10-KPeriod: FY2010

MONOLITHIC POWER SYSTEMS INC Annual Report, Year Ended Dec 31, 2010

Filed March 4, 2011For Securities:MPWR

Summary

Monolithic Power Systems Inc. (MPWR) filed its 2010 10-K on March 3, 2011, reporting on its performance and financial condition for the fiscal year ending December 30, 2010. The filing covers critical aspects of the business, including its operations, risk factors, financial performance, and corporate governance. Investors can gain insights into the company's strategies, challenges, and financial health as of the end of 2010. The report provides a comprehensive overview of MPWR's business, detailing its products, markets, and competitive landscape. A key focus for investors will be the Management's Discussion and Analysis (MD&A) section, which offers management's perspective on the company's results of operations, financial condition, and liquidity. The risk factors section is also crucial for understanding potential headwinds and challenges that could impact future performance.

Financial Highlights

44 data points
Beta

Revenue

$218.84M

55.5% Gross Margin

Net Income

$29.56M

13.5% Net Margin

EPS (Diluted)

$0.78

Total Assets

$281.60M

Cash & Equivalents

$48.01M

Free Cash Flow

$25.71M

Financial Statements
Beta
Revenue$218.84M
Cost of Revenue$97.38M
Gross Profit$121.46M
R&D Expenses$44.37M
SG&A Expenses$41.17M
Operating Expenses$90.96M
Operating Income$30.50M
Net Income$29.56M
EPS (Basic)$0.83
EPS (Diluted)$0.78
Shares Outstanding (Basic)36K
Shares Outstanding (Diluted)38K

Key Highlights

  • 1The 10-K filing covers MPWR's business operations, risk factors, financial data, and management's discussion for the fiscal year ending December 30, 2010.
  • 2Key sections for investors include Item 1 (Business), Item 1A (Risk Factors), and Item 7 (Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations).
  • 3The report outlines the company's market position, product offerings, and strategic priorities.
  • 4Risk factors detailed in the filing are essential for understanding potential challenges and uncertainties faced by the company.
  • 5Financial statements and supplementary data (Item 8) provide the core financial performance metrics for the period.
  • 6Information on market for the registrant's common equity and related stockholder matters (Item 5) is relevant for understanding shareholder value and corporate actions.
  • 7The filing includes details on directors, executive officers, and corporate governance practices (Part III).

Frequently Asked Questions

According to the 2010 10-K filing, Monolithic Power Systems Inc. designs, develops, manufactures, and sells integrated power management solutions. These solutions are used in a wide range of electronic products.

While specific risks are detailed in Item 1A, common risks for a company like MPWR in this period would likely include dependence on a few key customers, intense competition in the semiconductor industry, rapid technological changes, supply chain disruptions, and potential intellectual property issues.

Detailed financial performance for the fiscal year ending December 30, 2010, can be found in Item 8 (Financial Statements and Supplementary Data) and Item 6 (Selected Financial Data). The Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (Item 7) provides narrative analysis of these financials.

Item 5, 'Market for the Registrant's Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities,' would contain information regarding the trading of MPWR's stock, any dividends declared, and details on any stock repurchase programs during the period.