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TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INC 8-K Report (Feb 11, 2003)

Filed February 11, 2003For Securities:TXN

Summary

This 8-K filing from Texas Instruments (TXN), dated February 10, 2003, serves to re-confirm the company's previously issued outlook for the first quarter of 2003. The re-confirmation, made in accordance with Regulation FD, indicates that TI anticipates total revenue to remain relatively stable compared to the fourth quarter of 2002. This stability is expected across its Semiconductor and Sensors & Controls segments, while the Educational & Productivity Solutions segment is projected to see a modest increase of approximately 10 percent. Financially, TI expects earnings per share (EPS) to be around $0.06, with a potential variance of a few cents. The filing also reiterates a comprehensive "safe harbor" statement, detailing numerous risks and uncertainties that could materially affect actual results. Investors should pay close attention to factors such as market demand for semiconductors, technological innovation, competitive pressures, intellectual property, and global economic conditions, all of which could impact TI's future performance.

Key Highlights

  • 1Texas Instruments (TXN) re-confirms its Q1 2003 financial outlook as originally stated on January 22, 2003.
  • 2Expected total revenue for Q1 2003 is approximately even compared to Q4 2002.
  • 3Semiconductor revenue is projected to be about even quarter-over-quarter.
  • 4Sensors & Controls revenue is also expected to be about even compared to the prior quarter.
  • 5Educational & Productivity Solutions revenue is anticipated to increase by approximately 10% in Q1 2003.
  • 6Projected Earnings Per Share (EPS) for Q1 2003 is approximately $0.06, with a +/- range.
  • 7The filing includes a detailed 'safe harbor' statement outlining various risks and uncertainties that could impact future results.

Frequently Asked Questions

Texas Instruments is filing this Form 8-K to re-confirm its previously issued financial outlook for the first quarter of 2003, as originally communicated in their earnings release on January 22, 2003. This re-confirmation is specifically for the purposes of Regulation FD, ensuring that the information is publicly available.

For the first quarter of 2003, Texas Instruments expects total revenue to be about even compared to the fourth quarter of 2002. This includes stability in both Semiconductor revenue and Sensors & Controls revenue. The Educational & Productivity Solutions segment is projected to see a modest growth of about 10 percent.

Texas Instruments anticipates earnings per share (EPS) to be approximately $0.06 for the first quarter of 2003. The company notes this figure is expected to be plus or minus a few cents.

The filing highlights several significant factors that could materially affect actual results. These include market demand for semiconductors (especially in telecommunications and computers), TI's ability to innovate and compete, manage its intellectual property, integrate acquisitions, navigate global economic and political conditions, maintain relationships with key customers, and secure necessary resources like raw materials and skilled personnel.