PSi Technologies Reports Third Quarter 2006 Results

MANILA, Philippines, Oct. 18  /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- PSi Technologies Holdings, Inc., (NASDAQ:PSIT), a leading independent provider of assembly and test services for the power semiconductor market, today announced financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2006:

Third Quarter Financial Results

A robust market coupled with Business Blueprint achievements have resulted in a positive trend and development in our third quarter financial results. Consistent with our expectations, revenues for the third quarter of 2006 totaled $24.1 million, a 16.0% sequential increase compared to $20.7 million in the previous quarter. Further, having ceased our China operations during the previous quarter, our Philippine operations increased revenues by 35.7% in the third quarter of 2006 versus the same quarter last year.

A marked improvement in operating results was achieved for the third quarter equating to an operating loss of $332 thousand, compared to $1.2 million in the previous quarter, and $3.0 million in the third quarter of 2005.

"We believe that this welcome improvement in financial performance can be attributed to the ongoing Blueprint activities, consolidation of sites and growth in demand enabled by new contracts and sales agreements with key customers.  We expect this positive trend to continue through the fourth quarter and on into 2007 and beyond," said Arthur J. Young, Jr. Chairman and Executive Officer.

In addition to the other positive developments achieved during the third quarter, significant gains have been made with respect to EBITDA.  EBITDA for the third quarter of 2006 increased to $3.2 million, a sequential increase of 34.4% from the previous quarter of $2.4 million and a significant increase from $1.0 million for the same period last year.

Incremental improvements have also been achieved in our consolidated gross margins, which have risen from a negative (0.9%) for the same period last year to 4.1% in the second quarter of 2006, and increasing to 7.7% during the third quarter of 2006.

Operations realignment activities from administration and marketing contributed to the majority of cost savings in operating expenses as such expenses declined to $2.2 million during the third quarter of 2006 from $2.9 million in the same period last year, although slightly higher than the previous quarter.

"While the business climate continues to offer challenges in the shape of rising raw material and energy costs, our focus towards achieving sustainable growth and profitability remains as firm as ever. The positive trends witnessed in our key financial results are not unexpected to us, but rather, we believe, are a direct result of effectively executing Business Blueprint activities began during the last quarter of 2005," said Mr. Gordon J. Stevenson, Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President.

Net other expense was higher by $0.3 million during this quarter compared with the second quarter, mainly due to the 5.4% appreciation of the Philippine Peso versus the U.S. Dollar in the second quarter of 2006, as well as higher financing charges incurred on our exchangeable note.

Given the improvements and realignments executed, net loss has decreased by 70.8% from ($4.6) million or ($0.35) per outstanding share in the third quarter last year to ($1.9) million or ($0.14) per outstanding share in the second quarter of 2006 to ($1.3) million or $(0.10) per outstanding share in the third quarter of 2006.

Year To Date Financial Results

Revenues for the first nine months of 2006 from Philippine operations totaled $64.7 million, a 19.8% increase compared to $54.0 million in the same period last year. Including China, revenues for the first nine months of 2006 totaled $66.9 million, a 12.6% increase compared with $59.4 million in the same period last year.

Due to the closure of China facility, the losses of operations from China, including associated losses relating to liquidation, is presented under Losses from Discontinued Operations in our financial statements for the first nine months of 2006.

The cost reduction programs initiated during 2006, which include product portfolio rationalization, material substitution, supplier rationalization and improvements in operational efficiencies, resulted in a much lower increase in cost of goods sold of 1.0% for the first nine months of 2006 and a corresponding expansion in consolidated gross margins of 6.3% compared with (1.1%) in the same period last year.  In addition, operating expenses were lower by 18.5% for the first nine months of 2006 at $6.2 million versus $7.6 million in the same period last year. As a result of the above, operating loss margin has improved to (3.3%) for the first nine months of 2006 versus (13.9)% in the same period last year.

