AMD Reports Fourth Quarter and Annual Results
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AMD Reports Fourth Quarter and Annual Results

SUNNYVALE, Calif.—(BUSINESS WIRE)—January 22, 2009— AMD (NYSE:AMD) today reported fourth quarter 2008 revenue from continuing operations1 of $1.162 billion. Fourth quarter 2008 revenue decreased 35 percent compared to the third quarter of 2008 and 33 percent compared to the fourth quarter of 2007. Fourth quarter 2008 revenue was down 28 percent sequentially, excluding third quarter 2008 process technology license revenue of $191 million.

In the fourth quarter of 2008, AMD reported a net loss of $1.424 billion, or $2.34 per share. For continuing operations, fourth quarter 2008 loss was $1.414 billion, or $2.32 per share, and the operating loss was $1.274 billion. The results for continuing operations include an unfavorable impact of $996 million, or $1.64 per share as described in the table below. Loss from discontinued operations was $10 million, or $0.02 a share.

For the year ended December 27, 2008, AMD achieved revenue of $5.808 billion. Fiscal 2008 net loss was $3.098 billion. AMD reported revenue of $5.858 billion and a net loss of $3.379 billion for fiscal 2007.

           
Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Net Loss 1, 2, 3
 
(Millions except per share amounts) Q4-08 Q3-08 Q4-07
GAAP net loss / EPS $ (1,424 ) $ (2.34 ) $ (127 ) $ (0.21 ) $ (1,772 ) $ (3.06 )
Loss from discontinued operations (10 ) (0.02 ) (150 ) (0.25 )

(474

)

(0.82 )
Income (loss) from continuing operations (1,414 ) (2.32 ) 23 0.04 (1,298 ) (2.24 )
ATI impairment of goodwill and acquired intangible assets (684 ) (1.12 ) (2 ) - (1,132 ) (1.96 )
Incremental write-down of inventory (227 ) (0.37 ) - - - -
Process technology license revenue - - 191 0.31 - -
Marketable securities net impairment charges (21 ) (0.03 ) (9 ) (0.01 ) (69 ) (0.12 )
Amortization of acquired intangibles, integration and other charges (30 ) (0.05 ) (30 ) (0.05 ) (50 ) (0.09 )
Restructuring charges (50 ) (0.08 ) (9 ) (0.01 ) - -
Tax benefit from ATI acquisition-related charges - - - - 46 0.08
The Foundry Company formation costs (23 ) (0.04 ) (4 ) (0.01 ) (3 ) (0.01 )
Gain on debt buyback 39 0.06 - - - -
Non-GAAP net loss $ (418 ) $ (114 ) $ (90 )
 
Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Operating Income (Loss) 1, 2, 3
(Millions)   Q4-08   Q3-08   Q4-07
GAAP operating income (loss) $ (1,274 ) $ 122 $ (1,187 )
ATI impairment of goodwill and acquired intangible assets (684 ) (2 ) (1,132 )
Incremental write-down of inventory (227 ) - -
Process technology license revenue - 191 -
Amortization of acquired intangibles, integration and other charges (30 ) (30 ) (50 )
Restructuring charges (50 ) (9 ) -
The Foundry Company formation costs (23 ) (4 ) (3 )
Cost of fair value adjustment of acquired inventory - - -
Non-GAAP operating loss $ (260 ) $ (24 ) $ (2 )

In the third quarter of 2008, AMD had revenue from continuing operations of $1.797 billion, including process technology license revenue of $191 million, a net loss of $127 million, income from continuing operations of $23 million and operating income of $122 million. In the fourth quarter of 2007, AMD had revenue from continuing operations of $1.737 billion, a net loss of $1.772 billion, a loss from continuing operations of $1.298 billion and an operating loss of $1.187 billion.

“Although industry visibility is poor, our priorities remain clear and achievable,” said Dirk Meyer, AMD’s president and CEO. “We remain focused on further reducing our breakeven point through targeted restructuring actions while ensuring we execute our highly-competitive product and technology roadmaps. We made significant progress toward the creation of ‘The Foundry Company’ in the quarter, and anticipate closing the transaction in February. We expect our ongoing restructuring actions and asset smart strategy, combined with the strength of our innovative product offerings, will leave us well positioned for a global market recovery.”

