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Integrated Circuit Systems Inc – ‘10-K’ for 7/3/04

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"Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
"Consolidated Balance Sheets -- July 3, 2004 and June 28, 2003
"Consolidated Statements of Operations -- Three Years Ended July 3, 2004, June 28, 2003 and June 29, 2002
"Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity -- Three Years Ended July 3, 2004, June 28, 2003 and June 29, 2002
"Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows -- Three Years Ended July 3, 2004, June 28, 2003 and June 29, 2002
"Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

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  Integrated Circuit Systems Inc--Form 10-K  

 

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 10-K

 

(Mark One)

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

 

For the fiscal year ended July 3, 2004

 

OR

 

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

 

Commission file number 0-19299

 

Integrated Circuit Systems, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Pennsylvania   23-2000174

(State or other jurisdiction of

Incorporation or organization)

 

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

 

2435 Boulevard of the Generals, Norristown, Pennsylvania   19403
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (610) 630-5300

 

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

None

 

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:

Common Stock, $.01 par value

(Title of class)

 

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 x No ¨

 

Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of registrant’s knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K. x

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an accelerated filer (as defined in the Exchange Act Rule 12b-2). Yes x No ¨

 

On September 14, 2004, the aggregate market value of the registrant’s Common Stock held by non-affiliates of the registrant was approximately $1,676,000,000.00.

 

As of September 14, 2004, there were 72,772,982 shares of Common Stock, $0.01 par value, outstanding.

 


 

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DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

 

Certain statements contained in the Company’s Definitive Proxy Statement for the 2004 Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the “Definitive Proxy Statement”) are incorporated by reference into Part III of this Form 10-K.

 

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PART I

 

Item 1. BUSINESS

 

General

 

Integrated Circuit Systems, Inc. was incorporated in Pennsylvania in 1976, and began by designing and marketing custom application specific integrated circuits (“ASICs”) for various industrial customers. In particular, we were noted for our unique expertise in designing ASICs, which combined both analog and digital, or “mixed-signal”, technology. By 1988, we had adopted a strategy of developing proprietary integrated circuits (“ICs”) to capitalize on our complex mixed-signal design technology and pioneered the market for frequency timing generators or silicon timing devices which provide the timing signals or “clocks” necessary to synchronize high performance electronic systems. Clocks replaced the multiple crystal oscillators and other peripheral circuitry previously used to generate and synchronize timing signals, thus providing savings in board space, power consumption and cost. Our clock products were initially used in video graphics applications in personal computers (“PCs”), but subsequently expanded to include motherboards, PC peripheral devices such as disk drives, audio cards, laser printers and other digital consumer electronics such as digital set-top boxes and games consoles. We further extended into communications, which needs high performance clocking solutions supporting networking, telecommunication, workstation and server applications. Additionally, we now offer surface acoustic wave (“SAW”) technology to develop high performance products for telecommunications and wireless infrastructure markets.

 

Our “first” initial public offering of common stock occurred in June 1991, at which time our common stock commenced trading on the Nasdaq National Market under the symbol ICST.

 

On May 11, 1999, we merged with ICS Merger Corp., a transitory merger company formed and wholly owned by the affiliates of Bain Capital, LLC and Bear, Stearns and Company Inc. We refer to this event as the recapitalization. We issued $100.0 million in aggregate principal amount of senior subordinated notes and entered into a $95.0 million senior credit facility in connection with the recapitalization. Our common stock was no longer traded on the Nasdaq National Market. We no longer filed periodic reports with the Securities and Exchange Commission until we filed the registration statement filed in connection with the exchange offer for the senior subordinated notes in October 1999.

 

On May 22, 2000, we completed our “second” initial public offering of 12.5 million shares of our common stock. We used the net proceeds of this initial offering to repay our bank debt, close our tender offer for subordinated notes, and pay the fees and expenses associated with the offering.

 

On May 31, 2001, a secondary offering took place, in which certain shareholders of the Company sold 11.3 million shares of our common stock to the public. We did not receive any of the proceeds from the sale of the shares in this secondary offering.

 

On January 4, 2002 we acquired Micro Networks Corporation (“MNC”) for $74.9 million, net of cash acquired. MNC is a supplier of a broad range of precision electronic devices and modules for optical networking wireless and broadband infrastructure, high-end network servers and defense electronic markets. We believe that by acquiring MNC we now have access to technology that will enhance the performance of our silicon timing products in order to strengthen our position within existing strategic markets such as servers and storage systems. The purchase price included $5.6 million in purchase accounting liabilities and write-down of certain fixed assets related to our preliminary plan to restructure the activities of MNC. MNC received a $2.5 million income tax refund during fiscal year 2003 and as a

 

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result goodwill was adjusted. Goodwill was reduced $1.2 million in fiscal 2004 as a result of the reversal of a portion of the restructuring reserve. The results of MNC have been included in the consolidated financial statements since the acquisition date.

 

Products and Product Applications

 

We supply a broad line of timing products for use in PC motherboard and peripheral applications. These silicon timing devices control multiple processes by providing and synchronizing the timing of the computer system, including signals from the video screen, graphics controller, memory, keyboard, microprocessor, disk drives and communication ports.

 

We also design, develop and market silicon timing devices for other applications such as games consoles, digital set-top boxes, digital cameras, laser printers, flat panel displays and digital TVs. Crystal oscillators have traditionally served the timing requirements of these products. Crystal oscillators are predominately quartz-based crystals that resonate at a single set frequency. In situations where a single clock can replace multiple crystal oscillators, clocks have emerged as both more cost-effective and technologically superior solutions than the crystal-based standard. We view the $3 billion crystal-based oscillator market as a future growth opportunity, as our clock products provide viable alternatives to the present crystal-based standard. Several application segments are leading the conversion from crystal oscillators to silicon timing devices, including, telecom and networking equipment and mass storage systems.

 

A significant growth area for clocks is communications. As the Internet usage expands, there is a need for increased bandwidth and infrastructure. These increased requirements are driving demands for silicon timing devices.

 

We also sell leading edge mixed-signal (analog and digital) integrated circuits customized to the specific requirements of a broad range of customers and applications. Custom mixed-signal products are used in medical, consumer and industrial applications.

 

MNCs’ main frequency source product line includes fixed-frequency and voltage-controlled oscillators, phase-locked loops, synthesizers and clock distribution modules. Our SAW-based product offerings are narrow and wideband bandpass and band reject filters, switched filter banks and unity gain modules. SAW technology is also used for several oscillator-based products.

 

Sales and Marketing

 

We market our products through a direct sales force that manages a worldwide network of independent sales representatives, international stocking representatives and distributors. We direct our sales efforts through offices in Norristown, PA, San Jose, CA, Worcester, MA, Taipei, Taiwan, Tokyo, Japan, Seoul, Korea and throughout Europe. We currently have more than 1,200 OEM end customers. Maxtek Technology Co. Ltd., Lacewood Corporation, the latter formerly known as Maxtech Corporation Limited, and Magic Island International, overseas stocking representatives in China and Taiwan, China and Hong Kong, and Korea respectively, who are commonly controlled, accounted for 23%, 13%, and 3% of our fiscal year 2004 revenue, respectively. These international stocking representatives sell to approximately 86 OEM end customers.

 

Foreign sales are directly conducted by sales representatives and international stocking representatives located in the Pacific Rim and Europe, and managed by direct sales staff in the Europe, Taiwan, Korea and Japan sales offices. Foreign sales are denominated in U.S. dollars and are subject to risks common to export activities, including governmental regulation and trade barriers.

 

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Our backlog includes customer-released orders with firm schedules for shipment within the next twelve months. Generally, these orders may not be canceled without 45 days advance notice. Customer relationships are generally not subject to long-term contracts. Product delivery schedules are frequently revised to reflect changes in customer needs. For these reasons, our backlog at any particular date is not representative of actual sales or any succeeding period, and we believe that our backlog is not a meaningful indicator of future events.

 

Our revenues are subject to fluctuations primarily as a result of competitive pressures on selling prices, changes in the mix of products sold, the timing and success of new product introductions and the scheduling of orders by customers.

 

We generally warrant that our products will be free from defects in workmanship and materials for a one-year period. If the warranty terms are met, defective products returned to us are replaced after a confirming evaluation by our quality control staff. We have not experienced significant warranty claims to date.

 

Manufacturing

 

We qualify and utilize third party suppliers for the manufacture of silicon wafers. Most of our wafers currently are manufactured by outside suppliers, two of which supply the substantial majority of our wafers. The manufactured wafers are packaged primarily at three assemblers. We typically agree upon production schedules with our suppliers based on order backlog and demand forecasts for the approaching three-month period.

 

In addition we have production facilities in Worcester, MA and Auburn, NY. Worcester is our SAW wafer fabrication facility with sub-micron capabilities. Our Auburn facility houses the personnel for testing and assembly for the majority of our military and defense products. Low volume assembly is performed in-house while high volume is subcontracted out to offshore manufacturers.

 

We have our own test and drop-ship facility in Singapore’s Kolam Ayer Industrial Park to achieve faster delivery of our products to customers throughout the world. The Singapore facility handles wafer probe and final testing for various integrated circuits used in personal computers, data storage devices and other peripheral applications.

 

We believe that adequate capacity will be available to support our manufacturing requirements. Our reliance, however, on multiple, offshore, outside subcontractors involves several risks, including capacity constraints or delays in timely delivery and reduced control over delivery schedules, quality assurance and costs. We are continuously seeking to obtain additional sources of supply and capacity for more advanced process technologies, although there can be no assurance that such additional sources and capacity can be obtained. The occurrence of any supply or other problems resulting from these risks could have a material adverse effect on our operating results.

 

Research and Development

 

The design process for our products is extremely complex and iterative, involving the development of a prototype through computer-aided design, the use of simulation methodology, the generation of photo masks for the manufacturing process, the fabrication of wafers and the characterization of the prototype on test systems before submission to customers for qualification. Research and development efforts concentrate on the design and development of new leading-edge products for our markets and the continual enhancement of our design capabilities.

 

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During fiscal year 2004, we developed and introduced to market 846 new products. For over twenty years, we have developed libraries of proprietary mixed-signal integrated circuit designs and have invested in extensive computer-aided design and engineering resources specifically designed to support the increasing complexity and customized nature of silicon timing devices. Our company’s SAW capabilities include a library of proprietary device design algorithms utilized by our engineers. Investments in research and development were approximately $40.4 million, $35.0 million and $29.2 million in fiscal years 2004, 2003 and 2002, respectively. Such expenses typically include costs for engineering personnel, prototype and wafer mask costs, and investment in design tools and support overhead related to new and existing product development. As of July 3, 2004, our research and development staff comprised 141 people. We will continue to invest in research and new product development and invest in new technologies to support our current and future customers.

 

On August 4, 2004 we announced that we had signed an agreement to purchase technology and the capability to develop a family of high performance mixed signal products for the high definition and digital video/imaging market. In the first quarter of fiscal year 2005 we completed the purchase and paid $24.5 million for the purchase of intellectual property and a team of proven engineers.

 

Patents, Licenses and Trademarks

 

We hold several patents, as well as copyrights, proprietary mask sets, and trademarks with respect to our various products and expect to continue to file applications in the future as a means of protecting our technology and market position. Most of our earlier patents carry a 20-year life and begin expiring in fiscal year 2010. In addition, we seek to protect our proprietary information and know-how through the use of trade secrets, confidentiality agreements and other security measures. To augment product feature sets or accelerate development schedules, we license certain technologies. No single license, however, is believed to be material to our business. In certain instances, we have performed design services pursuant to an agreement by which we transferred certain of our intellectual property rights in the final product to our customers. Such transfers are also not deemed material to our business. There can be no assurance, however, that these measures and/or others will be adequate to safeguard our interests or preserve our competitive position or protect us from allegations regarding potential patent infringement.

 

In connection with the purchase of MNC, we acquired $36.3 million of intangible assets based on an independent appraisal. Of this amount, $2.9 million was assigned to research and development assets that were written off at the date of acquisition. The remaining $33.4 million of intangible assets include a customer base valued at $12.0 million (6 year weighted-average useful life); a trade name valued at $3.0 million (ten year weighted-average useful life) and developed technology valued at $18.4 million (indefinite useful life).

 

As is typical in the semiconductor industry, we have, from time to time, been notified that we may be infringing certain patents and other intellectual property rights of others. Such matters are evaluated and reviewed with counsel. There can be no assurance that litigation will not be commenced in the future regarding any claim of infringement of any intellectual property right, or that, if required, any licenses or other rights could be obtained on acceptable terms.

 

Competition

 

In general, the semiconductor and PC component industries are intensely competitive and characterized by rapid technological changes, price erosion, cyclical shortages of materials and

 

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variations in manufacturing yields and efficiencies. Our ability to compete in this dynamic and opportunistic environment depends on factors both within and outside our control, including new product introduction, product quality, product performance and price, cost-effective manufacturing, general economic conditions, the performance of competition and the growth and evolution of the industry in general. There are several substantial entities in the industry who are much larger than us and who could, and do, exert significant influence in determining the pace and key trends in the development of PCs and PC components. Moreover, some of our current and potential competitors have significantly greater financial, technical, manufacturing and marketing resources. Competitors also include privately owned and emerging companies attempting to secure a share of the market for our products.

 

Forward-Looking Statements

 

This report contains forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, statements concerning the conditions in the semiconductor and semiconductor capital equipment industries, our operations, economic performance and financial condition, including in particular statements relating to our business and growth strategy and product development efforts. The words “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “intend” and other similar expressions generally identify forward-looking statements. For such statements we claim the protection of the safe harbor for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The reader is cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of their dates. These forward-looking statements, are based largely on our current expectations and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including, without limitation, those identified under the “Factors That May Affect Future Results” section and elsewhere in this report and other risks and uncertainties indicated from time to time in our other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Actual results could differ materially from these forward-looking statements. In addition, important factors to consider in evaluating such forward-looking statements include changes in external market factors, changes in our business or growth strategy or an inability to execute our strategy due to changes in our industry or the economy generally, the emergence of new or growing competitors and various other competitive factors. In light of these risks and uncertainties, there can be no assurance that the matters referred to in the forward-looking statements contained in this report will in fact occur.

 

We do not undertake to update our forward-looking statements or factors that may affect future results to reflect future events or circumstances.

 

Our website address is www.icst.com. Within the “Investors” section of our website, you can access, free of charge, our annual report on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K, and amendments to these reports filed with or furnished to the SEC, in accordance with Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. In addition, the SEC maintains a website, www.sec.gov, which contains reports, proxy and information statements, and other information regarding issuers filing electronically, including our company.

 

Factors That May Affect Future Results

 

You should carefully consider the following factors in addition to the other information set forth in this 10-K in analyzing an investment in our Company. The risks and uncertainties described below are not the only ones facing us. Additional risks and uncertainties that we do not presently know about or that we currently believe are immaterial may also inadvertently impact our business operations. If any of the following risks actually occur, our business, financial condition or results of operations will likely suffer. In such case, the trading price of our common stock could fall, and you may lose all or part of the money you paid to buy our common stock. This 10-K contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and

 

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uncertainties. Actual results could differ materially from those discussed herein. Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to, those identified below, as well as those discussed elsewhere in this 10-K.

 

Our future operating results are likely to fluctuate and therefore may fail to meet expectations, which would cause our stock price to decline.

 

Our operating results have varied widely in the past and are likely to do so in the future. In addition, our operating results may not follow any past trends. Our future operating results will depend on many factors and might fail to meet our expectations for a number of reasons. Any failure to meet expectations could cause our stock price to significantly fluctuate or decline.

 

Factors that could cause our operating results to fluctuate that relate to our internal operations include:

 

  the need for continual, rapid new product introductions;

 

  changes in our product mix; and

 

  our inability to adjust our fixed costs in the face of any declines in sales.

 

Factors that could cause our operating results to fluctuate that depend on our suppliers and customers include:

 

  the timing of significant product orders, order cancellations and rescheduling;

 

  the availability of production capacity and fluctuations in the manufacturing yields at third parties’ facilities that manufacture our devices; and

 

  the cost of raw materials and manufacturing services from our suppliers.

 

Downturns in the business cycle could reduce our revenues and the profitability of our business.

 

The semiconductor industry is highly cyclical and is characterized by constant and rapid technological change, rapid product obsolescence and price erosion, evolving standards, short product life cycles and wide fluctuations in product supply and demand. This industry has experienced significant downturns, which have been characterized by diminished product demand, production overcapacity, high inventory levels, accelerated erosion of average prices and industry-wide fluctuations in the demand for semiconductors, which have resulted in under-utilization of design capacity. Any future downturns could have a material adverse effect on our business and operating results. Furthermore, any upturn in the semiconductor industry could result in increased demand for, and possible shortages of, components we use to manufacture and assemble our ICs. Such shortages could have a material adverse effect on our business and operating results.

 

The markets for our products depend on continued demand for PCs, communications equipment and consumer electronics. There can be no assurance that these end-user markets will not experience changes in demand that will adversely affect our business.

 

Our inability to introduce new products based on the latest technology could adversely affect our business.

 

Our future success is highly dependent upon our ability to continually develop new products using the latest and most cost-effective technologies, introduce our products in commercial quantities to the marketplace ahead of the competition and have our products selected for inclusion in products of leading systems manufacturers’ products. We cannot assure you that we will be able to regularly develop and introduce such new products on a timely basis or that our products, including recently introduced products, will be selected by systems manufacturers for incorporation into their products. Our failure to design and develop such new products, to have our products available in commercial quantities ahead of competitive products or to have our products selected for inclusion in products of

 

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systems manufacturers would have a material adverse effect on our results of operations and financial condition.

 

We cannot assure you that we will be able to regularly develop and introduce products that will be selected by communications applications manufacturers for incorporation into their products.

 

Our business is very competitive and increased competition could adversely affect us.

