EX-99.1 2 dex991.htm PRESS RELEASE Press Release

Exhibit 99.1

Contact:

Rick Neely

Chief Financial Officer

Monolithic Power Systems, Inc.

408-357-6777

For Immediate Release

MPS Reports Fourth-Quarter and Fiscal 2005 Financial

Results and Provides Q1 Guidance

LOS GATOS, Calif., March 28, 2006 – Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. (MPS) (Nasdaq: MPWRE), a leading fabless manufacturer of high-performance analog and mixed-signal semiconductors, today announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2005:

 

  •   Fourth quarter net revenues of $32.5 million, up 120% from $14.8 million for the same quarter of 2004. Fiscal year 2005 net revenues of $99.1 million, up 108% from $47.6 million for 2004.

 

  •   Fourth quarter gross margin of 64.0%, compared with 61.7% for the same quarter of 2004. Fiscal year 2005 gross margin of 63.7%, compared with 58.8% for fiscal year 2004.

 

  •   Fourth quarter GAAP operating expenses of $15.3 million, including $8.1 million for research and development and selling, general and administrative; $6.0 million for patent litigation; and $1.2 million for stock-based compensation. Fiscal year 2005 GAAP operating expenses of $56.7 million, including $28.3 million for research and development and selling, general and administrative; $23.4 million for patent litigation; and $5.0 million for stock-based compensation

 

  •   Fourth quarter non-GAAP(1) operating expenses of $14.1 million, excluding $1.2 million for stock-based compensation. Fiscal year 2005 non-GAAP(1) operating expenses of $51.6 million, excluding $5.0 million for stock-based compensation

 

  •   Fourth quarter GAAP net income of $3.8 million, or $0.12 per diluted share, compared with GAAP net income of $0.7 million, or $0.02 per diluted share, for the same quarter of 2004. Fiscal year 2005 GAAP net income of $5.1 million, or $0.17 per diluted share, compared with a GAAP net loss of $4.9 million or ($0.54) per diluted share in fiscal year 2004.

 

  •   Fourth quarter non-GAAP(1) net income of $4.7 million, or $0.15 per diluted share, compared with non-GAAP net income of $3.3 million, or $0.12 per diluted share, for the same quarter of 2004. Fiscal year 2005 non-GAAP(1) net income of $9.8 million, or $0.32 per diluted share, compared with non-GAAP net income of $6.8 million, or $0.74 per diluted share, for fiscal year 2004

 

  •   Cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and investments of $66.8 million, compared with $60.3 million at September 30, 2005 and $49.0 million at the end of fiscal year 2004.

“Strong revenue growth, excellent margins and more market penetration defined the fourth quarter,” said MPS Chief Executive Officer Michael Hsing. “Our revenues increased across all our product families during the quarter and were up 10% sequentially and 120% year-over-year.

“Our DC to DC product family continued to penetrate broad market segments in the fourth quarter,” Hsing continued. “Our growth and success in applications such as disk drive, set top box, cable modems, DSL, and wireless access points among others for the DC to DC line highlighted the results of our new product development and continued product diversification.”

Business Outlook

The Company also provided financial targets for the first quarter ending March 31, 2006:

 

  •   Net revenues in the range of approximately $24 million to $25 million

 

  •   Gross margin in the middle of the range of the Company’s target model of 58% to 63%

 

  •   Non-GAAP operating expenses, which exclude stock compensation expenses, between $13.5 million and $15 million, including estimated litigation expense in the range of approximately $4 million to $5 million.

Conference Call

MPS plans to conduct a management teleconference covering fourth-quarter results at 2:00 p.m. PDT / 5:00 p.m. EDT today, March 28, 2006. Dial-in number: 719-457-2680, code number 4863421. The call will be webcast live and archived for all investors for one year on the MPS website at http://www.monolithicpower.com/cmp_02_inv_rel.htm. This press release and any other information related to the call will also be posted on the website at that location. In addition, a phone replay of the call will be available for seven days at 719-457-0820, code number 4863421.

 

(1) Non-GAAP operating expenses and net income or net loss differs from operating expenses and net income or net loss determined according to GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in the United States). A schedule reconciling these amounts is included in this news release. MPS’ non-GAAP operating expenses and net income or net loss differs from GAAP net income or net loss in that the non-GAAP figure excludes stock-based compensation expense, net of taxes. Non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered as a substitute for, or superior to, measures of financial performance prepared in accordance with GAAP. MPS utilizes both GAAP and non-GAAP financial measures in assessing what it believes to be its core operating performance and to evaluate and manage its internal business and assist in making financial operating decisions. MPS believes that the inclusion of non-GAAP financial measures, together with GAAP measures, provides investors with supplemental information and an alternative presentation useful to investors’ understanding of MPS’ core operating results and trends. Additionally, MPS believes that the inclusion of non-GAAP measures, together with GAAP measures, provides the investor with an additional dimension of comparability to similar companies. However, investors should be aware that non-GAAP measures utilized by other companies are not likely to be comparable in most cases to the non-GAAP measures utilized by MPS.

