TMCnet News
Peregrine Semiconductor Reports First Quarter 2014 Financial Results [Manufacturing Close - Up](Manufacturing Close - Up Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) Peregrine Semiconductor Corp. announced its first quarter 2014 financial results. In a release on May 5, the Company noted that first quarter 2014 revenue was $41.3 million, compared with $46.6 million for the same period in 2013. As reported under U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), first quarter 2014 net loss was $10.0 million, compared with a GAAP net loss of $1.2 million in the same period in 2013. Diluted net loss per share was $0.30 for the first quarter of 2014 compared to a net loss per share of $0.04 for the same period in 2013. Non-GAAP net loss for the first quarter of 2014 was $7.9 million, or $0.24 per diluted share based on weighted average shares outstanding of 32.9 million. This compares with non-GAAP net income of $0.3 million or $0.01 per diluted share based on weighted average shares outstanding of 35.7 million for the same period in 2013. Gross margin on a GAAP basis for the first quarter of 2014 was 35.7 percent of revenue, compared to 42.5 percent of revenue for the same period in 2013. Gross margin on a non-GAAP basis for the first quarter of 2014 was 36.3 percent of revenue, compared to 42.9 percent of revenue for the same period in 2013. Operating expenses for the first quarter of 2014 were $24.7 million on a GAAP basis and $22.9 million on a non-GAAP basis, compared to $20.9 million on a GAAP basis and $19.6 million on a non- GAAP basis for the first quarter of 2013. For the first quarter of 2014 both GAAP and non-GAAP operating expenses included restructuring costs of $2.0 million, and $3.5 million in legal costs related to our litigation action against RFMD and export compliance investigation versus $0.9 million in the first quarter of 2013. "We reported better than expected revenue in the quarter driven by healthy customer activity across our product portfolio. The public unveiling of Global One at Mobile World Congress has reinforced Peregrine's reputation as the leading innovator in the RF industry, driving a high level of customer and partner interest," commented Jim Cable, President and Chief Executive Officer. Business Outlook For the second quarter of 2014, the company expects revenue to be in the range of $42 million to $46 million. Second quarter GAAP gross margin is expected to be in the range of 36 percent to 39 percent. More information: www.psemi.com ((Comments on this story may be sent to [email protected])) (c) 2014 ProQuest Information and Learning Company; All Rights Reserved. |