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Silicon Labs Announces Record Revenue

Broad-based Product Revenue Achieves All-Time High in Third Quarter

Our multi-year investment strategy in our MCU, wireless, sensor, power and timing products is driving strong results in our two largest markets, the Internet of Things and Internet Infrastructure, where we have continued to gain share and see exciting prospects for growth.

AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Silicon Labs (NASDAQ: SLAB), a leader in high-performance, analog-intensive, mixed-signal integrated circuits (ICs), today reported financial results for its third quarter ended September 27, 2014. Revenue in the third quarter exceeded the top end of guidance and established a new record at $158.1 million, up from $154.9 million in the second quarter.

Financial Highlights

On a GAAP basis:

Gross margin was 60.8 percent
R&D expenses were $42.5 million
SG&A expenses were $44.0 million
Operating income as a percentage of revenue was 6.1 percent
Diluted earnings per share were $0.13

GAAP SG&A expenses include a $6.0 million charge due to improved expectations regarding the achievement of the Energy Micro earn-out, reflecting strong performance in acquired 32-bit MCU revenue. The charge has an approximate $0.14 per share impact.

On a non-GAAP basis (results exclude the impact of stock compensation, amortization from acquired intangible assets and certain other items as set forth in the reconciliation tables below):

Gross margin was 61.1 percent
R&D expenses were $34.8 million
SG&A expenses were $32.1 million
Operating income as a percentage of revenue was 18.9 percent
Diluted earnings per share were $0.52

Business Highlights

Broad-based revenue established a new record at $80.3 million, driven by record performance in Silicon Labs’ microcontroller, wireless and sensor products.
Broadcast revenue exceeded expectations at $53.1 million, which included $2.1 million from a patent sale.
Access revenue also exceeded expectations at $24.8 million.

Product Highlights

As a founding member of the Thread Group, announced the creation of a Thread software beta program for selected customers and ecosystem partners, helping them accelerate their product development plans for IP-based mesh networking.
Introduced environmental and biometric sensing development kits that help developers simplify their designs in target applications including security systems, smart thermostats and wearables.
Launched the industry’s most advanced automotive tuner ICs, the Si4790x family, offering a global radio solution supporting all leading broadcast standards worldwide.
Introduced the Si534x “clock-tree-on-a-chip” clock portfolio, providing the industry’s lowest jitter and the greatest frequency flexibility, and supporting the use of a single clock to replace multiple timing components.
Launched the ClockBuilder Pro software tool enabling designers to generate sophisticated clock configurations in less than five minutes, minimizing software development overhead and supporting the industry’s shortest lead times.

Business Outlook

The company expects revenue in the fourth quarter to be in the range of $155 million to $161 million and anticipates another record in its Broad-based products. Fourth quarter diluted earnings per share are expected to be between $0.12 and $0.18 on a GAAP basis and between $0.43 and $0.49 on a non-GAAP basis.

“We are delighted to report record revenue in the third quarter and have set an all-time high in Broad-based product revenue,” said Tyson Tuttle, CEO of Silicon Labs. “Our multi-year investment strategy in our MCU, wireless, sensor, power and timing products is driving strong results in our two largest markets, the Internet of Things and Internet Infrastructure, where we have continued to gain share and see exciting prospects for growth.”

Webcast and Conference Call

A conference call discussing the quarterly results will follow this press release at 7:30 a.m. Central time. An audio webcast will be available on Silicon Labs' website under Investor Relations (www.silabs.com). A replay will be available after the call at the same website listed above or by calling 1 (855) 859-2056 or (404) 537-3406 (international) and entering conference ID 39717390. The replay will be available through November 23, 2014.

