Corporate debt securities
   
8,107
     
--
     
--
     
8,107
 
Certificates of deposit
   
3,663
     
--
     
--
     
3,663
 
Held-to-maturity:
                               
Corporate debt securities
   
25,280
     
6
     
(32
)
   
25,254
 
Total short-term investments
   
97,031
     
109
     
(32
)
   
97,108
 
 
                               
Long-term investments:
                               
Held-to-maturity:
                               
Corporate debt securities
   
9,274
     
--
     
(10
)
   
9,264
 
Total long-term investments
   
9,274
     
--
     
(10
)
   
9,264
 
Total investments
 
$
106,305
   
$
109
   
$
(42
)
 
$
106,372
 
 
 
 
June 30, 2013
 
Short-term investments:
 
Amortized
Cost
   
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
   
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
   
Estimated
Fair Value
 
Available-for-sale:
 
   
   
   
 
U.S. Treasury securities
 
$
35,979
   
$
4
   
$
(1
)
 
$
35,982
 
Corporate commercial paper
   
31,986
     
--
     
--
     
31,986
 
Publicly traded equity securities
   
7,053
     
--
     
(4,129
)
   
2,924
 
Corporate debt securities
   
9,948
     
--
     
(23
)
   
9,925
 
Certificates of deposit
   
5,304
     
--
     
--
     
5,304
 
Held-to-maturity:
                               
Corporate debt securities
   
19,708
     
4
     
(27
)
   
19,685
 
Total short-term investments
   
109,978
     
8
     
(4,180
)
   
105,806
 
 
                               
Long-term investments:
                               
Held-to-maturity:
                               
Corporate debt securities
   
3,307
     
--
     
(8
)
   
3,299
 
Total long-term investments
   
3,307
     
--
     
(8
)
   
3,299
 
 
                               
Total investments
 
$
113,285
   
$
8
   
$
(4,188
)
 
$
109,105
 

 The gross unrealized losses related to available for sale and held to maturity investments were primarily due to changes in market interest rates and fluctuations in stock prices of the Company's publicly traded equity securities. The Company has determined that (i) it does not have the intent to sell any of these investments and (ii) it is not more likely than not that it will be required to sell any of these investments before recovery of the entire amortized cost basis to meet its cash or working capital requirements or contractual or regulatory obligations.  The Company did not recognize any impairment loss during the three and nine months ended March 30, 2014 and March 31, 2013, respectively.
 
The following tables show the gross unrealized losses and fair value of the Company's investments, aggregated by length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position (in thousands):
 
 
 
March 30, 2014
 
 
 
Less Than 12 Months
 
(in thousands)
 
Fair Value
   
Unrealized Loss
 
Held-to-maturity:
   
    Corporate debt securities
 
$
15,603
   
$
(32
)
         Total short-term investments
   
15,603
     
(32
)
Held-to-maturity:
               
    Corporate debt securities
   
9,264
     
(10
)
         Total long-term investments
   
9,264
     
(10
)
Total investments
 
$
24,867
   
$
(42
)

 
 
June 30, 2013
 
 
 
Less Than 12 Months
 
(in thousands)
 
Fair Value
   
Unrealized Loss
 
Available-for-sale:
       
   Corporate debt securities
 
$
9,926
   
$
(23
)
   U.S. Treasury securities
   
9,991
     
(1
)
   Public traded equity securities
   
2,924
     
(4,129
)
Held-to-maturity:
               
    Corporate debt securities
   
10,248
     
(27
)
         Total short-term investments
   
33,089
     
(4,180
)
Held-to-maturity:
               
    Corporate debt securities
   
3,299
     
(8
)
         Total long-term investments
   
3,299
     
(8
)
Total investments
 
$
36,388
   
$
(4,188
)
        As of March 30, 3014 and June 30, 2013, there were no individual securities that had been in a continuous loss position for 12 months or longer.
 
The amortized cost and estimated fair value of investments excluding public traded equity securities at March 30, 2014 and June 30, 2013 by contractual maturities are shown below (in thousands):
 
 
 
March 30, 2014
   
June 30, 2013
 
 
 
Amortized
Cost
   
Estimated
Fair Value
   
Amortized
Cost
   
Estimated
Fair Value
 
Available-for-sale investments:
 
   
   
   
 
Due in one year or less
 
$
68,742
   
$
68,747
   
$
83,217
   
$
83,197
 
Total available-for-sale investments
 
$
68,742
   
$
68,747
   
$
83,217
   
$
83,197
 
 
                               
Held-to-maturity investments:
                               
Due in one year or less
 
$
25,280
   
$
25,254
   
$
19,708
   
$
19,685
 
Due in one year to five years
   
9,274
     
9,264
     
3,307
     
3,299
 
Total held-to-maturity investments
 
$
34,554
   
$
34,518
   
$
23,015
   
$
22,984
 
 
                               
Total investments
 
$
103,296
   
$
103,265
   
$
106,232
   
$
106,181
 
 
Non-Marketable Equity Securities

The Company accounts for its equity investments in privately held companies under the cost method.  These investments are subject to periodic impairment review and measured and recorded at fair value when they are deemed to be other-than-temporarily impaired. In determining whether a decline in the value of its investment has occurred and is other than temporary, an assessment was made by considering available evidence, including the general market conditions, the investee's financial condition, near-term prospects, market comparables and subsequent rounds of financing.  The valuation also takes into account the investee'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 aggregate carrying value of the Company's non-marketable equity securities was $4.4 million and $4.3 million as of March 30, 2014 and June 30, 2013, respectively, and was classified within other assets on the Company's condensed consolidated balance sheets .  The Company did not recognize any impairment loss during the three and nine months ended March 30, 2014 and March 31, 2013, respectively.

Note 8 - Fair Value Measurements

Fair value is defined 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. When determining the fair value measurements for assets and liabilities, which are required to be recorded at fair value, the Company considers the principal or most advantageous market in which the Company would transact and the market-based risk measurements or assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability, such as inherent risk, transfer restrictions and credit risk. The Company applies the fair value hierarchy which has the following three levels of inputs to measure fair value:

·
Level 1 inputs are quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the reporting entity has the ability to access at the measurement date;

·
Level 2 inputs are inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly; and

·
Level 3 inputs are unobservable inputs for the asset or liability.

The Company's Level 1 financial assets generally include money market funds and publicly traded equity securities. The Company's Level 2 financial assets generally include United States Treasury securities, United States Government agency debt securities, certificates of deposit, commercial paper, and corporate debt securities.

The Company bases the fair value of its financial assets on pricing from third party sources of market information obtained through the Company's investment brokers. The Company does not adjust for or apply any additional assumptions or estimates to the pricing information it receives from brokers. The Company's investment brokers obtain pricing data from a variety of industry standard data providers (e.g., Bloomberg), and rely on comparable pricing of other securities because the Level 2 securities that the Company holds are not actively traded and have fewer observable transactions. The Company considers this the most reliable information available for the valuation of the securities. There were no changes in valuation techniques or related inputs in the three and nine months ended March 30, 2014.
 
