PDF SOLUTIONS INC - Quarter Report: 2006 June (Form 10-Q)
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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
þ | QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
For the Quarterly Period ended June 30, 2006
or
o | TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
For the transition period from to
Commission File Number 000-31311
PDF SOLUTIONS, INC.
(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
Delaware | 25-1701361 | |
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization) |
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
|
333 West San Carlos Street, Suite 700 San Jose, California (Address of Principal Executive Offices) |
95110 (Zip Code) |
(408) 280-7900
(Registrants Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
(Registrants Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by
Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such
shorter period that the Registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to
such filing requirements for the past 90 days.
Yes þ No o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer,
or a non-accelerated filer. See definition of accelerated filer and large accelerated filer in
Rule 12b-2 of the Act (Check one):
Large accelerated filer o Accelerated filer þ Non-accelerated filer o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the
Exchange Act). Yes o No þ
The number of shares outstanding of the Registrants Common Stock as of August 4, 2006 was
27,392,127
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Item 1. Financial Statements.
PDF SOLUTIONS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED)
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
June 30, | December 31, | |||||||
2006 | 2005 | |||||||
ASSETS |
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Current assets: |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
$ | 39,986 | $ | 60,506 | ||||
Short-term investments |
29,118 | | ||||||
Accounts receivable, net of allowances of $254 in 2006 and 2005 |
20,583 | 22,082 | ||||||
Prepaid expenses and other current assets |
1,864 | 1,992 | ||||||
Deferred tax assets |
726 | 908 | ||||||
Total current assets |
92,277 | 85,488 | ||||||
Property and equipment, net |
3,595 | 3,328 | ||||||
Goodwill |
39,886 | 39,886 | ||||||
Intangible assets, net |
6,785 | 9,787 | ||||||
Deferred tax assets |
1,139 | 877 | ||||||
Other assets |
644 | 526 | ||||||
Total assets |
$ | 144,326 | $ | 139,892 | ||||
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY |
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Current liabilities: |
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Accounts payable |
$ | 2,443 | $ | 1,728 | ||||
Accrued compensation and related benefits |
2,091 | 4,922 | ||||||
Other accrued liabilities |
1,399 | 1,469 | ||||||
Taxes payable |
4,744 | 4,950 | ||||||
Deferred revenue |
2,989 | 2,281 | ||||||
Billings in excess of recognized revenue |
80 | 1,604 | ||||||
Total current liabilities |
13,746 | 16,954 | ||||||
Long-term liabilities |
231 | 257 | ||||||
Total liabilities |
13,977 | 17,211 | ||||||
Stockholders equity: |
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Preferred stock, $0.00015 par value, 5,000 shares
authorized: no shares issued and outstanding in 2006 and 2005 |
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Common stock, $0.00015 par value, 70,000 shares
authorized: shares issued and outstanding 26,811 in 2006 and
26,433 in 2005 |
4 | 4 | ||||||
Additional paid-in-capital |
149,932 | 141,720 | ||||||
Treasury stock at cost, 551 shares in 2006 and 2005 |
(5,549 | ) | (5,549 | ) | ||||
Deferred stock-based compensation |
| (27 | ) | |||||
Accumulated deficit |
(14,030 | ) | (13,451 | ) | ||||
Accumulated other comprehensive income |
(8 | ) | (16 | ) | ||||
Total stockholders equity |
130,349 | 122,681 | ||||||
Total liabilities and stockholders equity |
$ | 144,326 | $ | 139,892 | ||||
See notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements
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PDF SOLUTIONS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED)
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
Three Months Ended | Six Months Ended | |||||||||||||||
June 30, | June 30, | June 30, | June 30, | |||||||||||||
2006 | 2005 | 2006 | 2005 | |||||||||||||
Revenue: |
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Design-to-silicon-yield solutions |
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Integrated solutions |
$ | 10,477 | $ | 12,267 | $ | 22,706 | $ | 24,824 | ||||||||
Software licenses |
1,794 | 3,197 | 4,406 | 6,646 | ||||||||||||
Gain share |
5,739 | 2,892 | 10,755 | 4,979 | ||||||||||||
Total revenue |
18,010 | 18,356 | 37,867 | 36,449 | ||||||||||||
Cost and expenses: |
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Cost of design-to-silicon-yield solutions: |
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Direct costs of design-to-silicon-yield
solutions |