These improvements have resulted in an EBITDA increase of 84.2% to $8.3 million for the first nine months of 2006, compared with $4.5 million in the same period last year. Moreover, Operating losses declined by 73.8% from ($8.3) million in the same period last year to ($2.2) million for the first nine months of 2006.

Including the $1.1 million loss on discontinued operations arising from the closure of Chengdu facility, net loss for the first nine months of 2006 declined to ($6.0) million, compared with ($10.8) million in the same period last year.

Balance Sheet Highlights

Cash and cash equivalents totaled $2.0 million in the third quarter, compared to $1.6 million as of December 31, 2005.

New acquisitions in property, plant and equipment for the first nine months of 2006 totaled $7.0 million which consists of equipment purchased to accommodate the Sales/Investment Agreement with major customers (discussed further below) as well as to address the capabilities of our Power QFN line.

Total current liabilities declined to $35.5 million as of the end of the third quarter from $36.0 million as of December 31, 2005.  The decline in current liabilities is attributable to the prepayment of $5.1 million in bank loans and trust receipts payable.  Consequently, total bank debt declined to $9.9 million versus $14.9 million as of December 31, 2005. We have not utilized our new credit facilities from new banks entered into during the second quarter of 2006, which amount to $13 million. The long-term liability account of $3.7 million includes the carrying amount of the Exchangeable Notes issued in July 2003 and June 2005, net of discount representing the embedded conversion feature of the Note.

As of September 30, 2006, tangible book value was $1.77 per share on 13,289,525 outstanding shares.

Business Outlook

"We will continue to execute our plans based on the Blueprint initiatives we have set in the last quarter of 2005 as well as manage the continuous growth for the coming quarters brought about by the robust market and new sales/investment contracts agreed to with our customers. We expect that these initiatives will pave the way for further improvement in our financial performance and eventual profitability," said Young.

As an amendment executed this third quarter on the June 19,2006 Sales/Investment Agreement, the Company has further increased the volume commitment with a major customer whereby the customer will load guaranteed chips for one year on certain packages starting on various dates through 2007. This contract translates to annualized revenue of about $45 million. The contract provides price adder and underutilization charge in case of shortfall on loading. In consideration for this loading, the Company has committed a total capital investment of approximately $5 million.

About PSi Technologies

PSi Technologies is a focused independent semiconductor assembly and test service provider to the power semiconductor market.  The Company provides comprehensive package design, assembly and test services for power semiconductors used in telecommunications and networking systems, computers and computer peripherals, consumer electronics, electronic office equipment, automotive systems and industrial products.  Their customers include most of the major power semiconductor manufacturers in the world such as Infineon Technologies, ON Semiconductor, Philips Semiconductor, and ST Microelectronics. For more information, visit the Company's web site at http://www.psitechnologies.com/ or call:

  At PSi Technologies Holdings, Inc.:   At Financial Relations Board:
  Thelma G. Oribello                    Lasse Glassen
  (63 2) 838 44 89                      [phone]
       



This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties.  Actual results and outcomes may differ materially. Factors that might cause a difference include, but are not limited to, those relating to the pace of development and market acceptance of PSi's products and the power semiconductor market generally, commercialization and technological delays or difficulties, the impact of competitive products and technologies, competitive pricing pressures, manufacturing risks, the possibility of our products infringing patents and other intellectual property of third parties, product defects, costs of product development, manufacturing and government regulation, risks inherent in emerging markets, including but not limited to, currency volatility and depreciation, restricted access to financing and political and social unrest and the possibility that the initiatives described herein may not produce the intended results.  PSi undertakes no responsibility to update these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof.  More detailed information about potential factors that could affect PSi's financial results is included in the documents PSi files from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

                     PSi Technologies Holdings, Inc.
                        Unaudited Income Statement
                             (In US Dollars)

                                          For the Three Months Ended
                                     30-Sep-06     30-Jun-06     30-Sep-05
                                     Unaudited     Unaudited     Unaudited