 

The semiconductor and PC component industries are intensely competitive. Our ability to compete depends heavily upon elements outside our control, such as general economic conditions affecting the semiconductor and PC industries and the introduction of new products and technologies by competitors. Many of our competitors and potential competitors have significant financial, technical, manufacturing and marketing resources. These competitors include major multinational corporations possessing worldwide wafer fabrication and integrated circuit production facilities and diverse, established product lines. Competitors also include emerging companies attempting to obtain a share of the existing market for our current and proposed products. We also compete with alternative timing solutions, such as crystal oscillators. To the extent that PCs, communications equipment and consumer electronics OEMs choose to install crystal oscillators as timing devices in their products, demand for our products may decline. To the extent that our products achieve market acceptance, competitors typically seek to offer competitive products or embark on pricing strategies, which, if successful, could have a material adverse effect on our results of operation and financial condition.

 

We depend on the PC Industry and our business could be adversely affected by a decline in the PC market.

 

A substantial portion of the sales of our products depends largely on sales of PCs and peripherals for PCs. The PC industry is subject to price competition, rapid technological change, evolving standards, short product life cycles and continuous erosion of average selling prices. Should the PC market decline or experience slower growth, then a decline in the order rate for our products could occur. A downturn in the PC market could also affect the financial health of some of our customers, which could affect our ability to collect outstanding accounts receivable from such customers.

 

Our inability to obtain wafers and assemblers could seriously affect our operations.

 

We currently depend upon third-party suppliers for the manufacture of the silicon wafers from which our finished ICs are manufactured and for the packaging of finished ICs from silicon wafers. We cannot assure you that we will be able to obtain adequate quantities of processed silicon wafers within a reasonable period of time or at commercially reasonable rates. In the past, the semiconductor industry has experienced disruptions from time to time in the supply of processed silicon wafers due to quality or yield problems or capacity limitations. Two outside foundries manufacture virtually all of our wafers. If one or more of these foundries is unable or unwilling to produce adequate supplies of processed wafers on a timely basis, it could cause significant delays and expense in locating a new foundry and redesigning circuits to be compatible with the new manufacturer’s processes and, consequently, could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations and financial condition. We also rely upon third parties for the assembly of our finished integrated circuits from processed silicon wafers. We currently rely on three assemblers, two of which produce most of our finished integrated circuits. While we believe that there is typically a greater availability of assemblers than silicon wafer foundries, we could nonetheless incur significant delays and expense if one or more of the assemblers upon which we currently rely are unable or unwilling to assemble finished integrated circuits from silicon wafers.

 

If we lose any customers, our sales could decline.

 

Our 10 largest OEM end customers accounted for approximately 42% of our total revenue in fiscal year 2004. Maxtek Technology Co. Ltd., Lacewood Corporation, the latter formerly known as Maxtech Corporation Limited, and Magic Island International, overseas stocking representatives in China and

 

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Taiwan, China and Hong Kong, and Korea respectively, who are commonly controlled, accounted for 23%, 13%, and 3% of our fiscal year 2004 revenue, respectively. These international stocking representatives sell to approximately 86 OEM end customers. Because we are dependent upon continued revenue from OEM end customers, any material delay, cancellation or reduction of orders from these or other major customers could cause our sales to decline significantly. There is no guarantee that we will be able to retain any of our customers. In addition, our customers may materially reduce the amount of product ordered from us at any time. This could cause a significant decline in our net sales and we may not be able to reduce the accompanying expenses at the same time.

 

If we fail to accurately forecast demand for our products, we may have large amounts of unsold products or we may not be able to fill all orders.

 

We provision semiconductors based primarily on our internal forecasts, and secondarily on existing orders, which may be cancelled under many circumstances. Consequently, we depend on our forecasts to determine inventory levels for our products. Because our markets are volatile and subject to rapid technological and price changes, our forecasts may be wrong, and we may make too many or too few of certain products. Also, our customers frequently place orders requesting product delivery almost immediately after the order is made, which makes forecasting customer demand even more difficult. The above factors also make it difficult to forecast quarterly operating results. If we are unable to predict accurately the appropriate amount of product required to meet customer demand, our business, financial condition and results of operations could be seriously harmed.

 

Our business could be adversely affected by changes in political and economic conditions abroad.

 

For the fiscal years 2004, 2003, and 2002, we generated approximately 76.1%, 75.6% and 78.6% of our revenue, respectively, from international markets. These sales were generated primarily from customers in the Pacific Rim region and included sales to foreign corporations, as well as to foreign subsidiaries of U.S. corporations. Certain of our international sales are to customers in the Pacific Rim region, who in turn sell some of their products to North America, Europe and other non-Asian markets. In addition, two of our wafer suppliers and all of our assemblers are located in the Pacific Rim region. There can be no assurance that the effect of an economic crisis on our suppliers will not impact our wafer supply or assembly operations, or that the effect on our customers in that region will not adversely affect both the demand for our products and the collectibility of our receivables. Our international business activities in general are subject to a variety of potential risks resulting from certain political, economic and other uncertainties including, without limitation, political risks relating to a substantial number of our customers being in Taiwan. Certain aspects of our operations are subject to governmental regulations in the countries in which we do business, including those relating to currency conversion and repatriation, taxation of our earnings and earnings of our personnel, and our use of local employees and suppliers. Our operations are also subject to the risk of changes in laws and policies in the various jurisdictions in which we do business, which may impose restrictions on us. We cannot determine to what extent our future operations and earnings may be affected by new laws, new regulations, changes in or new interpretations of existing laws or regulations or other consequences of doing business outside the U.S. Our activities outside the U.S. are subject to additional risks associated with fluctuating currency values and exchange rates, hard currency shortages and controls on currency exchange, even though business is denominated in U.S. dollars. Additionally, worldwide semiconductor pricing is influenced by currency fluctuations and the devaluation of foreign currencies could have a significant impact on the prices of our products if our competitors offer products at significantly lower prices in an effort to maximize cash flows to finance short-term, dollar denominated obligations; such devaluation could also impact the competitive position of our customers in Taiwan and elsewhere, which could impact our sales. Currently, we do not engage in currency hedging activities as all transactions are denominated in U.S. dollars.

 

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We may make acquisitions, which could subject us to a number of operational risks.

 

In order to grow our business and maintain our competitive position, we may acquire other businesses in the future. We cannot predict whether or when any acquisitions will occur. Acquisitions commonly involve certain risks, and we cannot assure you that any acquired business will be successfully integrated into our operations or will perform as we expect. Any future acquisitions could involve certain other risks, including the assumption of additional liabilities, potentially dilutive issuances of equity securities and diversion of management’s attention from other business concerns. Furthermore, we may issue equity securities or incur debt to pay for any future acquisitions. If we issue equity securities, your percentage of ownership of our company would be reduced. If we issue debt securities, our financial condition may be strained by the requirement to pay interest and other debt-related costs. In addition, our operations may be restricted by the covenants associated with these debt securities. We may also enter into joint venture transactions. Joint ventures have the added risk that the other joint venture partners may have economic, business or legal interests or objectives that are inconsistent with our interests and objectives. We may also have to fulfill our joint venture partners’ economic or other obligations if they fail to do so.

 

Our inability to secure and protect our intellectual property, and/or the effort of third parties to enforce their own intellectual property rights against us, has in the past resulted and may in the future result in costly and time-consuming litigation.

 

We hold several patents as well as copyrights, mask works and trademarks with respect to various products and expect to continue to file applications in the future as a means of protecting our technology and market position. In addition, we seek to protect our proprietary information and know-how through the use of trade secrets, confidentiality agreements and other similar security measures. With respect to patents, there can be no assurance that any applications for patent protection will be granted, or, if granted, will offer meaningful protection. Additionally, there can be no assurance that competitors will not develop, patent or gain access to similar know-how and technology, or reverse engineer our products, or that any confidentiality agreements upon which we rely to protect our trade secrets and other proprietary information will be adequate to protect our proprietary technology. The occurrence of any such events could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations and financial condition.

 

Patents covering a variety of semiconductor designs and processes are held by various companies. We have from time to time received, and may in the future receive, communications from third parties claiming that we might be infringing certain of such parties’ patents and/or other intellectual property rights. Any infringement claim or other litigation against or by us could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations and financial condition.

 

Virtually all of our key engineers worked at other companies or at universities and research institutions before joining us. Disputes may arise as to whether technology developed by such engineers was first discovered when they were employed by or associated with other institutions in a manner that would give third parties rights to such technology superior to our rights, if any. Disputes of this nature may arise in the future, and there can be no assurance that we will prevail in these disputes. To the extent that consultants, vendors or other third parties apply technological information independently developed by them or by others to our proposed products, disputes may also arise as to the proprietary rights to such information, which may not be resolved in our favor.

 

Loss of certain key members of our management or inability to attract and retain skilled personnel could negatively impact our business prospects.

 

We are dependent upon our ability to attract and retain highly skilled technical and managerial personnel. We do not maintain “key man” life insurance on our Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Hock E.

 

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Tan, or any of our other technical or managerial personnel. We believe that our future success in developing marketable products and achieving a competitive position will depend in large part upon whether we can attract and retain skilled personnel. Competition for such personnel is intense, and there can be no assurance that we will be successful in attracting and retaining the personnel we require to successfully develop new and enhanced products and to continue to grow and operate profitably. Furthermore, retention of technical and engineering personnel in our industry typically requires us to present competitive compensation packages, including stock option grants.

 

Some of our products may be subject to product liability claims.

 

Certain of our custom ICs products are sold into medical markets for applications, such as hearing aids. Although we believe that exposure to third-party claims has been minimized, there can be no assurance that we will not be subject to third-party claims in these or other applications or that any indemnification or insurance available to us will be adequate to protect us from liability. A product liability claim, product recall or other claim, as well as any claims for uninsured liabilities or in excess of insured liabilities, could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations and financial condition.

 

Provisions of our charter documents and Pennsylvania law could discourage potential acquisition proposals and could delay, deter or prevent a change in control.

 

Provisions of our articles of incorporation and by-laws may inhibit changes in control of our company not approved by our board of directors and would limit the circumstances in which a premium may be paid for the common stock in proposed transactions, or a proxy contest for control of the board may be initiated. These provisions provide for:

 

  the authority of our board of directors to issue, without shareholder approval, preferred stock with such terms as our board of directors determines;

 

  classified board of directors;

 

  a prohibition on shareholder action through written consents;

 

  a requirement that special meetings of shareholders be called only by our chief executive officer or board of directors; and

 

  advance notice requirements for shareholder proposals and nominations.

 

Subchapter F of Chapter 25 of the Pennsylvania Business Corporation Law of 1988 prohibits certain transactions with a 20% shareholder, an “ interested shareholder,” for a period of five years after the date any shareholder becomes an interested shareholder unless the interested shareholder’s acquisition of 20% or more of the common stock is approved by our board of directors. This provision may discourage potential acquisition proposals and limit the circumstances in which a premium may be paid for our company.

 

The stock prices of technology companies such as ours are highly volatile and could drop unexpectedly.

 

The public markets have experienced volatility that has particularly affected the market prices of securities of many technology companies for reasons that have often been unrelated to operating results. During the course of the preceding twelve months ended July 3, 2004 the market price of our common stock traded within a range of $22.80 to $36.68 per share. This volatility may adversely affect the market price of our common stock and our visibility and credibility in the markets.

 

Employees

 

As of July 3, 2004, we had 546 full-time employees, 141 of whom were engaged in research and development, 41 in sales, 28 in marketing and technical support, 47 in finance and administration and

 

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289 in manufacturing support and operations. We have incentive programs to reward and retain our personnel, especially our key research and development staff.

 

Item 2. PROPERTIES

 

Our corporate headquarters, covering approximately 61,000 square feet, is located in Norristown, Pennsylvania. The lease will expire in February 2007 with monthly rent of approximately $59,000 in fiscal year 2004 and progressively increasing each year to approximately $63,000 in the final year of the lease term. We also have a renewal option of three years after the initial term.

 

We opened an approximate 10,000 square foot design facility in Tempe, Arizona in January 2000. The lease term for this facility is five years with monthly rent beginning at approximately $9,300 for the first year and progressively increasing each year to approximately $10,100 in the fifth year.

 

We utilize a facility located in Singapore for testing, warehousing, sales and administration, which consists of approximately 24,000 square feet of space leased pursuant to an agreement, which have various expiration dates through September 2006. The rent for this facility is approximately $23,000 per month.

 

Our San Jose operations consist of approximately 70,000 square feet of office space pursuant to a lease agreement, which will expire in December 2008. We believe that this facility is adequate to meet our requirements going forward. Monthly rent began at $100,100 per month, increasing annually to approximately $130,608 per month in 2008.

 

Our Worcester, Massachusetts’ facility consists of approximately 86,200 square feet of space leased pursuant to an agreement, which expires in December 2010 with monthly rent of approximately $40,400 progressively increasing each year to approximately $48,000 in the tenth year, with an option to renew for two more terms of 5 years.

 

Our Bloomfield, Connecticut facility consisted of approximately 16,400 square feet of space leased pursuant to an agreement, which was terminated in July 2003. The rent was approximately $6,700 per month.

 

Our Auburn, New York facility, which is primarily our defense production location, consists of approximately 21,533 square feet. This property was purchased in March of 1998.

 

Item 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

 

From time to time, various inquiries, potential claims and charges and litigation are made, asserted or commenced by or against us, principally arising from or related to contractual relations and possible patent infringement. We believe that any of these claims currently pending, individually and in the aggregate, will not have any material adverse effect on our consolidated financial position or results of operations, although no assurance can be made in this regard.

 

Item 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS

 

None.

 

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PART II

 

Item 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT’S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS, AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES

 

Our common stock is traded in the over-the-counter market on the Nasdaq National Market System under the symbol ICST. Below are the quarterly high and low sale prices of our common stock for the fiscal years ended July 3, 2004 and June 28, 2003.

 

     Fiscal Year 2004

   Fiscal Year 2003

     High

   Low

   High

   Low

First quarter

   36.68    27.82    22.15    14.93

Second quarter

   35.24    25.90    25.00    11.64

Third quarter

   30.03    23.66    24.71    17.69

Fourth quarter

   27.67    22.80    33.20    20.44

 

We have not in the past, and do not expect for the foreseeable future to pay dividends on our common stock. Instead, we anticipate that all of our earnings in the foreseeable future will be used for working capital and other general corporate purposes. Our existing revolving credit loan agreement restricts our ability to pay dividends to the holders of our common stock. Any future determination to pay dividends will be at the discretion of our board of directors and will depend upon, among other factors, our results of operations, financial condition, capital requirements and contractual restrictions.

 

As of July 3, 2004, we had 70.2 million shares outstanding which are held by 56 holders of record and approximately 5,250 beneficial holders.

 

Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

 

Period


   Total # of
Shares
Purchased


  

Average

Price Paid

Per Share


  

Total # of Shares

Purchased as Part of
Publicly Announced
Plans

or Programs (1)


   Maximum # of
Shares that May
Yet Be Purchased
Under the Plans or
Programs


March 28, 2004 To April 24, 2004

   100,000    $ 25.7915    100,000    785,000
    
  

  
  

April 25, 2004 To May 22, 2004

   260,000      23.6165    260,000    525,000
    
  

  
  

May 23, 2004 To July 3, 2004

   —        —      —      525,000
    
  

  
  

Total

   360,000    $ 24.2207    360,000    525,000

 

(1) These shares were repurchased in open-market transactions pursuant to a stock repurchase program announced on September 19, 2001. Up to 3.0 million shares of our common stock have been authorized for repurchase under the repurchase program. The repurchase program does not have an expiration date.

 

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Item 6. SELECTED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL DATA

 

Five-Year Summary

(In thousands, except for per share data)

 

     Year Ended

     July 3,
2004


   June 28,
2003


   June 29,
2002


   June 30,
2001


   July 1,
2000


Consolidated Statement of Operations Data:

                                  

Revenue

   $ 272,140    $ 241,762    $ 182,654    $ 188,298    $ 165,521

Gross margin

     163,376      144,097      106,350      116,301      99,398

Research and development

     40,352      35,006      29,239      28,301      24,848

Special charges (1)

     —        —        2,900      —        —  

Operating income

     84,775      70,053      41,058      66,194      50,946

Net income (2)

   $ 78,515    $ 61,076    $ 37,778    $ 56,458    $ 14,732

Basic income per share (3)

   $ 1.12    $ 0.90    $ 0.57    $ 0.87    $ 0.37

Diluted income per share (3)

   $ 1.08    $ 0.87    $ 0.54    $ 0.81    $ 0.30

Weighted average shares outstanding (basic) (3)

     70,358      67,898      66,500      64,837      39,843

Weighted average shares outstanding (diluted) (3)

     72,578      70,564      70,192      69,573      49,871
     July 3,
2004


   June 28,
2003


   June 29,
2002


   June 30,
2001


   July 1,
2000


Consolidated Balance Sheet Data:

                                  

Working capital

   $ 260,283    $ 168,687    $ 129,063    $ 128,036    $ 56,094

Total assets

     377,596      315,148      276,392      154,117      100,485

Long-term debt, less current portion (4)

     —        —        28,514      280      835

Shareholders’ equity (4)

     336,225      270,823      183,971      139,053      68,920

# of fiscal weeks

     53      52      52      52      52

 

SEE ACCOMPANYING NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

1) On January 4, 2002, we acquired Micro Networks Corporation. The acquisition resulted in a charge of $2.9 million related to the write-off of in-process research and development costs.

 

2) Fiscal year ending July 1, 2000 includes a charge of $ 26.9 million relating to (a) prepayment penalty, totaling $15.4 million, associated with the repurchase of the aggregate outstanding principal amount of our senior subordinated notes (b) the elimination of deferred financing costs, totaling $11.7 million associated with the repayment of our senior subordinated notes and senior credit facility (c) purchase of $2.0 million of our senior subordinated notes below par in September 1999, resulting in a gain of $36,000 net of income taxes and (d) purchase of $5.0 million of our senior subordinated notes below par in November 1999 resulting in a gain of $134,000 net of income taxes.