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Integrated solutions |
6,645 | (1) | 5,766 | 13,074 | (1) | 11,516 | ||||||||||
Software licenses |
29 | 101 | 40 | 258 | ||||||||||||
Amortization of acquired core technology |
1,266 | 1,266 | 2,532 | 2,532 | ||||||||||||
Research and development |
6,871 | (1) | 5,687 | 13,127 | (1) | 11,065 | ||||||||||
Selling, general and administrative |
4,866 | (1) | 4,289 | 9,822 | (1) | 8,203 | ||||||||||
Amortization of other acquired intangible assets |
235 | 235 | 470 | 470 | ||||||||||||
Total costs and expenses |
19,912 | 17,344 | 39,065 | 34,044 | ||||||||||||
Income (loss) from operations |
(1,902 | ) | 1,012 | (1,198 | ) | 2,405 | ||||||||||
Interest and other income, net |
811 | 350 | 1,446 | 622 | ||||||||||||
Income (loss) before taxes |
(1,091 | ) | 1,362 | 248 | 3,027 | |||||||||||
Tax provision (benefit) |
(244 | ) (2) | 20 | 827 | (2) | 291 | ||||||||||
Net income (loss) |
$ | (847 | ) | $ | 1,342 | $ | (579 | ) | $ | 2,736 | ||||||
Net income (loss) per share: |
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Basic |
$ | (0.03 | ) | $ | 0.05 | $ | (0.02 | ) | $ | 0.11 | ||||||
Diluted |
$ | (0.03 | ) | $ | 0.05 | $ | (0.02 | ) | $ | 0.10 | ||||||
Weighted average common shares: |
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Basic |
26,680 | 25,862 | 26,611 | 25,779 | ||||||||||||
Diluted |
26,680 | 26,986 | 26,611 | 27,057 | ||||||||||||
(1) | Costs and expenses for the three months and for the six months ended June 30, 2006, include SFAS No. 123(R) stock-based compensation expense. See Note 1 and Note 9 to the consolidated financial statements for additional information. | |
(2) | The tax provision (benefit) includes income tax expense from stock-based compensation. |
See
notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements
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PDF SOLUTIONS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)
(In thousands)
(In thousands)
Six Months Ended | ||||||||
June 30, | June 30, | |||||||
2006 | 2005 | |||||||
Operating activities: |
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Net income (loss) |
$ | (579 | ) | $ | 2,736 | |||
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided
by operating activities: |
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Depreciation and amortization |
1,160 | 1,116 | ||||||
Stock-based compensation |
3,954 | 74 | ||||||
Amortization of acquired intangible assets |
3,002 | 3,002 | ||||||
Tax benefit
related to stock-based compensation plans |
513 | | ||||||
Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation |
(265 | ) | | |||||
Deferred taxes |
(80 | ) | (644 | ) | ||||
Changes in operating assets and liabilities: |
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Accounts receivable |
1,499 | (2,874 | ) | |||||
Prepaid expenses and other assets |
10 | 141 | ||||||
Accounts payable |
551 | 728 | ||||||
Accrued compensation and related benefits |
(2,831 | ) | (197 | ) | ||||
Other accrued liabilities |
(70 | ) | (557 | ) | ||||
Taxes payable |
(206 | ) | 727 | |||||
Deferred revenue |
708 | 44 | ||||||
Billings in excess of recognized revenue |
(1,524 | ) | 340 | |||||
Net cash provided by operating activities |
5,842 | 4,636 | ||||||
Investing activities: |
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Purchases of available-for-sale securities and other investments |
(40,654 | ) | | |||||
Maturities and sales of available-for-sale securities and
other investments |
11,500 | | ||||||
Purchases of property and equipment |
(1,263 | ) | (1,333 | ) | ||||
Net cash used in investing activities |
(30,417 | ) | (1,333 | ) | ||||
Financing activities: |
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Proceeds from exercise of stock options |
2,794 | 2,182 | ||||||
Proceeds from employee stock purchase plan |
978 | 808 | ||||||
Principal payments on long-term obligations |
(26 | ) | (22 | ) | ||||
Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation |
265 | | ||||||
Net cash provided by financing activities |
4,011 | 2,968 | ||||||
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents |
44 | (69 | ) | |||||
Net increase
(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents |
(20,520 | ) | 6,202 | |||||
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period |
60,506 | 45,660 | ||||||
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period |
$ | 39,986 | $ | 51,862 | ||||
Non-cash investing activities: |
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Purchase of property and equipment on account |
$ | 186 | $ | 176 | ||||
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information: |
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Cash paid during the period for: |
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Taxes |
$ | 659 | $ | 192 | ||||
Interest |
$ | 1 | $ | | ||||
See
notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements
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PDF SOLUTIONS, INC.