About MPS

Monolithic Power Systems Inc. (MPS) develops and markets proprietary, advanced analog and mixed-signal semiconductors. The company combines advanced process technology with its highly experienced analog designers to produce high-performance power management integrated circuits (ICs) for Cold Cathode Fluorescent Lamp (CCFL) backlight controllers, LED drivers, DC to DC converters, Class D audio amplifiers, and Linear ICs. MPS products are used extensively in computing and network communications products, LCD monitors and TVs, and a wide variety of consumer and portable electronics products. MPS partners with world-class

manufacturing organizations to deliver top-quality, ultra-compact, high-performance solutions through the most productive, cost-efficient channels. Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Los Gatos, Calif., the company has expanded its global presence with offices in Taiwan, China, Korea, Japan and Europe, which operate under MPS International Ltd.

Safe Harbor Statement

This press release contains forward-looking statements, including statements regarding, among other things, expectations regarding the results of our targeted net revenues, gross margin, and non-GAAP operating expenses, including litigation expense, for the quarter ending March 31, 2006 as well as our expectations regarding our new product development and continued product diversification. These statements are not historical facts or guarantees of future performance or events, and are based on current expectations, estimates, beliefs, assumptions, goals, and objectives, and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results to be materially different from the results expressed or implied by these statements. Readers of this press release and listeners to the accompanying conference call are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements. Additional factors that could cause actual results to differ include, but are not limited to, the risks, uncertainties and costs of litigation in which the company is involved; the outcome of future trials, hearings, motions, and appeals; the adverse jury verdicts against the company and its customer, Taiwan Sumida Electronics, and uncertainties about possible lost business as a result of those outcomes; risks associated with the continued development, structuring and expansion of our business; the schedule of new product development; changes in government regulations in foreign countries where we have offices; excess inventory build up in our distribution channel and uncertainties about the timing of the resolution of the excess; impacts on our gross margin of startup expenses in Chengdu; possible slowing of demand in the global notebook market; acceptance of, or demand for, our products being lower than expected; the potential impact on our financial performance if our tax and litigation provisions are inadequate; difficulty in predicting or budgeting for future expenses and financial contingencies; issues of accounting controls and complying with Sarbanes-Oxley and other important risk factors identified in our SEC filings, including, but not limited to, our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on March 28, 2006.

The forward-looking statements in this press release represent MPS’ targets, not predictions of actual performance. MPS assumes no obligation to update the information in this press release or in the accompanying conference call. Any statements by persons outside of MPS speculating on the progress of the quarter, or other aspects of MPS’ business, are not based on internal MPS information and should be assessed accordingly by investors.

MPS, Monolithic Power Systems, and the MPS logo are among the trademarks of Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. in the U.S. and certain other countries.

Financial Statements Attached

 

Monolithic Power Systems, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

 

     Balance at Period Ended  
     December 31, 2005     December 31, 2004  

ASSETS

     

Current assets:

     

Cash and cash equivalents

    $ 25,091     $ 32,019  

Investments

      38,814       17,000  

Accounts receivable, net

      9,537       3,995  

Inventories

      6,165       5,398  

Deferred income taxes

      3,671       1,393  

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

      1,501       1,116  

Restricted cash

      2,938       —    
                

Total current assets

      87,717       60,921  

Property and equipment, net

      6,238       4,180  

Deferred income taxes - non-current

      —         508  

Other assets

      387       134  

Restricted assets

      6,433       6,641  
                

TOTAL ASSETS

    $ 100,775     $ 72,384  
                

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

     

Current liabilities:

     

Accounts payable

    $ 6,583     $ 3,396  

Accrued compensation and related benefits

      2,974       1,518  

Accrued income tax

      2,913       374  

Accrued liabilities

      9,797       2,996  
                

Total current liabilities

      22,267       8,284  
                

Deferred rent

      209       161  

Deferred income tax liability

      131       —    

Stockholders’ equity:

     

Common stock

      98,342       93,236  

Deferred stock compensation

      (4,544 )     (8,941 )

Notes receivable from stockholders

      (398 )     (398 )

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

      (138 )     243  

Accumulated deficit

      (15,094 )     (20,201 )
                

Total stockholders’ equity

      78,168       63,939  
                

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

    $ 100,775     $ 72,384  
                

Monolithic Power Systems, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

(in thousands, except per share data)