About Silicon Labs

Silicon Labs (NASDAQ: SLAB) is a leading provider of silicon, software and system solutions for the Internet of Things, Internet Infrastructure, industrial control, consumer and automotive markets. We solve the electronics industry’s toughest problems, providing customers with significant advantages in performance, energy savings, connectivity and design simplicity. Backed by our world-class engineering teams with unsurpassed software and mixed-signal design expertise, Silicon Labs empowers developers with the tools and technologies they need to advance quickly and easily from initial idea to final product. www.silabs.com

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements based on Silicon Labs' current expectations. The words "believe," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "anticipate," "plan," "project," "will" and similar phrases as they relate to Silicon Labs are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements reflect the current views and assumptions of Silicon Labs and are subject to various risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from expectations. Among the factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements are the following: risks that Silicon Labs may not be able to maintain its historical growth; quarterly fluctuations in revenues and operating results; difficulties developing new products that achieve market acceptance; dependence on a limited number of products and customers; intellectual property litigation risks; risks associated with acquisitions and divestitures; product liability risks; difficulties managing our distributors, manufacturers and subcontractors; inventory-related risks; difficulties managing international activities; risks that Silicon Labs may not be able to manage strains associated with its growth; credit risks associated with our accounts receivable; dependence on key personnel; stock price volatility; geographic concentration of manufacturers, assemblers, test service providers and customers in Asia that subjects Silicon Labs' business and results of operations to risks of natural disasters, epidemics, war and political unrest; debt-related risks; capital-raising risks; the competitive and cyclical nature of the semiconductor industry; average selling prices of products may decrease significantly and rapidly; information technology risks; conflict mineral risks and other factors that are detailed in the SEC filings of Silicon Laboratories Inc. Silicon Labs disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. References in this press release to Silicon Labs shall mean Silicon Laboratories Inc.

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Silicon Laboratories Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income
(In thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)

	Three Months Ended						Nine Months Ended
	September 27,			September 28,			September 27,			September 28,
	2014			2013			2014			2013
Revenues	$	158,144		$	146,933		$	458,753		$	433,851
Cost of revenues		62,033			58,772			176,874			169,545
Gross margin		96,111			88,161			281,879			264,306
Operating expenses:
Research and development		42,517			40,662			126,846			115,631
Selling, general and administrative		43,990			37,009			114,618			98,519
Operating expenses		86,507			77,671			241,464			214,150
Operating income		9,604			10,490			40,415			50,156

Other income (expense):
Interest income		231			129			733			616
Interest expense		(768	)		(813	)		(2,346	)		(2,486	)
Other income (expense), net		42			(23	)		103			39
Income before income taxes		9,109			9,783			38,905			48,325
Provision for income taxes		3,501			3,252			10,908			9,148

Net income	$	5,608		$	6,531		$	27,997		$	39,177

Earnings per share:
Basic	$	0.13		$	0.15		$	0.65		$	0.92
Diluted	$	0.13		$	0.15		$	0.64		$	0.90

Weighted-average common shares outstanding:
Basic		43,112			42,684			43,218			42,477
Diluted		43,815			43,922			44,030			43,437


Unaudited Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures
(In thousands, except per share data)

Non-GAAP Income Statement Items	Three Months Ended September 27, 2014
	GAAP Measure		GAAP Percent of Revenue			Stock Compensation Expense		Intangible Asset Amortization		Acquisition Related Items		Non-GAAP Measure		Non-GAAP Percent of Revenue
Revenues	$	158,144

Gross margin		96,111		60.8	%	$	201	$	390	$	--	$	96,702	61.1	%

Research and development		42,517		26.9	%		4,713		3,008		--		34,796	22.0	%

Selling, general and administrative		43,990		27.8	%		4,700		729		6,483		32,078	20.2	%

Operating income		9,604		6.1	%		9,614		4,127		6,483		29,828	18.9	%


Non-GAAP Diluted Earnings Per Share			Three Months Ended September 27, 2014
Non-GAAP Diluted Earnings Per Share			Three Months Ended September 27, 2014
			GAAP Measure			Stock Compensation Expense		Intangible Asset Amortization		Acquisition Related Items		Non-GAAP Measure
Net income			$	5,608		$	8,456	$	2,407	$	6,483	$	22,954