Fourth quarter 2008 gross margin was 23 percent, including a negative impact of 20 percentage points due to a $227 million incremental write down of inventory due to weak market conditions. Third quarter 2008 gross margin was 51 percent, 45 percent excluding process technology license revenue.

Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Gross Margin 2, 3
     
(Millions, except percentages) Q4-08 Q3-08 Q4-07
GAAP Gross Margin $ 272 $ 916 $ 769
GAAP Gross Margin % 23 % 51 % 44 %
Incremental write-down of inventory (227 ) - -
Process technology license revenue - 191 -
Non-GAAP Gross Margin $ 499 $ 725 $ 769
Non-GAAP Gross Margin %* 43 % 45 % 44 %
*For Q3-08 the revenue number used in the gross margin percent calculation excludes $191 million of process technology license revenue
 
 

Segment Information 3

(Millions) Q4-08 vs Q3-08 vs Q4-07
Computing Solutions (including process technology license revenue in Q3-08)
Revenue $ 873 -37 % -38 %
Microprocessor Units down down
Microprocessor Average Selling Prices (ASP) down down
Graphics (including game console royalties)
Revenue $ 270 -30 % -8 %
Graphic Processor Units down down
Graphic Processor Average Selling Prices (ASP) up up

Current Outlook

AMD’s outlook statements are based on current expectations of its continuing operations. The following statements are forward looking, and actual results could differ materially depending on market conditions and the factors set forth under “Cautionary Statement” below.

In light of the current macroeconomic conditions, very limited visibility and continued corrections in the supply chain, AMD expects first quarter 2009 revenue to decrease from the fourth quarter 2008.

Additional Highlights

AMD Teleconference

AMD will hold a conference call for the financial community at 2:00 p.m. PT (5:00 p.m. ET) today to discuss its fourth quarter financial results. AMD will provide a real-time audio broadcast of the teleconference on the Investor Relations page of its Web site at www.amd.com. The webcast will be available for 10 days after the conference call.

About AMD

Advanced Micro Devices (NYSE:AMD) is an innovative technology company dedicated to collaborating with customers and partners to ignite the next generation of computing and graphics solutions at work, home and play. For more information, visit http://www.amd.com

Cautionary Statement

This release contains forward-looking statements concerning the expected closing of The Foundry Company joint venture and the increased investment by the Mubadala Development Company, first quarter 2009 revenue, and the company’s breakeven goals, restructuring actions, asset smart strategy and its future products and technologies, which are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are commonly identified by words such as “would,” “may,” “expects,” “believes,” “plans,” “intends,” “projects,” and other terms with similar meaning. Investors are cautioned that the forward-looking statements in this release are based on current beliefs, assumptions and expectations, speak only as of the date of this release and involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations. Risks include the possibility that Intel Corporation’s pricing, marketing and rebating programs, product bundling, standard setting, new product introductions or other activities targeting the company’s business will prevent attainment of the company’s current plans; global business and economic conditions will continue in their current state or worsen, resulting in lower than currently expected revenue in the first quarter of 2009 and beyond; the company’s Asset Smart strategy will not reach fruition or will be less beneficial than anticipated; the announced transaction for the formation of The Foundry Company and the associated fourth-party investment will not occur as anticipated; demand for computers and consumer electronics products and, in turn, demand for the company’s products will be lower than currently expected; customers stop buying the company’s products or materially reduce their demand for its products; the company will require additional funding and may not be able to raise funds on favorable terms or at all; the company’s restructuring efforts will not be effective; the company will be unable to develop, launch and ramp new products and technologies in the volumes and mix required by the market and at mature yields on a timely basis; there will be unexpected variations in market growth and demand for the company’s products and technologies in light of the product mix that it may have available at any particular time or a decline in demand; the company will be unable to transition to advanced manufacturing process technologies in a timely and effective way, consistent with planned capital expenditures; the company will be unable to maintain the level of investment in research and development and capacity that is required to remain competitive; and the company will be unable to obtain sufficient manufacturing capacity or components to meet demand for its products or will under-utilize its microprocessor manufacturing facilities. Investors are urged to review in detail the risks and uncertainties in the company’s Securities and Exchange Commission filings, including but not limited to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 27, 2008.