The following table presents the Company's financial assets which were measured at fair value on a recurring basis at March 30, 2014 and June 30, 2013 (in thousands):

 
 
March 30, 2014
 
 
 
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Total
 
Financial assets
 
   
   
 
Cash equivalents:
 
   
   
 
Money market funds
 
$
19,457
   
$
--
   
$
19,457
 
Short-term investments:
                       
Publicly traded equity securities
   
3,107
     
--
     
3,107
 
Corporate commercial paper
   
--
     
34,984
     
34,984
 
U.S. Treasury securities
   
--
     
21,993
     
21,993
 
Certificates of deposit
   
--
     
3,663
     
3,663
 
Corporate debt securities
   
--
     
8,107
     
8,107
 
Total financial assets
 
$
22,564
   
$
68,747
   
$
91,311
 


 
 
June 30, 2013
 
 
 
Level 1
   
Level 2
   
Total
 
Financial assets
 
   
   
 
Cash equivalents:
 
   
   
 
Money market funds
 
$
29,112
   
$
--
   
$
29,112
 
Corporate commercial paper
   
--
     
4,999
     
4,999
 
Short-term investments:
                       
Publicly traded equity securities
   
2,924
     
--
     
2,924
 
Corporate commercial paper
   
--
     
31,986
     
31,986
 
U.S. Treasury securities
   
--
     
35,982
     
35,982
 
Certificates of deposit
   
--
     
5,304
     
5,304
 
Corporate debt securities
   
--
     
9,925
     
9,925
 
Total financial assets
 
$
32,036
   
$
88,196
   
$
120,232
 

 As of March 30, 2014 and June 30, 2013, the Company did not have any assets or liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3). There were no transfers of assets or liabilities between Level 1 and Level 2 of the fair value measurement hierarchy in the nine months and twelve months ended March 30, 2014 and June 30, 2013, respectively.

Note 9 – Balance Sheet Components (in thousands)

 
 
March 30,
2014
   
June 30,
2013
 
Inventories, net:
 
   
 
Raw materials
 
$
26,297
   
$
22,017
 
Work-in-process
   
10,335
     
6,672
 
Finished goods
   
3,637
     
1,339
 
 
 
$
40,269
   
$
30,028
 
Property, plant and equipment, net:
               
Production and engineering equipment
 
$
71,389
   
$
66,382
 
Computer hardware and software
   
9,080
     
7,995
 
Building and leasehold improvements
   
35,985
     
34,248
 
Land
   
6,073
     
6,125
 
Construction in progress
   
710
     
590
 
 
   
123,237
     
115,340
 
Less: Accumulated depreciation
   
(69,189
)
   
(67,653
)
 
 
$
54,048
   
$
47,687
 
Other assets:
               
Long term deposit
 
$
1,000
   
$
3,880
 
Investments in privately held companies
   
4,442
     
4,274
 
Technology license
   
215
     
269
 
Deferred income tax charge
   
6,352
     
6,897
 
Other
   
1,405
     
1,184
 
 
 
$
13,414
   
$
16,504
 
Accrued liabilities:
               
Payroll and related expenses
 
$
8,067
   
$
6,548
 
Employee withholdings and related expenses
   
1,185
     
483
 
Accrued professional fees
   
900
     
1,058
 
Accrued sales commission
   
657
     
539
 
Accrued product returns and allowance
   
208
     
300
 
Advance deposits from customers
   
238
     
268
 
Accrued warranty
   
260
     
360
 
Other
   
3,881
     
3,226
 
 
 
$
15,396
   
$
12,782
 

Note 10 - Goodwill and Acquired Intangible Assets, Net
 
The Company had goodwill of $0.6 million on its condensed consolidated balance sheets as of March 30, 2014 and June 30, 2013. During the three and nine months ended March 30, 2014 and March 31, 2013, there were no indicators of impairment for the goodwill.

The following table presents details of the intangible assets acquired as a result of acquisitions as of March 30, 2014 and June 30, 2013 (in thousands):

March 30, 2014
 
Estimated
Useful Life
(in Years)
   
Gross
Amount
   
Accumulated
Amortization
   
Net
 
Technology
   
4-6
   
$
9,592
   
$
9,278
   
$
314
 
Customer relationships
   
3-7
     
5,671
     
5,592
     
79
 
Trade name
   
3-6
     
1,775
     
1,775
     
--
 
Total
         
$
17,038
   
$
16,645
   
$
393
 

June 30, 2013
 
Estimated
Useful Life
(in Years)
   
Gross
Amount
   
Accumulated
Amortization
   
Net
 
Technology
   
4-6
   
$
9,592
   
$
9,171
   
$
421
 
Customer relationships
   
3-7
     
5,671
     
5,571
     
100
 
Trade name
   
3-6
     
1,775
     
1,722
     
53
 
Total
         
$
17,038
   
$
16,464
   
$
574
 

The following table presents details of the amortization expense of acquired intangible assets as reported in the condensed consolidated statements of operations (in thousands):

 
Three Months Ended
   
Nine Months Ended
 
 
 
March 30,
2014
 
March 31,
2013
   
March 30,
2014
   
March 31,
2013
 
Cost of revenues
 
$
36
   
$
36
   
$
107
   
$
108
 
Operating expenses
   
10
     
91
     
74
     
273
 
Total
 
$
46
   
$
127
   
$
181
   
$
381
 

Based on the purchased intangible assets recorded at March 30, 2014, and assuming no subsequent additions to or impairment of the underlying assets, the remaining estimated amortization expense is expected to be as follows (in thousands):

Fiscal years
 
Amount
 
Remainder of FY 2014
 
$
65
 
2015
   
177
 
2016
   
87
 
2017
   
32
 
2018
   
14
 
After 2018
   
18
 
 
 
$
393
 

Note 11 - Stock-Based Compensation

 Stock-based compensation cost is measured at the grant date based on the fair value of the award and is recognized as expense on a straight-line basis over the employee's requisite service period. The Company's stock-based compensation is generally accounted for as an equity instrument.

 The following table represents details of stock-based compensation expense by function line item for the three and nine months ended March 30, 2014 and March 31, 2013 (in thousands):

 
 
Three Months Ended
   
Nine Months Ended
 
 
 
March 30,
2014
   
March 31,
2013
   
March 30,
2014
   
March 31,
2013
 
Cost of revenues
 
$
79
   
$
81
   
$
253
   
$
253
 
Research and development
   
375
     
366
     
1,088
     
1,004
 
Sales and marketing
   
424
     
416
     
1,486
     
1,553
 
General and administrative
   
439
     
470
     
1,791
     
1,603
 
Total stock-based compensation expense
 
$
1,317
   
$
1,333
   
$
4,618
   
$
4,413
 


 Forfeitures are estimated at the time of grant and revised if necessary in subsequent periods if actual forfeitures differ from those estimates. Changes in estimated forfeitures will be recognized through a cumulative catch-up adjustment in the period of change and will also impact the amount of compensation expense to be recognized in future periods.

Valuation Assumptions

The Company estimates the fair value of stock options and purchase rights under the Company's employee stock purchase plan using a Black-Scholes valuation model. The fair value of each option grant is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes valuation model and the straight-line attribution approach with the following weighted-average assumptions:

 
 
Three Months Ended
   
Nine Months Ended
 
 
 
March 30,
2014
   
March 31,
2013
   
March 30,
2014
   
March 31,
2013
 
Risk-free interest rate
   
1.3
%
   
0.70
%
   
1.2
%
   
0.6
%
Expected term
 
4.6 years
   
4.6 years
   
4.6 years
   
4.6 years
 
Dividend yield
   
0
%
   
0
%
   
0
%
   
0
%
Volatility
   
35
%
   
39
%
   
38
%
   
45
%
Weighted average grant-date fair value
 
$
5.06
   
$
5.23
   
$
5.92
   
$
6.17
 

The estimated fair value of purchase rights under the Company's employee stock purchase plan is determined using the Black-Scholes valuation model with the following weighted-average assumptions:

 
 
Three Months Ended
   
Nine Months Ended
 
 
 
March 30,
2014
   
March 31,
2013
   
March 30,
2014
   
March 31,
2013
 
Expected term
 
1.3 years
   
1.3 years
   
1.3 years
   
1.3 years
 
Risk-free interest rate
   
0.2
%
   
0.2
%
   
0.2
%
   
0.2
%
Volatility
   
33
%
   
41
%
   
33
%
   
41
%
Dividend yield
   
0
%
   
0
%
   
0
%
   
0
%


 Equity Incentive Program

The Company adopted the 2000 Equity Incentive Plan (the "2000 Plan") in July 2000. The 2000 Plan was terminated in November 2009 immediately upon the effectiveness of the Company's new 2009 Equity Incentive Plan (the "2009 Plan"). No further awards will be granted under the 2000 Plan. However, the 2000 Plan will continue to govern awards previously granted under that plan.