 

3) Basic and diluted income per share and weighted average shares outstanding-diluted have been adjusted to reflect the 1.6942-to-1 common stock-split that occurred as of the pricing date of the initial public offering for fiscal year ending July 1, 2000.

 

4) We issued $100.0 million in aggregate principal amount of senior subordinated notes in connection with the recapitalization and entered into a $95.0 million senior credit facility. On May 22, 2000, we completed our initial public offering (IPO) of 12.5 million shares of our common stock. We used the net proceeds of this initial offering to repay our bank debt, close our tender offer for subordinated notes, and pay the fees and expenses associated with the offering.

 

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Item 7. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

 

We design, develop and market silicon timing devices that emit timing signals used to sequence and synchronize electronic operations to ensure that information is interpreted at the right time and speed. Our silicon timing devices are used in computing systems, such as PCs, workstations, disk drives and printers, as well as in a wide range of digital consumer products, such as digital set-top boxes, HDTVs, games consoles, digital audio and imaging products and video game consoles. Increasingly, our silicon timing devices are also being used in products within the communications infrastructure industry, including Internet backbone, access and networking equipment, such as optical switches, routers, cable and DSL modems, servers and storage area networks. All digital devices require a timing signal and those with any degree of complexity require silicon timing devices to time and synchronize their various operations. Additionally, we now offer surface acoustic wave (“SAW”) technology to develop high performance products for optical networking and wireless infrastructure markets.

 

Prices for our products are predominantly a function of their position in the product life cycle, design complexity, competitive environment, the price of alternative solutions such as crystal oscillators and overall market demand. We recognize revenue upon transfer of title, and substantially all of our sales are made on the basis of purchase orders rather than long-term agreements.

 

Significant Transactions

 

Acquisition of Micro Networks Corporation

 

On January 4, 2002 we acquired Micro Networks Corporation (“MNC”) for $74.9 million, net of cash. We believe that by acquiring MNC we now have access to technology that will enhance the performance of our silicon timing products in order to strengthen our position within existing strategic markets such as servers and storage systems. The purchase price included $5.6 million in purchase accounting liabilities and write-down of certain fixed assets related to our preliminary plan to restructure the activities of the acquired entity. MNC received a $2.5 million income tax refund during fiscal year 2003 and as a result goodwill was adjusted. Goodwill was reduced $1.2 million in fiscal 2004 as a result of the reversal of a portion of the restructuring reserve. The results of MNC have been included in the consolidated financial statements since the acquisition date.

 

Subsequent Event

 

On August 4, 2004 we announced that we had signed an agreement to purchase technology and the capability to develop a family of high performance mixed signal products for the high definition and digital video/imaging market. In the first quarter of fiscal year 2005 we completed the purchase and paid $24.5 million for the purchase of intellectual property and a team of proven engineers.

 

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Annual Results of Operations

 

The following table sets forth statement of operations line items as a percentage of total revenue for the periods indicated and should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes thereto.

 

(Expressed as a percentage of total revenue)

 

     Year Ended

 
     July 3,
2004


    June 28,
2003


    June 29,
2002


 

Revenue

   100.0 %   100.0 %   100.0 %

Gross margin

   60.0     59.6     58.2  

Research and development expense

   14.8     14.5     16.0  

Selling, general and administrative expense

   13.2     15.2     17.6  

Amortization of Intangibles

   0.8     0.9     0.5  

Non-recurring special charge

   —       —       1.6  
    

 

 

Operating income

   31.2     29.0     22.5  

Interest and other income

   0.9     1.2     1.7  

Interest expense

   (0.1 )   (0.6 )   (0.6 )
    

 

 

Income before income taxes from continuing operations

   32.0     29.6     23.6  

Income tax expense

   (3.1 )   (4.3 )   (2.9 )
    

 

 

Net income

   28.9 %   25.3 %   20.7 %
    

 

 

 

Fiscal Year 2004, as Compared to Fiscal Year 2003

 

Revenue. Total revenue for fiscal year ended July 3, 2004 increased by $30.4 million to $272.1 million as compared to the previous year. The increases in sales occurred over all of our end markets. Communications was the fastest growing revenues driven by ramp-ups in the ADSL, server, server memory and networking markets. Of the $30.4 million increase in revenues, communications was $23.8 million. Combined, all other revenue only grew 4% as the average selling price declined 7.8% while volume increased 22.1%.

 

The following is a summary of revenue percentages by end market:

 

     FY2004

    FY2003

    Year over Year
Revenue Growth


 

PC

   43 %   46 %   5 %

Digital Consumer

   14 %   16 %   0 %

Communications

   34 %   29 %   34 %

Other

   9 %   9 %   7 %

 

Foreign revenue, which includes shipments of integrated circuits to foreign companies as well as offshore subsidiaries of US multinational companies, was 76.1% of total revenue for fiscal year 2004 as compared to 75.6% of total revenue in the prior year. Certain of our international sales were to customers in the Pacific Rim, which in turn sold some of their products to North America, Europe and other non-Asian markets.

 

Gross Margin. Gross margin represents net revenue less cost of sales. Cost of sales includes the cost of purchasing the finished silicon wafers manufactured by independent foundries, costs associated with assembly, packaging, test, quality assurance, product yields and the cost of personnel and equipment associated with manufacturing support. Cost of sales increased $11.1 million to $108.8 million for fiscal year 2004, as compared to the prior year period due to increased sales. Gross margin as a percentage of total revenue was 60.0% for fiscal year 2004 as compared to 59.6% in the prior year. The overall increase in gross margin as a percentage of revenue is due to increased sales of higher margin products, such as ADSL, server and server memory. We anticipate that gross margin will continue to fluctuate as a percentage of revenue because of anticipated fluctuations in product mix, manufacturing costs and competitive pricing.

 

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Research and Development Expense. Research and development (“R&D”) expense increased $5.3 million to $40.4 million for fiscal year 2004 as compared to the prior year. As a percentage of revenue, research and development increased to 14.8% as compared to 14.5% in fiscal year 2003. During fiscal year 2004, we spent $3.6 million more on R&D projects and $1.7 million on hiring additional personnel and overhead expenses.

 

R&D costs consist primarily of the salaries and related expenses of engineering employees engaged in research, design and development activities, costs related to design tools, supplies and services and facilities expenses. The level of research and development expenditures as a percentage of net revenues will vary from period to period, depending, in part, on the level of net revenues and, in part, on our success in recruiting the technical personnel needed for our new product introductions and process development. We continuously attempt to control expense levels in all areas including research and development. However, we continue to make substantial investments in research and development to enhance our product offerings, which in turn are critical to our future growth.

 

Selling, General and Administrative. Selling, general and administrative expenses (“SG&A”), decreased $0.8 million to $35.9 million for fiscal year 2004 as compared to the prior year period. As a percentage of total revenue, selling, general, administrative and other expenses decreased to 13.2% of revenue as compared to 15.2% in the prior year period. SG&A expenses consist mainly of salaries and related expenses, sales commissions, and professional and legal fees.

 

Selling expense increased $2.3 million in fiscal 2004 as compared to the prior year. This is a result of increased sales commission to outside sales representatives as a result of higher revenue. As a percentage of total revenue, sales expense decreased slightly to 8.9% in fiscal 2004 from 9.1% in fiscal 2003.

 

General and administrative expense declined $2.0 million in fiscal 2004 as compared to fiscal 2003. The decrease is attributable to a reduction of legal fees in fiscal 2004.

 

Included in SG&A is the amortization of deferred compensation for options issued in fiscal 2002 below fair market value. The amortization of deferred compensation relating to stock options was $0.7 million in fiscal 2004 as compared to $0.5 million in fiscal 2003. Fiscal year 2003 includes a $1.3 million accelerated payout for the buyout of executive stock options. Refer to footnote 14 for additional details.

 

Amortization of Intangibles. Amortization of intangible assets acquired in connection with the acquisition of MNC was $2.3 million for fiscal year 2004 and for fiscal year 2003.

 

Operating Income. Operating income increased $14.7 million to $84.8 million in fiscal year 2004 compared to $70.1 million in the prior year period. Expressed as a percentage of revenue, operating income was 31.2% and 29.0% in fiscal year 2004 and fiscal year 2003, respectively.

 

Interest and Other Income. Interest and other income was $2.5 million for fiscal year ended July 3, 2004 and $3.0 million in the prior year period. Included in other income in fiscal 2004 is the gain of $0.3 million as a result of the sale of 25% of our initial investment in Maxtek Technology. Included in other income for fiscal 2003 is the gain of $0.6 million as a result of the sale of 50% of our initial investment in Maxtek Technology. The decrease in interest income is attributable to declining interest rates.

 

Interest Expense. Interest expense was $0.3 million in fiscal year 2004 and $1.5 million in fiscal year 2003. The decrease in expense is due to the elimination of our debt in the second quarter of fiscal 2004.

 

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Income Tax Expense. Our effective tax rate was 9.8% and 14.6% for fiscal years 2004 and 2003, respectively. The decrease in our effective tax rate is the result of R&D tax credits of $4.3 million recorded in fiscal 2004. The effective tax rate for fiscal years 2004 and 2003 reflects the tax-exempt status of our Singapore operation, which has been given pioneer status, or exemption of taxes on non-passive income for five years as stated in our agreement with the Economic Development Board of Singapore. The five-year period ends December 31, 2007. We do not currently record deferred taxes on our investment in our Singapore operations, as all undistributed earnings are permanently reinvested back into the Singapore facility. If we were to record deferred taxes on our investment, the amount would be a $70.8 million liability as of July 3, 2004.

 

Fiscal Year 2003, as Compared to Fiscal Year 2002

 

Revenue. Total revenue for the fiscal year ended June 28, 2003 increased $59.1 million to $241.8 million as compared to the previous year. This represents a 32% increase in revenue year over year. The acquisition of MNC took place in January 2002. In fiscal 2003 MNC contributed a full year of revenue as compared to 6 months of revenue in fiscal 2002, an increase of $8.0 million. Gains in market share for our products into the motherboards for PCs contributed to the increase in PC revenue of 18%. In Digital Consumer and Communications, the company’s entry into new end markets, such as games consoles and DDR registered DIMM provided growth of 37% in revenues year over year. The overall average selling price declined 5% while volume increased 40%.

 

The following is a summary of revenue percentages by end market:

 

     FY2003

    FY2002

    Year over Year
Revenue Growth


 

PC

   46 %   51 %   18 %

Digital Consumer

   16 %   20 %   10 %

Communications

   29 %   24 %   59 %

Other

   9 %   5 %   131 %

 

Foreign revenue, which includes shipments of integrated circuits to foreign companies, as well as offshore subsidiaries of U.S. multinational companies, was 75.6% of total revenue for fiscal year 2003 as compared to 78.6% of total revenue in the prior year. The decrease in foreign revenue as a percentage of total revenue was due to increased sales in the last time buys for some older parts which were sold domestically. Certain of our international sales were to customers in the Pacific Rim, which in turn sold some of their products to North America, Europe and other non-Asian markets.

 

Gross Margin. Gross margin represents net revenue less cost of sales. Cost of sales includes the cost of purchasing the finished silicon wafers manufactured by independent foundries, costs associated with assembly, packaging, test, quality assurance, product yields and the cost of personnel and equipment associated with manufacturing support. Cost of sales increased $21.4 million to $97.7 million for fiscal year 2003, as compared to the prior year period due to increased sales. Gross margin as a percentage of total revenue was 59.6% for fiscal year 2003 as compared to 58.2% in the prior year. The overall increase in gross margin as a percentage of revenue is due to product mix, including last time buys for some older high margin products. In addition prior year amounts include the non-recurring charge of $1.3 million related to the fair value adjustment to inventory that was acquired in connection with the acquisition of MNC and sold during fiscal year 2002. We anticipate that gross margin will continue to fluctuate as a percentage of revenue because of anticipated fluctuations in product mix, manufacturing costs and competitive pricing.

 

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Research and Development Expense. Research and development (“R&D”) expense increased $5.8 million to $35.0 million for fiscal year 2003 as compared to the prior year. As a percentage of revenue, research and development decreased to 14.5% as compared to 16.0% in fiscal year 2002.

 

R&D costs consist primarily of the salaries and related expenses of engineering employees engaged in research, design and development activities, costs related to design tools, supplies and services and facilities expenses. The level of research and development expenditures as a percentage of net revenues will vary from period to period, depending, in part, on the level of net revenues and, in part, on our success in recruiting the technical personnel needed for our new product introductions and process development. We continuously attempt to control expense levels in all areas including research and development. However, we continue to make substantial investments in research and development to enhance our product offerings, which in turn are critical to our future growth.

 

Selling, General and Administrative. Selling, general and administrative expenses increased $4.6 million to $36.7 million for fiscal year 2003, as compared to the prior year period. During the year we hired additional sales personnel and utilized more outside sales representatives, resulting in an increase in payroll and sales commission expenses. The increase in sales expense is $5.5 million for fiscal 2003 compared to fiscal 2002. G&A declined $3.6 million as a settlement of patent litigation was recorded in fiscal year 2002. Refer to footnote 18 for additional information regarding patent litigation. As a percentage of total revenue, SG&A expenses decreased to 15.2% of revenue as compared to 17.6% in the prior year period. SG&A expenses consist mainly of salaries and related expenses, sales commissions and corporate fees such as insurance and legal fees.

 

Included in SG&A is the amortization of deferred compensation for options issued in fiscal 2002 below fair market value. The amortization of deferred compensation relating to stock options was $0.5 million in fiscal 2003 as compared to $1.4 million in fiscal 2002. Fiscal year 2003 includes a $1.3 million accelerated payout for the buyout of executive stock options. Refer to footnote 14 for additional details.

 

Amortization of Intangibles. Amortization of intangible assets acquired in connection with the acquisition of MNC was $2.3 million for fiscal year 2003 and $1.0 million for fiscal 2002. The lower amortization in fiscal 2002 reflects the shorter amortization period, as the assets were acquired part way through fiscal 2002.

 

In Process Research and Development. In connection with the acquisition of MNC, we incurred a one-time charge of $2.9 million for the write-off of in process research and development during fiscal year 2002.

 

There were four significant projects identified as in process. These projects related to the development of timing modules. The primary risk related to completing these projects related to the development of new technology. As of June 30, 2003, all four projects were successfully completed. The value of the in-process research and development was determined by estimating the costs to develop the purchased in-process technology into commercially viable products, estimating the resulting net cash flows from such projects and discounting the net cash flows back to their present value. The discount rate includes a risk-adjusted discount rate to take into account the uncertainty surrounding the successful development of the purchased in-process technology.

 

Operating Income. Operating income increased $29.0 million to $70.1 million in fiscal year 2003 compared to $41.1 million in the prior year period. Expressed as a percentage of revenue, operating income was 29.0% and 22.5% in fiscal year 2003 and fiscal year 2002, respectively.

 

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Interest and Other Income. Interest and other income was $3.0 million for fiscal year ended June 28, 2003 and $3.2 million in the prior year period. Included in other income is the gain of $0.6 million as a result of the sale of 50% of our initial investment in Maxtek Technology. The decrease in interest income is attributable to declining interest rates.

 

Interest Expense. Interest expense was $1.5 million in fiscal year 2003 and $1.1 million in fiscal year 2002. The increase in expense is due to the $45.0 million term debt incurred in order to purchase MNC in the second half of fiscal year 2002.

 

Income Tax Expense. Our effective tax rate was 14.6% and 12.4% for fiscal years 2003 and 2002, respectively. The tax rate increased due to the additional domestic income generated by MNC. The effective tax rate for fiscal years 2003 and 2002 reflects the tax-exempt status of our Singapore operation, which has been given pioneer status, or exemption of taxes on non-passive income for five years as stated in our agreement with the Economic Development Board of Singapore. The five-year period ends December 31, 2007. We do not currently record deferred taxes on our investment in our Singapore operations, as all undistributed earnings are permanently reinvested back into the Singapore facility. If we were to record deferred taxes on our investment, the amount would be a $51.0 million liability as of June 28, 2003.

 

Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

At July 3, 2004, our principal sources of liquidity included cash and current investments of $195.6 million as compared to the June 28, 2003 balance of $123.0 million. The cash and investments include amounts, which have been permanently reinvested into the Singapore operations. If we were to repatriate these amounts, they would be subject to U.S. Federal Income Tax. Net cash provided by operating activities was $89.6 million in fiscal year 2004, as compared to $69.5 million in the prior year period. The increase is primarily attributable to the increase in operating income. Our days sales outstanding were 58 days in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2004 and 47 days in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2003. Inventory turns decreased from 5.42 times in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2003 to 5.17 times in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2004.

 

Purchases for property and equipment were $8.6 million in fiscal year 2004 as compared to $5.7 million in the prior year period. These expenditures were primarily to support our testing facility in Singapore and the fabrication capabilities in our facility in Worcester, MA acquired with MNC.

 

In September 2001, we announced a stock repurchase program, which authorized the purchase, from time to time, of 2.0 million shares of our common stock on the market. In October 2002, we announced that our board of directors approved to increase the number of shares to be repurchased under this repurchase program to 3.0 million. From inception of this program through July 3, 2004, we had purchased 2.5 million shares for $54.2 million.

 

On March 1, 2004 we entered into a revolving credit loan agreement, which will terminate March 1, 2007. The revolving credit loan agreement allows us to draw down to a maximum balance of $20.0 million in increments of not less than $500,000. At our option, the unpaid balance shall bear interest at the available LIBOR Based Rate (as defined) or the Prime Based Rate (as defined). A commitment fee on the average daily unused portion of the revolving credit loan balance will be due and payable on a quarterly basis. The commitment fee will be between .20% (.0020) and .25% (.0025) based on the funded debt to EBITDA ratio calculated the previous quarter. There was no outstanding balance on our revolving credit loan agreement as of July 3, 2004.

