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CADENCE DESIGN SYSTEMS INC 8-K Report, Financial Restatement (Oct 27, 2008)

Reports
Financial Events·Exhibits & Filings
Filing Date
Filed October 27, 2008
Period End
October 22, 2008
Security
CDNS
In the record · 2016–202610-K1210-Q328-K98

CDNS filed 12 annual reports (10-K), 32 quarterly reports (10-Q) and 98 current reports (8-K) between 2016 and 2026.

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01—Abstract

Summary

Summary of the 8-K filed October 27, 2008. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.

Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (CDNS) has filed an 8-K report on October 27, 2008, to announce that its previously issued financial statements for the quarters ending March 29, 2008, and June 28, 2008, should no longer be relied upon.

This is due to a preliminary determination that approximately $24 milliona in revenue recognized in the first quarter of 2008, related to customer contracts, should have been recognized ratably over the contract duration. The company's audit committee, with independent counsel, has launched an investigation into this revenue recognition issue, which was identified during a regular review of third-quarter results.

Cadence expects to restate these quarterly financial statements to correct the accounting treatment. Investors should be aware that the reliability of the reported financial performance for these past periods is now in question.

02—Key points

Key Highlights

  1. Cadence Design Systems is restating its Q1 and Q2 2008 financial statements due to improper revenue recognition.
  2. Approximately $24 million in revenue from Q1 2008 contracts was recognized upfront instead of being spread over the contract term.
  3. The company's Audit Committee has initiated an investigation into the matter.
  4. The independent registered public accounting firm has been informed of these findings.
  5. The press release announcing these findings was issued on October 22, 2008.
  6. This filing indicates a material weakness or significant accounting issue that impacts previously reported results.

03—Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. What is the main reason for the restatement of Cadence's financial statements?

    Cadence is restating its financial statements for the quarters ending March 29, 2008, and June 28, 2008, because approximately $24 million of revenue recognized in the first quarter of 2008 was identified as having been improperly recognized. This revenue should have been recognized ratably over the duration of the customer contracts rather than all at once.

  2. What is the financial impact of this revenue recognition issue?

    The preliminary determination involves about $24 million of revenue. The precise impact on net income and earnings per share for the affected periods will be detailed in the restated financial statements once the investigation is complete.

  3. What steps is Cadence taking to address this issue?

    Cadence's Audit Committee, with the assistance of independent counsel, has initiated an investigation. The company expects to restate its quarterly financial statements for the periods ending March 29, 2008, and June 28, 2008, to correct the revenue recognition treatment.

  4. What does it mean that previously issued financial statements 'should no longer be relied upon'?

    This statement signifies that the financial results and figures previously reported for the specified periods (Q1 and Q2 2008) are inaccurate due to the accounting error. Investors and stakeholders should not use these prior financial statements for decision-making until the corrected statements are issued.

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