Symmetricom Reports Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2012 Financial Results

San Jose, Calif., Jan. 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Symmetricom®, Inc. (NASDAQ:SYMM), a worldwide leader in precision time and frequency technologies, today reported financial results for its second quarter of fiscal year 2012 ended January 1, 2012.

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Net revenue for the second quarter of fiscal 2012 was $58.3 million, up $1.9 million, or 3.4%, compared to the first quarter of fiscal 2012, driven by higher shipments of PackeTime™ products and continued solid performance overall in our Government and Enterprise business.  Symmetricom reported net income of $2.4 million, or $0.06 per share, for the second quarter of fiscal 2012, compared to net income of $2.7 million, or $0.06 per share, in the first quarter of fiscal 2012.

Non-GAAP net income for the second quarter of fiscal 2012 was $4.2 million, or $0.10 per share, compared to $4.1 million, or $0.10 per share, reported for the first quarter of fiscal 2012.

Cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments totaled $58.1 million as of January 1, 2012, an increase of $1.1 million from the $57.0 million reported as of October 2, 2011, reflecting strong cash inflows from operations, offset by approximately $4.0 million in stock repurchases during the second quarter of fiscal 2012.  Net cash generated from operating activities in the second quarter was $6.4 million, due in part to a decrease in inventories.  After subtracting approximately $0.9 million of property, plant and equipment purchases, free cash flow was approximately $5.5 million.

"Symmetricom delivered solid performance in the second quarter, with revenue at the high end of our expectations.  We see continued momentum in both our Communications and Government and Enterprise businesses, with strong customer demand for our solutions," said Dave Cote, president and chief executive officer of Symmetricom.  "As we execute on our growth initiatives, our revenue streams will become even more diversified by product, customer, and geography.  We remain focused on delivering profitable growth and creating long-term value for our shareholders."

Business Results

Revenue in the Communications Business in the second quarter of fiscal 2012 was $33.3 million, compared to $33.6 million reported in the first quarter of fiscal 2012, and $20.4 million reported in the second quarter of fiscal 2011.  Revenue in the Government and Enterprise Business in the second quarter of fiscal 2012 was $25.0 million, compared to $22.8 million reported in the first quarter of fiscal 2012, and $21.5 million reported in the second quarter of fiscal 2011.

Third Quarter 2012 Guidance

Symmetricom's guidance for the third quarter of fiscal 2012 is as follows:

• Net revenue is expected to be in the range of $56 million to $62 million
• GAAP earnings per share is expected to be in the range of $0.04 to $0.10
• Non-GAAP earnings per share is expected to be in the range of $0.07 to $0.12

A reconciliation of GAAP and non-GAAP guidance is provided at the end of this press release.

Investor Conference Call

As previously announced, management will hold a conference call to discuss these results today, at 1:30 p.m. Pacific Time.  Investors are invited to join the conference call by dialing [phone] and referencing "Symmetricom."  A live webcast will also be available on the investor relations section of the company's website at http://www.symmetricom.com.  An audio replay will be available for one week and can be accessed by dialing [phone].

About Symmetricom, Inc.

Symmetricom (NASDAQ:SYMM), a world leader in precise time solutions, sets the world's standard for time. The company generates, distributes and applies precise time for the communications, aerospace/defense, IT infrastructure and metrology industries. Symmetricom's customers, from communications service providers and network equipment manufacturers to governments and their suppliers worldwide, are able to build more reliable networks and systems by using the company's advanced timing technologies, atomic clocks, services and solutions. All products support today's precise timing standards, including GPS-based timing, IEEE 1588 (PTP), Network Time Protocol (NTP), Synchronous Ethernet and DOCSIS® timing. Symmetricom is based in San Jose, Calif., with offices worldwide. For more information, visit: http://www.symmetricom.com or join the dialogue at http://www.twitter.com/symmetricom.