 

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In connection with the acquisition of Micro Networks Corporation (“MNC)” in fiscal year 2002, we entered into a revolving credit and term loan facility dated December 31, 2001. During the first three months of fiscal year 2004, we paid down $4.2 million of the term loan. During the second quarter of fiscal 2004, we made the final payment of $5.8 million on the term loan. This loan agreement was terminated in the third quarter of fiscal 2004. The facility enabled us to draw down $45.0 million under the term loan and $10.0 million under the revolving credit facility. At our option, the interest rate under the term loan was either (1) an annual base rate, which is the higher of (i) a rate of interest announced from time to time by the lenders’ administrative agent as the base rate (“Base Rate”) or (ii) the sum of the federal funds rate plus 0.5% per annum or (2) London Interbank Offer Rate (“LIBOR”) plus 1.75%. At our option, the interest rate under the revolving credit facility, was either (1) the Base Rate or (2) the LIBOR Rate plus a pre-formulated margin.

 

Our revolving credit loan agreement requires the maintenance of specified financial ratios, including a fixed charge coverage ratio, a funded debt to EBITDA ratio, a liquidity ratio, a minimum tangible net worth, and imposes financial limitations. In addition, the loan agreement restricts our ability to pay dividends to the holders of our common stock. At July 3, 2004 we were in compliance with all of these covenants.

 

On January 4, 2002, we acquired MNC, net of cash, for $74.9 million. We believe that by acquiring MNC we now have access to technology that will broaden our offering of silicon timing products to strengthen our position within strategic markets such as servers, storage systems and communications. In connection with the acquisition of MNC, we put in place a restructuring plan for the purpose of making MNC more efficient by combining facilities and moving some manufacturing operations offshore. The purchase price included $5.6 million in purchase accounting liabilities and write-down of fixed assets.

 

From the date of the acquisition until the end of fiscal 2004, one plant in Bloomfield, CT was shut down and the fixed assets associated were disposed of. Sixty-four manufacturing personnel, both line and management, were laid off. In addition we planned to move the assembly process to offshore plants.

 

The following tables summarizes the activity of the restructuring reserve since inception:

 

(in thousands)


   Original
Plan Date
1/2002


  

Utilization

2002


  

Balance

6/2002


  

Utilization

2003


  

Balance

6/2003


  

Utilization

2004


  

Adjustments

2004


   

Balance

6/2004


Plant Closing Costs

   $ 1,214    $ 27    $ 1,187    $ 472    $ 715    $ 420    $ 223     $ 72

Personnel Costs

     2,017      437      1,580      1,151      429      496      (67 )     —  

Write-down of Fixed Assets

     2,407      —        —        —        —        —        —         —  
    

  

  

  

  

  

  


 

Total

   $ 5,638    $ 464    $ 2,767    $ 1,623    $ 1,144    $ 916    $ 156     $ 72
    

  

  

  

  

  

  


 

 

This reserve is included in “Accrued expense and other current liabilities” in the Balance Sheet. During fiscal year 2004, goodwill was adjusted due to the reversal of a portion of the restructuring reserve. During fiscal year 2003, goodwill was adjusted to reflect changes in estimated deferred taxes and an income tax refund of $2.5 million. The results of MNC have been included in the consolidated financial statements since the acquisition date.

 

In fiscal year 2001, we entered into an Investment and Stock Trade Agreement (the “Agreement”) with Maxtek Technology Co. Ltd (“Maxtek”), an international stocking representative in Taiwan and China. We invested $4.0 million and owned approximately 10% of Maxtek. The Agreement states that if

 

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Maxtek fails to successfully complete a public offering by December 5, 2005, we, at our sole option, have the right to demand immediate repurchase of all 4.0 million shares, at the original purchase price plus accrued annual interest (commercial rate set by the Central Bank of China) during the said period. In fiscal 2004 we sold 25% of our initial investment in Maxtek resulting in a gain of $0.3 million. In fiscal 2003 we sold 50% of our initial investment in Maxtek resulting in a gain of $0.6 million. As of July 3, 2004, we owned 1.3 million shares, or approximately, 2.5% of Maxtek. Maxtek represented approximately 23% of our sales for fiscal year 2004, 20% in fiscal year 2003 and 19% in fiscal year 2002. Additionally, sales to Lacewood Corporation, representing business into Hong Kong and China, and Magic Island International representing business in Korea, entities that are commonly controlled by the owners’ of Maxtek, were 13% and 3% of our sales in fiscal year 2004, respectively. Sales to Lacewood were 21% in fiscal year 2003 and 18% in fiscal year 2002. These international stocking representatives sell to approximately 86 OEM end customers.

 

We believe that the funds on hand together with funds expected to be generated from our operations as well as borrowings under our bank revolving credit facility will be sufficient to meet our anticipated cash needs for working capital and capital expenditures for at least the next twelve months. Thereafter, we may need to raise additional funds in future periods to fund our operations and potential acquisitions. We may also consider conducting future equity or debt financings if we perceive an opportunity to access the capital markets on a favorable basis, within the next twelve months or thereafter. Any such additional financing, if needed, might not be available on reasonable terms or at all. Failure to raise capital when needed could seriously harm our business and results of operations. If additional funds were raised through the issuance of equity securities or convertible debt securities, the percentage of ownership of our shareholders would be reduced. Furthermore, such equity securities or convertible debt securities might have rights, preferences or privileges senior to our common stock.

 

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

 

Our purchase obligations consist of purchase commitments with our manufacturers and are based on a six-month rolling forecast. The purchase commitments are utilized to ensure capacity at our various manufacturers.

 

Operating leases primarily consist of leased facilities that we utilize in various locations.

 

The following summarizes our significant contractual obligations and commitments as of July 3, 2004 (in thousands):

 

Contractual

Obligations


   Total

  

Less than

1 year


   1 –3 years

   4 –5 years

  

After

5 years


(in thousands)                         

Long-Term Debt

   $ 82    $ 82    $ —      $ —      $  —  

Operating Leases

     12,618      2,972      7,627      1,779      240

Purchase Obligations

     20,960      20,960      —        —        —  
    

  

  

  

  

Total

   $ 33,660      24,014    $ 7,627    $ 1,779    $ 240
    

  

  

  

  

 

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Critical Accounting Policies

 

In response to the SEC’s Release No. 33-8040, “Cautionary Advice Regarding Disclosure About Critical Accounting Policies”, we have identified below some of the accounting principles critical to our business and results of operations. We determined the critical principles by considering accounting policies that involve the most complex or subjective decisions or assessments. We state these accounting policies in Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations and in the Notes to the consolidated financial statements contained herein. In addition, we believe our most critical accounting policies include, but are not limited to, the following:

 

Accounts Receivable

 

We maintain reserves for uncollectible accounts. Our reserve for uncollectible accounts is based on i) our specific assessment of the collectibility of all significant accounts greater than 90 days past due, ii) our historical estimate of the rate of default for all accounts less than 90 days past due and iii) any specific knowledge we have acquired that might indicate that an account is uncollectible, regardless of age. The facts and circumstances of each account may require us to use substantial judgment in assessing its collectibility.

 

Inventory

 

Inventory is stated at the lower of cost or market. Cost is determined by the first in, first out (FIFO) method. We record a reserve for obsolete and unmarketable inventory based on assumptions of future demand and market conditions. Because many of our products have multiple applications and serve volatile markets, the recent sales history of any one product is not necessarily indicative of the future demand for such product. The reserve for obsolete and unmarketable inventory is therefore based on our collective judgment regarding the realistic and potential future demand for each product and is inherently subjective. The fact that our products have a long product life cycle and low holding costs increase the subjectivity because these factors extend the time frame in which we could potentially recover the costs of each product. Silicon timing devices are analog building block products and may be used across platforms of different technologies and generations of the same technology. There is limited technology risk on inventories because markets continue to exist for older products. If actual market conditions are less favorable than those projected by management, additional inventory reserves may be required.

 

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

 

Goodwill represents the excess of cost over the fair value of net assets acquired from business acquisitions. Prior to July 1, 2001, our goodwill was amortized using the straight-line method over its estimated useful life of seven years. SFAS No. 142, “Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets”, addresses, how goodwill and other intangible assets should be accounted for after they have been initially recorded in the financial statements. Under SFAS 142, goodwill and other indefinite life intangible assets are no longer amortized. Beginning July 1, 2001, we ceased the amortization of goodwill. Instead, at least on an annual basis, we review the recoverability of goodwill and other indefinite life intangible assets. Furthermore, SFAS 142 requires purchases of intangible assets, other than goodwill, to be amortized over their useful lives, unless these lives are determined to be indefinite. The impairment test for intangible assets with indefinite useful lives consists of a comparison of fair value to carrying value, with any excess of carrying value over fair value being recorded as an impairment loss. We will use the two step method. We must first measure the carrying value to the fair value. To measure the fair value, many factors are considered, including historical and forecasted operating results and cash flows of the acquired businesses. After consideration of these factors, we will determine whether or not impairment exists to goodwill and other indefinite life intangibles. If impairment exists, then we will use step two and measure the amount of the impairment loss by comparing the implied fair value of the goodwill to the carrying value of the goodwill. If the carrying amount of the goodwill exceeds the implied fair value of the goodwill, the impairment loss shall be recognized in an amount equal to that excess. In addition, if an intangible asset that is not being

 

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amortized is subsequently determined to have a finite useful life, the asset shall be tested for impairment and that intangible asset shall then be amortized prospectively over its estimated remaining useful life and accounted for in the same manner as other intangible assets that are subject to amortization.

 

In connection with the purchase of MNC, we acquired $36.3 million of intangible assets based on an independent appraisal. Of this amount, $2.9 million was assigned to research and development assets that were written off at the date of acquisition. The remaining $33.4 million of intangible assets include a customer base valued at $12.0 million (six year weighted-average useful life); a trade name valued at $3.0 million (ten year weighted-average useful life) and developed technology valued at $18.4 million (indefinite useful life). The initial and continuing valuation of these assets and the assessment of their useful lives were based on subjective conclusions drawn from the characteristics of each intangible asset. We have assigned indefinite life to the developed technology because in our judgment there are no legal, regulatory, contractual, competitive, economic, or other factors to limit the useful life of this intangible asset. If we had determined that there were factors that would limit the life of this asset, we would have amortized it over the estimated useful life. The effect of this amortization might have resulted in a significant change to our financial statements based on the value of this intangible asset and dependent upon the useful life we would have assigned to this asset.

 

Revenues

 

Revenues from product sales are recognized as revenue upon shipment to the customer. Per contract, there are only two customers that have 5% right of return and price protection. These customers accounted for approximately 8% of revenues for fiscal 2004. Per shipment to these customers, we provide an allowance for the full 5% for any rights of return, as historically, the customers have utilized the full right of return. We also utilize historical data and consider market conditions to estimate an allowance for price protection. These products are semi-custom, prices are predetermined with the end customer, and accordingly, are substantially fixed at the time of sale. We recognize sales to these customers in accordance with criteria of SFAS No. 48, “Revenue Recognition When Right of Return Exists”, at the time of sale based on the following: The selling price is substantially fixed or determinable at the date of sale; the buyer is obligated to pay for the products; title of the products has transferred; the buyer has economic substance apart from us; we do not have further obligations to assist buyer in the resale of the product; and the returns can be reasonably estimated at the time of sale.

 

Income Taxes

 

Income tax expense includes U.S. federal, state and international income taxes and is computed in accordance with SFAS No. 109, “Accounting for Income Taxes”. Certain items of income and expense are not reported in income tax returns and financial statements in the same year. The income tax effects of these differences are reported as deferred income taxes. Valuation allowances are provided against deferred income tax assets if it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax asset will not be realized. We currently provide income taxes on the earnings of foreign subsidiaries to the extent those earnings are taxable in the local jurisdictions. The effective tax rate for fiscal years 2004, 2003 and 2002 reflects the tax-exempt status of our Singapore operation, which has been given pioneer status, or exemption of taxes on non-passive income for five years as stated in our agreement with the Economic Development Board of Singapore. The five-year period ends December 31, 2007. We do not currently record deferred taxes on our investment in our Singapore operations, as all undistributed earnings are permanently reinvested back into the Singapore facility. If we were to record deferred taxes on our investment, the amount would be a $70.8 million liability as of July 3, 2004.

 

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Accounting for Stock Based Compensation

 

Stock options granted to employees typically have an exercise price equal to the fair market value of our common stock and vest ratably over four years. We apply APB 25 in accounting for stock option plans and as a result, generally no compensation expense is required to record. However, since the value of an option bears a direct relationship to our stock price, it is an effective incentive for management to create value for shareholders. We therefore view stock options as a critical component of its long-term performance-based compensation philosophy.

 

To calculate the pro forma effect of stock-based compensation consistent with SFAS no. 123, as amended by SFAS No. 148, we use the Black-Scholes option-pricing model. The assumptions used are expected volatility based upon the movement of the stock price since the grant date of the option, average expected option life based upon actual history of option grants being exercised, and risk free interest rate based upon current market price for loans of LIBOR plus.

 

Inflation

 

Inflation has not had a significant impact on our results of operations.

 

New Accounting Pronouncements

 

In February 2003, the Emerging Issues Task Force ratified Issue No. 00-21,”Revenue Arrangements with Multiple Deliverables,” (“Issue 00-21”). Issue 00-21 addresses certain aspects of the accounting by a vendor for arrangements under which it will perform multiple revenue-generating activities and addresses how to determine whether an arrangement involving multiple deliverables contains more than one unit of accounting. Issue 00-21 became effective for revenue arrangements entered into after June 30, 2003. The adoption of this EITF Issue did not have a material impact on our operating results.

 

In April 2003, the FASB issued SFAS No. 149, “Amendment of Statement 133 on Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities.” This Statement improves financial reporting by requiring that contracts with comparable characteristics be accounted for similarly. This Statement is effective for contracts entered into or modified after June 30, 2003. The adoption of this statement did not have a material impact on our operating results.

 

In May 2003, FASB issued SFAS No. 150, “Accounting for Certain Financial Instruments with Characteristics of both Liabilities and Equity.” This Statement establishes standards for how an issuer classifies and measures certain financial instruments with characteristics of both liabilities and equity. It requires that an issuer classify a financial instrument that is within its scope as a liability (or an asset in some circumstances). Many of those instruments were previously classified as equity. This Statement is effective for financial instruments entered into or modified after May 31, 2003 and otherwise is effective at the beginning of the first interim period beginning after June 15, 2003. The adoption of this statement did not have a material impact on our operating results.

 

In May 2003, the Emerging Issues Task Force (“EITF”) reached a consensus on Issue No. 01-08, “Determining Whether an Arrangement Contains a Lease.” EITF Issue No. 01-08 provides guidance on how to determine if an arrangement contains a lease that is within the scope of SFAS 13, “Accounting for Leases.” The provisions of EITF Issue No. 01-08 will apply primarily to arrangements agreed to or committed to after the beginning of an entity’s next reporting period beginning after May 28, 2003, or previous arrangements modified after the beginning of an entity’s next reporting period beginning after May 28, 2003. The adoption of this EITF Issue did not have a material impact on our operating results.

 

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In January 2003, the FASB issued FIN 46, “Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities an Interpretation of ARB No. 51.” FIN 46 addresses consolidation by business enterprises of variable interest entities. The FASB then issued FIN 46(R), “Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities an Interpretation of ARB No. 51,” which replaced FIN 46. Application of FIN 46(R) is required in financial statements of public entities that have interests in variable interest entities or potential variable interest entities commonly referred to as special-purpose entities for periods ending after March 15, 2004. As of July 3, 2004 we had no investments in variable interest entities, therefore there was no impact upon adoption.

 

On December 17, 2003, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) issued SAB No. 104, Revenue Recognition (“SAB 104”), which supercedes SAB No. 101, Revenue Recognition in Financial Statements (“SAB 101”). SAB 104’s primary purpose is to rescind accounting guidance contained in SAB 101 related to multiple element revenue arrangements, superceded as a result of the issuance of EITF 00-21, Accounting for Revenue Arrangements with Multiple Deliverables (“EITF 00-21”). Additionally, SAB 104 rescinds the SEC’s Revenue Recognition in Financial Statements Frequently Asked Questions and Answers (the “FAQ”) issued with SAB 101 that had been codified in SEC Topic 13, Revenue Recognition. Selected portions of the FAQ have been incorporated into SAB 104. While the wording of SAB 104 has changed to reflect the issuance of EITF 00-21, the revenue recognition principles of SAB 101 remain largely unchanged by the issuance of SAB 104. EITF 00-21 was effective for revenue arrangements entered into in fiscal periods beginning after June 15, 2003. The provisions of SAB 104 had no effect on our results of operations or financial position.

 

Item 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

 

Foreign Currency Exposures

 

Our sales are denominated in U.S. dollars, and accordingly, we do not use forward exchange contracts to hedge exposures denominated in foreign currencies or any other derivative financial instruments for trading or speculative purposes. The effect of an immediate 10% change in exchange rates would not have a material impact on our future operating results or cash flows.

 

Interest Rate Risk

 

In connection with our bank agreement, we entered into an 18-month interest rate swap agreement with the same financial institution. The interest rate swap agreement essentially enabled us to manage the exposure to fluctuations in interest rates on a portion of our term loan.

 

Our term loan required us to pay interest based on a variable rate. Under the interest rate swap agreement; we were exchanging the variable rate interest on a portion of our term loan, equal to 50% of the outstanding loan amount, with a fixed rate of 5.0%. The interest rate swap agreement was in effect until June 2003, with the notional amount decreasing to $14.8 million over the effective period.

 

As a result of our early payoff of debt, the swap agreement was terminated in January 2003.

 

We do not use derivatives for trading or speculative purposes, nor are we party to leverage derivatives.

