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TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INC 8-K Report (Aug 16, 2002)

Filed August 16, 2002For Securities:TXN

Summary

Texas Instruments (TXN) issued this Form 8-K on August 15, 2002, to re-confirm its previously provided outlook for the third quarter of 2002, in compliance with Regulation FD. The company indicated that inventory levels at its customers were stabilizing, suggesting that shipments would align with end-user demand in the latter half of the year. This re-confirmation aims to ensure all investors have access to the same forward-looking information. Key financial projections for Q3 2002 include expected revenue growth of approximately 5% sequentially, with specific growth anticipated in semiconductor and E&PS segments, partially offset by a seasonal decline in Sensors & Controls. The company also projected an increase in operating margin and provided an earnings per share (EPS) estimate of $0.09. For the full year 2002, TXN reiterated its R&D, capital expenditure, and depreciation forecasts, alongside an expected effective income tax rate.

Key Highlights

  • 1Re-confirms Q3 2002 revenue outlook with sequential growth of approximately 5%.
  • 2Expects semiconductor revenue to grow about 4% sequentially in Q3 2002.
  • 3Anticipates E&PS revenue to seasonally increase about 25% in Q3 2002.
  • 4Projects an increase in operating margin of 1 to 2 percentage points for Q3 2002.
  • 5Estimates Q3 2002 earnings per share (EPS) to be approximately $0.09.
  • 6Reiterates full-year 2002 guidance for R&D ($1.6 billion), CapEx ($800 million), and depreciation ($1.6 billion).
  • 7Provides a 'Safe Harbor' statement outlining risks and uncertainties that could impact future results.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this Form 8-K filing is to re-confirm Texas Instruments' (TXN) previously issued financial outlook for the third quarter of 2002, in accordance with Regulation FD (Fair Disclosure). This ensures that all investors have access to the same material information.

TXN expects revenue to grow approximately 5% sequentially in the third quarter of 2002. This includes an anticipated 4% sequential growth in semiconductor revenue and a seasonal increase of about 25% in E&PS revenue, partially offset by a seasonal decline in Sensors & Controls revenue. The company also noted that $30 million in catch-up royalties were included in second-quarter revenue, which is a factor when comparing sequential growth.

For the full year 2002, Texas Instruments expects to spend approximately $1.6 billion on Research & Development (R&D) and $800 million on capital expenditures. Depreciation is projected to be around $1.6 billion, and the effective income tax rate is expected to be about 18%.

The filing includes a 'Safe Harbor' statement that lists several risk factors. These include market demand for semiconductors, the company's ability to innovate and compete, intellectual property management, customer inventory adjustments, global economic and political conditions, and the availability of raw materials and equipment.