Non-GAAP Information

Certain non-GAAP financial information is included in this press release.  In the reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP results, Symmetricom excludes certain items related to non-cash equity-based compensation, amortization of intangible assets, restructuring charges, and manufacturing transition costs that the company does not consider indicative of its ongoing performance.  The income tax effect after these non-GAAP adjustments is determined based upon Symmetricom's estimate of its annual non-GAAP effective tax rate excluding these non-GAAP adjustments.  Symmetricom believes that excluding such items provides investors, analysts and management with a representation of the Company's core operating performance and with information useful in assessing, in conjunction with GAAP results, underlying trends in operating performance.  Management uses such non-GAAP information to evaluate financial results and to establish operational goals.  Non-GAAP information should not be considered superior to or as a substitute for data prepared in accordance with GAAP.  A reconciliation of the non-GAAP results to the GAAP results is provided in the financial schedules portion of this press release.

Free cash flow is defined as net cash provided by or used in operating activities minus purchases of property, plant and equipment.  Symmetricom believes this metric provides useful information to its investors, analysts, and management about the level of cash generated by or used in normal business operations, including the use of cash for the purchase of property, plant and equipment.  Management also views it as a measure of cash available to pay debt and return cash to stockholders.  Free cash flow is not a GAAP financial measure and should not be considered superior to or a substitute for operating cash flow or other cash flow data prepared in accordance with GAAP.

Safe Harbor

This press release contains forward-looking information within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and is subject to the safe harbor created by those sections.  These forward-looking statements include statements concerning third quarter fiscal 2012 guidance and future performance, expectations regarding diversification of our revenue streams, customer demand, our strategic initiatives and focus on profitable growth as well as the information regarding the usefulness of the non-GAAP financial information.  The statements in this press release are made as of the date of this press release, even if subsequently made available by Symmetricom on its website or otherwise.  Symmetricom expressly disclaims any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement contained herein, whether as a result of a change in its expectations, a change in any events, conditions or circumstances on which a forward-looking statement is based, or otherwise.  Symmetricom's actual results could differ materially from those projected or suggested in these forward-looking statements.  Factors that could cause future actual results to differ materially from the results projected in or suggested by such forward-looking statements include: but are not limited to, risks relating to general economic conditions in the markets we address and the telecommunications market in general, risks related to the development of our new products and services, reliance on our contract manufacturer for the manufacturing previously carried out at our Puerto Rico facility and by other third party vendors, the effects of increasing competition and competitive pricing pressure, uncertainties associated with changing intellectual property laws, developments in and expenses related to litigation, the inability to obtain sufficient amounts of key components, the rescheduling or cancellation of key customer orders, the loss of a key customer, the effects of new and emerging technologies, the risk that excess inventory may result in write-offs, price erosion and decreased demand, fluctuations in the rate of exchange of foreign currency, changes in our effective tax rate, market acceptance of our new products and services, technological advancements, undetected errors or defects in our products, the risks associated with our international sales, potential short-term investment losses and other risks due to credit market dislocation, geopolitical risks and risk of terrorist activities, the risks associated with attempting to integrate other companies and businesses we acquire, and the risk factors listed from time to time in Symmetricom's reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended July 3, 2011 and subsequent Form 8-K's.