 

     Three Months Ending     For the Year Ending  
     December 31, 2005     December 31, 2004     December 31, 2005     December 31, 2004  
           As restated           As restated  

Net Revenues

    $ 32,531     $ 14,799     $ 99,131     $ 47,595  

Cost of revenues

      11,696       5,668       36,003       19,594  
                                

Gross profit

      20,835       9,131       63,128       28,001  

Gross profit %

      64.0 %     61.7 %     63.7 %     58.8 %

Operating expenses:

         

Research and development

      3,846       3,452       14,826       12,854  

Selling, General and Administrative

      5,471       3,338       18,434       12,549  

Patent litigation expense

      4,185       2,988       18,367       7,833  

Provision for Litigation awards and settlements

      1,837       —         5,037       —    
                                

Total operating expenses

      15,339       9,778       56,664       33,236  
                                

Income (Loss) from operations

      5,496       (647 )     6,464       (5,235 )

Other income (expense):

         

Interest income

      610       62       1,703       171  

Other Expense

      49       —         (111 )     (93 )
                                

Total other income (Expense)

      659       62       1,592       78  

Income (loss) before income taxes

      6,155       (585 )     8,056       (5,157 )

Income tax provision

      2,322       (1,438 )     2,949       (1,438 )
                                

Net Income (loss)

      3,833       853       5,107       (3,719 )
                                

Accretion of redeemable convertible preferred stock

      —         178       —         1,183  
                                

Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders

    $ 3,833     $ 675     $ 5,107     $ (4,902 )
                                

Basic net income (loss) per common share

    $ 0.13     $ 0.04     $ 0.18     $ (0.54 )

Diluted net income (loss) per common share

    $ 0.12     $ 0.02     $ 0.17     $ (0.54 )

Shares used in basic net income (loss) per common share

      28,528       16,186       27,998       9,132  

Shares used in diluted net income (loss) per common share

      32,523       27,922       30,871       9,132  

Monolithic Power Systems, INC.

NON-GAAP CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

(in thousands, except per share data)

(unaudited)

 

     Three Months Ending     For the Year Ending  
     December 31, 2005     December 31, 2004     December 31, 2005     December 31, 2004  

Net Revenues

    $ 32,505     $ 15,127     $ 99,082     $ 48,092  

Cost of revenues

      11,720       5,482       35,637       18,681  
                                

Gross profit

      20,785       9,645       63,445       29,411  

Gross profit %

      63.9 %     63.8 %     64.0 %     61.2 %

Operating expenses:

         

Research and development

      3,280       2,268       12,215       7,689  

Selling, General and administrative

      4,796       2,018       16,026       7,066  

Patent litigation expense

      4,185       2,988       18,367       7,833  

Provision for Litigation awards and settlements

      1,837       —         5,037       —    
                                

Total operating expenses

      14,098       7,274       51,645       22,588  
                                

Income (Loss) from operations

      6,687       2,371       11,800       6,823  

Other income (expense):

         

Interest income

      610       62       1,703       171  

Other expense

      49       —         (111 )     (93 )
                                

Total other income (expense), net

      659       62       1,592       78  

Income (loss) before income taxes

      7,346       2,433       13,392       6,901  

Income tax provision

      2,603       (1,083 )     3,574       (1,083 )
                                

Net Income

      4,743       3,516       9,818       7,984  
                                

Accretion of redeemable convertible preferred stock

      —         178       —         1,183  
                                

Net income attributable to common stockholders

    $ 4,743     $ 3,338     $ 9,818     $ 6,801  
                                

Basic net income per common share

    $ 0.17     $ 0.21     $ 0.35     $ 0.74  

Diluted net income per common share

    $ 0.15     $ 0.12     $ 0.32     $ 0.74  

Shares used in basic net income per common share

      28,528       16,186       27,998       9,132  

Shares used in diluted net income per common share

      32,523       27,922       30,871       9,132  
GAAP TO NON-GAAP RECONCILIATION  
     Three Months Ending     For the Year ending  
     December 31, 2005     December 31, 2004     December 31, 2005     December 31, 2004  

Net Income (Loss) - GAAP Basis

    $ 3,833     $ 853     $ 5,107     $ (3,719 )
                                

Non-GAAP Adjustments for Stock-Based Compensation

         

Contra Revenues

      (26 )     328       (49 )     497  

Cost of Revenues

      (24 )     186       366       913  

S,G&A

      675       1,320       2,408       5,483  

R&D

      566       1,184       2,611       5,165  

Tax effect of adjustments

      (281 )     (355 )     (625 )     (355 )
                                

Net Income

    $ 4,743     $ 3,516     $ 9,818     $ 7,984