AMD, the AMD Arrow logo, AMD Opteron, AMD Phenom, AMD Athlon and combinations thereof, and ATI, the ATI logo, FireGL, CrossFireX and Radeon are trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. Other names are for informational purposes only and used to identify companies and products and may be trademarks of their respective owner.

                   

Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Net Loss 1, 2

(Millions except per share amounts) Q4-08 Q3-08 Q4-07 2008   2007  
GAAP net loss / EPS $ (1,424 ) $ (2.34 ) $ (127 ) $ (0.21 ) $ (1,772 ) $ (3.06 ) $ (3,098 ) $ (5.10 ) $ (3,379 ) $ (6.06 )
Loss from discontinued operations (10 ) (0.02 ) (150 ) (0.25 ) (474 ) (0.82 ) (684 ) (1.12 ) (551 ) (0.99 )
Income (loss) from continuing operations (1,414 ) (2.32 ) 23 0.04 (1,298 ) (2.24 ) (2,414 ) (3.98 ) (2,828 ) (5.07 )
ATI impairment of goodwill and acquired intangible assets (684 ) (1.12 ) (2 ) - (1,132 ) (1.96 ) (1,089 ) (1.79 ) (1,132 ) (2.03 )
Incremental write-down of inventory (227 ) (0.37 ) - - - - (227 ) (0.37 ) - -
Process technology license revenue - - 191 0.31 - - 191 0.31 - -
Gain on sale of 200 millimeter equipment - - - - - - 193 0.32 - -
Marketable securities net impairment charges (21 ) (0.03 ) (9 ) (0.01 ) (69 ) (0.12 ) (66 ) (0.11 ) (111 ) (0.20 )
Amortization of acquired intangibles, integration and other charges (30 ) (0.05 ) (30 ) (0.05 ) (50 ) (0.09 ) (137 ) (0.23 ) (254 ) (0.46 )
Restructuring charges (50 ) (0.08 ) (9 ) (0.01 ) - - (90 ) (0.15 ) - -
Tax benefit from ATI acquisition-related charges - - - - 46 0.08 - - 46 0.08
The Foundry Company formation costs (23 ) (0.04 ) (4 ) (0.01 ) (3 ) (0.01 ) (35 ) (0.06 ) (3 ) (0.01 )
Gain on debt buyback 39 0.06 - - - - 39 0.06 - -
Cost of fair value adjustment of acquired inventory - - - - - - - - (25 ) (0.04 )
Debt issuance charges - - - - - - - - (5 ) (0.01 )
Non-GAAP net loss $ (418 ) $ (114 ) $ (90 ) $ (1,193 ) $ (1,344 )
 

Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Operating Income (Loss) 1, 2

(Millions)   Q4-08   Q3-08   Q4-07   2008   2007
GAAP operating income (loss) $ (1,274) $ 122 $ (1,187) $ (1,955) $ (2,310)
ATI impairment of goodwill and acquired intangible assets (684) (2) (1,132) (1,089) (1,132)
Incremental write-down of inventory (227) - - (227) -
Process technology license revenue - 191 - 191 -
Gain on sale of 200 millimeter equipment - - - 193 -
Amortization of acquired intangibles, integration and other charges (30) (30) (50) (137) (254)
Restructuring charges (50) (9) - (90) -
The Foundry Company formation costs (23) (4) (3) (35) (3)
Cost of fair value adjustment of acquired inventory - - - - (25)
Non-GAAP operating loss $ (260) $ (24) $ (2) $ (761) $ (896)
 
 

Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Gross Margin 2

(Millions, except percentages) Q4-08 Q3-08 Q4-07 2008 2007
GAAP Gross Margin $ 272 $ 916 $ 769 $ 2,320 $ 2,189
GAAP Gross Margin % 23% 51% 44% 40% 37%
Incremental write-down of inventory (227) - - (227) -
Process technology license revenue - 191 - 191 -
Cost of fair value adjustment of acquired inventory - - - - (25)
Non-GAAP Gross Margin $ 499 $ 725 $ 769 $ 2,356 $ 2,214
Non-GAAP Gross Margin %* 43% 45% 44% 42% 38%
*For Q3-08 the revenue number used in the gross margin percent calculation excludes $191 million of process technology license revenue
 
 
Segment Information
(Millions) Q4-08 vs Q3-08 vs Q4-07 2008 vs 2007
Computing Solutions (including process technology license revenue in Q3-08)
Revenue $ 873 -37% -38% $ 4,559 -3%
Microprocessor Units down down down
Microprocessor Average Selling Prices (ASP) down down down
Graphics (including game console royalties)
Revenue $ 270 -30% -8% $ 1,165 17%
Graphic Processor Units down down up
Graphic Processor Average Selling Prices (ASP) up up up

1 During the fourth quarter of 2008, the Company determined that the discontinued operation classification criteria for the Handheld business unit were no longer met. Accordingly, the results of the Handheld business have been reclassified from discontinued operations to continuing operations. Prior periods have been recast to conform to current period.

2 In this press release, in addition to GAAP financial results, AMD has provided non-GAAP financial measures for net loss, operating income (loss) and gross margin. These non-GAAP financial measures exclude certain adjustments as reflected in the tables in this press release. Management believes this non-GAAP presentation makes it easier for investors to compare current and historical period operating results.

3 Refer to corresponding table at the end of this press release for annual data.

ADVANCED MICRO DEVICES, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Millions except per share amounts and percentages)
 
 
  Quarter Ended Year Ended  
Dec. 27, Sept. 27, Dec. 29, Dec. 27, Dec. 29,
2008 2008 2007 2008 2007*
  (Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Unaudited)

 

(Unaudited)  
 
Net revenue $ 1,162 $ 1,797 $ 1,737 $ 5,808 $ 5,858
 
Cost of sales 890 881 968 3,488 3,669
           
 
Gross margin 272 916 769 2,320 2,189
 
Gross margin % 23 % 51 % 44 % 40 % 37 %
 
Research and development 465 438 455 1,848 1,771
 
Marketing, general and administrative 317 315 319 1,304 1,360
 
Amortization of acquired intangible assets and integration charges 30 30 50 137 236
 
Impairment of goodwill and acquired intangible assets 684 2 1,132 1,089 1,132
 
Restructuring charges 50 9 - 90 -
 
Gain on sale of 200 millimeter equipment - - - (193 ) -
           
 
Operating income (loss) (1,274 ) 122 (1,187 ) (1,955 ) (2,310 )
 
Interest income 7 7 19 39 73
Interest expense (89 ) (87 ) (95 ) (366 ) (367 )
Other income (expense), net 37 (4 ) 1 22 (7 )
           
 
Income (loss) from continuing operations before minority interest, equity in net loss of Spansion Inc. and other and income taxes
(1,319 ) 38 (1,262 ) (2,260 ) (2,611 )
 
Minority interest in consolidated subsidiaries (6 ) (7 ) (9 ) (33 ) (35 )
 
Equity in net loss of Spansion Inc. and other (20 ) (9 ) (69 ) (53 ) (155 )
           
 
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes (1,345 ) 22 (1,340 ) (2,346 ) (2,801 )
 
Provision (benefit) for income taxes 69 (1 ) (42 ) 68 27
           
 
Income (loss) from continuing operations $ (1,414 ) $ 23 $ (1,298 ) $ (2,414 ) $ (2,828 )
 
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax (10 ) (150 ) (474 ) (684 ) (551 )
           
 
Net income (loss) $ (1,424 ) $ (127 ) $ (1,772 ) $ (3,098 ) $ (3,379 )
           
 
Net income (loss) per common share
 
Basic and diluted
Continuing operations $ (2.32 ) $ 0.04 $ (2.24 ) $ (3.98 ) $ (5.07 )
Discontinued operations $ (0.02 ) $ (0.25 ) $ (0.82 ) $ (1.12 ) $ (0.99 )
Basic and diluted net income (loss) per common share $ (2.34 ) $ (0.21 ) $ (3.06 ) $ (5.10 ) $ (6.06 )
           
 
Shares used in per share calculation
 
Basic and diluted 609 608 579 607 558
 

* Amounts for the year ended December 29, 2007 were derived from the December 29, 2007 audited financial statements, adjusted for discontinued operations.