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
1. BASIS OF PRESENTATION
Basis of Presentation
The interim unaudited consolidated financial statements included herein have been prepared by
PDF Solutions, Inc. (the Company), without audit, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10
of Regulation S-X. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in annual
financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the
United States of America have been condensed or omitted. The unaudited interim consolidated
financial statements reflect, in the opinion of management, all adjustments necessary, (consisting
only of normal recurring adjustments) to present a fair statement of results for the interim
periods presented. The operating results for any interim period are not necessarily indicative of
the results that may be expected for other interim periods or the full fiscal year. The
accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the
audited consolidated financial statements in the Companys Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year
ended December 31, 2005.
The preparation of the consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting
principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates
and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses. A
significant portion of the Companys revenues require estimates with respect to total costs which
may be incurred and revenues earned. Actual results could differ from these estimates.
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned
subsidiaries after the elimination of all significant intercompany balances and transactions. The
stock-based compensation expense from the prior year has been reclassified to research and
development expenses to conform to current-year presentation.
Revenue Recognition
The Company derives revenue from two sources: Design-to-Silicon-Yield solutions and gain
share. The Company recognizes revenue in accordance with the provisions of American Institute of
Certified Public Accountants Statement of Position (SOP) No. 81-1, Accounting for Performance of
Construction-Type and Certain Production-Type Contracts and SOP No. 97-2, Software Revenue
Recognition, as amended.
Design-to-Silicon-Yield Solutions Design-to-silicon-yield solutions revenue is derived from
integrated solutions and software licenses. Revenue recognition for each element of
Design-to-Silicon-Yield solutions is summarized as follows:
Integrated Solutions The Company generates a significant portion of its revenue from
fixed-price contracts delivered over a specific period of time. These contracts require the
accurate estimation of the cost to perform obligations and the overall scope of each engagement.
Revenue under contracts for solution implementation services is recognized as the services are
performed using the cost-to-cost percentage of completion method of contract accounting. Losses
on solution implementation contracts are recognized when determined. Revisions in profit
estimates are reflected in the period in which the conditions that require the revisions become
known and can be estimated. On occasion, the Company has licensed its software products as a
component of its fixed price integrated solutions implementations. In such instances, the
software products are licensed to the customer over the specified term of the agreement with
support and maintenance to be provided over the license term. Under these arrangements, where
vendor-specific objective evidence of fair value (VSOE) does not exist to allocate a portion
of the total fee to the undelivered elements, revenue is recognized ratably over the term of the
agreement. Costs incurred under these arrangements are deferred and recognized in proportion to
revenue recognized under these arrangements.
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Revenue from support and maintenance services is recognized ratably over the term of the
support and maintenance contract, generally one year, while revenue from consulting,
installation and training services is recognized as the services are performed. When bundled
with software licenses in multiple element arrangements, support and maintenance, consulting
(other than for our fixed price solution implementations), installation, and training revenue is
allocated to each element of a transaction based upon its fair value as determined by the
Companys VSOE. VSOE is generally established for maintenance based upon negotiated renewal
rates while VSOE for consulting, installation, and training is established based upon the
Companys customary pricing for such services when sold separately. When VSOE does not exist to
allocate a portion of the total fee to the undelivered elements, revenue is recognized ratably
over the term of the underlying element for which VSOE does not exist.