The 2009 Plan was adopted by the Company in September 2009 and became effective upon approval by the Company's stockholders at the annual meeting held in November 2009. The 2009 Plan provides for the grant of stock awards to employees, directors and consultants. These stock awards include stock options, restricted stock awards ("RSAs"), restricted stock units ("RSUs"), stock appreciation rights, performance units, and performance shares. The maximum aggregate number of shares of common stock that may be issued under the 2009 Plan is 2,500,000 shares, plus any shares subject to stock awards granted under 2000 Plan that expire or otherwise terminate without having been exercised in full, or that are forfeited to or repurchased by the Company. Shares subject to "full value" awards (RSUs, RSAs, performance shares and performance units) will count against the 2009 Plan's share reserve as 1.3 shares for every one share subject to such awards. Accordingly, if such awards are forfeited or repurchased by the Company, 1.3 times the number of shares forfeited or repurchased will return to the 2009 Plan. The maximum term of stock options and stock appreciation rights under the 2009 Plan is 7 years.

The following table summarizes activity under the equity incentive plans for the indicated periods:
 
 
 
   
Options
   
Awards
 
(in thousands, except per share data)
 
Shares
Available
for Grant
   
Number of
Options
Outstanding
   
Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
   
Restricted
Stock
Awards/Units
Outstanding
   
Weighted
Average
Grant Date
Fair Value
 
Balance, June 30, 2013
   
1,141
     
2,156
   
$
16.92
     
319
   
$
16.29
 
Granted
   
(640
)
   
55
     
17.84
     
450
     
20.43
 
Exercised or vested
   
--
     
(78
)
   
14.13
     
(222
)
   
16.06
 
Canceled
   
106
     
(82
)
   
17.59
     
(25
)
   
18.29
 
Balance, March 30, 2014
   
607
     
2,051
   
$
17.03
     
522
   
$
19.87
 

The Company settles employee stock option exercises and RSUs with newly issued common shares.
 
As of March 30, 2014, the unrecognized stock-based compensation expense related to stock options to purchase the Company's common stock was $3.0 million, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 2.5 years. The unrecognized stock-based compensation expense related to unvested RSUs was $7.4 million, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 2.9 years.

A majority of the vested restricted stock units were net share settled. During the nine months ended March 30, 2014 and March 31, 2013, the Company withheld 0.1 million shares, based upon the Company's closing stock price on the vesting date to settle the employees' minimum statutory obligation for the applicable income and other employment taxes. The Company then remitted cash to the appropriate taxing authorities. Total payments for the employees' tax obligations to the relevant taxing authorities were $1.5 million and $1.0 million for the nine months ended March 30, 2014 and March 31, 2013, and were reflected as a financing activity within the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows. The payments had the effect of share repurchases by the Company as they reduced the number of shares that would have otherwise been issued on the vesting date and were recorded as a reduction of additional paid-in capital.

Employee Stock Purchase Plan
 
The Company's employee stock purchase plan authorizes the granting of stock purchase rights to eligible employees during an offering period not more than 27 months with exercise dates approximately every six months. Shares are purchased through employee payroll deductions at purchase prices equal to 85% of the lesser of the fair market value of the Company's common stock at either the first day of each offering period or the date of purchase. During the nine months ended March 30, 2014 and March 31, 2013, the Company issued 0.1 million shares of common stock under the employee stock purchase plan.  As of March 30, 2014, 1.3 million shares were available for issuance under the Company's employee stock purchase plan.

Note 12 - Repurchase of Common Stock

      On October 27, 2011, the Company announced that its Board of Directors approved a program to repurchase up to $40 million of its outstanding common shares. In fiscal 2012, the Company repurchased 0.6 million shares at an average price of $14.30 per share for a total purchase price of $8.4 million.  In fiscal 2013, the Company repurchased 0.6 million shares at an average price of $14.35 per share for a total purchase price of $7.9 million. During the nine months ended March 30, 2014, the Company repurchased 0.9 million shares at an average price of $16.99 per share for a total purchase price of $15.6 million under the program.  As of March 30, 2014, approximately $8.1 million was available for future purchase under this share repurchase program. On May 8, 2014, the Company's Board of Directors approved a new program to repurchase up to $40 million of its outstanding common shares.  Repurchases under the program will be made in open market or privately negotiated transactions in compliance with the Securities and Exchange Commission Rule 10b-18, subject to market conditions, applicable legal requirements and other factors. 
 
Note 13 - Commitments and Contingencies

Indemnification Agreements

The Company has entered into certain indemnification arrangements in the ordinary course of business. Pursuant to these arrangements, the Company indemnifies, holds harmless, and agrees to reimburse the indemnified parties, generally their business partners or customers, for losses suffered or incurred by the indemnified party in connection with any patent, or any copyright or other intellectual property infringement claim by any third party with respect to the Company's products. Based on negotiation and special circumstances of each case, the terms of the agreements may vary. The maximum potential amount of future payments the Company could be required to make under these agreements is unlimited. The Company has never incurred costs to defend lawsuits or settle claims related to these indemnification agreements. As a result, the Company believes the estimated fair value of these agreements is minimal.

The Company has entered into indemnification agreements with its directors and officers that may require the Company to indemnify its directors and officers against liabilities that may arise by reason of their status or service as directors or officers, other than liabilities arising from willful misconduct of a culpable nature; to advance their expenses incurred as a result of any proceeding against them as to which they could be indemnified; and to obtain directors' and officers' insurance if available on reasonable terms, which the Company currently has in place.

Product Warranties
 
The Company provides reserves for the estimated cost of product warranties at the time revenues are recognized based on historical experience of known product failure rates and expected material and labor costs to provide warranty services. The Company generally provides a one-year warranty on its products. Additionally, from time to time, specific warranty accruals may be made if unforeseen technical problems arise. On a quarterly basis, the Company assesses the adequacy of its recorded warranty liabilities and adjusts the amounts as necessary.
 
Changes in the warranty liability, which is included as a component of "Accrued liabilities" on the condensed consolidated balance sheet as disclosed in Note 9, is as follows (in thousands):

 
 
Nine Months Ended
 
 
 
March 30,
2014
   
March 31,
2013
 
Balance as of beginning of period
 
$
360
   
$
360
 
Accruals for warranties issued during the period
   
235
     
192
 
Adjustments related to pre-existing warranties including expirations and changes in estimates
   
(31
)
   
(18
)
Cost of warranty repair
   
(304
)
   
(174
)
Balance as of end of period
 
$
260
   
$
360
 


Contractual Obligations
 
Contractual obligations as of March 30, 2014 have been summarized below (in thousands):
 
 
 
   
Contractual Obligations Due by Period
 
 
 
Total
   
Less than
1 year
   
1-3
years
   
4-5
years
   
After 5
years
 
Purchase obligations
 
$
19,634
   
$
18,874
   
$
760
   
$
--
   
$
--
 
Operating leases
   
269
     
228
     
41
     
--
     
--
 
Capital expenditures
   
2,689
     
2,689
     
--
     
--
     
--
 
Total
 
$
22,592
   
$
21,791
   
$
801
   
$
--
   
$
--
 

Litigation

The Company is subject to legal proceedings and claims, either asserted or unasserted, that arise in the ordinary course of business. While the outcome of these proceedings and claims cannot be predicted with certainty, management does not believe that the outcome of any of these legal matters will have a material adverse effect on the Company's consolidated financial position, results of operations and cash flows.