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	SYMMETRICOM, INC.
	CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
	(In thousands, except per share amounts)
	(unaudited)
				Three months ended						Six months ended
				January 1,		October 2,		December 26,		January 1,		December 26,
				2012		2011		2010		2012		2010
	Net revenue			$  58,294		$  56,378		$        41,844		$ 114,672		$        96,223
	Cost of sales:
	Cost of products and services			32,225		29,830		23,222		62,055		49,828
	Amortization of intangible assets			185		186		267		371		554
	Restructuring charges			674		417		3,910		1,091		7,657
	Total cost of sales			33,084		30,433		27,399		63,517		58,039
	Gross profit			25,210		25,945		14,445		51,155		38,184
	Gross margin			43.2%		46.0%		34.5%		44.6%		39.7%
	Operating expenses:
	Research and development			6,548		6,898		6,738		13,446		13,344
	Selling, general and administrative			14,864		14,810		13,596		29,674		26,395
	Amortization of intangible assets			52		52		61		104		123
	Restructuring charges			103		96		38		199		(843)
	Total operating expenses			21,567		21,856		20,433		43,423		39,019
	Operating income (loss)			3,643		4,089		(5,988)		7,732		(835)
	Interest income, net of amortization (accretion) of premium (discount) on investments			(296)		66		331		(230)		223
	Interest expense			-		-		-		-		(55)
	Income (loss) from continuing operations before taxes			3,347		4,155		(5,657)		7,502		(667)
	Income tax provision (benefit)			902		1,406		(2,181)		2,308		(285)
	Income (loss) from continuing operations			2,445		2,749		(3,476)		5,194		(382)
	Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax			-		-		(49)		-		78
	Net income (loss)			$    2,445		$    2,749		$        (3,525)		$     5,194		$           (304)
	Earnings (loss) per share - basic:
	Income (loss) from continuing operations			$      0.06		$      0.06		$          (0.08)		$       0.12		$          (0.01)
	Income (loss) from discontinued operations			-		-		-		-		-
	Net income (loss)			$      0.06		$      0.06		$          (0.08)		$       0.12		$          (0.01)
	Weighted average shares outstanding - basic			42,292		42,687		43,272		42,490		43,351
	Earnings (loss) per share - diluted:
	Income (loss) from continuing operations			$      0.06		$      0.06		$          (0.08)		$       0.12		$          (0.01)
	Income (loss) from discontinued operations			-		-		-		-		-
	Net income (loss)			$      0.06		$      0.06		$          (0.08)		$       0.12		$          (0.01)
	Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted			42,762		43,294		43,272		42,989		43,351

SYMMETRICOM, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands)
(unaudited)
		January 1,		July 3,
		2012		2011
ASSETS
Current assets:
	Cash and cash equivalents	$   22,794		$   20,318
	Short-term investments	35,352		43,340
	Accounts receivable, net	36,539		40,511
	Inventories	62,469		62,622
	Prepaids and other current assets	17,861		14,004
	Total current assets	175,015		180,795
Property, plant and equipment, net		22,715		23,255
Intangible assets, net		1,954		2,429
Deferred taxes and other assets		27,418		29,361
	Total assets	$ 227,102		$ 235,840
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
	Accounts payable	$     8,568		$   16,113
	Accrued compensation	12,932		13,743
	Accrued warranty	1,835		1,601
	Other accrued liabilities	11,120		14,683
	Total current liabilities	34,455		46,140
Long-term obligations		5,588		5,212
Deferred income taxes		334		334
	Total liabilities	40,377		51,686
Stockholders' equity:
	Common stock	198,646		201,002
	Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	(296)		(29)
	Accumulated deficit	(11,625)		(16,819)
	Total stockholders' equity	186,725		184,154
	Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$ 227,102		$ 235,840

SYMMETRICOM, INC.
RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP RESULTS
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
(unaudited)
	Three months ended						Six months ended
	January 1,		October 2,		December 26,		January 1,		December 26,
	2012		2011		2010		2012		2010
Reconciliation from GAAP to Non-GAAP
GAAP Net income (loss)	$    2,445		$    2,749		$        (3,525)		$    5,194		$           (304)
Non-GAAP adjustments:
Equity-based compensation expense:
Cost of products and services	215		$       119		230		334		253
Research and development	295		289		184		584		322
Selling, general and administrative	1,170		755		704		1,925		995
Total equity-based compensation expense	1,680		1,163		1,118		2,843		1,570
Amortization of intangible assets:
Cost of products and services	185		186		267		371		554
Operating expenses	52		52		61		104		123
Total amortization of intangible assets	237		238		328		475		677
Restructuring charges	777		513		3,948		1,290		6,814
Manufacturing transition costs	-		-		2,041		-		2,041
Income tax effect of Non-GAAP adjustments	(934)		(536)		(2,551)		(1,470)		(3,728)
Non-GAAP Net income	$    4,205		$    4,127		$          1,359		$    8,332		$          7,070
Earnings (loss) per share - diluted:
GAAP Net income (loss)	$      0.06		$      0.06		$          (0.08)		$      0.12		$          (0.01)
Non-GAAP Net income	$      0.10		$      0.10		$            0.03		$      0.19		$            0.16
Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted	42,762		43,294		43,972		42,989		43,862