Software Licenses The Company also licenses its software products separately from its
integrated solution implementations. In such cases revenue is recognized under the residual
method when (i) persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, (ii) delivery has occurred, (iii)
the fee is fixed or determinable, (iv) collectibility is probable and the arrangement does not
require services that are essential to the functionality of the software. When arrangements
include multiple elements such as support and maintenance, consulting (other than for our fixed
price solution implementations), installation, and training, revenue is allocated to each
element of a transaction based upon its fair value as determined by the Companys VSOE and such
services are recorded as integrated solutions. VSOE is generally established for maintenance
based upon negotiated renewal rates while VSOE for consulting, installation and training
services is established based upon the Companys customary pricing for such services when sold
separately. No revenue has been recognized for software licenses with extended payment terms in
excess of amounts due.
Gain Share Gain share revenue represents profit sharing and performance incentives earned
based upon the Companys customer reaching certain defined operational levels. Upon achieving such
operational levels, the Company receives either a fixed fee and/or variable fee based on the units
manufactured by the customer. Due to the uncertainties surrounding attainment of such operational
levels, the Company recognizes gain share revenue (to the extent of completion of the related
solution implementation contract) upon receipt of performance reports or other related information
from the customer supporting the determination of amounts and probability of collection.
Stock-Based Compensation
Effective January 1, 2006, the Company adopted the provisions of Statement of Financial
Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 123 (revised 2004), Share-Based Payment (SFAS No.123(R)). The
statement eliminates the ability to account for share-based compensation transactions using
Accounting Principles Board (APB) Opinion No. 25, Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees
(APB No. 25) and requires that the cost of share-based payment transactions (including those with
employees and non-employees) be recognized in the financial statements based on estimated fair
values. SFAS No. 123(R) applies to all share-based payment transactions in which the Company
acquires goods or services by issuing its shares, share options, or other equity instruments or by
incurring liabilities based on the price of the Companys shares or that require settlement by the
issuance of equity instruments. The Company elected to use the modified prospective transition
method upon adopting this statement and accordingly prior periods have not been restated to reflect
the impact of SFAS No.123(R). Under this transition method, stock-based compensation expense for
the first quarter of fiscal 2006 includes compensation expense for all stock-based compensation
awards granted prior to, but not yet vested as of January 1, 2006, based on the grant date fair
value estimated in accordance with the original provision of SFAS No. 123, Accounting for
Stock-Based Compensation (SFAS No. 123). Stock-based compensation expense for all stock-based
compensation awards granted after January 1, 2006 is based on the grant-date fair value estimated
in accordance with the provisions of SFAS No. 123(R). The Company recognizes the compensation costs
of options granted after January 1, 2006 on a straight-line basis over the vesting periods of the
applicable stock purchase rights and stock options, generally four years. Prior to adoption of SFAS
No. 123(R), the Company presented all tax benefits resulting from stock options as operating cash
flow in its statement of cash flows. In accordance with SFAS No. l23(R), the cash flows resulting
from excess tax benefits are classified as financing cash flows.
Prior to the adoption of SFAS No. 123(R), the Company accounted for stock-based compensation
in accordance with APB No. 25, and complied with the disclosure provisions of SFAS No. 123 as
amended by SFAS No. 148, Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation Transition and Disclosures.
Deferred compensation recognized under APB No. 25 was amortized to expense using the graded vesting
method. In March 2005, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC) issued Staff Accounting
Bulletin No. 107 (SAB 107) regarding the SECs interpretation of SFAS No. 123(R) and the
valuation of share-based payments for public companies. The Company has applied the provisions of SAB 107 in its adoption of SFAS No. 123(R). See Note 9 to the
Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements for a further discussion on stock-based compensation.
