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TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INC 8-K Report (May 5, 2003)

Filed May 5, 2003For Securities:TXN

Summary

Texas Instruments Inc. (TXN) filed a Form 8-K on May 5, 2003, re-confirming its financial outlook for the second quarter of 2003. This filing serves to ensure compliance with Regulation FD, reiterating previously announced expectations. The company anticipates a sequential revenue increase of approximately 7% for the second quarter, with its Semiconductor segment projected to grow by about 4%, Sensors & Controls expected to remain stable, and the Educational & Productivity Solutions segment to see a significant seasonal increase of around 100%. Furthermore, TXN expects its operating profit margin for Q2 2003 to be around 7%, with earnings per share (EPS) projected to be $0.08, subject to a small variance. The filing also includes a standard "Safe Harbor" statement, outlining numerous risk factors that could materially impact actual results, ranging from market demand and competitive pressures to technological innovation, intellectual property, geopolitical conditions, and operational challenges.

Key Highlights

  • 1Re-confirmation of Q2 2003 financial outlook in accordance with Regulation FD.
  • 2Expected sequential revenue growth of approximately 7% for the second quarter of 2003.
  • 3Semiconductor segment projected to contribute about 4% sequential revenue growth.
  • 4Educational & Productivity Solutions segment anticipated to experience a seasonal increase of about 100%.
  • 5Projected operating profit margin of approximately 7% for the second quarter.
  • 6Expected earnings per share (EPS) of approximately $0.08 for Q2 2003, with a small margin of error.
  • 7Inclusion of a 'Safe Harbor' statement detailing significant risk factors that could affect future performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to re-confirm Texas Instruments' (TXN) financial outlook for the second quarter of 2003. This re-confirmation is made for compliance with Regulation FD, ensuring that previously disclosed guidance is reiterated to the public.

Texas Instruments expects a sequential revenue growth of about 7 percent for the second quarter of 2003. This growth is broken down by segment, with Semiconductors expected to grow about 4%, Sensors & Controls to be relatively flat, and Educational & Productivity Solutions to see a significant seasonal increase of around 100%.

The company expects its earnings per share (EPS) for the second quarter of 2003 to be approximately $0.08, with a potential variance of a few cents.

The filing lists several risk factors that could cause actual results to differ from expectations. These include market demand for semiconductors, competition, technological innovation, intellectual property issues, consolidation of licensees, acquisition integration, geopolitical conditions, customer purchasing patterns, raw material availability, and the ability to retain skilled personnel.