	SYMMETRICOM, INC.
	RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP RESULTS
	(In thousands, except per share amounts)
	(unaudited)
			Three months ended						Six months ended
			January 1,		October 2,		December 26,		January 1,		December 26,
			2012		2011		2010		2012		2010
GAAP Revenue			$  58,294		$  56,378		$        41,844		$ 114,672		$        96,223
Reconciliation from GAAP to Non-GAAP Gross Profit:
GAAP Gross profit		(A)	$  25,210		$  25,945		$        14,445		$   51,155		$        38,184
	GAAP Gross margin		43.2%		46.0%		34.5%		44.6%		39.7%
Non-GAAP adjustments:
	Equity-based compensation expense		215		119		230		334		253
	Amortization of intangible assets		185		186		267		371		554
	Restructuring charges		674		417		3,910		1,091		7,657
	Manufacturing transition costs						2,041				2,041
Non-GAAP Gross profit		(B)	$  26,284		$  26,667		$        20,893		$   52,951		$        48,689
	Non-GAAP Gross margin		45.1%		47.3%		49.9%		46.2%		50.6%
Reconciliation from GAAP to Non-GAAP Operating Expense:
GAAP Operating expenses		(C)	$  21,567		$  21,856		$        20,433		$   43,423		$        39,019
	Operating expense % to revenue		37.0%		38.8%		48.8%		37.9%		40.6%
Non-GAAP adjustments:
	Equity-based compensation expense		(1,465)		(1,044)		(888)		(2,509)		(1,317)
	Amortization of intangible assets		(52)		(52)		(61)		(104)		(123)
	Restructuring charges		(103)		(96)		(38)		(199)		843
Non-GAAP operating expenses		(D)	$  19,947		$  20,664		$        19,446		$   40,611		$        38,422
	Non-GAAP operating expenses % to revenue		34.2%		36.7%		46.5%		35.4%		39.9%
Reconciliation from GAAP to Non-GAAP Operating Income (loss):
GAAP Operating income (loss)		(A) - (C)	$    3,643		$    4,089		$        (5,988)		$     7,732		$           (835)
	Operating income % to revenue		6.2%		7.3%		-14.3%		6.7%		-0.9%
Non-GAAP Operating income		(B) - (D)	$    6,337		$    6,003		$          1,447		$   12,340		$        10,267
	Operating income % to revenue		10.9%		10.6%		3.5%		10.8%		10.7%

SYMMETRICOM, INC.
RECONCILIATION OF FORWARD-LOOKING GUIDANCE FOR GAAP REVENUE AND EPS
TO NON-GAAP GUIDANCE FOR REVENUE AND EPS
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
		Three Months Ending April 1, 2012
		Revenue			Earnings Per Share
		From	To		From	To
GAAP Guidance		$ 56,000	$ 62,000		$ 0.04	$ 0.10
Estimated Non-GAAP Adjustments
	Equity-based compensation expense				0.04	0.03
	Income tax effect of non-GAAP adjustments				(0.01)	(0.01)
	Total Non-GAAP Adjustments				0.03	0.02
Non-GAAP Guidance		$ 56,000	$ 62,000		$ 0.07	$ 0.12

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