     
ADVANCED MICRO DEVICES, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Millions)
Dec. 27, Dec. 29,
2008 2007*
          (Unaudited)    
 
Assets
 
Current assets:
Cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities $ 1,096 $ 1,889
Accounts receivable, net 320 640
Inventories 656 810
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 279 401
Deferred income taxes 28 64
Assets of discontinued operations - 759
               
 
Total current assets 2,379

 

4,563
 
Property, plant and equipment, net 4,296 4,716
Goodwill 323 1,286
Acquisition related intangible assets, net 168 465
Other assets 509 520
               
 
Total Assets   $ 7,675  

 

$ 11,550  
 
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity (Deficit)
 
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable $ 631 $ 1,009
Accrued compensation and benefits 162 186
Accrued liabilities 785 821
Deferred income on shipments to distributors 50 101
Current portion of long-term debt and capital lease obligations 286 238
Other short-term obligations 86 -
Other current liabilities 226 270
               
 
Total current liabilities 2,226

 

2,625
 
Deferred income taxes 91 6
Long-term debt and capital lease obligations, less current portion 4,702 5,031
Other long-term liabilities 569 633
Minority interest in consolidated subsidiaries 169 265
 
Stockholders' equity (deficit):
Capital stock:
Common stock, par value 6 6
Capital in excess of par value 6,002 5,921
Retained earnings (deficit) (6,198 ) (3,100 )
Accumulated other comprehensive income 108 163
               
 
Total stockholders' equity (deficit) (82 )

 

2,990
               
 
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity (Deficit)   $ 7,675  

 

$ 11,550  
 

* Amounts for the year ended December 29, 2007 were derived from the December 29, 2007 audited financial statements, adjusted for discontinued operations.

  ADVANCED MICRO DEVICES, INC.          
SELECTED CORPORATE DATA (1)
(Unaudited)
(Millions except headcount and percentages)
 
 
      Quarter Ended Year Ended
Dec. 27, Sept. 27, Dec. 29, Dec. 27, Dec. 29,

Segment Information from Continuing Operations

2008 2008 2007 2008 2007
                                 
 
Computing Solutions (2)
Net revenue $ 873 $ 1,391 $ 1,402 $ 4,559 $ 4,702
Operating income (loss) $ (431 ) $ 143 $ 10 $ (461 ) $ (712 )
 
Graphics (3)
Net revenue 270 385 295 1,165 992
Operating income (loss) (10 ) 47 15 12 (39 )
 
All Other (4)
Net revenue 19 21 40 84 164
Operating income (loss) (833 ) (68 ) (1,212 ) (1,506 ) (1,559 )
 
Total from Continuing Operations
Net revenue $ 1,162 $ 1,797 $ 1,737 $ 5,808 $ 5,858
Operating income (loss) $ (1,274 ) $ 122 $ (1,187 ) $ (1,955 ) $ (2,310 )
 
                                 
 

Revenue Reconciliation

 
Revenue from continuing operations $ 1,162 $ 1,797 $ 1,737 $ 5,808 $ 5,858
Revenue from discontinued operations   8     23     33     73     155  
Total revenue $ 1,170 $ 1,820 $ 1,770 $ 5,881 $ 6,013
 

Components of Discontinued Operations

 
Operating income (loss) $ (10 ) $ (15 ) $ 2 $ (74 ) $ (75 )
Impairment of goodwill and acquired intangible assets - (135 ) (476 ) (609 ) (476 )
Restructuring charges   -     -     -     (1 )   -  
Total loss from discontinued operations $ (10 ) $ (150 ) $ (474 ) $ (684 ) $ (551 )
                                 
 