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2. RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
In November 2005, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued FASB Staff Position
(FSP) FAS 115-1 and FAS 124-1, The Meaning of Other-Than-Temporary Impairment and Its Application
to Certain Investments, which amends SFAS No. 115, Accounting for Certain Investments in Debt and
Equity Securities, SFAS No. 124, Accounting for Certain Investments Held by Not-for-Profit
Organizations, and Accounting Principle Boards (APB) Opinion No. 18, The Equity Method of
Accounting for Investments in Common Stock. FSP FAS 115-1 and FSP FAS 124-1 provide guidance for
determining whether impairments of certain debt and equity investments are deemed
other-than-temporary. The provisions of FSP FAS 115-1 and FSP FAS 124-1 are effective for reporting
periods beginning after December 15, 2005. The adoption of FSP FAS 115-1 and FAS 124-1 did not have
a material effect on the Companys financial position, results of operation or cash flows.
In June 2006, the FASB issued FASB Interpretation No. 48 (FIN 48), Accounting for Uncertainty
in Income Taxes an interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109. This interpretation clarifies the
accounting for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in accordance with SFAS No. 109, Accounting
for Income Taxes. This Interpretation prescribes a more-likely-than not recognition threshold that
a tax position will be sustained upon examination and a measurement attribute for the financial
statement recognition of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. This
Interpretation also provides guidance on derecognition, classification, interest and penalties,
accounting in interim periods, disclosure and transition. This Interpretation is effective for
fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006. The cumulative effect of applying the provisions of
this Interpretation shall be reported as an adjustment to the opening balance of retained earnings
in 2007. The Company is currently evaluating the requirements of FIN 48 and has not yet determined
the impact on the consolidated financial statements.
3. INVESTMENTS
The following tables summarize the Companys investments (in thousands):
June 30, 2006 | ||||||||||||||||
Unrealized | Unrealized | |||||||||||||||
Amortized | Holding | Holding | Market | |||||||||||||
Cost | Gains | Losses | Value | |||||||||||||
Commercial paper |
$ | 32,306 | $ | | $ | (9 | ) | $ | 32,297 | |||||||
Auction rate securities |
5,900 | | | 5,900 | ||||||||||||
Corporate bonds and notes |
13,389 | | (32 | ) | 13,357 | |||||||||||
Money market funds |
13,293 | | | 13,293 | ||||||||||||
$ | 64,888 | | $ | (41 | ) | $ | 64,847 | |||||||||
Included in cash and cash equivalents |
$ | 35,729 | ||||||||||||||
Included in short-term investments |
29,118 | |||||||||||||||
Total available-for-sale securities |
$ | 64,847 | ||||||||||||||
As of June 30, 2006 all securities held by the Company had a maturity of one year or less.
June 30, 2005 | ||||||||||||||||
Unrealized | Unrealized | |||||||||||||||
Amortized | Holding | Holding | Market | |||||||||||||
Cost | Gains | Losses | Value | |||||||||||||
Money market funds |
$ | 49,269 | $ | | $ | | $ | 49,269 | ||||||||
Included in cash and cash equivalents |
$ | 49,269 | ||||||||||||||
Included in short-term investments |
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Total available-for-sale securities |
$ | 49,269 | ||||||||||||||
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4. ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
Accounts receivable include amounts that are unbilled at the end of the period. Unbilled
accounts receivable are determined on an individual contract basis and were approximately $5.3
million and $1.8 million at June 30, 2006 and December 31, 2005, respectively.