Note 14 - Segment
 
The Company has determined that it has one reportable segment: fiber optic component and subsystem product sales. This segment consists of organizations located in the United States, China and Taiwan, which develop, manufacture, and/or market fiber optic networking components.  The chief executive officer has been identified as the chief operating decision maker ("CODM"). The Company's CODM is ultimately responsible for and actively involved in the allocation of resources and the assessment of the Company's operational and financial performance.

The geographic breakdown of revenues by customers' ship-to location was as follows (in thousands):
 
 
 
Three Months Ended
   
Nine Months Ended
 
 
 
March 30,
2014
   
March 31,
2013
   
March 30,
2014
   
March 31,
2013
 
Revenues:
 
   
   
   
 
United States
 
$
17,628
   
$
17,260
   
$
57,113
   
$
49,309
 
China
   
11,915
     
11,958
     
36,584
     
36,437
 
Europe
   
4,690
     
5,281
     
17,888
     
15,111
 
Japan
   
3,496
     
3,689
     
10,949
     
10,220
 
Other
   
10,379
     
5,936
     
30,789
     
23,030
 
Total
 
$
48,108
   
$
44,124
   
$
153,323
   
$
134,107
 

The Company's top five customers, although not the same five customers, together accounted for 52% and 54% of revenues for the three months ended March 30, 2014 and March 31, 2013, respectively, and 51% of revenues for the nine months ended March 30, 2014 and March 31, 2013, respectively.

The breakdown of property, plant and equipment, net by geographical location was as follows (in thousands):
 
 
 
March 30,
2014
   
June 30,
2013
 
China
 
$
39,696
   
$
34,640
 
United States
   
6,637
     
6,420
 
Taiwan
   
7,715
     
6,627
 
Total
 
$
54,048
   
$
47,687
 
 
Note 15 - Income Taxes

The Company accounts for income taxes under the asset and liability method, which recognizes deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of temporary differences between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their financial statement reported amounts, and for net operating losses and tax credit carryforwards. Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The Company records a valuation allowance against deferred tax assets when it is more likely than not that such assets will not be realized.  The Company continues to monitor the likelihood that it will be able to recover its deferred tax assets.  If recovery is not likely, the Company must increase its provision for income taxes by recording a valuation allowance against the deferred tax assets.
 
The Company accounts for uncertain tax positions in accordance with the authoritative guidance on income taxes under which the Company may only recognize or continue to recognize tax positions that meet a "more likely than not" threshold. The Company recognizes accrued interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits as a component of provision for income taxes.

As of March 30, 2014, the Company's total unrecognized tax benefits were $17.2 million, of which $14.9 million, if recognized, would affect the Company's effective tax rate. The Company had accrued interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits of approximately $1.3 million as of March 30, 2014.

The Company is required to make its best estimate of the annual effective tax rate for the full fiscal year and use that rate to provide for income taxes on a current year-to-date basis. The Company recorded a tax provision of $0.6 million and $0.7 million for the three months ended March 30, 2014 and March 31, 2013, respectively and a tax provision of $1.8 million and $2.5 million for the nine months ended March 30, 2014 and March 31, 2013, respectively. The effective tax rate for the three and nine months ended March 30, 2014 differed from the statutory rate primarily due to the mix of foreign earnings, non-deductible stock-based compensation and the research and development deduction in China. The effective tax rate could fluctuate in the future due to changes in the taxable income mix between various jurisdictions.

The Company is currently under a tax audit by the California Franchise Tax Board for its fiscal years 2008 through 2011. The audit is in process and the outcome of the audit cannot be predicted at this time.

Although the Company files U.S. federal, various state, and foreign tax returns, the Company's only major tax jurisdictions are the United States, California, Taiwan and China. The tax years 2005 to 2012 remain open in several jurisdictions.
 

ITEM 2 - MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Forward-looking statements
This report on Form 10-Q 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, including, without limitation, statements regarding our expectations, beliefs, intentions or future strategies that are signified by the words "expect," "anticipate," "intend," "believe," "estimate" or "assume" or similar language. All forward-looking statements included in this document are based on information available to us on the date hereof, and we assume no obligation to update any such forward-looking statements. Actual results could differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. In evaluating our business, you should carefully consider the information set forth below and under the captions "Risk Factors" in addition to the other information set forth herein. We caution you that our business and financial performance are subject to substantial risks and uncertainties. We undertake no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise after the date of this Report on Form10-Q.

The following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and accompanying Notes in this report, and Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, related financial information and Audited Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes thereto contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2013 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC").

Overview

We design, manufacture and sell optical networking components and subsystems. Our products expand optical bandwidth, amplify optical signals, monitor and protect wavelength performance, redirect light signals, ensure bandwidth distribution connectivity and provide signal transmission and reception within an optical network. Our products enable greater and higher quality bandwidth over longer distances, which reduces network congestion and transmission cost per bit. Our products also enable optical system manufacturers to provide flexible and scalable bandwidth to support the increase of data traffic on the Internet and other public and private networks.

We offer our customers design, integration and optical manufacturing solutions ("OMS") for the production and packaging of highly-integrated optical subsystems and turnkey solutions, based upon a customer's specific product design and specifications. We also offer solutions with lower levels of component integration for customers that place more value on flexibility than would be provided with turnkey solutions.

We have also a new business division, Oplink Connected, which has developed and is selling wireless security and home automation systems that can be monitored and managed with a Smartphone app. The security systems are plug-and-play solutions that are easy to install and eliminate the need for professional installation. The Oplink Connected division has no meaningful revenue to date.  Expenses incurred by the Oplink Connected division were approximately $2.3 million and $1.9 million for the three months ended March 30, 2014 and March 31, 2013, respectively, and $7.1 million and $4.5 million for the nine months ended March 30, 2014 and March 31, 2013, respectively.  The process of developing a new business involves considerable risk and uncertainty, and as such, the commercial success of our new Oplink Connected division cannot be guaranteed.  Please see Part II, Item 1A – Risk Factors for a discussion of some of these risks.

Use of Estimates and Critical Accounting Policies

The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP") requires us to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses and related disclosure. On an ongoing basis, we evaluate our estimates, including those related to product returns, accounts receivable, inventories, intangible assets, warranty obligations, contingencies and litigation. We base our estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying value of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ from these estimates due to actual outcomes being different from those on which we based our assumptions. These estimates and judgments are reviewed by management on an ongoing basis and by the audit committee of our board of directors at the end of each quarter prior to the public release of our financial results.

As of the date of the filing of this quarterly report, we believe there have been no material changes to our critical accounting policies and estimates during the three and nine months ended March 30, 2014 compared to those disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2013 as filed with the SEC. Additional information about these critical accounting policies may be found in the "Management's Discussion & Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" section included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2013.

Results of Operations

Revenues

 
     
Percentage
 
 
     
Percentage
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
 
Change
   
Change
 
Nine Months Ended
 
 
Change
   
Change
 
(In thousands, except percentage)
 
March 30,
2014
 
 
March 31,
2013
       
March 30,
2014
 
 
March 31,
2013
         
Revenues
 
$
48,108
   
$
44,124
   
$
3,984
     
9.0
%
 
$
153,323
   
$
134,107
   
$
19,216
     
14.3
%

The increase in revenues for the three months ended March 30, 2014 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2013 was primarily due to an increase in revenues in our transmission products as a result of the ramp up of new products. In addition, revenues from our amplifier products increased as a result of increased unit shipments for these products. Partially offsetting these increases was a decrease in revenues in multiplexing products as a result of lower unit shipments in the three months ended March 30, 2014 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2013.