 

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We had interest expense of $0.3 million for the fiscal year 2004. The potential increase in interest expense for fiscal year 2004 from a hypothetical 2% adverse change in variable interest rates would be approximately $0.1 million.

 

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Item 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA

 

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

   30

Consolidated Balance Sheets – July 3, 2004 and June 28, 2003

   31

Consolidated Statements of Operations — Three Years Ended July 3, 2004, June 28, 2003 and June 29, 2002

   32

Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity — Three Years Ended July 3, 2004, June 28, 2003 and June 29, 2002

   33

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows — Three Years Ended July 3, 2004, June 28, 2003 and June 29, 2002

   34

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

   35

 

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

 

To the Board of Directors and Shareholders

of Integrated Circuit Systems, Inc.:

 

In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements listed in the accompanying index present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Integrated Circuit Systems, Inc. and its subsidiaries at July 3, 2004 and June 28, 2003, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended July 3, 2004 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. In addition, in our opinion, the financial statement schedule listed in the index appearing under Item 15 (a) (2) on page 58 presents fairly, in all material respects, the information set forth therein when read in conjunction with the related consolidated financial statements. These financial statements and financial statement schedule are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements and financial statement schedule based on our audits. We conducted our audits of these statements in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

 

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Philadelphia, PA

September 10, 2004

 

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Integrated Circuit Systems, Inc.

Consolidated Balance Sheets

(In thousands, except per share data)

 

    

July 3,

2004


   

June 28,

2003


 

Assets

                

Current Assets:

                

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 68,973     $ 118,038  

Investments

     126,606       5,000  

Accounts receivable, net

     45,717       31,501  

Inventory, net

     18,772       15,822  

Deferred income taxes

     22,759       16,451  

Prepaid assets

     6,309       4,842  

Prepaid income taxes

     —         2,474  

Other current assets

     880       6,309  
    


 


Total current assets

     290,016       200,437  

Property and equipment, net

     19,254       15,749  

Intangibles

     27,842       30,245  

Goodwill

     35,422       36,573  

Long-term investments

     5,000       32,000  

Other assets

     62       144  
    


 


Total assets

   $ 377,596     $ 315,148  
    


 


Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity

                

Current Liabilities:

                

Current portion of long-term debt

   $ 82     $ 10,059  

Accounts payable

     17,557       10,836  

Accrued salaries and bonuses

     2,811       2,302  

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

     5,707       8,553  

Income taxes payable

     3,576       —    
    


 


Total current liabilities

     29,733       31,750  

Long-term debt, less current portion

     —         —    

Deferred income taxes

     11,248       12,080  

Other liabilities

     390       495  
    


 


Total liabilities

     41,371       44,325  
    


 


Commitments and contingencies

                

Shareholders’ Equity:

                

Preferred stock, $0.01 par, authorized 5,000; none issued

     —         —    

Common stock, $0.01 par, authorized 300,000: issued 72,701 and 71,284 shares as of July 3, 2004 and June 28, 2003 respectively

     727       713  

Additional paid in capital

     282,569       258,428  

Retained earnings

     107,140       28,625  

Deferred compensation

     —         (731 )

Treasury stock, at cost, 2,475 and 1,120 shares as of July 3, 2004 and June 28, 2003 respectively

     (54,211 )     (16,212 )
    


 


Total shareholders’ equity

     336,225       270,823  
    


 


Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

   $ 377,596     $ 315,148  
    


 


 

SEE ACCOMPANYING NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.

 

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Integrated Circuit Systems, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Operations

(In thousands, except per share data)

 

     Year Ended

 
    

July 3,

2004


   

June 28,

2003


   

June 29,

2002


 

# of fiscal weeks

     53       52       52  

Revenue

   $ 272,140     $ 241,762     $ 182,654  

Cost and expenses:

                        

Cost of sales

     108,764       97,665       76,304  

Research and development

     40,352       35,006       29,239  

Selling, general and administrative

     35,949       36,738       32,153  

In process R&D

     —         —         2,900  

Amortization of intangibles

     2,300       2,300       1,000  
    


 


 


Operating income

     84,775       70,053       41,058  

Interest and other income

     2,507       2,954       3,201  

Interest expense

     (266 )     (1,466 )     (1,109 )
    


 


 


Income before income taxes

     87,016       71,541       43,150  

Income tax expense

     8,501       10,465       5,372  
    


 


 


Net income

   $ 78,515     $ 61,076     $ 37,778  
    


 


 


Basic net income per share:

                        

Net Income

   $ 1.12     $ 0.90     $ 0.57  
    


 


 


Diluted net income per share:

                        

Net Income

   $ 1.08     $ 0.87     $ 0.54  
    


 


 


Weighted average shares outstanding – basic

     70,358       67,898       66,500  

Weighted average shares outstanding – diluted

     72,578       70,564       70,192  

 

SEE ACCOMPANYING NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.

 

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Integrated Circuit Systems, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity

(in thousands)

 

     Common
Stock
Shares


   Common
Stock
Amount


   Additional
Paid in
Capital


    Retained
Earnings
(Deficit)


    Deferred
Compensation


    Treasury
Shares


    Treasury
Stock


    Notes
Receivable


    Total
Shareholders’
Equity


 

Balance at June 30, 2001

   66,128    $ 661    $ 211,524     $ (70,229 )   $ (2,722 )   —       $ —       $ (181 )   $ 139,053  

Shares issued upon exercise of stock options

   1,659      17      1,932       —         —       —         —         —         1,949  

Tax benefits related to stock options

   —        —        10,688       —         —       —         —         —         10,688  

Shares issued by the Stock Purchase Plan

   54      —        686       —         —       —         —         —         686  

Purchase of treasury shares

   —        —        —         —         —       (655 )     (7,799 )     —         (7,799 )

Net income

   —        —        —         37,778       —       —         —         —         37,778  

Issuance of stock options

   —        —        2,699       —         (2,699 )   —         —         —         —    

Other

   —        —        2       —         1,433     —         —         181       1,616  
    
  

  


 


 


 

 


 


 


Balance at June 29, 2002

   67,841      678      227,531       (32,451 )     (3,988 )   (655 )     (7,799 )     —         183,971  

Shares issued upon exercise of stock options

   3,389      34      13,313       —         —       —         —         —         13,347  

Tax benefits related to stock options

   —        —        19,516       —         —       —         —         —         19,516  

Shares issued by the Stock Purchase Plan

   54      1      804       —         —       —         —         —         805  

Purchase of treasury shares

   —        —        —         —         —       (465 )     (8,413 )     —         (8,413 )

Net Income

                         61,076       —       —         —         —         61,076  

Deferred compensation

   —        —        (2,738 )     —         3,257     —         —         —         519  

Other

   —        —        2       —         —       —         —         —         2  
    
  

  


 


 


 

 


 


 


Balance at June 28, 2003

   71,284      713      258,428       28,625       (731 )   (1,120 )     (16,212 )     —         270,823  

Shares issued upon exercise of stock options

   1,378      14      10,443       —         —       —         —         —         10,457  

Tax benefits related to stock options

   —        —        12,793       —         —       —         —         —         12,793  

Shares issued by the Stock Purchase Plan

   39      —        898       —         —       —         —         —         898  

Purchase of treasury shares

   —        —        —         —         —       (1,355 )     (37,999 )     —         (37,999 )

Net income

   —        —        —         78,515       —       —         —         —         78,515  

Deferred compensation

   —        —        —         —         731     —         —         —         731  

Other

   —        —        7       —         —       —         —         —         7  
    
  

  


 


 


 

 


 


 


Balances at July 3, 2004

   72,701    $ 727    $ 282,569     $ 107,140     $ —       (2,475 )   $ (54,211 )   $ —       $ 336,225  
    
  

  


 


 


 

 


 


 


 

SEE ACCOMPANYING NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

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Integrated Circuit Systems, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(In thousands)

 

     Year Ended

 
    

July 3,

2004


   

June 28,

2003


   

June 29,

2002


 

Cash flows from operating activities:

                        

Net income

   $ 78,515     $ 61,076     $ 37,778  

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities, net of acquisition:

                        

Depreciation and amortization

     8,436       8,583       6,912  

Amortization of deferred finance charge

     138       149       68  

Amortization of bond premiums/discounts

     (265 )     —         17  

Amortization of deferred compensation

     731       519       1,433  

(Gain) loss on sale of operating assets and investments

     (930 )     (804 )     (315 )

Write-off on in-process R&D

     —         —         2,900  

Tax benefit of stock options

     12,793       20,202       10,688  

Deferred income taxes

     (7,140 )     (562 )     (3,201 )

Changes in assets and liabilities:

                        

Accounts receivable

     (14,216 )     (2,760 )     5,466  

Inventory

     (2,950 )     2,734       3,547  

Other assets, net

     3,969       (4,825 )     (3,471 )

Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities

     4,551       (5,074 )     4,686  

Income taxes payable

     6,050       (9,756 )     (3,499 )
    


 


 


Net cash provided by operating activities

     89,682       69,482       63,009  
    


 


 


Cash flows from investing activities:

                        

Capital expenditures

     (8,587 )     (5,722 )     (3,428 )

Proceeds from sale of fixed assets

     62       99       136  

Proceeds from maturities of marketable securities

     145,056       36,635       31,000  

Proceeds from sale of investment in Maxtek

     1,324       2,578          

Purchases of marketable securities

     (239,925 )     (35,174 )     (64,019 )

Acquisition of Micro Networks Corporation, net of cash acquired

     —         2,345       (77,269 )
    


 


 


Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities

     (102,070 )     761       (113,580 )
    


 


 


Cash flows from financing activities:

                        

Repayments of long-term debt

     (9,977 )     (32,199 )     (6,080 )

Proceeds from exercise of stock options

     10,457       13,347       1,949  

Proceeds from stock purchase plan

     898       805       686  

Proceeds from long-term debt

     —         —         45,000  

Deferred financing charges

     (56 )     —         (330 )

Purchase of treasury stock

     (37,999 )     (8,413 )     (7,799 )
    


 


 


Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

     (36,677 )     (26,460 )     33,426  
    


 


 


Net increase (decrease) in cash

     (49,065 )     43,783       (17,145 )

Cash and cash equivalents:

                        

Beginning of year

     118,038       74,255       91,400  
    


 


 


End of year

   $ 68,973     $ 118,038     $ 74,255  
    


 


 


Supplemental disclosures of cash information:

                        

Cash payments (receipts) during the period for:

                        

Interest

   $ 161     $ 1,091     $ 1,021  
    


 


 


Income taxes (refunded)

   $ (5,115 )   $ (2,503 )   $ (252 )
    


 


 


Supplemental disclosures for non-cash information:

                        

Capital lease of equipment

   $ 171     $ —       $ 98  
    


 


 


 

SEE ACCOMPANYING NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

(1) Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

 

Consolidation Policy

 

The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly owned subsidiaries. All material intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated.

 

Reporting Periods

 

Our fiscal year is a 52/53 week operating cycle that ends on the Saturday nearest June 30. The period ending July 3, 2004 is a 53 week period. All other periods presented herein represent a 52-week operating cycle.

 

Cash Equivalents

 

We consider all highly liquid investments purchased with an original maturity of three months or less at purchase to be cash equivalents. Cash and cash equivalents at July 3, 2004 consist of cash, money market funds and commercial paper.

 

Investments

 

Investments at July 3, 2004 and June 28, 2003 consist of debt securities. We have the intent and the ability to hold all of our debt securities until maturity and have recorded them at amortized cost.

 

Inventory

 

Inventory is stated at the lower of cost or market. Cost is determined by the first in, first out (FIFO) method. We record a reserve for obsolete and unmarketable inventory based on assumptions of future demand and market conditions. Because many of our products have multiple applications and serve volatile markets, the recent sales history of any one product is not necessarily indicative of the future demand for such product. The reserve for obsolete and unmarketable inventory is therefore based on our collective judgment regarding the realistic and potential future demand for each product and is inherently subjective. The fact that our products have a long product life cycle and low holding costs increases the subjectivity because these factors extend the time frame in which we could potentially recover the costs of each product. Silicon timing devices are analog building block products and may be used across platforms of different technologies and generations of the same technology. There is limited technology risk on inventories because markets continue to exist for older products. If actual market conditions are less favorable than those projected by management, additional inventory reserves may be required.

 

Property, Plant and Equipment

 

Property and equipment are recorded at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation on furniture and machinery and equipment is computed using the straight-line depreciation method over periods ranging from three to ten years. Leasehold improvements are amortized over the lesser of the lease term or the estimated useful life of the improvement. The cost of fully depreciated assets remaining in use is included in the respective asset and accumulated depreciation accounts. When items are sold or retired, related gains or losses are included in net income. Maintenance and repairs are charged to expense when incurred.

 

Deferred Financing Costs

 

In fiscal year 2002 we entered into a term loan facility. Costs incurred in connection with this term loan were being amortized over the life of the loan, three years. This loan agreement was terminated in the third quarter of fiscal 2004, and we entered into a new facility.

 

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In March 2004, we entered into a new revolving credit and term facility. Costs incurred in connection with this term loan are being amortized over the life of the loan, three years. Accumulated amortization was $6,200 with approximately $50,000 remaining to be amortized as of July 3, 2004.

 

Goodwill and Other Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets

 

Goodwill represents the excess of cost over fair value of net assets acquired from business acquisitions. Prior to July 1, 2001, all goodwill was amortized using the straight-line method over its estimated useful life of seven years. SFAS No. 142, “Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets” addresses how goodwill and other intangible assets should be accounted for after they have been initially recorded in the financial statements. Under SFAS 142, goodwill and other indefinite life intangible assets are no longer amortized. Beginning July 1, 2001, we ceased the amortization of goodwill. SFAS 142 requires goodwill to be tested for impairment at least on an annual basis and between annual tests in certain circumstances, and written down when impaired, rather than being amortized as previous accounting standards required. Furthermore, SFAS 142 requires purchases of intangible assets, other than goodwill, to be amortized over their useful lives, unless these lives are determined to be indefinite. The impairment test for intangible assets with indefinite useful lives consists of a comparison of fair value to carrying value, with any excess of carrying value over fair value being recorded as an impairment loss. The fair value of the indefinite live intangible was determined using the relief from royalty method.

 

We perform goodwill impairment tests in the fourth quarter of each fiscal year for each reporting unit. We use the two-step method. We have allocated nearly all the goodwill to one reporting unit as it resulted from the MNC acquisition. The process of evaluating the potential impairment of goodwill can be subjective and may require experienced judgment during the analysis. We use the two-step method to measure impairment loss. The first step compares the fair value of the reporting units with its carrying amount, including goodwill. The second step is only necessary if the fair value of the reporting unit is less than its carrying value. Used in the valuations were assumptions of growth rates and profitability for the reporting unit based on market data, cost cutting plans and internal forecasts based on product development plans. We used a combination of two valuation methods, discounted cash flow and quoted market price, to determine fair value of the reporting unit.

 

At this time we determined that no goodwill or indefinite life intangibles impairment was required.

 

At July 3, 2004, we have $35.4 million of goodwill and $18.4 million of indefinite lived intangible assets. The decrease in goodwill in fiscal 2004 from the prior year was a result of the reversal of a portion of the restructuring reserve recorded in connection with the MNC acquisition. No impairment of goodwill or other indefinite lived intangible assets existed at July 3, 2004. We had no indefinite lived intangible assets prior to the acquisition of MNC.

 

The following table summarizes the activity in goodwill during fiscal year 2004:

 

(in thousands)


      

Balance at June 28, 2003

   $ 36,573  

Reversal of restructuring reserve

   $ (1,151 )

Balance at July 3, 2004

   $ 35,422  

 

Carrying Value of Long-Term Assets

 

We periodically evaluate the carrying value of long-term assets when events and circumstances warrant such review. The carrying value of a long-lived asset is considered impaired when the

 

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anticipated undiscounted cash flows from such asset is separately identifiable and is less than the carrying value. In that event a loss is recognized based on the amount by which the carrying value exceeds the fair market value of the long-lived asset. Fair market value is determined by reference to quoted market prices, if available, or the utilization of certain valuation techniques such as using the anticipated cash flows discounted at a rate commensurate with the risk involved.

 

Revenue Recognition

 

Revenues from product sales are recognized as revenue upon shipment to the customer. Per contract, there are only two customers that have 5% right of return and price protection. These customers accounted for approximately 8% of revenues for fiscal 2004, 5% of revenues in fiscal 2003 and 6% of revenues in fiscal 2002. Per shipment to these customers, we provide an allowance for the full 5% for any rights of return, as historically, the customers have utilized the full right of return. We also utilize historical data and consider market conditions to estimate an allowance for price protection. These products are semi-custom, prices are predetermined with the end customer, and accordingly, are substantially fixed at the time of sale. We recognize sales to these customers in accordance with criteria of SFAS No. 48, “Revenue Recognition When Right of Return Exists”, at the time of sale based on the following: The selling price is substantially fixed or determinable at the date of sale; the buyer is obligated to pay for the products; title of the products has transferred; the buyer has economic substance apart from us; we do not have further obligations to assist buyer in the resale of the product; and the returns can be reasonably estimated at the time of sale.

 

Concentration of Credit Risk

 

We sell our products primarily to original equipment manufacturers (“OEMs”) and distributors in North America, Europe and the Pacific Rim. We perform ongoing credit evaluations of our customers and maintain reserves for potential credit losses. For the fiscal year ended July 3, 2004 three customers, Lacewood Corporation, formerly known as Maxtech Corporation Limited, Maxtek Technology Co. Ltd (“Maxtek”), and Magic Island International represented 23%, 13%, and 3% of our revenues respectively. These same customers, who are commonly controlled, accounted for 7%, 22%, and 8% of our total accounts receivable as of July 3, 2004, respectively. For fiscal years 2003 and 2002, Maxtek represented 20% and 19% of our revenues respectively, and accounted for 10% and 22% of our total accounts receivable respectively. Lacewood represented 21% of our revenue and 17% of our total accounts receivable in fiscal year 2003 and 18% of our revenue and 15% of our total accounts receivable in fiscal year 2002. These international stocking representatives sell to approximately 86 OEM end customers. We also have a substantial concentration of credit risk in the PC motherboard industry. Refer to Note 16 for geographic information.

