UTStarcom Releases Third and Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2006 Financial Results
ALAMEDA, Calif., Oct. 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- UTStarcom, Inc.
(Nasdaq: UTSI), a global leader in IP-based, end-to-end networking solutions
and services, today reported financial results for the third and fourth
quarters of 2006 and for the full year ended 2006. The Company also announced
the completion of the China sales investigation.
Announces Completion of the China Sales Investigation
Provides Details of Restructuring Plan
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Net sales for the third quarter 2006 were
the third quarter 2006 were 12.4% and net loss for the quarter was
million
Net sales for the fourth quarter 2006 were
for the fourth quarter 2006 were 11.1% and net loss for the quarter was
million
Net sales for the full year 2006 were
full year 2006 were 15.7% and net loss for the year was
loss of (
Restructuring Plan
On
restructuring plan to reduce operating costs. The initial phase of this plan
includes a worldwide reduction of approximately 11% of the Company's
headcount, or approximately 700 employees. The workforce reduction will be
based primarily in the
international locations. Management expects the headcount reduction phase of
the restructuring plan will be completed in the fourth quarter of 2007. As
such, the Company expects to incur a restructuring charge in the fourth
quarter in connection with the headcount reduction of approximately
million
realize annual cost savings in salary and compensation-related expenses of
approximately
'The restructuring plan is closely aligned with our overall strategy of
becoming a more focused and operationally efficient company,' said
Blackmore
always difficult; however, they are essential as we strive to attain
consistent profitability and improve our cash flows. We have already started
to implement the plan and expect to achieve the full benefit by the first
quarter of 2008.'
Conference Call
The Company will conduct a conference call, which is open to the public,
to discuss these results. The call will take place today,
ID number is 19776282.
A replay of the call will be available for 30 days. The conference call
replay numbers are as follows:
706-645-9291. The Access Code is 19776282.
Investors will also have the opportunity to listen to the conference call
and the replay over the Internet through UTStarcom's Web site at:
http://www.utstar.com
About UTStarcom, Inc.
UTStarcom is a global leader in IP-based, end-to-end networking solutions
and international service and support. The company sells its broadband,
wireless, and handset solutions to operators in both emerging and established
telecommunications markets around the world. UTStarcom enables its customers
to rapidly deploy revenue-generating access services using their existing
infrastructure, while providing a migration path to cost-efficient, end-to-end
IP networks. Founded in 1991 and headquartered in Alameda, California, the
company has research and design operations in the
and
For more information about UTStarcom, visit the company's Web site at
http://www.utstar.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This release includes forward-looking statements, including the foregoing
statements regarding the anticipated timing, scope, costs, benefits and other
operational impact of the Company's restructuring plan. These statements are
forward-looking in nature and subject to risks and uncertainties that may
cause actual results to differ materially. These risk factors include the
ability of the Company to capitalize on any cost-savings to improve the
operational performance of the Company, rapidly changing technology, the
changing nature of global telecommunications markets, the termination of
significant contracts, the direction and results of future research and
development efforts, evolving product and applications standards, reduction or
delays in system deployments, product transitions, changes in demand for and
acceptance of the Company's products, general adverse economic conditions, and
trends and uncertainties such as changes in government regulation and
licensing requirements. The Company also refers readers to the risk factors
identified in its latest Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form
10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K, as filed with the Securities and
Exchange Commission.
Company Contact Chesha Kamieniecki Director of Investor Relations UTStarcom, Inc. (510) 749-1560 UTStarcom, Inc. Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (in thousands) September 30, December 31, ASSETS 2006 2005 Current assets: (Unaudited) (As restated) Cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments $616,740 $658,837 Accounts receivable, net 429,086 522,964 Notes receivable 8,532 2,065 Inventories 463,390 425,955 Deferred costs 209,230 239,876 Prepaids and other current assets 126,179 99,062 Short-term restricted cash and investments 23,835 53,680 Total current assets 1,876,992 2,002,439 Property, plant and equipment, net 212,093 233,403 Long-term investments 44,954 26,023 Goodwill 3,063 3,063 Intangible assets, net 60,747 75,313 Long-term deferred costs 177,007 185,279 Other long-term assets 27,817 25,811 Total assets $2,402,673 $2,551,331 LIABILITIES, MINORITY INTEREST AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Current liabilities: Accounts payable $308,189 $320,677 Short-term debt 105,010 198,826 Income taxes payable 31,147 34,229 Customer advances 286,630 221,301 Deferred revenue 95,786 101,912 Other current liabilities 234,621 