The increase in revenues for the nine months ended March 30, 2014 compared to the nine months ended March 31, 2013 was primarily due to an increase in revenues in our transmission products resulting from the new products ramp up.  In addition, revenues from routing and switching products and amplifier products increased driven by higher unit shipments.  Partially offsetting these increases was a decrease in revenues in our multiplexing products as a result of lower unit shipments.  Furthermore, the average selling prices for most of our products declined, which is a characteristic of the industry in which we operate.
 
Historically, a relatively small number of customers have accounted for a significant portion of our revenues. Our top five customers, although not necessarily the same five customers, together accounted for 52% and 54% of revenues for the three months ended March 30, 2014 and March 31, 2013, respectively, and 51% of revenues for the nine months ended March 30, 2014 and March 31, 2013, respectively.

For the three months ending June 29, 2014, we expect our revenues to be in the range of $48 million to $52 million.

Gross Profit
 
 
     
Percentage
 
 
     
Percentage
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
 
Change
   
Change
 
Nine Months Ended
 
 
Change
   
Change
 
(In thousands, except percentage)
 
March 30,
2014
 
March 31,
2013
       
March 30,
2014
 
 
March 31,
2013
         
Gross profit
 
$
14,027
   
$
15,650
   
$
(1,623
   
(10.4
%)
 
$
47,670
   
$
48,809
   
$
(1,139
   
(2.3
%)
Gross profit margin 29.2 % 35.5 % 31.1% 36.4 %
 
Gross profit decreased for the three and nine months ended March 30, 2014 compared to the three and nine months ended March 31, 2013 primarily due to a decline in the average selling price of our products, higher direct material costs and increased labor costs and manufacturing overhead expenses. The gross profit was positively impacted by sales of previously reserved inventory of $0.4 million and $0.8 million for the three months ended March 30, 2014 and March 31, 2013, respectively and $1.7 million and $2.9 million for the nine months ended March 30, 2014 and March 31, 2013, respectively.

Our gross profit margin decreased for the three months ended March 30, 2014 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2013 primarily due to higher material costs as a percentage of revenues and higher labor costs and manufacturing overhead expenses as a percentage of revenues. Our gross profit margin decreased for the nine months ended March 30, 2014 compared to the nine months ended March 31, 2013 primarily due to higher material costs as a percentage of revenues and higher labor costs as a percentage of revenues, partially offset by lower manufacturing overhead expenses as a percentage of revenues.

We expect our gross profit margin for the three months ending June 29, 2014 to be slightly higher compared to the three months ended March 30, 2014.
 
Research and Development (R&D)
 
 
       
Percentage
 
 
       
Percentage
 
 
Three Months Ended
   
Change
   
Change
 
 
Nine Months Ended
   
Change
   
Change
 
(In thousands, except percentage)
 
 
March 30,
2014
 
March 31,
2013
       
 
March 30,
2014
 
 
March 31,
2013
         
Research and development
 
$
7,332
   
$
6,281
   
$
1,051
     
16.7
%
 
$
20,935
   
$
17,541
   
$
3,394
     
19.3
%
Stock-based Compensation
   
375
     
366
     
9
     
2.5
%
   
1,088
     
1,004
     
84
     
8.4
%
   Total expenses
 
$
7,707
   
$
6,647
   
$
1,060
     
15.9
%
 
$
22,023
   
$
18,545
   
$
3,478
     
18.8
%
 
Research and development expenses increased $1.1 million and $3.5 million for the three and nine months ended March 30, 2014 compared to the three and nine months ended March 31, 2013. The increase was primarily due to higher salary and other employee-related compensation expenses and an increase in R&D material and consulting expenses attributable to new product development activities.

Research and development expenses for the Oplink Connected division were $1.0 million for the three months ended March 30, 2014 and the three months ended March 31, 2013, and were $3.2 million for the nine months ended March 30, 2014, compared to $2.5 million for the nine months ended March 31, 2013.

We expect our research and development expenses, excluding stock-based compensation expense, to decrease slightly for the three months ending June 29, 2014 compared to the three months ended March 30, 2014.

Sales and Marketing
 
 
       
Percentage
 
 
       
Percentage
 
 
Three Months Ended
   
Change
   
Change
 
 
Nine Months Ended
   
Change
   
Change
 
(In thousands, except percentage)
 
 
March 30,
2014
 
March 31,
2013
       
 
March 30,
2014
 
 
March 31,
2013
         
Sales and marketing
 
$
4,107
   
$
3,590
   
$
517
     
14.4
%
 
$
11,891
   
$
10,151
   
$
1,740
     
17.1
%
Stock-based Compensation
   
424
     
416
     
8
     
1.9
%
   
1,486
     
1,553
     
(67
   
(4.3
%)
   Total expenses
 
$
4,531
   
$
4,006
   
$
525
     
13.1
%
 
$
13,377
   
$
11,704
   
$
1,673
     
14.3
%
 
Sales and marketing expenses increased $0.5 million and $1.7 million for the three and nine months ended March 30, 2014 compared to the three and nine months ended March 31, 2013. The increase was primarily due to increases in salary and other employee-related compensation expenses as a result of an increase in headcount in our Oplink Connected division.  In addition, commission expense increased as a result of higher revenue.

Sales and marketing expenses for the Oplink Connected division were $1.1 million for the three months ended March 30, 2014, compared to $0.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2013, and were $3.0 million for the nine months ended March 30, 2014, compared to $1.5 million for the nine months ended March 31, 2013.

We expect our sales and marketing expenses, excluding stock-based compensation expense, to remain at approximately the same level for the three months ending June 29, 2014 compared to the three months ended March 30, 2014.
 
General and Administrative
 
 
       
Percentage
 
 
       
Percentage
 
 
Three Months Ended
   
Change
   
Change
 
 
Nine Months Ended
   
Change
   
Change
 
(In thousands, except percentage)
 
 
March 30,
2014
 
March 31,
2013
       
 
March 30,
2014
 
 
March 31,
2013
         
General and administrative
 
$
2,015
   
$
2,174
   
$
(159
   
(7.3
%)
 
$
6,284
   
$
6,437
   
$
(153
   
(2.4
%)
Stock-based Compensation
   
439
     
470
     
(31
   
(6.6
%)
   
1,791
     
1,603
     
188
     
11.7
%
   Total expenses
 
$
2,454
   
$
2,644
   
$
(190
   
(7.2
%)
 
$
8,075
   
$
8,040
   
$
35
     
0.4
%
 
General and administrative expenses decreased $0.2 million for the three months ended March 30, 2014 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2013. The decrease was primarily due to a decrease in outside consulting service fees and travel expense partially offset by higher bad debt reserve expense.

General and administrative expenses were flat for the nine months ended March 30, 2014 compared to the nine months ended March 31, 2013, as a result of increases in stock-based compensation expense and bad debt reserve expense offset by a decrease in outside consulting service fees.

We expect our general and administrative expenses, excluding stock-based compensation expense, to remain approximately at the same level for the three months ending June 29, 2014 compared to the three months ended March 30, 2014.

Net (Gain) Loss on Sale and Disposal of Property and Equipment
 
 
     
Percentage
 
 
     
Percentage
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
 
Change
   
Change
 
Nine Months Ended
 
 
Change
   
Change
 
(In thousands, except percentage)
 
March 30,
2014
 
 
March 31,
2013
       
March 30,
2014
 
 
March 31,
2013
         
Net (gain) loss on sale and disposal of property and equipment
 
 
$
48
   
$
(258
 
$
306
     
(118.6
%)
 
 
$
 
221
   
 
$
 
(270
 
 
 
$
 
491
     
 
181.9
 
%
 
Net (gain) loss on sale and disposal of property and equipment decreased $0.3 million and $0.5 million for the three and nine months ended March 30, 2014 compared to the three and nine months ended March 31, 2013.  The decrease was primarily attributable to a gain recognized from the sale of a facility of $6.0 million in San Jose, California in the three months ended March 31, 2013, while we had no such transaction in the three months ended March 30, 2014.
 