 

Cash deposits are maintained with financial institutions in excess of federally insured limits.

 

In order to mitigate investment risk, our policy requires all short-term investments bear at least AA from Standard & Poor’s or Aa2 from Moody’s investor service.

 

Income Taxes

 

Income tax expense includes U.S. federal, state and international income taxes and is computed in accordance with SFAS No. 109, “Accounting for Income Taxes”. Certain items of income and expense are not reported in income tax returns and financial statements in the same year. The income tax effects of these differences are reported as deferred income taxes. Valuation allowances are provided against deferred income tax assets, which are not likely to be realized. We currently provide income taxes on the earnings of foreign subsidiaries to the extent those earnings are taxable in the local jurisdictions. The effective tax rate for fiscal years 2004, 2003 and 2002 reflects the tax-exempt status

 

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of our Singapore operation, which has been given pioneer status, or exemption of taxes on non-passive income for five years as stated in our agreement with the Economic Development Board of Singapore. The five-year period ends December 31, 2007. We do not currently record deferred taxes on our investment in our Singapore operations, as all undistributed earnings are permanently reinvested back into the Singapore facility. If we were to record deferred taxes on our investment, the amount would be a $70.8 million liability as of July 3, 2004.

 

Foreign Currency Translation

 

The functional currency of the Company’s foreign subsidiary is the U.S. dollar, as this is the currency of the primary economic environment in which the subsidiary conducts its business. Transactions and balances originally denominated in other currencies are remeasured into dollars in accordance with the provisions of SFAS No. 52, “Foreign Currency Translation,” with any resulting gain or loss charged against net income or loss.

 

Use of Estimates

 

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions. These estimates and assumptions affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, revenues and expense and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements. In addition, they affect the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from these estimates and assumptions.

 

Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation

 

We have adopted the disclosure provisions of SFAS No. 123, “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation”, and continue to apply Accounting Principles Board Opinion (“APB”) No. 25 “Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees” and related interpretations in accounting for stock options issued to employees and directors. Stock options granted to employees typically have an exercise price equal to the fair market value of our common stock and vest ratably over four years. However, since the value of an option bears a direct relationship to our stock price, it is an effective incentive for management to create value for shareholders. We therefore view stock options as a critical component of its long-term performance-based compensation philosophy.

 

SFAS No. 148, “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation” amends the disclosure requirements of Statement 123 to require prominent disclosures in both annual and interim financial statements about the method of accounting for stock-based employee compensation and the effect of the method used on reported results. This statement is effective for financial statements for fiscal years ending after December 15, 2002. We adopted this statement during the third quarter of fiscal year 2003.

 

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We apply APB 25 and related interpretations in accounting for stock option plans. Our policy is to grant stock options at the fair market value of the underlying stock at the date of grant. Accordingly, compensation expense is generally recognized only when options are granted with a discounted exercise price. Any resulting compensation expense is recognized ratably over the associated service period, which is generally the option vesting term. Had compensation cost been recognized consistent with SFAS No. 123, as amended by SFAS No. 148, our consolidated net earnings and earnings per share for each fiscal year would have been as follows (in thousands except per share data):

 

     2004

   2003

   2002

Net Income:

                    

As Reported

   $ 78,515    $ 61,076    $ 37,778

Add: Stock-based employee compensation expense included in reported net earnings, net of related tax effects (1)

     475      1,158      931

Deduct: Total stock-based employee expense determined under the fair value based method for all awards, net of related tax effects (2)

     21,102      18,230      12,308

Pro forma

   $ 57,888    $ 44,004    $ 26,401

Basic earnings per common share:

                    

As Reported

   $ 1.12    $ 0.90    $ 0.57

Pro forma

   $ 0.82    $ 0.65    $ 0.40

Diluted earnings per common share:

                    

As Reported

   $ 1.08    $ 0.87    $ 0.54

Pro forma

   $ 0.81    $ 0.63    $ 0.38

Diluted common shares:

                    

As Reported

     72,578      70,564      70,192

Pro forma

     71,389      69,548      68,858

(1) In the Company’s Form 10-K for the year ended June 28, 2003, the stock-based employee compensation expense included in reported net earnings was reported as $1,781 and $1,433 for the years ended June 28, 2003 and June 29, 2002, respectively. These amounts have been adjusted as shown above to provide for the related tax effects.

 

(2) In the Company’s Form 10-K for the year ended June 28, 2003, the stock-based employee compensation expense determined under the fair value based method was reported as $28,046 and $18,935 for the years ended June 28, 2003 and June 29, 2002, respectively. These amounts have been adjusted as shown above to provide for the related tax effects.

 

SFAS No. 123 requires the use of option pricing models that were not developed for use in valuing employee stock options. The Black-Scholes option-pricing model was developed for use in estimating the fair value of short-lived exchange traded options that have no vesting restrictions and are fully transferable. In addition, option-pricing models require the input of highly subjective assumptions, including the option’s expected life and the price volatility of the underlying stock. Because our employee stock options have characteristics significantly different from those of traded options, and because changes in the subjective input assumptions can materially affect the fair value estimate, in the opinion of management, the existing models do not necessarily provide a reliable single measure of the fair value of employee stock options.

 

The following assumptions were used to determine the fair value of stock options granted using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model:

 

    

2004


  

2003


  

2002


Dividend yield

   0%    0%    0%

Expected volatility

   76%    85%    92%

Average expected option life

   6 years    5 years    5 years

Risk-free interest rate

   3.1%    4.6%    3.8%

 

Reclassification of Accounts

 

Certain prior year balances have been reclassified to conform to the current year classifications.

 

Other Comprehensive Income

 

Our reported net income for all periods presented is the same as our comprehensive income since there were no items of other comprehensive income or loss for any of the periods covered by these financial statements.

 

Research and Development

 

Research and development costs consist primarily of the salaries and related expenses of engineering employees engaged in research, design and development activities, costs related to design tools, supplies and services and facilities expenses.

 

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New Accounting Pronouncements

 

In February 2003, the Emerging Issues Task Force ratified Issue No. 00-21,”Revenue Arrangements with Multiple Deliverables,” (“Issue 00-21”). Issue 00-21 addresses certain aspects of the accounting by a vendor for arrangements under which it will perform multiple revenue-generating activities and addresses how to determine whether an arrangement involving multiple deliverables contains more than one unit of accounting. Issue 00-21 became effective for revenue arrangements entered into after June 30, 2003. The adoption of this EITF Issue did not have a material impact on our operating results.

 

In April 2003, the FASB issued SFAS No. 149, “Amendment of Statement 133 on Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities.” This Statement improves financial reporting by requiring that contracts with comparable characteristics be accounted for similarly. This Statement is effective for contracts entered into or modified after June 30, 2003. The adoption of this statement did not have a material impact on our operating results.

 

In May 2003, the FASB issued SFAS No. 150, “Accounting for Certain Financial Instruments with Characteristics of both Liabilities and Equity.” This Statement establishes standards for how an issuer classifies and measures certain financial instruments with characteristics of both liabilities and equity. It requires that an issuer classify a financial instrument that is within its scope as a liability (or an asset in some circumstances). Many of those instruments were previously classified as equity. This Statement is effective for financial instruments entered into or modified after May 31, 2003 and otherwise is effective at the beginning of the first interim period beginning after June 15, 2003. The adoption of this statement did not have a material impact on our operating results.

 

In May 2003, the Emerging Issues Task Force (“EITF”) reached a consensus on Issue No. 01-08, “Determining Whether an Arrangement Contains a Lease.” EITF Issue No. 01-08 provides guidance on how to determine if an arrangement contains a lease that is within the scope of SFAS 13, “Accounting for Leases.” The provisions of EITF Issue No. 01-08 will apply primarily to arrangements agreed to or committed to after the beginning of an entity’s next reporting period beginning after May 28, 2003, or previous arrangements modified after the beginning of an entity’s next reporting period beginning after May 28, 2003. The adoption of this EITF Issue did not have a material impact on our operating results.

 

In January 2003, the FASB issued FIN 46, “Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities an Interpretation of ARB No. 51.” FIN 46 addresses consolidation by business enterprises of variable interest entities. The FASB then issued FIN 46(R), “Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities an Interpretation of ARB No. 51,” which replaced FIN 46. Application of FIN 46(R) is required in financial statements of public entities that have interests in variable interest entities or potential variable interest entities commonly referred to as special-purpose entities for periods ending after March 15, 2004. As of July 3, 2004 we had no investments in variable interest entities, therefore there was no impact upon adoption.

 

On December 17, 2003, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) issued SAB No. 104, Revenue Recognition (“SAB 104”), which supercedes SAB No. 101, Revenue Recognition in Financial Statements (“SAB 101”). SAB 104’s primary purpose is to rescind accounting guidance contained in SAB 101 related to multiple element revenue arrangements, superceded as a result of the issuance of EITF 00-21, Accounting for Revenue Arrangements with Multiple Deliverables (“EITF 00-21”). Additionally, SAB 104 rescinds the SEC’s Revenue Recognition in Financial Statements Frequently Asked Questions and Answers (the “FAQ”) issued with SAB 101 that had been codified in SEC Topic 13,

 

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Revenue Recognition. Selected portions of the FAQ have been incorporated into SAB 104. While the wording of SAB 104 has changed to reflect the issuance of EITF 00-21, the revenue recognition principles of SAB 101 remain largely unchanged by the issuance of SAB 104. EITF 00-21 was effective for revenue arrangements entered into in fiscal periods beginning after June 15, 2003. The provisions of SAB 104 had no effect on our results of operations or financial position.

 

(2) Acquisition

 

On January 4, 2002, we acquired Micro Networks Corporation (“MNC”) for $74.9 million, net of cash acquired. We acquired MNC to gain access to technology that we believe will enhance the performance of our silicon timing products, strengthening our position within existing strategic markets such as servers and storage systems. In connection with the acquisition of MNC, we began a restructuring plan that involved moving certain manufacturing operations offshore, reducing its workforce and combining facilities. In connection with the acquisition of MNC, we put in place a restructuring plan for the purpose of making MNC more efficient by combining facilities and moving some manufacturing operations offshore, which is still in process. The purchase price includes $5.6 million in purchase accounting liabilities and write-down of fixed assets.

 

From the date of the acquisition until the end of fiscal 2003, one plant in Bloomfield, CT was shut down and the fixed assets associated were disposed of. Sixty-four manufacturing personnel, both line and management, were laid off. In addition we planned to move the assembly process to offshore plants. During fiscal year 2004, goodwill was adjusted due to the reversal of a portion of the restructuring reserve.

 

The following tables summarizes the activity of the restructuring reserve since inception:

(in thousands)


   Original
Plan Date
1/2002


  

Utilization

2002


  

Balance

6/2002


  

Utilization

2003


  

Balance

6/2003


  

Utilization

2004


  

Adjustments

2004


   

Balance

6/2004


Plant Closing Costs

   $ 1,214    $ 27    $ 1,187    $ 472    $ 715    $ 420    $ 223     $ 72

Personnel Costs

     2,017      437      1,580      1,151      429      496      (67 )     —  

Write-down of Fixed Assets

     2,407      —        —        —        —        —        —         —  
    

  

  

  

  

  

  


 

Total

   $ 5,638    $ 464    $ 2,767    $ 1,623    $ 1,144    $ 916    $ 156     $ 72
    

  

  

  

  

  

  


 

 

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The following table summarizes the estimated fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the date of acquisition.

 

     January 4,
2002


 

Accounts receivable

   $ 6,849  

Inventory

     12,005  

Other current assets, net of cash acquired

     3,503  

Deferred tax asset

     1,275  

Property, plant and equipment

     9,803  

Intangible assets

     36,300  

Goodwill

     35,946  
    


Total assets acquired

     105,681  
    


Current liabilities

     (12,981 )

Long-term debt

     (2,530 )

Deferred tax liabilities

     (15,246 )
    


Total liabilities acquired

     (30,757 )
    


Net assets acquired

   $ 74,924  
    


 

Of the $36.3 million of acquired intangible assets, $2.9 million was assigned to research and development assets that were written off at the date of acquisition. The remaining $33.4 million of intangible assets include a customer base valued at $12.0 million (6 year weighted-average useful life); a trade name valued at $3.0 million (ten year weighted-average useful life) and developed technology valued at $18.4 million (indefinite useful life). Amortization of the customer base for fiscal years 2004, 2003, and 2002, was $2.0 million, $2.0 million and $1.0 million, respectively. Amortization of the trade name, which commenced in fiscal year 2003, was $0.3 million and $0.3 million for fiscal years 2004 and 2003, respectively.

 

Future amortization amounts are as follows as of July 3, 2004 (in thousands):

 

2005

     2,300

2006

     2,300

2007

     2,300

2008

     1,300

2009 and after

     1,200
    

     $ 9,400
    

 

The value of in-process research and development was determined by estimating the costs to develop the purchased in-process technology into commercially viable products, estimating the resulting net cash flows from such projects and discounting the net cash flows back to their present value. The discount rate includes a risk-adjusted discount rate to take into account the uncertainty surrounding the successful development of the purchased in-process technology.

 

(3) Other Agreements

 

In fiscal year 1998, we entered into a non-transferable and non-exclusive license with Philips Electronics to use their technical information for data transmission systems. In consideration of the licenses and rights granted we have expensed and paid approximately $1.2 million in licensing fees

 

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during fiscal year 2004, $1.4 million during fiscal year 2003, and $1.0 million during fiscal year 2002. The expense is included in our research and development expense in the Statements of Operations.

 

(4) Investments

 

During fiscal years 2004 and 2003 we invested in debt securities, which we intend to hold to maturity, and are carried at amortized cost. We also have investments in two privately held companies that are carried at cost. The carrying cost of one investment was $1.0 million as of July 3, 2004 and $2.0 million as of June 28, 2003. Our percent ownership of this company was 2.5% as of July 3, 2004 and 5.0% as of June 28, 2003. The other investment was made during fiscal 2004 and is carried at a cost of $5.0 million. Our percent ownership of this company was 0.7% as of July 3, 2004.

 

Aggregate annual maturities of debt securities as of July 3, 2004 (in thousands):

 

2005

   $ 125,605

2006

     —  

2007

     —  

2008

     —  

2009 and beyond

     —  
    

     $ 125,605
    

 

We have an unrealized gain of $0.2 million as of July 3, 2004.

 

(5) Accounts Receivable

 

The components of accounts receivable are as follows (in thousands):

 

    

July 3,

2004


   

June 28,

2003


 

Accounts receivable

   $ 47,209     $ 33,515  

Less: allowance for returns and doubtful accounts

     (1,492 )     (2,014 )
    


 


     $ 45,717     $ 31,501  
    


 


 

(6) Inventory

 

The components of inventories are as follows (in thousands):

 

    

July 3,

2004


   

June 28,

2003


 

Raw Materials

   $ 8,237     $ 6,972  

Work-in-process

     7,953       8,761  

Finished parts

     9,296       8,579  

Less: obsolescence reserve

     (6,714 )     (8,490 )
    


 


Inventory, net

   $ 18,772     $ 15,822  
    


 


 

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(7) Property and Equipment

 

Property and equipment consists of the following (in thousands):

 

    

July 3,

2004


   

June 28,

2003


 

Land

   $ 170     $ 170  

Building and improvements

     1,005       948  

Machinery and equipment

     42,577       35,738  

Furniture and fixtures

     2,864       2,803  

Leasehold improvements

     5,563       5,230  

Capital leases

     171       1,252  
    


 


       52,350       46,141  

Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization

     (33,096 )     (30,392 )
    


 


Property and equipment, net

   $ 19,254     $ 15,749  
    


 


 

Depreciation and amortization expense related to property and equipment was $6.0 million, $6.3 million, and $5.9 million in fiscal years 2004, 2003 and 2002, respectively.

 

(8) Other Balance Sheet Accounts

 

Other current assets consists of the following (in thousands):

 

     Year Ended

    

July 3,

2004


  

June 28,

2003


Due from employee stock option exercise

   $ 181    $ 4,201

Other

     699      2,108
    

  

     $ 880    $ 6,309
    

  

 

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities consists of the following (in thousands):

 

     Year Ended

    

July 3,

2004


  

June 28,

2003


Legal accruals

     20      1,823

Accrued restructuring expense

     72      1,144

Accrued commission

     1,688      994

Other

     3,927      4,592
    

  

     $ 5,707    $ 8,553
    

  

 

(9) Debt

 

On March 1, 2004 we entered into a revolving credit loan agreement, which will terminate March 1, 2007. The revolving credit loan agreement allows us to draw down to a maximum balance of $20.0 million in increments of not less than $500,000. At our option, the unpaid balance shall bear interest at the available LIBOR Based Rate (as defined) or the Prime Based Rate (as defined). A commitment fee on the average daily-unused portion of the revolving credit loan balance will be due and payable on a quarterly basis. The commitment fee will be between .20% (.0020) and ..25% (.0025) based on the funded debt to EBITDA ratio calculated the previous quarter. There was no outstanding balance on our revolving credit loan agreement as of July 3, 2004.

 

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In connection with the acquisition of Micro Networks Corporation (“MNC”) in Fiscal 2002, we entered into a revolving credit and term loan facility dated December 31, 2001. During the first three months of fiscal year 2004, we paid down $4.2 million of the term loan. During the second quarter of fiscal 2004, we made the final payment of $5.8 million on the term loan. This loan agreement was terminated in the third quarter of fiscal 2004. The facility enabled us to draw down $45.0 million under the term loan and $10.0 million under the revolving credit facility. At our option, the interest rate under the term loan was either (1) an annual base rate, which is the higher of (i) a rate of interest announced from time to time by the lenders’ administrative agent as the base rate (“Base Rate”) or (ii) the sum of the federal funds rate plus 0.5% per annum or (2) London Interbank Offer Rate (“LIBOR”) plus 1.75%. At our option, the interest rate under the revolving credit facility, was either (1) the Base Rate or (2) the LIBOR Rate plus a pre-formulated margin.

