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TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INC 8-K Report (Nov 21, 2000)

Filed November 21, 2000For Securities:TXN

Summary

This 8-K filing from Texas Instruments (TI) on November 20, 2000, primarily serves to reaffirm the company's financial outlook for the fourth quarter of 2000, in accordance with Regulation FD. TI expects total revenue for the fourth quarter to be approximately flat compared to the third quarter. This projection is influenced by a sequential decline in semiconductor revenue from wireless products due to inventory absorption by major handset customers, which is expected to be offset by growth in other semiconductor segments like catalog DSP and Analog products, as well as strong demand for broadband communications products such as DSL and cable modems. The filing also notes a sequential decline in revenue for the Educational & Productivity Solutions segment, attributed to seasonal patterns. Crucially, the Materials & Controls business revenue is expected to decrease following the sale of its materials portion, which closed on November 13, 2000. Research and development (R&D) expenses are projected to increase to $1.6 billion, up from the previously expected $1.5 billion, largely due to the acquisition of Burr-Brown.

Key Highlights

  • 1Texas Instruments confirms its Q4 2000 revenue outlook, expecting total revenue to be approximately even with Q3 2000.
  • 2Semiconductor revenue is projected to grow sequentially by a few percentage points, driven by strong demand in catalog DSP, Analog, and broadband communications products (DSL and cable modems).
  • 3Wireless semiconductor revenue is expected to decline sequentially due to inventory absorption by major handset customers.
  • 4Revenue from the Educational & Productivity Solutions segment is anticipated to be less than half of Q3 levels due to seasonal patterns.
  • 5The Materials & Controls business revenue will decline following the sale of its materials division on November 13, 2000.
  • 6R&D expenses are revised upwards to $1.6 billion (excluding acquisition-related costs), primarily due to the acquisition of Burr-Brown.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to reaffirm Texas Instruments' (TI) financial outlook for the fourth quarter of 2000, as required by Regulation FD. It confirms the company's expectations for revenue and R&D expenses.

TI expects its total revenue for the fourth quarter of 2000 to be approximately even with its total revenue in the third quarter of 2000.

Semiconductor revenue is expected to grow sequentially. Key growth drivers include strong demand for catalog DSP and Analog products, new product introductions, and robust demand for broadband communications products like DSL and cable modems. This growth is expected to partially offset declines in other areas.

Wireless semiconductor revenue is projected to decline sequentially because certain major handset customers are expected to absorb their semiconductor inventory during the fourth quarter.

The sale of the materials portion of the Materials & Controls business, which closed on November 13, 2000, is expected to cause a sequential decline in revenue for this segment compared to the third quarter.