Interest income and other, net
 
 
     
Percentage
 
 
     
Percentage
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
 
Change
   
Change
 
Nine Months Ended
 
 
Change
   
Change
 
(In thousands, except percentage)
 
March 30,
2014
 
 
March 31,
2013
       
March 30,
2014
 
 
March 31,
2013
         
Interest income and other, net
 
$
819
   
$
201
   
$
618
     
307.5
%
 
$
871
   
$
879
   
$
(8
)    
(0.9
%)
 
Interest income and other, net increased $0.6 million for the three months ended March 30, 2014 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2013. The increase was primarily attributable to the interest income from a long term deposit we received in the three months ended March 30, 2014 while we had no such income in the three months ended March 31, 2013. In addition, the gain from sales of marketable equity securities increased in the three months ended March 30, 2014 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2013 . Partially offsetting these increases was an increase in foreign currency loss in the three months ended March 30, 2014 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2013.

Interest income and other, net was flat for the nine months ended March 30, 2014 compared to the nine months ended March 31, 2013. In the nine month ended March 31, 2013, we recognized a gain related to the release of an accrued liability associated with the OCP acquisition in fiscal 2007 while we had no such gain in the nine months ended March 30, 2014. In the nine month ended March 30, 2014, we recognized the interest income from a long term deposit we received while we had no such transaction in the nine months ended March 31, 2013. In addition, the gain from sales of marketable securities increased in the nine months ended March 30, 2014 compared to the nine months ended March 31, 2013.

Provision for Income Taxes

As a multinational corporation, we are subject to taxation in the United States and in foreign jurisdictions. The taxation of our business is subject to the application of multiple and sometimes conflicting tax laws and regulations as well as multinational tax conventions. Our effective tax rate is highly dependent upon the geographic distribution of our worldwide earnings or losses, the tax regulations and tax holidays in each geographic region, and the availability of tax credits and carryforwards. The application of tax laws and regulations is subject to legal and factual interpretation, judgment and uncertainty. Tax laws themselves are subject to change as a result of changes in fiscal policy, changes in legislation, and the evolution of regulations and court rulings. Consequently, taxing authorities may impose tax assessments or judgments against us that could materially impact our tax liability and/or our effective income tax rate.

We are required to make our best estimate of the annual effective tax rate for the full fiscal year and use that rate to provide for income taxes on a current year-to-date basis. We recorded a tax provision of $0.6 million and $0.7 million for the three months ended March 30, 2014 and March 31, 2013, respectively, and a tax provision of $1.8 million and $2.5 million for the nine months ended March 30, 2014 and March 31, 2013, respectively. The effective tax rate for the three and nine months ended March 30, 2014 differed from the statutory rate primarily due to the mix of foreign earnings, non-deductible stock-based compensation and a research and development deduction in China. The effective tax rate could fluctuate in the future due to changes in the taxable income mix between various jurisdictions.

Although we file U.S. federal, various state, and foreign tax returns, our only major tax jurisdictions are the United States, California, Taiwan and China. The tax years 2005 to 2012 remain open in several jurisdictions.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Since our inception, we have financed our operations primarily through issuances of equity. As of March 30, 2014, we had cash, cash equivalents and short-term and long-term investments of $160.9 million and working capital of $207.7 million.

We believe that our current cash, cash equivalents and short-term investment balances will be sufficient to meet our operating and capital requirements for at least the next 12 months. We may use cash and cash equivalents from time to time to fund our acquisition of businesses and technologies. We may be required to raise funds through public or private financings, strategic relationships or other arrangements. We cannot assure you that such funding, if needed, will be available on terms attractive to us, or at all. Furthermore, any additional equity financing may be dilutive to stockholders, and debt financing, if available, may involve restrictive covenants. Our failure to raise capital when needed could harm our ability to pursue our business strategy and achieve and maintain profitability.


Nine Months Ended March 30, 2014

Our operating activities provided cash of $7.9 million in the nine months ended March 30, 2014, a decrease of $9.2 million, compared to the nine months ended March 31, 2013.  The net cash provided by operating activities in the nine months ended March 30, 2014 was primarily attributable to a net income of $3.0 million adjusted by non-cash charges of $11.2 million, partially offset by a decrease in working capital of $6.3 million.  Non-cash charges in the nine months ended March 30, 2014 included $6.6 million in depreciation and amortization and $4.6 million in stock-based compensation expense.  Net cash used by working capital related items was primarily driven by an increase in inventory of $9.7 million and a decrease in accounts payable of $5.9 million, partially offset by a decrease in accounts receivable of $3.6 million and a decrease in prepaid and other assets of $1.5 million and an increase in accrued liability and other liabilities of $4.2 million.
 
The increase in inventory in the nine months ended March 30, 2014 was due to an increase in material purchases as we continued to build inventory to meet customers' demand for shorter lead-time.  In order to maintain an adequate supply of product for our customers, we must carry a certain level of inventory. Our inventory level may vary based primarily upon orders received from our customers, our forecast of demand for these products and lead-time for materials. These considerations are balanced against risk of obsolescence or potentially excess inventory levels. We generally expect the level of inventory to vary from one period to another as a result of changes in the level of sales.

The decrease in accounts payable in the nine months ended March 30, 2014 was due to the timing of payments to our vendors.

The decrease in accounts receivable in the nine months ended March 30, 2014 was primarily due to the timing of shipments. We typically bill customers on an open account basis with net thirty to ninety day payment terms. We would generally expect the level of accounts receivable at the end of any quarter to reflect the level of sales in that quarter and to change from one period to another in a direct relationship to the change in the level of sales. Our level of accounts receivable would increase if shipments are made closer to the end of the quarter, if customers delayed their payments, or if we offered extended payment terms to our customers, both of which are more likely to occur during challenging economic times when our customers may have difficulty gaining access to sufficient credit on a timely basis.

The decrease in prepaid and other assets in the nine months ended March 30, 2014 was primarily due to decreases in balance of bankers' acceptance notes and the receipt of a long term deposit refund, partially offset by an increase in employee benefits related receivable.

The increase in accrued liabilities and other liabilities in the nine months ended March 30, 2014 was primarily due to increases in salary payable and bonus payable in China.

Our investing activities used cash of $3.3 million in the nine months ended March 30, 2014 primarily due to purchases of property and equipment of $12.8 million and purchases of investments of $108.3 million, partially offset by cash proceeds from sales of property and equipment of $3.0 million and sales and maturities of investments of $114.9 million.  We expect net capital expenditures to be approximately $12 million in fiscal 2014.
 
Our financing activities used cash of $15.2 million in the nine months ended March 30, 2014 due to $1.5 million in tax withholding payments related to net share settlements of restricted stock units and $15.6 million of cash spent on the repurchase of our common stock, partially offset by $1.9 million in proceeds from issuance of common stock in connection with the exercise of stock options and purchase of our common stock through our employee stock purchase plan.

Nine Months Ended March 31, 2013

Our operating activities provided cash of $17.2 million in the nine months ended March 31, 2013, an increase of $0.4 million, compared to the nine months ended April 1, 2012.   The net cash provided by operating activities in the nine months ended March 31, 2013 was primarily attributable to a net income of $8.9 million adjusted by non-cash charges of $10.2 million and changes in net working capital of $1.9 million.  Non-cash charges in the nine months ended March 31, 2013 included $5.8 million in depreciation and amortization and $4.4 million in stock-based compensation expense.  Net cash used by working capital related items was primarily driven by an increase in accounts receivable of $7.6 million, partially offset by an increase in accrued liabilities and other liabilities of $4.4 million and an increase in accounts payable of $1.5 million.
 