5. NET INCOME (LOSS) PER SHARE
Basic net income (loss) per share is computed by dividing net income (loss) by the
weighted-average common shares outstanding for the period (excluding outstanding stock options and
shares subject to repurchase). Diluted net income (loss) per share reflects the weighted-average
common shares outstanding plus the potential effect of dilutive securities which are convertible
into common shares (using the treasury stock method), except in cases where the effect would be
anti-dilutive. The following is a reconciliation of the numerators and denominators used in
computing basic and diluted net income (loss) per share (in thousands, except per share data):
Three Months | Six Months | |||||||||||||||
Ended June 30, | Ended June 30, | |||||||||||||||
2006 | 2005 | 2006 | 2005 | |||||||||||||
Net income (loss) |
$ | (847 | ) | $ | 1,342 | $ | (579 | ) | $ | 2,736 | ||||||
Denominator: |
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Weighted average common
shares outstanding |
26,680 | 25,864 | 26,611 | 25,785 | ||||||||||||
Weighted average common
shares outstanding subject
to repurchase |
| (2 | ) | | (6 | ) | ||||||||||
Denominator for basic calculation |
26,680 | 25,862 | 26,611 | 25,779 | ||||||||||||
Weighted average shares
subject to repurchase |
| 2 | | 6 | ||||||||||||
Stock options outstanding |
| 1,122 | | 1,272 | ||||||||||||
Denominator for diluted computation |
26,680 | 26,986 | 26,611 | 27,057 | ||||||||||||
Net income
(loss) per share basic |
$ | (0.03 | ) | $ | 0.05 | $ | (0.02 | ) | $ | 0.11 | ||||||
Net income
(loss) per share diluted |
$ | (0.03 | ) | $ | 0.05 | $ | (0.02 | ) | $ | 0.10 | ||||||
The following table sets forth potential shares of common stock that are not included in the
diluted net income (loss) per share calculation above because to do so would be anti-dilutive for
the periods indicated (in thousands):
Three Months | Six Months | |||||||||||||||
Ended June 30, | Ended June 30, | |||||||||||||||
2006 | 2005 | 2006 | 2005 | |||||||||||||
Common stock options |
5,609 | 1,121 | 5,604 | 741 | ||||||||||||
6. COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
The components of comprehensive income (loss) are as follows (in thousands):
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Three Months | Six Months | |||||||||||||||
Ended June 30, | Ended June 30, | |||||||||||||||
2006 | 2005 | 2006 | 2005 | |||||||||||||
Net income (loss) |
$ | (847 | ) | $ | 1,342 | $ | (579 | ) | $ | 2,736 | ||||||
Unrealized loss on short term investments |
(11 | ) | | (41 | ) | | ||||||||||
Foreign currency translation adjustments |
35 | (29 | ) | 49 | (69 | ) | ||||||||||
Comprehensive income (loss) |
$ | (823 | ) | $ | 1,313 | $ | (571 | ) | $ | 2,667 | ||||||
7. GOODWILL AND PURCHASED INTANGIBLE ASSETS
SFAS
No. 142, Goodwill and other Intangible Assets, requires goodwill to be tested for impairment under certain circumstances,
written down when impaired, and requires purchased intangible assets other than goodwill to be
amortized over their useful lives unless these lives are determined to be indefinite.
The following table provides information relating to the intangible assets and goodwill
contained within the Companys consolidated balance sheets as of June 30, 2006 and December 31,
2005 (in thousands):
December 31, 2005 | Purchase Price | June 30, 2006 | ||||||||||||||
Net Carrying Amount | Adjustments | Amortization | Net Carrying Amount | |||||||||||||
Goodwill |
$ | 39,886 | $ | | $ | | $ | 39,886 | ||||||||
Acquired identifiable intangibles: |
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Acquired core technology |
$ | 8,221 | $ | | $ | (2,532 | ) | $ | 5,689 | |||||||
Brand name |
833 | | (250 | ) | 583 | |||||||||||
Other acquired intangibles |
733 | | (220 | ) | 513 | |||||||||||
Total |
$ | 9,787 | $ | | $ | (3,002 | ) | $ | 6,785 | |||||||
December 31, 2004 | Purchase Price | December 31, 2005 | ||||||||||||||
Net Carrying Amount | Adjustments | Amortization | Net Carrying Amount | |||||||||||||
Goodwill |
$ | 39,886 | $ | | $ | | $ | 39,886 | ||||||||
Acquired identifiable intangibles: |
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Acquired core technology |
$ | 13,285 | $ | | $ | (5,064 | ) | $ | 8,221 | |||||||
Brand name |
1,333 | | (500 | ) | 833 | |||||||||||
Other acquired intangibles |
1,173 | | (440 | ) | 733 | |||||||||||
Total |
$ | 15,791 | $ | | $ | (6,004 | ) | $ | 9,787 | |||||||
SFAS No. 142 requires that goodwill be tested for impairment on an annual basis and more
frequently in certain circumstances. Accordingly, the Company has selected December 31, to perform
the annual testing requirements. As of December 31, 2005, the Company completed its annual testing
requirements and determined that the carrying value of goodwill had not been impaired.