  REVENUES                          $24,052,713   $20,738,843   $19,830,431
  COST OF SALES                      22,190,651    19,891,834    20,000,434
  GROSS PROFIT (LOSS)                 1,862,062       847,009      (170,003)
  OPERATING EXPENSES
  Research and development              306,288       265,378       334,135
  Stock compensation cost                28,715        39,992        59,988
  Administrative expenses             1,672,073     1,528,986     2,105,542
  Marketing expenses                    187,035       169,504       241,832
  Freight out                                --            --       136,763
     Total Operating Expenses         2,194,111     2,003,861     2,878,260

  LOSS FROM OPERATIONS                 (332,049)   (1,156,852)   (3,048,263)
  Interest and bank charges-net        (188,925)     (268,776)     (267,096)
  Foreign exchange gains(losses)-net   (228,673)       95,306       (31,456)
  Early retirement cost                      --            --      (384,701)
  Exchangeable Note interest and
   financing charges                   (595,280)     (565,689)     (834,490)
  Loss on discontinued operation
   and special charges                       --            --            --
  Gain (Loss) on sale of fixed
   assets                                (6,356)           --            --
  Miscellaneous                           4,052        (2,934)      (52,354)
     Net Other Expense               (1,015,181)     (742,093)   (1,570,096)
  NET LOSS                          $(1,347,230)  $(1,898,944)  $(4,618,359)
  EBITDA                             $3,259,133     $2,424,527     $933,456
  No. of Shares Outstanding          13,289,525     13,289,525   13,289,525
  EPS-based on Outstanding Shares         (0.10)        (0.14)        (0.35)


  *  Summations/numbers may differ due to rounding.
  *  The results of China Operations for the first quarter of 2006 until it
     has ceased operations are all included under Loss on Discontinued
     Operations in accordance with US GAAP.
  *  The accounts as presented herein have been revised to conform to their
     presentation under the Audited Financial Statements.  More detailed
     information can be found in the documents (such as Form 20F) PSi files
     from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission.



                     PSi Technologies Holdings, Inc.
                        Unaudited Income Statement
                             (In US Dollars)

                                                 For the Nine Months Ended
                                                 30-Sep-06       30-Sep-05
                                                 Unaudited       Unaudited

  REVENUES                                      $64,666,457     $59,419,485
  COST OF SALES                                  60,611,751      60,054,350
  GROSS PROFIT (LOSS)                             4,054,706        (634,865)
  OPERATING EXPENSES
  Research and development                          822,173         997,983
  Stock compensation cost                           128,695         179,964
  Administrative expenses                         4,752,905       5,434,032
  Marketing expenses                                521,516         708,019
  Freight out                                            --         322,063
     Total Operating Expenses                     6,225,288       7,642,062
  LOSS FROM OPERATIONS                          (2,170,582)     (8,276,926)
  Interest and bank charges-net                   (717,821)       (955,236)
  Foreign exchange gains(losses)-net              (344,552)        186,419
  Early retirement cost                                 --        (384,701)
  Exchangeable Note interest and
   financing charges                            (1,718,306)     (1,395,910)
  Loss on discontinued operation
   and special charges                          (1,078,491)             --
  Gain (Loss) on sale of fixed
   assets                                           (6,356)             --
  Miscellaneous                                      8,909          (7,338)
     Net Other Expense                          (3,856,616)     (2,556,766)
  NET LOSS                                      (6,027,198)   $(10,833,693)
  EBITDA                                        $8,327,655      $4,519,975
  No. of Shares Outstanding                     13,289,525      13,289,525
  EPS-based on Outstanding Shares                    (0.45)          (0.82)


  *  Summations/numbers may differ due to rounding.
  *  The results of China Operations for the first quarter of 2006 until it
     has ceased operations are all included under Loss on Discontinued
     Operations in accordance with US GAAP.
  *  The accounts as presented herein have been revised to conform to their
     presentation under the Audited Financial Statements.  More detailed
     information can be found in the documents (such as Form 20F) PSi files
     from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission.