291,368 Total current liabilities 1,061,383 1,168,313 Long-term deferred revenue 255,714 273,131 Long-term debt 274,900 274,900 Other long-term liabilities 13,843 - Total liabilities 1,605,840 1,716,344 Minority interest in consolidated subsidiaries 7,500 8,338 Stockholders' equity: Common stock: $0.00125 par value; authorized: 750,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding: 121,284,976 and 121,018,036 at September 30, 2006 and December 31, 2005, respectively 152 152 Additional paid-in capital 1,202,072 1,192,201 Deferred stock-based compensation - (3,591) Accumulated deficit (452,214) (376,899) Accumulated other comprehensive income 39,323 14,786 Total stockholders' equity 789,333 826,649 Total liabilities, minority interest and stockholders' equity $2,402,673 $2,551,331 UTStarcom, Inc. Consolidated Statement of Operations (in thousands, except per share amounts) (Unaudited) Three months ended Nine months ended September 30, September 30, 2006 2005 2006 2005 (As restated) (As restated) Net sales $600,899 $597,435 $1,754,406 $2,190,018 Cost of net sales 526,098 559,548 1,446,864 1,816,837 Gross profit 74,801 37,887 307,542 373,181 Operating expenses: Selling, general and administrative 80,076 86,414 246,908 297,390 Research and development 46,305 60,817 139,310 192,297 Amortization of intangible assets 4,821 6,643 14,567 20,391 Gain on sale of semiconductor design assets (12,291) - (12,291) - Impairment of long-lived assets - 218,094 - 218,094 Restructuring - 3,378 - 18,505 In-process research and development - - - 660 Total operating expenses 118,911 375,346 388,494 747,337 Operating loss (44,110) (337,459) (80,952) (374,156) Interest income (expense), net 594 (2,203) 1,406 (8,390) Gain on extinguishment of subordinated notes - 20,297 - 31,392 Other income (expense), net 1,835 7,352 12,289 (1,723) Loss before income taxes, minority interest and equity in loss of affiliated companies (41,681) (312,013) (67,257) (352,877) Income tax expense (1,459) (125,222) (8,966) (134,041) Minority interest in losses of consolidated subsidiaries 92 3 907 94 Equity in loss of affiliated companies - (786) - (1,818) Net loss $(43,048) $(438,018) $(75,316) $(488,642) Loss per share - Basic and diluted $(0.36) $(3.70) $(0.62) $(4.22) Weighted average shares used in per-share calculation: -Basic and diluted 120,676 118,262 120,628 115,902 UTStarcom, Inc. Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows (in thousands) (Unaudited) Nine months ended September 30, 2006 2005 CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: (As restated) Net loss $(75,316) $(488,642) Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities: Depreciation and amortization 51,547 78,489 Gain on sale of semiconductor design assets (12,291) - Net loss on sale of assets 2,183 3,870 Loss on asset impairment - 218,094 Non-cash restructuring charges - 12,389 Stock-based compensation expense 13,143 191 (Recovery of) provision for doubtful accounts (6,948) 38,115 (Recovery of) provision for deferred costs reserves (5,103) 14,564 Deferred income taxes (671) 192,383 Gain on extinguishment of debt - (31,392) Other (102) 3,164 Changes in operating assets and liabilities: Accounts receivable 105,466 202,650 Inventories (35,659) 116,028 Deferred costs 51,324 (55,974) Other assets (15,585) 84,956 Accounts payable (16,027) (120,472) Income taxes payable (3,408) (118,615) Customer advances 61,761 (164,814) Deferred revenue (24,740) 93,138 Other current liabilities (71,452) 5,504 Net cash provided by operating activities 18,122 83,626 CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: Additions to property, plant and equipment (17,176) (60,904) Investment in affiliates, net of cash acquired (302) (3,550) Purchase of business, net of cash acquired - (24,326) Proceeds from sale of semiconductor design assets 19,965 - Proceeds from disposal of property 136 695 Change in restricted cash and long- term investments 26,536 176 Purchase of short-term investments (40,182) (149,469) Proceeds from sale of short-term investments 42,121 270,672 Other 1,538 (750) Net cash provided by investing activities 32,636 32,544 CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: Issuance of stock, net of expenses 319 4,327 Proceeds from borrowing 63,259 346,284 Payments on borrowings (159,251) (478,081) Cash paid to extinguish debt - (57,136) Other (683) 1,801 Net cash used in financing activities (96,356) (182,805) Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents 4,437 229 Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents (41,161) (66,406) Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 645,571 562,532 Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $604,410 $496,126 Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information: Cash paid: Interest $8,542 $11,294 Income taxes $7,839 $10,872 Non-cash operating activity Accounts receivable transferred to notes receivable $19,023 $40,210 Property, plant and equipment exchanged for long-term investment $5,550 $ - UTStarcom, Inc. Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (in thousands) December 31, ASSETS 2006 2005 Current assets: (As restated) Cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments $671,169 $658,837 Accounts receivable, net 406,080 522,964 Notes receivable 5,060 2,065 Inventories 440,445 425,955 Deferred costs 195,393 239,876 Prepaids and other current assets 101,795 99,062 Short-term restricted cash and investments 16,666 53,680 Total current assets 1,836,608 2,002,439 Property, plant and equipment, net 213,155 233,403 Long-term investments 47,809 26,023 Goodwill 3,063 3,063 Intangible assets, net 56,443 75,313 Long-term deferred costs 176,649 185,279 Other long-term assets 40,223 25,811 Total assets $2,373,950 $2,551,331 LIABILITIES, MINORITY INTEREST AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Current liabilities: Accounts payable $304,869 $320,677 Short-term debt 102,758 198,826 Income taxes payable 2,483 34,229 Customer advances 265,812 221,301 Deferred revenue 95,742 101,912 Other current liabilities 271,400 291,368 Total current liabilities 1,043,064 1,168,313 Long-term deferred revenue 261,014 273,131 Long-term debt 275,161 274,900 Other long-term liabilities 13,858 - Total liabilities 1,593,097 1,716,344 Minority interest in consolidated subsidiaries Stockholders' equity: 6,493 8,338 Common stock: $0.00125 par value; 750,000,000 authorized shares; 121,299,113 issued and 121,294,645 outstanding at December 31, 2006; 121,018,036 issued and outstanding at December 31, 2005 152 152 Additional paid-in capital 1,205,553 1,192,201 Deferred stock compensation - (3,591) Accumulated deficit (494,244) (376,899) Accumulated other comprehensive income 62,899 14,786 Total stockholders' equity 774,360 826,649 Total liabilities, minority interest and stockholders' equity $2,373,950 $2,551,331 UTStarcom, Inc. Consolidated Statement of Operations (in thousands, except per share amounts) Three months ended December 31, Year ended 2006 2005 2006 (Unaudited) (As restated) Net sales $704,456 $681,092 $2,458,861 Cost of net sales 626,253 618,437 2,073,117 Operating expenses (income): 78,203 62,655 385,744 Selling, general and administrative 87,547 74,073 334,455 Research and development 43,559 54,515 182,869 Amortization of intangible assets 4,304 5,462 18,871 Gain on sale of semiconductor design assets - - (12,291) Impairment of long-lived assets - 11,164 - Restructuring - - - In-process research and development - - - Total net operating expenses 135,410 145,214 523,904 Operating (loss) income (57,207) (82,559) (138,160) Interest income (expense), net 1,734 (1,283) 3,141 Gain on extinguishment of subordinated notes - - - Other income, net (11,198) 45,388 1,092 (Loss) income before income taxes, minority interest and equity in loss of affiliated companies (66,671) (38,454) (133,927) Income tax benefit (expense) 23,991 (2,501) 15,024 Minority interest in losses of consolidated subsidiaries 651 598 1,558 Equity in loss of affiliated companies - (3,645) - Net (loss) income $(42,029) $(44,002) $(117,345) (Loss) earnings per share - Basic and diluted $(0.35) $(0.37) $(0.97) Weighted average shares used in per-share calculation: 120,676 120,391 120,657 - Basic and diluted UTStarcom, Inc. Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows (in thousands) Year ended December 31, 2006 2005 CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: (As restated) Net (loss) income $(117,345) $(532,645) Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities: Depreciation and amortization 68,039 98,550 Gain on sale of semiconductor design assets (12,291) - Net loss on sale of assets 2,715 2,559 Impairment of long-lived assets - 218,094 Impairment of long-term investments 13,500 - Stock-based compensation expense 16,592 863 Non-cash settlement of restructuring charges - 17,250 In-process research and development - 660 Gain on sale of investment - (46,576) Provision (recovery) for doubtful accounts (9,347) 18,210 Provision for deferred costs 2,730 12,868 Gain on extinguishment of subordinated notes - (31,392) Deferred income taxes (1,223) 190,658 Other (36) 15,897 Changes in operating assets and liabilities: - - Accounts receivable 133,052 268,167 Inventories (5,571) 165,923 Deferred costs 52,478 (49,376) Other assets (7,490) 95,802 Accounts payable (22,296) (87,811) Income taxes payable (28,946) (110,209) Customer advances 38,423 (150,313) Deferred revenue (29,328) 80,676 Other current liabilities (27,577) 40,528 Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities 66,079 218,383 CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: Additions to property, plant and equipment (26,274) (64,396) Proceeds from sale of semiconductor design assets 35,965 - Proceeds from disposition of investment interest 775 - Investment in affiliates (302) (3,550) Purchase of businesses, net of cash acquired - (24,326) Purchase of intangible assets (658) (750) Change in restricted cash and long-term investments 20,882 (18,418) Purchase of short-term investments (42,400) (165,284) Proceeds from sale of short-term investments 46,428 346,966 Other 1,649 (105) Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities 36,065 70,137 CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: Issuance of stock, net of expenses 390 6,952 Proceeds from borrowings 100,629 436,678 Payments on borrowings (200,742) (653,123) Repurchase of stock (39) - Proceeds from equity offering - - Other 253 6,689 Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities (99,509) (202,804) Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents 13,417 (2,677) Net increase in cash and cash equivalents 16,052 83,039 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 645,571 562,532 Cash and cash equivalents at end of year $661,623 $645,571 Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information: Cash paid: Interest $9,773 $14,197 Income taxes $13,574 $11,265 Non-cash operating activities Accounts receivable transferred to notes receivable $22,921 $55,065 Property, plant and equipment exchanged for long-term investment $5,500 $ - Non-cash financing activities Common stock issued in conjunction with debt extinguishment $ - $37,568
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