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TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INC 8-K Report (Jun 19, 2001)

Filed June 19, 2001For Securities:TXN

Summary

Texas Instruments (TXN) filed an 8-K on June 18, 2001, to confirm its previously issued outlook for the second quarter of 2001, as detailed in its April 27, 2001, 10-Q filing. The company anticipates a significant sequential revenue decline of approximately 20% in its semiconductor segment due to ongoing excess inventory among customers and weak demand for electronic end-equipment. This downturn is expected to impact nearly all product areas within the semiconductor division. In contrast, TI's non-semiconductor businesses, including Sensors & Controls and E&PS, are projected to see sequential revenue growth, largely driven by seasonal increases in calculator sales for back-to-school shopping. The company also revised its full-year 2001 financial projections, reducing its expected Research & Development (R&D) expenditure to $1.6 billion (down from $1.7 billion) and capital expenditures to $1.8 billion (down from $2.0 billion). The operating margin for the second quarter is expected to approach breakeven before special charges, reflecting the impact of lower revenues.

Key Highlights

  • 1Texas Instruments confirms its Q2 2001 revenue outlook anticipates a ~20% sequential decline in semiconductor revenue.
  • 2Weakness in semiconductor revenue is expected to affect almost all product areas.
  • 3Non-semiconductor revenue (Sensors & Controls, E&PS) is projected to increase sequentially, driven by calculator sales for back-to-school.
  • 4Q2 2001 operating margin is forecast to be around breakeven, excluding special charges and amortization.
  • 5Full-year 2001 R&D expenses revised down to $1.6 billion (from $1.7 billion estimate).
  • 6Full-year 2001 capital expenditures revised down to $1.8 billion (from $2.0 billion estimate).
  • 7Company acknowledges continued economic uncertainty and unclear timing for semiconductor demand recovery.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary reason is that semiconductor customers are continuing to work through excess inventories, coupled with weak consumption of their electronic end-equipment products in the current economic environment.

No, while the semiconductor segment is expected to decline significantly, TI's non-semiconductor activities, specifically Sensors & Controls and E&PS, are projected to increase sequentially. This is mainly due to seasonal retail stocking for back-to-school sales of calculators.

Yes, TI has revised its full-year 2001 outlook. They now expect Research & Development (R&D) expenses to be $1.6 billion, down from a previous estimate of $1.7 billion. Capital expenditures are also reduced to $1.8 billion, down from the prior estimate of $2.0 billion.

Texas Instruments acknowledges continuing uncertain economic conditions. It is unclear when demand for their semiconductor products will strengthen, and they highlight that market demand for semiconductors, particularly in telecommunications and computers, is a key factor affecting their future results.