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MICRON TECHNOLOGY INC 8-K Report (May 1, 2003)

Filed May 1, 2003For Securities:MU

Summary

This 8-K filing from Micron Technology, Inc. (MU) on May 1, 2003, primarily serves to provide a reconciliation of non-GAAP financial information concerning inventory write-downs. The company is presenting adjusted gross margin figures, which exclude the impact of these write-downs, to offer investors a clearer view of underlying operational performance and gross margin trends. This adjusted view is intended to supplement the standard GAAP financial statements and aid in a more nuanced analysis of the company's financial health, particularly in light of significant inventory adjustments. Investors should note that these non-GAAP measures are not prepared according to accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S. However, Micron believes they are valuable for understanding the effect of inventory write-downs on its gross margins and for analyzing trends. The report details these adjustments for the fiscal year ended August 29, 2002, and the quarterly period ended November 28, 2002, as well as for the first quarter of fiscal year 2003.

Key Highlights

  • 1Micron Technology is filing an 8-K to provide a reconciliation of non-GAAP financial information related to inventory write-downs.
  • 2The filing focuses on adjusted gross margins, excluding the impact of inventory write-downs, for fiscal years 2001-2002 and the first quarter of fiscal year 2003.
  • 3The company believes these non-GAAP figures offer useful insights into gross margin trends by isolating the effect of inventory adjustments.
  • 4Reported gross margins for the periods presented show significant negative figures, largely due to inventory write-downs.
  • 5Adjusted gross margins, while still negative in some periods, present a potentially more favorable view of underlying operational performance.
  • 6The filing explicitly states that these adjusted amounts are not prepared in accordance with GAAP.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to provide investors with a reconciliation of non-GAAP financial information, specifically focusing on how inventory write-downs have impacted Micron's reported gross margins. The company is presenting adjusted gross margin figures to offer a potentially clearer view of operational performance trends.

No, the 'as adjusted' gross margin figures are explicitly stated as not being prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Micron is providing these non-GAAP measures as supplemental information it believes is useful for analysis.

The filing indicates that Micron experienced significant negative reported gross margins in the periods presented (fiscal year 2001-2002 and Q1 FY2003), largely attributable to substantial inventory write-downs. While the 'as adjusted' figures attempt to mitigate the impact of these write-downs, some of these adjusted margins also remain negative, suggesting challenging market conditions or significant inventory valuation issues at the time.

Micron likely provides this non-GAAP information to help investors understand the impact of specific, non-recurring, or unusual events like large inventory write-downs on its core profitability. By excluding these impacts, the company aims to present a view of its ongoing operational performance and gross margin trends that may be less distorted by such adjustments.