Other Data

 
Depreciation & amortization
(excluding amortization of acquired intangible assets) $ 271 $ 266 $ 272 $ 1,068 $ 1,030
 
Capital additions $ 112 $ 83 $ 264 $ 621 $ 1,683
 
Adjusted EBITDA (5) $ (271 ) $ 406 $ 206 $ 313 $ (64 )
                                 
 

Headcount

14,652 15,460 16,420 14,652 16,420
                                 
 
 
 
(1) Comparative amounts adjusted for discontinued operations except for headcount data.
(2) Computing Solutions segment includes microprocessors, chipsets and embedded processors. For the year ended December 27, 2008 , the operating loss includes a $193M gain on the sale of 200 mm equipment. For the quarter ended Sept. 27, 2008 and year ended December 27, 2008, net revenue includes $191M in technology license revenue.
(3) Graphics segment includes graphics, video and multimedia products developed for use in desktop and notebook computers, including home media PCs, professional workstations and servers. Starting in the quarter ended June 28, 2008 this segment also includes royalties received in connection with the sale of game console systems that incorporate the Company’s graphics technology. Prior periods have been recast to conform to current period presentation.
(4) All Other category includes employee stock-based compensation expense and certain operating expenses and credits that are not allocated to the operating segments. Also included in this category are charges for the impairment of goodwill and acquired intangible assets, amortization of acquired intangible assets and integration, restructuring, severance; The Foundry Company formation costs; and the cost of fair value adjustment of acquired inventory. Details of these significant items are shown below. Starting in the quarter ended December 27, 2008, the All Other category includes the results of our Handheld business. Prior periods have been recast to conform to current period presentation.
  Significant items in All Other     Employee stock-based compensation expense:

 

Quarter Ended Year Ended       Quarter Ended   Year Ended
Q408 Q308 Q407 FY08 FY07 Q408   Q308   Q407 FY08 FY07
Impairment of goodwill and acquired intangible assets $ 684 $ 2 $ 1,132 $ 1,089 $ 1,132 Cost of sales $ 2   $ 2   $ 5 $ 10 $ 11

Amortization of acquired intangible assets and integration charges

30 30 50 137 236 Research and development 10 10 11 44 50
Restructuring charges 50 9 - 90 - Marketing, general and administrative   8     7     10   23   48
The Foundry Company formation costs 23 - - 23 - $ 20   $ 19   $ 26 $ 77 $ 109
Cost of fair value adjustment of acquired inventory - - - - 25
Severance charges   -     -     -     -     18  
$ 787   $ 41   $ 1,182   $ 1,339   $ 1,411  
 
(5) Reconciliation of income (loss) from continuing operations to Adjusted EBITDA*
Quarter Ended Year Ended
Q408 Q308 Q407 FY08 FY07
Income (loss) from continuing operations $ (1,414 ) $ 23 $ (1,298 ) $ (2,414 ) $ (2,828 )
Impairment of goodwill and acquired intangible assets 684 2 1,132 1,089 1,132
Depreciation and amortization 271 266 272 1,068 1,030
Amortization of acquired intangible assets 30 29 47 136 208
Interest expense 89 87 95 366 367
Provision (benefit) for income taxes   69     (1 )   (42 )   68     27  
Adjusted EBITDA $ (271 ) $ 406   $ 206   $ 313   $ (64 )
 
* The Company defines Adjusted EBITDA as income (loss) from continuing operations adjusted for impairment of goodwill and acquired intangible assets, depreciation and amortization, amortization of acquired intangible assets, interest expense and taxes. The Company calculates and communicates Adjusted EBITDA because management believes it is of interest to investors and lenders in relation to its overall capital structure and its ability to borrow additional funds. The Company’s calculation of Adjusted EBITDA may or may not be consistent with the calculation of this measure by other companies in the same industry. Investors should not view Adjusted EBITDA as an alternative to the U.S. GAAP operating measure of net income (loss) or U.S. GAAP liquidity measures of cash flows from operating, investing and financing activities. In addition, Adjusted EBITDA does not take into account changes in certain assets and liabilities as well as interest and income taxes that can affect cash flows.



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