10-QPeriod: Q2 FY2002

TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INC Quarterly Report for Q2 Ended Jun 30, 2002

Filed July 29, 2002For Securities:TXN

Summary

Texas Instruments Incorporated (TXN) reported results for the second quarter ending June 30, 2002, showing a significant turnaround from the prior year. Net revenues increased by 6% year-over-year to $2.162 billion, and the company swung to a net income of $95 million, or $0.05 per diluted share, compared to a net loss of $197 million in the same period last year. This improvement was driven by strong sequential revenue growth across all business segments, particularly semiconductors, which saw a 16% sequential increase. The company's operational efficiency improved, with cost of revenues as a percentage of revenue decreasing due to lower restructuring charges and increased factory utilization. R&D and SG&A expenses also saw reductions compared to the prior year, partly due to the cessation of goodwill amortization under new accounting standards (SFAS 142). However, the reported net income was impacted by a $96 million non-cash charge for investment write-downs, primarily related to Hynix Global Depositary Shares, which reduced earnings by $0.04 per share.

Key Highlights

  • 1Texas Instruments reported a net income of $95 million ($0.05 EPS) for Q2 2002, a significant improvement from a net loss of $197 million in Q2 2001.
  • 2Net revenues increased 6% year-over-year to $2.162 billion, driven by a 16% sequential increase in Semiconductor revenue.
  • 3Operating profit and margin improved both sequentially and year-over-year, attributed to higher revenues, lower restructuring charges, and increased factory utilization.
  • 4The company experienced a $96 million non-cash investment write-down impacting "Other income (expense) net" and reducing EPS by $0.04.
  • 5Orders showed strong year-over-year growth, with total orders up 34% to $2.292 billion, driven by a 42% increase in Semiconductor orders.
  • 6TI adopted new accounting standards (SFAS 142) for goodwill, ceasing its amortization and impacting expense comparisons with prior periods.
  • 7Capital expenditures for the first six months of 2002 were significantly lower at $297 million compared to $1.242 billion in the prior year.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary drivers for the improved net income were a 6% increase in net revenues year-over-year, reaching $2.162 billion, and enhanced operational efficiency. The Semiconductor segment, in particular, showed robust sequential growth. Additionally, lower restructuring charges and the cessation of goodwill amortization under SFAS 142 contributed to improved profitability.

Texas Instruments recorded a $96 million non-cash charge for investment write-downs in the second quarter of 2002, primarily due to a decline in the market value of Hynix Global Depositary Shares. This write-down negatively impacted the "Other income (expense) net" line item and reduced diluted earnings per share by approximately $0.04.

Order trends were very positive. Total orders for the second quarter of 2002 increased by 34% compared to the prior year, reaching $2.292 billion. This growth was led by the Semiconductor segment, where orders surged by 42% year-over-year to $1.876 billion, indicating strong demand.

Texas Instruments adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 142, "Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets," effective January 1, 2002. Under this standard, goodwill is no longer amortized but is reviewed annually for impairment. This change means that expenses related to goodwill amortization, which were present in prior periods, have ceased, impacting expense comparisons between the current and prior periods.