The increase in accounts receivable in the nine months ended March 31, 2013 was primarily due to higher revenue in the first nine months of fiscal 2013 compared to fiscal 2012 and timing of shipments. In addition, the increase in shipments to customers who have longer payment terms also contributed to the accounts receivable increase.

The increase in accrued liabilities and other liabilities in the nine months ended March 31, 2013 was primarily due to increases in accrued bonus, salary payable and business taxes payable in China and a higher income tax payable as a result of higher net income before tax in the first nine months of fiscal 2013.

The increase in accounts payable was due to a timing of payments to our vendors and an increase in our inventory purchases.

Our investing activities used cash of $25.2 million in the nine months ended March 31, 2013 primarily due to purchases of investments of $105.3 million, partially offset by cash proceeds from sales and maturities of investments of $85.4 million.  In addition, we used $10.2 million to purchase property and equipment, partially offset by cash proceeds from the sale of a facility of $6.0 million in San Jose, California. We also paid $1.1 million for a small business acquisition in the nine months ended March 31, 2013.

Our financing activities used cash of $7.1 million in the nine months ended March 31, 2013 due to $8.3 million of cash spent on the repurchase of our common stock and $1.0 million in tax withholding payments related to net share settlements of restricted stock units, partially offset by $2.2 million in proceeds from issuance of common stock in connection with the exercise of stock options and purchase of our common stock through our employee stock purchase plan.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

As of March 30, 2014, we did not have any off-balance sheet financing arrangements and have never established any special purpose entities as defined under SEC Regulation S-K Item 303(a)(4)(ii).

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

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

Contractual Obligations
Contractual obligations as of March 30, 2014 have been summarized below (in thousands):
     
Contractual Obligations Due by Period
 
Total
   
Less than
1 year
   
1-3
years
   
4-5
Years
   
After 5
years
Purchase obligations
 
$
19,634
   
$
18,874
   
$
760
   
$
--
   
$
--
Operating leases
   
269
     
228
     
41
     
--
     
--
Capital expenditures
   
2,689
     
2,689
     
--
     
--
     
--
   Total
 
$
22,592
   
$
21,791
   
$
801
   
$
--
   
$
--

 

ITEM 3 - QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURE ABOUT MARKET RISK
We are exposed to market risk related to fluctuations in interest rates, in foreign currency exchange rates and marketable and non-marketable equity security prices as follows:

Interest Rate Exposure
The primary objective of our investment activities is to preserve principal while maximizing the income we receive from our investments without significantly increasing risk. Some of the securities that we invest in are subject to market risk. To minimize this risk, we maintain our portfolio of cash equivalents and investments primarily in highly liquid debt instruments of commercial paper, money market funds, government and non-government debt securities and corporate bonds. We invest our excess cash in short-term and long term investments to utilize higher yields generated by these investments. The majority of these investments pay a fixed rate of interest. Investments in both fixed rate and floating rate interest earning securities carry a degree of interest rate risk. We do not hold any instruments for trading purposes. As of March 30, 2014 and June 30, 2013, the gross unrealized losses on our debt securities classified as available-for-sale and held-to-maturity securities were immaterial. We have the intent and the ability to hold these investments for a reasonable period of time sufficient for a forecasted recovery of fair value up to (or beyond) the initial cost of the investments. We expect to realize the full value of all of these investments upon maturity. In addition, we do not believe that we will be required to sell these securities to meet our cash or working capital requirements or contractual or regulatory obligations. Therefore, we have determined that the gross unrealized losses on our debt securities as of March 30, 2014 and June 30, 2013 were temporary in nature. However, liquidating investments before maturity could have a material impact on our interest income. Declines in interest rates could have a material impact on interest income for our investment portfolio.

The following table summarizes our investment in debt securities:

  Carrying Average Rate Carrying Average Rate
 
Value at
   
of Return at
 
Value at
   
of Return at
 
March 30,
   
March 30,
 
June 30,
   
June 30,
 
(in thousands, except percentages)
 
2014
   
2014
 
 
2013
   
2013
 
   
(Annualized)
     
(Annualized)
 
Investment Securities:
           
Cash equivalents - variable rate
 
$
19,461
     
0.01
%
 
$
26,080
     
0.03
%
Cash equivalents - fixed rate
   
--
     
--
     
8,031
     
0.05
%
Short-term investments - fixed rate
   
94,028
     
0.29
%
   
102,905
     
0.31
%
Long-term investments - fixed rate
   
9,274
     
0.43
%
   
3,307
     
0.50
%
   Total
 
$
122,763
           
$
140,323
         

Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Exposure
We operate in the United States, primarily manufacture in China, and the majority of our sales to date have been made in U.S. dollars. The majority of expenses from our China operations are incurred in the Chinese Renminbi ("RMB"). As a result, currency fluctuations between the U.S. dollar and the RMB could cause foreign currency transaction gains or losses that we would recognize in the period incurred. A 10% fluctuation in the dollar at March 30, 2014 would have an immaterial impact on our net dollar position in outstanding trade receivables and payables.

We use the U.S. dollar as the reporting currency for our consolidated financial statements. Any significant revaluation of the RMB may materially and adversely affect our results of operations upon translation of our Chinese subsidiaries' financial statements into U.S. dollars. We generate a significant amount of our revenue in RMB and the majority of our labor and manufacturing overhead expenses are in RMB. Additionally, a significant portion of our operating expenses are in RMB. Therefore, a fluctuation in RMB against the U.S. dollar could impact our gross profit, gross profit margin and operating expenses upon translation to U.S. dollars. A 10% appreciation or depreciation in RMB against the U.S. dollar would have an immaterial impact on our results of operations for the three and nine months ended March 30, 2014 and March 31, 2013.

We expect our international revenues to continue to be denominated largely in U.S. dollars. We also believe that our China operations will likely expand in the future if our business continues to grow. As a result, we anticipate that we may experience increased exposure to the risks of fluctuating currencies and may choose to engage in currency hedging activities to reduce these risks. However, we cannot be certain that any such hedging activities will be effective, or available to us at commercially reasonable rates.

Equity Price Risk

We expect market for the technologies or products these companies are developing is in the early stages and may never materialize. We could lose our entire investment in these companies. Our evaluation of the investments in privately held companies is based on the general market conditions, the investee's financial condition, near-term prospects, market comparables and subsequent rounds of financing. The valuation also takes into account the investee's capital structure, liquidation preferences for its capital and other economic variables. As of March 30, 2014 and June 30, 2013, the aggregate cost of investments in privately held companies was $4.4 million and $4.3 million, and was included in other assets on our condensed consolidated balance sheets.
 
ITEM 4 - CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES.

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures. Our management evaluated, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer, the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the quarterly period covered by this report. Based on this evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures are effective to ensure that information we are required to disclose in reports that we file or submit under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in SEC rules and forms.

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting. There was no change in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the quarterly period covered by this report that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
 

PART II.  OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1 - LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

None

Item 1A—RISK FACTORS

Other than with respect to the risk factors set forth below, there have been no material changes from the risk factors previously disclosed in Part I, Item 1A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2013.

Our results of operations may fluctuate significantly from quarter to quarter, which may cause the price of our common stock to decline.