                     PSi Technologies Holdings, Inc.
                   Unaudited Consolidated Balance Sheet
                             (In US Dollars)

                                                    30-Sep-06     31-Dec-05
                                                    Unaudited      Audited
   ASSETS
   Current Assets
   Cash                                             $2,042,475   $1,624,669
   Accounts receivable-net                          13,005,879   14,780,744
   Inventories-net                                   5,657,859    5,877,177
   Other current assets-net                            726,676      322,160
   Asset held for sale                                      --    1,273,108
         Total Current Assets                       21,432,888   23,877,857
   Noncurrent Assets
   Property, plant and equipment-net                40,812,260   44,023,066
   Other noncurrent assets-net                       1,294,299    1,629,839
         Total Noncurrent Assets                    42,106,559   45,652,906

                                                   $63,539,447  $69,530,762

   LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
   Current Liabilities
   Accounts payable and accrued expenses           $23,042,065  $20,211,867
   Accounts payable CAPEX                            2,608,039    1,748,194
   Loans Payable                                     9,724,743   11,400,000
   Trust receipts payable                              150,000    3,549,606
         Total Current Liabilities                  35,524,846   36,909,667
   Noncurrent Liabilities
   Exchangeable Note                                 3,695,771    2,450,100
   Accrued retirement benefit cost                     854,186      807,848
         Total Noncurrent Liabilities                4,549,957    3,257,949
   Stockhoders' Equity
   Capital stock-Philippine peso 1-2/3 par value
         Authorized-37,058,100 shares
         Issued and outstanding-13,289,525 shares      590,818      590,818
   Additional paid-in capital                       79,514,268   79,385,573
   Other comprehensive loss                           (483,861)    (483,861)
   Deficit                                         (56,156,580) (50,129,382)
         Total Stockholders' Equity                 23,464,645   29,363,147
                                                   $63,539,448  $69,530,762



                     PSi Technologies Holdings, Inc.
                   Unaudited Consolidated Statement of
                                Cash Flows
                             (In US Dollars)

                                                        For the Nine Months
                                                        Ended September 30,
                                                               2006

  CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
  Net loss                                                  (6,027,198)
  Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash
   provided by operating activities:
        Depreciation                                        10,487,508
        Loss from discontinued operations                    1,078,491
        Stock compensation costs                               128,695
        Amortization of debt issuance costs and
         discount                                              677,683
        Interest on exchangeable notes converted
         to principal                                          589,210
        Accretion of interest receivable from sale
         of land, building and improvements                    (99,823)
        Loss on disposal of property and equipment               6,356
        Interest income from Meralco                           (21,590)
        Provision for pension expense                          394,244
        Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
              Decrease (increase) in:
                    Trade and other receivables              1,896,279
                    Inventories                               (443,330)
                    Other current assets                      (328,573)
              Decrease in trade and other payables             (77,234)
  Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities        8,260,717
  CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
  Acquisitions of property and equipment                    (4,425,061)
  Proceeds from sale of property and equipment               1,342,695
  Decrease (increase) in other noncurrent assets               314,318
  Net cash used in investing activities                     (2,768,048)
  CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
  Net proceeds from (payments of) trust receipts payable    (3,399,606)
  Net proceeds from (payments of) loans payable             (1,675,257)
  Net cash provided by financing activities                 (5,074,863)
  NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH                              417,806
  CASH AT BEGINNING OF YEAR                                  1,624,669
  CASH AT END OF YEAR                                        2,042,475

  SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION ON NONCASH INVESTING
   AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES
  Property and equipment acquired on account under
   accounts payable                                          2,608,039


DATASOURCE: PSi Technologies Holdings, Inc.



CONTACT:  Thelma G. Oribello of PSi Technologies Holdings, Inc.,

(63 2) 838 44 89, ; or Lasse Glassen of

Financial Relations Board, [phone],

, for PSi Technologies Holdings, Inc.



Web site:  http://www.psitechnologies.com/ 

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