Diluted shares outstanding				43,815			--		--		--		43,815

Diluted earnings per share			$	0.13								$	0.52


Unaudited Forward-Looking Statements Regarding Business Outlook

Business Outlook	Three Months Ending January 3, 2015
	High		Low
Estimated GAAP diluted earnings per share	$	0.18	$	0.12

Estimated non-GAAP charges		0.31		0.31

Estimated non-GAAP diluted earnings per share	$	0.49	$	0.43


Silicon Laboratories Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)

	September 27,			December 28,
	2014			2013
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	111,705		$	95,800
Short-term investments		216,973			179,593
Accounts receivable, net of allowances for doubtful accounts of $784 at September 27, 2014 and $797 at December 28, 2013		71,355			72,124
Inventories		47,015			45,271
Deferred income taxes		18,064			18,878
Prepaid expenses and other current assets		39,756			47,651
Total current assets		504,868			459,317
Long-term investments		11,505			10,632
Property and equipment, net		128,433			132,445
Goodwill		228,781			228,781
Other intangible assets, net		119,854			131,593
Other assets, net		21,476			28,382
Total assets	$	1,014,917		$	991,150

Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	$	28,361		$	22,126
Current portion of long-term debt		11,250			7,500
Accrued expenses		74,732			45,975
Deferred income on shipments to distributors		37,068			30,853
Income taxes		1,319			2,693
Total current liabilities		152,730			109,147
Long-term debt		80,000			87,500
Other non-current liabilities		32,217			55,941
Total liabilities		264,947			252,588
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders' equity:
Preferred stock – $0.0001 par value; 10,000 shares authorized; no shares issued and outstanding		--			--
Common stock – $0.0001 par value; 250,000 shares authorized; 42,490 and 42,779 shares issued and outstanding at September 27, 2014 and December 28, 2013, respectively		4			4
Additional paid-in capital		31,467			48,630
Retained earnings		718,609			690,612
Accumulated other comprehensive loss		(110	)		(684	)
Total stockholders' equity		749,970			738,562
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$	1,014,917		$	991,150


Silicon Laboratories Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)

	Nine Months Ended
	September 27,			September 28,
	2014			2013
Operating Activities
Net income	$	27,997		$	39,177
Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation of property and equipment		9,512			10,050
Amortization of other intangible assets and other assets		13,090			11,051
Stock-based compensation expense		28,173			22,304
Income tax benefit (shortfall) from stock-based awards		413			(621	)
Excess income tax benefit from stock-based awards		(654	)		(284	)
Deferred income taxes		3,894			6,790
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable		769			12,599
Inventories		(1,591	)		6,213
Prepaid expenses and other assets		12,627			(1,606	)
Accounts payable		5,074			(3,017	)
Accrued expenses		6,966			(2,864	)
Deferred income on shipments to distributors		6,215			(3,169	)
Income taxes		(4,898	)		(1,429	)
Net cash provided by operating activities		107,587			95,194

Investing Activities
Purchases of available-for-sale investments		(137,373	)		(164,317	)
Proceeds from sales and maturities of available-for-sale investments		100,009			186,936
Purchases of property and equipment		(5,500	)		(8,984	)
Purchases of other assets		(3,339	)		(3,499	)
Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired		--			(86,441	)
Net cash used in investing activities		(46,203	)		(76,305	)

Financing Activities
Proceeds from issuance of common stock, net of shares withheld for taxes		8,559			11,900
Excess income tax benefit from stock-based awards		654			284
Repurchases of common stock		(50,942	)		(7,776	)
Payments on debt		(3,750	)		(12,184	)
Net cash used in financing activities		(45,479	)		(7,776	)

Increase in cash and cash equivalents		15,905			11,113
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period		95,800			105,426
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	111,705		$	116,539

Contact:

Silicon Labs
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Jalene.Hoover@silabs.com