 

In connection with our bank agreement, we entered into an 18-month interest rate swap agreement with the same financial institution. The interest rate swap agreement essentially enabled us to manage the exposure to fluctuations in interest rates on a portion of our term loan.

 

Our term loan required us to pay interest based on a variable rate. Under the interest rate swap agreement we exchanged the variable rate interest on a portion of our term loan, equal to 50% of the outstanding loan amount, with a fixed rate of 5.0%. The interest rate swap agreement was in effect until June 2003, with the notional amount decreasing to $14.8 million over the effective period. The swap agreement was terminated in January 2003 with a payment of $170,000. The $170,000 was included in interest expense.

 

Senior debt consisted of the following (in thousands):

 

    

July 3,

2004


  

June 28,

2003


Revolving credit facility at LIBOR plus 1.75 (LIBOR was 2.34% at July 3, 2004)

     —      $ 10,000

Capital lease obligations and other

     82      59
    

  

     $ 82    $ 10,059

Less current portion

     82      10,059
    

  

Long-term debt, less current portion

   $  —      $ —  
    

  

 

Our revolving credit loan agreement requires the maintenance of specified financial ratios, including a fixed charge coverage ratio, a funded debt to EBITDA ratio, a liquidity ratio, a minimum tangible net worth, and imposes financial limitations. The current revolving credit loan agreement also restricts our ability to pay dividends to the holders of our common stock. At July 3, 2004 we were in compliance with all of these covenants.

 

(10) Lease Obligations

 

We lease certain of our facilities under operating lease agreements, some of which have renewal options.

 

Rental expense under operating lease agreements was $4.0 million, $3.5 million and $3.4 million in 2004, 2003 and 2002, respectively.

 

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Future minimum lease commitments under our operating leases are as follows as of July 3, 2004 (in thousands):

 

2005

   $ 2,972

2006

     2,950

2007

     2,586

2008

     2,091

2009 and after

     2,019
    

     $ 12,618
    

 

Sublease income under all operating lease agreements was $0.9 million, $0.9 million, and $1.1 million in fiscal years 2004, 2003 and 2002, respectively. Future amounts due under the subleases are as follows as of July 3, 2004 (in thousands):

 

2005

   $ 793

2006

     650

2007

     233

2008

     —  

2009 and after

     —  
    

     $ 1,676
    

 

(11) Fair Value of Financial Instruments

 

We have estimated the fair value of our financial instruments using available market information and appropriate methodologies. However, considerable judgment is required in interpreting market data to develop the estimates of fair value.

 

The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate the fair value of each class of financial instruments:

 

Cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable and accounts payable – The carrying amounts of these items approximate their fair values at July 3, 2004 due to the short-term maturities of these instruments.

 

Long-term debt – Interest rates that are currently available to us for issuance of debt with similar terms and remaining maturities are used to estimate fair value for debt issues for which quoted market prices are not available. The carrying value of this item is not materially different from its fair value on July 3, 2004 due to the variable interest rate of this debt.

 

Interest rate swap agreementIn connection with our bank agreement, on December 31, 2001 we entered into an 18-month interest rate swap agreement with one of the same financial institutions. The interest rate swap agreement essentially enables us to manage the exposure to fluctuations in interest rates on a portion of our term loan. This agreement was paid off January 2003.

 

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(12) Income Taxes

 

The provision for income taxes consists of the following (in thousands):

 

     Year Ended

 
    

July 3,

2004


   

June 28,

2003


   

June 29,

2002


 

Current tax expense (benefit):

                        

Federal

   $ 2,260     $ 10,086     $ 6,984  

State

     997       979       1,089  

Foreign

     (72 )     (38 )     500  
    


 


 


Total current

   $ 3,185     $ 11,027     $ 8,573  
    


 


 


Deferred tax expense (benefit):

                        

Federal

   $ 7,085     $ (926 )   $ (2,658 )

State

     (2,155 )     77       (543 )

Foreign

     386       287       —    
    


 


 


Total deferred

     5,316       (562 )     (3,201 )
    


 


 


Total income tax expense

   $ 8,501     $ 10,465     $ 5,372  
    


 


 


 

The tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to significant portions of the deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities are as follows (in thousands):

 

     Fiscal Year Ended

     July 3,
2004


   June 28,
2003


Deferred tax assets:

             

Accounts receivable allowances

   $ 222    $ 776

Inventory valuation

     2,244      2,686

Disqualified disposition exercises of options

     —        —  

Other compensation charges

     658      340

Net state operating loss carry forward

     3,917      3,742

Net federal operating loss carry forward

     10,450      9,738

Capital loss carry forward

     —        3,360

Depreciation

     —        918

Federal tax credits

     6,367      —  

State tax credits

     3,316      —  

Accrued expenses and other

     872      1,993
    

  

Gross deferred tax assets

     28,046      23,553

Less: valuation allowance

     3,719      7,102
    

  

Deferred tax asset

     24,327      16,451

Deferred tax liabilities:

             

Intangibles

     10,038      11,085

Depreciation

     372      —  

Prepaid expenses

     389      —  

Singapore deferred taxes

     674      —  

Federal impact of state tax attributes

     1,343      —  

Other

     —        995
    

  

Deferred tax liabilities

     12,816      12,080
    

  

Net deferred tax asset (liability)

   $ 11,511    $ 4,371
    

  

 

In assessing the realizability of deferred tax assets, management considers whether it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. The ultimate realization of deferred tax assets is dependent upon the generation of future taxable income during the periods in which temporary differences representing net future deductible amounts become deductible.

 

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Management considers the scheduled reversal of deferred tax liabilities, projected future taxable income, potential limitations with respect to the utilization of loss carry forwards and tax planning strategies in making this assessment. Based upon the projections for future taxable income over the periods which deferred tax assets are deductible and the potential limitations of loss and credit carry forwards, management believes it is more likely than not that we will realize these deductible differences, net of existing valuation allowances (both federal and state) at July 3, 2004. We periodically reassess and re-evaluate the status of our recorded deferred tax assets. We currently provide income taxes on the earnings of foreign subsidiaries to the extent those earnings are taxable in the local jurisdictions. The effective tax rate for fiscal years 2004, 2003 and 2002 reflects the tax-exempt status of our Singapore operation, which has been given pioneer status, or exemption of taxes on non-passive income through December 31, 2007. This is stated in our agreement with the Economic Development Board of Singapore. The pioneer status is contingent upon ICS meeting certain investment criteria in fixed assets, personnel, and technology. We do not currently record deferred taxes on our investment in our Singapore operations, as all undistributed earnings are permanently reinvested back into the Singapore facility. If we were to record deferred taxes on our investment, the amount would be a $70.8 million liability as of July 3, 2004.

 

Pretax income from foreign operations was $57.5 million in fiscal 2004, $42.0 million in fiscal 2003 and $32.2 million in fiscal 2002. Pretax income from domestic operations was $29.5 million in fiscal 2004, $29.5 million in fiscal 2003 and $11.0 million in fiscal 2002.

 

The actual tax expense differs from the “expected” tax expense computed by applying the statutory Federal corporate income tax rate of 35% in all fiscal years to income before income taxes as follows (in thousands):

 

     Year Ended

 

(in thousands)


   July 3, 2004

    June 28, 2003

    June 29, 2002

 

Earnings Before Income Taxes

   $ 87,016     $ 71,541     $ 43,150  

Computed Expected Tax Expense

     30,456       25,039       15,103  

State Taxes (net of Federal Income tax benefit)

     (1,158 )     666       353  

Effects of lower foreign tax rates

     (18,988 )     (13,792 )     (10,588 )

Federal research and development credits

     (2,718 )     —         —    

Increase in the valuation allowance

     680       160       520  

Other

     229       (1,608 )     (16 )
     $ 8,501     $ 10,465     $ 5,372  

Basic per share effect of tax holiday

   $ 0.27     $ 0.20     $ 0.16  

Diluted per share effect of tax holiday

   $ 0.26     $ 0.20     $ 0.15  

Weighted average shares outstanding – basic

     70,358       67,898       66,500  

Weighted average shares outstanding – diluted

     72,578       70,564       70,192  

 

The effect of lower foreign tax rates is due to our Singapore operation, which has been given pioneer status, or exemption of taxes on non-passive income for five years.

 

As of July 3, 2004 we have federal operating loss carry forwards of $29.9 million, which begin expiring in 2021. As of July 3, 2004, we have state operating loss carry forwards of approximately $85.4 million, which begin expiring in 2004. We have provided a full valuation allowance against a portion of the

 

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state operating loss carry forwards where it is more likely than not that those carry forwards will not be utilized. We currently provide income taxes on the earnings of foreign subsidiaries to the extent those earnings are taxable or are expected to be remitted in the local jurisdictions.

 

(13) Employee Benefit Plans

 

We have a bonus plan, which covers permanent full-time exempt employees with at least six months of service. Bonuses under this plan are based on achieving specified revenue, operating and profit objectives. Amounts charged to operating expense for the plan were $5.1 million, $4.8 million and $2.9 million in fiscal years 2004, 2003 and 2002, respectively.

 

We have a 401(k) employee savings plan, which provides for contributions to be held in trust by corporate fiduciaries. Employees are permitted to contribute up to 18% of their annual compensation. Under the plan, we make matching contributions equal to 150% of the first 1% contributed, 125% of the second 1% contributed, 100% of the third 1% contributed, 75% of the fourth 1% contributed and 50% of the next 2% up to a maximum of 6% of annual compensation, subject to IRS limits. The matching amounts contributed and charged to expense were $1.3 million in fiscal year 2004, $1.3 million in fiscal year 2003, and $0.9 million in fiscal year 2002.

 

(14) Shareholders’ Equity

 

Treasury Stock

 

In September 2001, we announced a stock repurchase program, which authorized the purchase, from time to time, of 2.0 million shares of our common stock on the market. In October 2002, we announced that our board of directors approved to increase the number of shares to be repurchased under this repurchase program to 3.0 million. As of July 3, 2004, we had purchased 2.5 million shares for $54.2 million.

 

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

 

We authorized 500,000 shares of common stock under our employee stock purchase plan (“ESPP”). The ESPP permits employees to purchase common stock through payroll deductions. The purchase price is the lower of 85% of the fair market value of the common stock at the beginning or end of each three-month offering period. Shares purchased by and distributed to participating employees were 39,529 in fiscal 2004, 53,206 in fiscal 2003 and 53,668 in fiscal 2002 at weighted average prices of $22.72, $15.15 and $12.78, respectively.

 

2002 Equity Incentive Plan

 

In October 2002, our board of directors approved the 2002 Employees’ Equity Incentive Plan (“2002 Plan”). The 2002 Plan provides for grants of non-qualified stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock and performance awards to employees of the Company and its subsidiaries, persons to whom an offer of employment has been extended and others performing services for the Company or a subsidiary, but does not permit any grants to our officers and directors. The compensation committee of our board of directors will administer the 2002 Plan, including determining the exercise price and other terms and conditions of options granted under the 2002 Plan. The maximum term for exercise of options granted under the 2002 Plan is ten years from the date of grant. Three million shares of our common stock are available for issuance under the 2002 Plan, subject to adjustment in the event of a reorganization, merger or similar change in our corporate structure or change in the shares of common stock. As of July 3, 2004 there were 2.1 million options issued and outstanding under the 2002 Plan.

 

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2000 Long-Term Equity Incentive Plan

 

In May 2000, the 2000 Long-Term Equity Incentive Plan was approved, ratified and adopted (the “2000 Plan”). The equity incentive plan provides for grants of stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock and performance awards. Directors, officers and other employees of our Company and its subsidiaries and persons who engage in services for us are eligible for grants under the plan. The purpose of the equity incentive plan is to provide these individuals with incentives to maximize shareholder value and otherwise contribute to our success and to enable us to attract, retain and reward the best available persons for positions of responsibility. The Compensation Committee has discretion to set the terms of awards granted under the 2000 Plan, including vesting terms. Typically, options which have been granted under the 2000 Plan vest over 4 years. Under the 2000 Plan 8.4 million shares of our common stock are available for issuance, subject to adjustment in the event of a reorganization, merger or similar change in our corporate structure or change in the outstanding shares of common stock. As of July 3, 2004 there were 4.3 million options issued and outstanding under the 2000 Plan.

 

1999 Plan

 

In May 1999, the 1999 Stock Option Plan was adopted (the “1999 Plan”). The equity plan provided for periodic grants of options to purchase our common stock. These options will vest upon the fulfillment of certain conditions, the passage of a specified period of time and our achievement of certain performance goals, as determined by our board of directors. All of the unvested options of any terminated employee will expire upon termination, and the exercise period of all vested options will be reduced to sixty days following the date of termination. We and certain investors have the right to repurchase shares of our common stock issued upon the exercise of options granted under the 1999 Plan if any employee ceases to be employed by us. No future grants will be made under the 1999 Plan. As of July 3, 2004 there were 919,000 options issued and outstanding under the 1999 Plan.

 

Stock option transactions during fiscal years 2002, 2003 and 2004 are summarized as follows (in thousands, except price per share):

 

1999, 2000 and 2002 Plans


  

Options Available

For Grant Under

The Plans


    Options Outstanding

   

Weighted Average

Exercise Price


Common Share:

                  

Balance June 30, 2001

   6,052     7,320     $ 2.70

Shares reserved

   661     —         —  

Granted

   (4,239 )   4,239       18.71

Exercised

   —       (1,659 )     1.17

Terminated

   292     (292 )     3.59

Cancelled shares

   (153 )   —         —  
    

 

 

Balance June 29, 2002

   2,613     9,608     $ 9.85

Shares reserved

   3,673     —         —  

Granted

   (2,490 )   2,490       21.62

Exercised

   —       (3,390 )     3.94

Terminated

   667     (667 )     16.08

Cancelled shares

   (31 )   —         —  
    

 

 

Balance June 28, 2003

   4,432     8,041     $ 15.72

Shares reserved

   703     —         —  

Granted

   (1,321 )   1,321       28.62

Exercised

   —       (1,378 )     8.09

Terminated

   635     (635 )     21.55

Cancelled shares

   —       —         —  
    

 

 

Balance July 3, 2004

   4,449     7,349     $ 18.78
    

 

 

 

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As of July 3, 2004, options for 2.8 million shares were exercisable at exercise prices ranging from $0.1299 to $32.05 at an aggregate exercise price of $35.4 million. Income tax benefits attributable to non-qualified stock options exercised and disqualifying dispositions of incentive stock options are credited to equity when such options are exercised.

 

Options Outstanding


   Options Exercisable

Range of Exercise Price


  

Outstanding
as of

7/3/2004


  

Weighted Average
Remaining

Contractual Life


  

Weighted Average

Exercise Price


  

Exercisable

as of

7/3/2004


  

Weighted Average

Exercise Price


$ 0.00 -    $3.53

   961,957    5.1    $ 0.91    961,957    $ 0.91

$10.58 - $14.10

   210,644    6.3      11.09    118,721      11.06

$14.10 - $17.63

   361,650    6.7      16.71    179,275      16.90

$17.63 - $21.15

   2,497,672    7.6      18.95    951,872      19.04

$21.15 - $24.68

   2,246,850    8.7      22.18    531,075      22.00

$24.68 - $28.20

   427,550    9.4      27.43    1,250      26.63

$28.20 - $31.73

   403,000    9.2      29.69    11,750      28.82

$31.73 - $35.25

   240,000    9.3      33.02    1,000      32.05
    
  
  

  
  

     7,349,323    7.8    $ 18.78    2,756,900    $ 12.85
    
  
  

  
  

 

The per share weighed-average fair value of stock options issued is as follows:

 

     2004

   2003

   2002

Option Price = FMV

   $ 18.59    $ 15.09    $ 19.01

Option Price > FMV

     —        —        —  

Option Price < FMV

     —        —      $ 12.61

 

During fiscal year 2002, approximately 0.2 million shares were issued below fair market value. These shares were subsequently cancelled during fiscal year 2003. Prior to our Initial public offering (IPO), we issued options at what we believed was fair market value. As these options were granted within six months of our IPO, we recorded deferred compensation as the difference between the exercise price and our IPO price. We amortized the deferred compensation charge over the four-year vesting period of these options, ending in fiscal year 2004. Amortization for fiscal year 2004 was $0.7 million, fiscal year 2003 was $0.5 million and fiscal year 2002 was $1.4 million. Fiscal year 2003 includes a $1.3 million accelerated payout for the buyout of executive stock options.

 

(15) Earnings Per Share

 

The calculations of earnings per share (EPS) follow (in thousands except per share amounts):

 

     Fiscal Years Ended

     July 3,
2004


   June 28,
2003


   June 29,
2002


Numerator:

                    

Net income

   $ 78,515    $ 61,076    $ 37,778

Denominator:

                    

Weighted average shares used for basic income per share

     70,358      67,898      66,500

Common stock options

     2,220      2,666      3,692
    

  

  

Weighted average shares outstanding used for diluted income per share

     72,578      70,564      70,192
    

  

  

 

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Options to purchase 0.6 million, 2.4 million and 2.8 million shares of common stock, with average exercise prices of $28.20, $20.96 and $19.35 were outstanding during fiscal years 2004, 2003 and 2002, respectively, but were excluded from the diluted earnings per common share calculation because the options’ exercise prices were greater than the average market price of our common stock.

 

(16) Business Segment and Geographic Information

 

Factors used in determining the reportable business segments include the nature of operating activities, existence of separate senior management teams, and the type of information presented to the company’s chief operating decision maker to evaluate all results of operations.