The Company expects the annual amortization of acquired intangible assets to be as follows (in
thousands):
Year Ending December 31, | Amount | |||
2006 (six-month period ending December 31, 2006) |
$ | 3,002 | ||
2007 |
3,783 | |||
Total |
$ | 6,785 | ||
8. CUSTOMER AND GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION
The Company has adopted the disclosure requirements of SFAS No. 131, Disclosures about
Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information, which establishes standards for reporting
information about operating segments. Operating segments are defined as components of an enterprise
about which separate financial information is available that is evaluated regularly by the chief operating decision maker, or
group, in deciding how to allocate resources and in assessing performance.
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The Companys chief operating decision maker, the Chief Executive Officer, reviews discrete
financial information presented on a consolidated basis for purposes of making operating decisions
and assessing financial performance. Accordingly the Company considers itself to be in one
operating segment, specifically the licensing and implementation of yield improvement solutions for
integrated circuit manufacturers.
The Company had revenues from individual customers in excess of 10% of total revenues as
follows:
Three Months | Six Months | |||||||
Ended June 30, | Ended June 30, | |||||||
Customer | 2006 | 2005 | 2006 | 2005 | ||||
A |
15% | 11% | 13% | 11% | ||||
C |
3% | 7% | 5% | 10% | ||||
G |
2% | 11% | 7% | 12% | ||||
J |
1% | 22% | 1% | 15% | ||||
M |
4% | 11% | 3% | 15% | ||||
O |
13% | 3% | 11% | 3% | ||||
P |
32% | 8% | 31% | 7% |
The Company had gross accounts receivable from the following individual customers in excess of
10% of gross accounts receivable as follows:
Customer | June 30, 2006 | December 31, 2005 | ||
A |
14% | 5% | ||
J |
1% | 18% | ||
O |
15% | 8% | ||
P |
33% | 25% |
Revenues from customers by geographic area are as follows (in thousands):
Three Months | Six Months | |||||||||||||||
Ended June 30, | Ended June 30, | |||||||||||||||
2006 | 2005 | 2006 | 2005 | |||||||||||||
Asia |
$ | 8,401 | $ | 10,178 | $ | 18,230 | $ | 22,879 | ||||||||
United States |
7,621 | 6,526 | 16,489 | 10,074 | ||||||||||||
Europe |
1,988 | 1,652 | 3,148 | 3,496 | ||||||||||||
Total |
$ | 18,010 | $ | 18,356 | $ | 37,867 | $ | 36,449 | ||||||||
As of June 30, 2006 and December 31, 2005, long-lived assets related to PDF Solutions GmbH
(formerly AISS), located in Germany, totaled $842,000 and $880,000, respectively, of which $659,000
and $659,000, respectively, relates to acquired intangible assets and goodwill. The majority of
the Companys remaining long-lived assets are in the United States.
9. STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY
Effective
January 1, 2006 the Company adopted SFAS No. 123(R). As a
result, the Company recorded total
stock-based compensation and related income tax expense of $1.8 million and $214,000 respectively, for the three months ended June 30, 2006, and
$4.0 million and $64,000 respectively, for the six months ended June 30, 2006. The deferred
compensation expense computed under APB No. 25 and unamortized
as of January 1, 2006 was reversed to equity upon adopting SFAS
No. 123(R). For the three and six months
ended June 30, 2006, the Company incurred additional stock-based
compensation expense of $ 2.0 million and $ 4.0 million respectively,
compared to the expense the Company would have incurred under APB No.