Our operating results have varied significantly from quarter to quarter in the past and may continue to fluctuate significantly in the future.  Within the current and previous fiscal year, our GAAP results have fluctuated from net income of $4.5 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2013 to a net loss of $0.5 million for the quarter ended March 30, 2014, our most recently completed quarter. The factors that are likely to cause these variations include, among others:

declines in the average selling prices of our products;

fluctuations in the mix of products sold during a quarter (for example, the percentage of total sales represented by lower margin products such as our ROADM products);

spending on our Oplink Connected business ($2.3 million in the most recent quarter), which has yet to generate meaningful revenue;

fluctuations in demand from datacom customers, which tends to be more volatile than demand from telecom customers;

the availability of materials and components used in our products or increases in the prices of these materials;

special or non-recurring items that can significantly increase or decrease GAAP net income such as one-time tax benefits or charges, impairment charges or restructuring charges;

changes in our effective tax rate;

competitive factors in the fiber optic components and subsystems market, including introductions of new products, new technologies and product enhancements by competitors, consolidation of competitors, customers and service provider end users and pricing pressures;

an uncertain macro-economic climate, which could lead to reduced demand from our customers, increased price competition for our products, and increased risk of excess and obsolete inventories;

the ability of our manufacturing operations in China to timely produce and deliver products in the quantity and of the quality our customers require;

our inability to cut costs quickly in response to demand downturns, due to the fact that a high percentage of our expenses, including those related to manufacturing, engineering, research and development, sales and marketing and general and administrative functions, are fixed in the short term; and

our ability to develop, introduce, manufacture and ship new and enhanced optical networking products in a timely manner and in production quantities without defects or other quality issues.

We are devoting substantial resources to our Oplink Connected division, which is a new and unproven business, and which might not be successful.

We are devoting substantial financial and management resources to our new Oplink Connected division, which has no meaningful revenue to date.  In the quarter ended March 30, 2014, expenses incurred by the Oplink Connected division were approximately $2.3 million, out of a total of $14.8 in operating expenses for the Company.  Of the $2.3 million, $2.1 million was included in operating expenses primarily related to research and development and sales and marketing expenses and $0.2 million was included in the cost of revenues and negatively impacted our gross profit margin. Starting a new business involves considerable risk and uncertainty. As such, we can make no assurances that our Oplink Connected division will be commercially successful.  The risks we face in making this new business a success include the following:

the risk that we will not be successful in developing an adequate sales channel for these new products and services;

the risk that we are misjudging the market opportunity for these new products and services;

the risk that there is too much competition in our target market for us to generate meaningful sales;

the risk that the products and services we offer fail to perform adequately, due to software bugs, networking issues, faulty installation by customers or other problems; and

the risk that our supply chain for components is unable to meet potential demand, thus limiting potential sales.

If we fail to adequately address any of these risks, our new Oplink Connected business may fail.  As part of our ramp-up for our upcoming product launch from this venture, we are purchasing substantial amounts of inventory.  If we are not successful in our product launch, we may need to write off this entire inventory, which would result in an immediate and material reduction to our net income for the period in which we record the write-off.

Our sales to data communications customers have been increasing as a percentage of our overall sales, which may result in more volatility in our quarterly revenue and net income. 

Our sales to data communications ("datacom") customers have been increasing as a percentage of our overall sales.  Demand from datacom customers, in our experience, tends to fluctuate to a greater degree than demand from our traditional telecommunications ("telecom") customers.  Our datacom customers are typically the end-users of our products, and their purchases are often be driven by a single project.  This can result in strong demand followed by a sharp decrease once the project is completed, or if the project is delayed.  In contrast, telecom demand tends to be driven by the capital expenditure plans of the large telecom carriers as they build out and upgrade their network infrastructure, and therefore tends to be longer term in nature.  Moreover, our telecom customers typically sell to multiple end-users (carriers), which can also flatten demand fluctuations from single customers.  Strong fluctuations in demand from our customers can lead to volatility in our revenue, margins, net income and the price of our common stock.

If we are unable to develop new products and product enhancements that achieve market acceptance, our revenues could decline, which would harm our operating results.
 
The market for our products is characterized by rapid technological change, new and improved product introductions, changes in customer requirements and evolving industry standards. Our future success will depend to a substantial extent on our ability to develop, introduce and support cost-effective new products and technologies on a timely basis.

If we fail to develop and deploy new cost-effective products and technologies or enhancements of existing products on a timely basis, or if we experience delays in the development, introduction or enhancement of our products and technologies, our products may no longer be competitive, our revenue will decline and we may have inventory that may become obsolete or in excess of future customer demand.   Furthermore, we cannot assure you that our new products will gain market acceptance or that we will be able to respond effectively to product announcements by competitors, technological changes or emerging industry standards.

The development of new, technologically advanced products is a complex and uncertain process requiring high levels of innovation and engineering.  Because the costs for research and development (R&D) of new products and technology are expensed as incurred, such costs will have a negative impact on our reported net operating results until such time (if ever) that we generate product revenue from such R&D.   For example, we are currently expending substantial R&D resources towards developing 100G products to stay competitive and keep pace with changes in our industry.  However, we do not yet have any meaningful 100G product revenue, and there can be no assurance that our 100G products (or other new products) will be commercially successful.


ITEM 2 - UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

Repurchase of Common Stock

The following table sets forth information with respect to repurchases of our common stock during the three months ended March 30, 2014 (in thousands, except per share data):

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
 
December 30, 2013 – January 26, 2014
   
--
   
$
--
     
--
   
$
23,564
 
January 27, 2014 – February 23, 2014
   
258
   
$
16.73
     
258
   
$
19,252
 
February 24, 2014 – March 30, 2014
   
650
   
$
17.11
     
650
   
$
8,130
 
Total
   
908
   
$
17.00
     
908
         

On October 27, 2011, we announced that our Board of Directors approved a program to repurchase up to $40 million of our outstanding common shares. In fiscal 2012, we repurchased 0.6 million shares at an average price of $14.30 per share for a total purchase price of $8.4 million.  In fiscal 2013, we repurchased 0.6 million shares at an average price of $14.35 per share for a total purchase price of $7.9 million. During the nine months ended March 30, 2014, we repurchased 0.9 million shares at a price of $16.99 per share for a total purchase price of $15.6 million under the program. As of March 30, 2014, approximately $8.1 million was available for future purchase under this share repurchase program.   On May 8, 2014, our Board of Directors approved a new program to repurchase up to $40 million of our outstanding common shares.  Repurchases under the program will be made in open market or privately negotiated transactions in compliance with the Securities and Exchange Commission Rule 10b-18, subject to market conditions, applicable legal requirements and other factors.

ITEM 3 - DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

None.

ITEM 4 - MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES
 
None.

ITEM 5 - OTHER INFORMATION

None.

ITEM 6 - EXHIBITS
 
Exhibit Index

See "Exhibit Index" appearing at the end of this Quarterly Report.
 

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
 
 
 
OPLINK COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
Date: May 8, 2014
 
/S/ Shirley Yin
 
 
Shirley Yin
 
 
Chief Financial Officer
 
 
(Principal Financial Officer)


Exhibit Index
 
Exhibit No.
 
Description
 
Certification of Chief Executive Officer Required under Rule 13a-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
 
Certification of Chief Financial Officer Required under Rule 13a-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
*
Certification of Chief Executive Officer Required under Rule 13a-14(b) or Rule 15d-14(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and Section 1350 of Chapter 63 of Title 18 of the United States Code (18 U.S.C. Section 1350).
*
Certification of Chief Financial Officer Required under Rule 13a-14(b) or Rule 15d-14(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and 18 U.S.C. Section 1350.
101.INS
**
XBRL Instance Document.
101.SCH
**
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document.
101.CAL
**
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document.
101.LAB
**
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
101.PRE
**
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document.
 
* The certifications attached as Exhibits 32.1 and 32.2 accompanies this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and shall not be deemed "filed" by the Company for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

** Pursuant to Rule 406T of Regulation S-T, these interactive data files are deemed not filed or part of a registration statement or prospectus for purposes of Section 11 or 12 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and are deemed not filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and otherwise are not subject to liability under these sections.