 

We operate and track our results in one operating segment. We design, develop and sell silicon timing devices for various electronics applications. The nature of our products and operating activities, as well as selling methods, is consistent among all of our products. We have one senior management team and the information is presented to the company’s chief operating decision maker to evaluate all results as one operating segment. All of our products are similar as they are sold for the purpose of sequencing and synchronizing electronic operations. Over 90% of the products are integrated circuits. Less than 10% of the products are based on surface acoustic wave technology.

 

Revenue and tangible long-lived assets by our geographic locations are as follows:

 

     Revenue by Geographic Location

 
     2004

    2003

    2002

 

North America – US

North America – Non US

   $
 
64,961
9,678
 
 
  $
 
58,940
5,334
 
 
  $
 
39,114
2,292
 
 

Asia-Pacific

     99,473       92,803       68,022  

Europe

     13,993       17,670       25,541  

Taiwan

     84,035       67,015       47,685  
    


 


 


     $ 272,140     $ 241,762     $ 182,654  
    


 


 


     Tangible Long-Lived Assets

 
     2004

    2003

    2002

 

United States

   $ 11,004     $ 11,508     $ 16,013  

Singapore

     8,925       4,959       3,075  

Europe

     2       7       8  

Elimination of Intercompany

     (677 )     (725 )     (773 )
    


 


 


     $ 19,254     $ 15,749     $ 18,323  
    


 


 


 

(17) Related Party Transactions

 

Michael A. Krupka and David Dominik, both of whom are directors of the Company, are members or general partners of certain investment funds associated with Bain Capital, LLC. Certain of these Bain Capital, LLC investment funds are also shareholders of ChipPAC, Inc., one of our production vendors. Our orders to ChipPAC totaled approximately $0.4 million for fiscal year 2004, $0.5 million for fiscal year 2003 and $1.0 million in fiscal year 2002.

 

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In fiscal year 2001, we entered into an Investment and Stock Trade Agreement (the “Agreement”) with Maxtek Technology Co. Ltd (“Maxtek”), an international stocking representative in Taiwan and China. We invested $4.0 million and owned approximately 10% of Maxtek. The Agreement states that if Maxtek fails to successfully complete a public offering by December 5, 2005, we, at our sole option, have the right to demand immediate repurchase of all 4.0 million shares, at the original purchase price plus accrued annual interest (commercial rate set by the Central Bank of China) during the said period. In fiscal 2004 we sold 25% of our initial investment in Maxtek resulting in a gain of $0.3 million. In fiscal 2003 we sold 50% of our initial investment in Maxtek resulting in a gain of $0.6 million. As of July 3, 2004, we owned 1.3 million shares, or approximately, 2.5% of Maxtek. Maxtek represented approximately 23% of our sales for fiscal year 2004, 20% in fiscal year 2003 and 19% in fiscal year 2002. Additionally, sales to Lacewood Corporation, representing business into Hong Kong and China, and Magic Island International representing business in Korea, entities that are commonly controlled by the owners’ of Maxtek, were 13% and 3% of our sales in fiscal year 2004, respectively. Sales to Lacewood were 21% in fiscal year 2003 and 18% in fiscal year 2002. These international stocking representatives sell to approximately 86 OEM end customers.

 

(18) Litigation

 

On March 28, 2001, Cypress Semiconductor Corporation (“Cypress”), filed a patent infringement lawsuit in Delaware federal court against us (“Delaware Lawsuit”). On April 4, 2001, we filed a patent infringement lawsuit in California federal court against Cypress (“California Lawsuit”). On July 20, 2001, Cypress filed a complaint with the International Trade Commission (“ITC”), against us for infringement of one patent, and on November 5, 2001, we filed a complaint with the ITC against Cypress for infringement of two patents (collectively, “ITC Actions”). After we filed the second Motion for Summary Determination in the ITC Actions, which were consolidated, we and Cypress resolved all litigation between ourselves. We have accrued the costs of this settlement as of June 29, 2002. On August 15, 2002, the Delaware Lawsuit was dismissed with prejudice. On August 23, 2002, the California Lawsuit was dismissed with prejudice. On or about August 26, 2002, the Judge in the ITC Actions granted the Joint Motion to Terminate the Investigation. As of the date of the filing of this Form 10-K, we are no longer engaged in any litigation with Cypress.

 

In addition to the foregoing, from time to time, various inquiries, potential claims and charges and litigation (collectively “claims”) are made, asserted or commenced by or against us, principally arising from or related to contractual relations and possible patent infringement. We believe that any such claims currently pending, individually and in aggregate, have been adequately reserved and will not have any material adverse effect in terms of liquidity and in terms of the financial statements as a whole, although no assurance can be made in this regard.

 

We indemnify certain customers for fees and damages and costs awarded against them in certain circumstances in which our products are alleged to infringe third party intellectual property rights, including patents, registered trademarks, or copyrights. To date, we have not paid or been required to defend any indemnification claims, and accordingly, we have not accrued any amounts for our indemnification obligations. However, there can be no assurances that we will not have any future financial exposure under those indemnification obligations.

 

(19) Subsequent Event

 

On August 4, 2004 we announced that we had signed an agreement to purchase technology and the capability to develop a family of high performance mixed signal products for the high definition and digital video/imaging market. In the first quarter of fiscal year 2005 we completed the purchase and paid $24.5 million for the purchase of intellectual property and a team of proven engineers.

 

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(20) Quarterly Data (Unaudited)

 

The following is a summary of the unaudited quarterly results of operations for the years ended July 3, 2004 and June 28, 2003 (In thousands, except for EPS):

 

     Quarter Ended

    

September 27,

2003


  

December 27,

2003


  

March 27,

2004


  

July 3,

2004


  

September 28,

2002


  

December 28,

2002


  

March 29,

2003


  

June 28,

2003


Revenue

   $ 65,285    $ 69,565    $ 67,794    $ 69,496    $ 57,789    $ 62,026    $ 60,853    $ 61,094

Cost of sales

     26,436      28,107      26,745      27,476      23,321      25,701      24,709      23,934

Gross Profit

     38,849      41,458      41,049      42,020      34,468      36,325      36,144      37,160

Research and development

     9,308      10,014      10,426      10,604      8,218      8,803      8,772      9,213

Operating income

     19,751      21,806      21,515      21,703      15,999      18,231      17,875      17,948

Net income

     17,281      18,652      18,546      24,036      13,713      15,925      15,277      16,161

Basic EPS

   $ 0.25    $ 0.26    $ 0.26    $ 0.34    $ 0.20    $ 0.24    $ 0.22    $ 0.23

Diluted EPS

   $ 0.24    $ 0.26    $ 0.26    $ 0.33    $ 0.20    $ 0.23    $ 0.22    $ 0.23

 

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Item 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE

 

None

 

Item 9A. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

 

The Company’s Chief Executive Officer and its Chief Financial Officer, after evaluating the effectiveness of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) as of the end of the period covered by this annual report, have concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures are effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports that it files under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in rules and forms of the Securities and Exchange Commission.

 

Item 9B. OTHER INFORMATION

 

Not applicable

 

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PART III

 

Item 10. DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE COMPANY

 

The Information required under this item is hereby incorporated by reference from the Company’s Definitive Proxy Statement under the captions “Biographical Information” and “Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance.”

 

The Board of Directors has adopted a Code of Business Conduct and Ethics applicable to our directors, officers and employees, including our Chief Executive Officer & President, our Chief Financial Officer and our Vice Presidents. The Code of Business Conduct and Ethics is Exhibit 14.1 of this report. The Code of Business Conduct and Ethics will be posted in the “Investors” section of our web site at www.icst.com. We intend to satisfy the amendment and waiver disclosure requirements under applicable securities regulations by posting any amendments of, or waivers to, the Code of Business Conduct and Ethics on our web site.

 

Item 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION

 

The information required under this item is hereby incorporated by reference from the Company’s Definitive Proxy Statement under the caption “Compensation of Executive Officers.”

 

Item 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT

 

Except for the summary of the Company’s equity compensation plans below, the information required under this item is hereby incorporated by reference from the Company’s Definitive Proxy Statement under the caption “Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management.”

 

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The following table sets forth information as of the end of the Company’s 2004 fiscal year with respect to compensation plans under which the Company is authorized to issue shares.

 

EQUITY COMPENSATION PLAN INFORMATION

 

Plan Category


   Number of Securities to
be Issued Upon Exercise
of Outstanding Options,
Warrants and Rights


   Weighted-Average
Exercise Price of
Outstanding Options,
Warrants and Rights


   Number of Securities
Remaining Available
for Future Issuance
under Equity
Compensation Plans
(excluding securities
reflected in 1st column)


Equity compensation plans approved by security holders (1)

   5,292,773    $ 16.6002    2,820,890

Equity compensation plans not approved by security holders (2)

   2,056,550    $ 24.3899    924,950
    
  

  

Total

   7,349,323    $ 18.7800    3,745,840
    
  

  

 

(1) These plans consist of: 1999 Stock Option Plan, Executive Stock and Option Agreements, Executive Stock Purchase Agreement, 2000 Long-Term Equity Incentive Plan and 2000 Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

 

(2) This consists of 2002 Employees’ Equity Incentive Plan.

 

Item 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS

 

The information required under this item is hereby incorporated by reference from the Company’s Definitive Proxy Statement under the caption “Certain Relationships and Related Transactions.”

 

Item 14. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES

 

The information required under this item is hereby incorporated by reference from the Company’s Definitive Proxy Statement under the caption “Fiscal Year 2004 Audit Fee Summary.”

 

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PART IV

 

Item 15. EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES

 

(a) The following documents are filed as part of this report.

 

  (1) Consolidated Financial Statements

 

The consolidated financial statements listed in the accompanying index to financial statements and financial schedule are filed or incorporated by reference as a part of this report.

 

  (2) Consolidated Financial Statement Schedule

 

Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts

 

  (3) Exhibits

 

The exhibits listed in the accompanying index to exhibits are filed or incorporated by reference as a part of this report.

 

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SCHEDULE II

 

INTEGRATED CIRCUIT SYSTEMS, INC.

VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS

 

Years ended July 3, 2004, June 28, 2003, and June 29, 2002

(in thousands)

 

Description


  

Balance at

Beginning of

Period


  

Additions Charged

to Costs and

Expenses*


    Deductions**

  

Balance at

End of Period


Year ended July 3, 2004:

                            

Valuation reserves:

                            

Doubtful accounts

   $ 795    $ (44 )   $ 328    $ 423

Returns and allowances

     1,219      (150 )     —        1,069

Inventory reserve

     8,490      (26 )     1750      6,714

Deferred tax valuation

     7,102      —         3,383      3,719

Year ended June 28, 2003:

                            

Valuation reserves:

                            

Doubtful accounts

   $ 1,279    $ 93     $ 577    $ 795

Returns and allowances

     748      471       —        1,219

Inventory reserve

     8,084      891       485      8,490

Deferred tax valuation

     6,942      160       —        7,102

Year ended June 29, 2002:

                            

Valuation reserves:

                            

Doubtful accounts

   $ 1,784    $ 857     $ 1,362    $ 1,279

Returns and allowances

     1,175      —         427      748

Inventory reserve

     3,594      4,723       233      8,084

Deferred tax valuation

     6,422      520       —        6,942

 

* Additions include the inclusion of Micro Networks Corporation reserves after the acquisition on January 4, 2002.

 

** Deductions include adjustments to the reserves, as well as write-offs.

 

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Index to Exhibits

 

The following exhibits are filed as part of, or incorporated by reference into this report.

 

    *3.1      Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of the Company (Exhibit 3.1 to the Registrant’s Form S-1, registration number 333-33318 [the “2000 Form S-1”]).
    *3.2      Amended and Restated By-laws of the Company (Exhibit 3.2 to the 2000 Form S-1).
  *10.1      Integrated Circuit Systems, Inc. 1999 Stock Option Plan (Exhibit 10.4 to the Registrant’s Form S-4, registration number 333-88607 [the “1999 Form S-4”]).
  *10.2      Lease, dated as of January 29, 1999 between BET Investments IV and the Company (Exhibit 10.6 to the 1999 Form S-4).
+*10.3      Executive Stock and Option Agreements, dated May 11, 1999, among the Company, Lewis C. Eggebrecht and Hock E. Tan (Exhibit 10.9 to the 1999 Form S-4).
+*10.4      Deferred Compensation Agreements, dated May 11, 1999, among the Company, Lewis C. Eggebrecht and Hock E. Tan (Exhibit 10.10 to the 1999 Form S-4).
+*10.5      Employment, Confidential Information and Invention Assignment Agreement between the Company and Hock E. Tan (Exhibit 10.12 to the 1999 Form S-4).
  *10.7      Registration Agreement, dated as of May 11, 1999, among the Company, Bain Capital Fund VI, L.P., BCIP Trust Associates II, BCIP Trust Associates II-B, BCIP Associates II, BCIP Associates II-B, BCIP Associates II-C, PEP Investments PTY Ltd., Randolph Street Partners II, Randolph Street Partners 1998 DIF, L.L.C., ICST Acquisition Corp., Hock E. Tan, Lewis C. Eggebrecht and Integrated Circuit Systems Equity Investors, L.L.C (the “Registration Rights Agreement) (Exhibit 10.14 to the 1999 Form S-4).
  *10.8      Amendment No. 1 to the Registration Rights Agreement, dated December 29, 1999 (Exhibit 10.17 to the 2000 Form S-1).
+*10.9      Executive Stock Purchase Agreement, dated as of May 11, 1999, between the Company and Hock E. Tan (Exhibit 10.15 to the 1999 Form S-4).
+*10.12    Employment Agreement, dated as of May 11, 1999, between the Company and Hock E. Tan (Exhibit 10.19 to the 1999 Form S-4).
+*10.13    Non-Compete Agreement, dated as of May 11, 1999, between the Company and Hock E. Tan (Exhibit 10.20 to the 1999 Form S-4).
  *10.14    Lease Agreement, dated June 13, 1988, between VLSI Design Associates and The Sobrato Group (Exhibit 10.27 to the Registrant’s registration statement, No. 33-54142, on S-4, filed November 3, 1992).
  *10.15    Lease between Turtle Beach Systems, Inc. and Winship Land Associates III, dated May 28, 1993 (Exhibit 10.27 to the Registrant’s 1993 Annual Report on Form 10-K [the “1993 Form 10-K”]).

 

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  *10.16    First Amendment to lease, dated as of May 13, 1993, between the registrant and The Sobrato Group (Exhibit 10.28 to the 1993 Form 10-K).
  *10.17    Wafer purchase contract, dated as of October 12, 1994, between the Company and American Microsystems, Inc. (Exhibit 10 to the Registrant’s Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 1994).
  *10.18    Agreement, dated as of November 21, 1994, between the Company and Edward H. Arnold (Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant’s Form 10-Q for the quarter ended December 30, 1995).
  *10.19    Wafer purchase contract, dated as of November 8, 1995, between the Company and Chartered Semiconductor Manufacturing PTE. Ltd. (Exhibits 10(a) and 10(b) to the Registrant’s Form 10-Q for the quarter ended December 30, 1995).
+*10.20    2000 Long Term Equity Incentive Plan (Exhibit 10.32 to the 2000 Form S-1).
  *10.21    Employee Stock Purchase Plan (Exhibit 10.34 to the 2000 Form S-1).
  *10.23    Revolving Credit Loan Agreement, dated as of June 23, 2000, among the Company, ICST, Inc., ICS Technologies, Inc., Integrated Circuit Systems PTE, Ltd. and First Union National Bank (Exhibit 10.4 to the Registrant’s Form 10-Q for the quarter ended December 30, 2000).
  *10.24    Indemnification Agreement dated May 22, 2000 between Integrated Circuit Systems, Inc. and Justine F. Lien (pursuant to instruction 2 to Item 601 of Regulation S-K, the Indemnification Agreements, which are substantially identical in all material respects except as to the parties thereto and the date thereof, between the Company and the following individuals, are not being filed: Hock E. Tan, Lewis C. Eggebrecht, Henry I. Boreen, Michael A. Krupka, David Dominik, Prescott Ashe and John Howard) (Exhibit 10.31 to the Registrant’s Form 10-Q for the quarter ended December 30, 2000).
  *10.25    2002 Employees’ Equity Incentive Plan (Exhibit 4.3 to the Registrant’s Form 8-K filed February 10, 2003).
    14.1      Registrant’s Code of Business Conduct and Ethics
    21.1      Subsidiaries of the Registrant.
    23.1      Consent of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP.
    31.1      Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
    31.2      Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
    32.1      Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 for Hock E. Tan.
    32.2      Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 for Justine F. Lien.

 

* Incorporated by reference

 

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+ Management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement required to be filed pursuant to Item 15(c) of this report.

 

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SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 and 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

        INTEGRATED CIRCUIT SYSTEMS, INC.
Date: September 16, 2004       By:   /s/    HOCK E. TAN        
                Chief Executive Officer

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the date indicated.

 

        INTEGRATED CIRCUIT SYSTEMS, INC.
Date: September 16, 2004       By:   /s/    HOCK E. TAN        
                Hock E. Tan, Chief Executive Officer, Director
Date: September 16, 2004       By:   /s/    JUSTINE F. LIEN        
               

Justine F. Lien, Vice President, Chief Financial

& Accounting Officer

Date: September 16, 2004       By:   /s/    HENRY BOREEN        
                Henry I. Boreen, Director
Date: September 16, 2004       By:   /s/    DAVID DOMINIK        
                David Dominik, Director
Date: September 16, 2004       By:   /s/    MICHAEL A. KRUPKA        
                Michael A. Krupka, Director
Date: September 16, 2004       By:   /s/    JOHN HOWARD        
                John Howard, Director
Date: September 16, 2004       By:   /s/    NAM P. SUH        
                Nam P. Suh, Director
Date: September 16, 2004       By:   /s/    LEWIS EGGEBRECHT        
                Lewis Eggebrecht, Director

 

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