10-QPeriod: Q2 FY2003

TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INC Quarterly Report for Q2 Ended Jun 30, 2003

Filed July 28, 2003For Securities:TXN

Summary

Texas Instruments Inc. (TXN) reported its second-quarter 2003 results, showcasing a solid increase in revenue and net income compared to the prior year. Revenue for the quarter reached $2.34 billion, an 8% increase year-over-year, driven by strong performance in its Semiconductor segment, particularly in broadband communications, analog, and DSP products. Net income grew to $121 million ($0.07 per share), a significant improvement from $95 million ($0.05 per share) in the same quarter last year. The company also demonstrated a healthy cash position, with total cash and investments exceeding $4.18 billion, supporting its operations and capital expenditures. Despite some headwinds, including sequential declines in wireless revenue and ongoing restructuring charges related to efficiency improvements, TI's diversified product portfolio and market presence appear to be driving growth. The company initiated a new restructuring plan impacting the Sensors & Controls and Semiconductor businesses, expecting approximately $105 million in annual savings. TI provided an optimistic outlook for the third quarter, projecting revenue between $2.29 billion and $2.49 billion and earnings per share of $0.19 to $0.23, boosted by an anticipated gain from the sale of Micron Technology stock.

Key Highlights

  • 1Revenue increased by 8% year-over-year to $2.34 billion in Q2 2003, driven primarily by the Semiconductor segment.
  • 2Net income rose to $121 million ($0.07 per share) from $95 million ($0.05 per share) in the prior year's second quarter.
  • 3The Semiconductor segment showed robust growth, with notable strength in broadband communications, analog, and DSP products.
  • 4The company initiated new restructuring actions in Sensors & Controls and Semiconductor segments, anticipating annual savings of $105 million.
  • 5Total cash and investments stood strong at $4.18 billion, indicating a healthy liquidity position.
  • 6TI provided a positive outlook for Q3 2003, expecting revenue between $2.29 billion and $2.49 billion and EPS between $0.19 and $0.23.
  • 7A significant pre-tax gain of $106 million is expected in Q3 from the sale of Micron Technology stock, with a total positive impact of $230 million on net income including tax benefits.

Frequently Asked Questions

Revenue growth was primarily driven by the Semiconductor segment, which saw increased demand across a broad range of products. Specific areas of strength included broadband communications, analog products, and digital signal processors (DSP). While wireless revenue saw a sequential decline, it was up year-over-year, and growth in other semiconductor areas offset this.

In the second quarter of 2003, Texas Instruments incurred $49 million in restructuring charges related to efficiency improvements in its Semiconductor and Sensors & Controls businesses. These charges impacted profitability, increasing the cost of revenue and selling, general, and administrative expenses. The company expects these restructuring actions to result in significant annual savings of approximately $105 million once fully implemented.

Texas Instruments maintains a strong financial position with robust liquidity. As of June 30, 2003, total cash, short-term, and long-term investments amounted to $4.18 billion. The company also reported a low debt-to-total-capital ratio of 0.07, reflecting its prudent approach to managing debt in the volatile semiconductor industry. This strong financial footing enables TI to fund its operational needs, capital expenditures, and dividend payments.

For the third quarter of 2003, Texas Instruments anticipates total revenue in the range of $2.29 billion to $2.49 billion. Earnings per share are projected to be between $0.19 and $0.23. This EPS guidance includes an estimated $0.13 per share contribution from the recently announced sale of Micron Technology common stock.