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For the three and six months ended June 30, 2006 and June 30, 2005,
stock-based compensation expense related to the Companys ESPP
and stock-option plans was allocated as follows (in thousands):
Three Months Ended | Six Months Ended | Three Months Ended | Six Months Ended | |||||||||||||
June 30, | June 30, | June 30, | June 30, | |||||||||||||
2006 (1) | 2006 (1) | 2005 (2) | 2005 (2) | |||||||||||||
Cost of design-to-silicon yield
solutions |
$ | 455 | $ | 1,076 | $ | | $ | | ||||||||
Research and development |
568 | 1,186 | 32 | 74 | ||||||||||||
Selling, general and administrative |
764 | 1,692 | | | ||||||||||||
Stock based compensation before
income taxes |
1,787 | 3,954 | 32 | 74 | ||||||||||||
Income tax expense associated with
stock options |
214 | 64 | | | ||||||||||||
Stock-based compensation, net of
taxes |
$ | 2,001 | $ | 4,018 | $ | 32 | $ | 74 | ||||||||
Effect on net income (loss) per
share: |
||||||||||||||||
Basic |
$ | 0.08 | $ | 0.15 | $ | 0.00 | $ | 0.00 | ||||||||
Diluted |
$ | 0.07 | $ | 0.14 | $ | 0.00 | $ | 0.00 | ||||||||
(1) | Stock-based compensation expense computed under SFAS No. 123(R) | |
(2) | Stock-based compensation expense computed under APB No.25 |
Prior to January 1, 2006, the Company accounted for stock-based compensation in accordance
with the provisions of APB No. 25 and complied with the disclosure only provisions of SFAS No. 123
as amended by SFAS No. 148, and accordingly, no expense computed under SFAS No. 123 had been
recognized for options granted to employees under the various stock plans. Deferred compensation
recognized under APB No. 25 was amortized to expense over the vesting period, usually four years,
using the graded vesting method. For SFAS No. 123 as amended by SFAS No. 148 disclosure purposes,
the Company amortized deferred stock-based compensation on the graded vesting method over the
vesting periods of the applicable stock purchase rights and stock options, generally four years.
The graded vesting method provided for vesting of portions of the overall awards at interim dates
and results in greater vesting in earlier years than the straight-line method. Had compensation
expense been determined for employee awards based on the fair value at the grant date for the
awards, consistent with the provisions of SFAS No. 123, the Companys pro forma net income and pro
forma net income per share for the three months and six months ended June 30, 2005 would have been
as follows (in thousands, except per share data):
Three Months | Six Months | |||||||
Ended June 30, | Ended June 30, | |||||||
2005 | 2005 | |||||||
Net income as reported: |
$ | 1,342 | $ | 2,736 | ||||
Add: stock-based employee
compensation expense included in
reported net loss under APB No.
25, net of related tax effects |
32 | 74 | ||||||
Deduct: total employee
stock-based compensation
determined under fair value based
method for all awards, net of
related tax effects |
(1,432 | ) | (2,760 | ) | ||||
Pro forma net income (loss) |
$ | (58 | ) | $ | 50 | |||
Basic net income (loss) per share: |
||||||||
As reported |
$ | 0.05 | $ | 0.11 | ||||
Pro forma |
$ | (0.00 | ) | $ | 0.00 | |||
Diluted net income per share: |
||||||||
As reported |
$ | 0.05 | $ | 0.10 | ||||
Pro forma |
$ | (0.00 | ) | $ | 0.00 | |||
Upon its adoption of the fair value recognition provisions of SFAS No.123(R), the Company
elected to use the modified prospective transition method, and accordingly prior periods have not
been restated to reflect the impact of SFAS No. 123(R). Stock-based compensation expense recognized
during the period is based on the value of the portion of share-based payment awards that is
ultimately expected to vest during the period. Under the modified prospective transition method,
stock-based compensation expense recognized in the Companys unaudited consolidated statement of
income for the three months and the six months ended June 30, 2006 included compensation expense
for share-based payment awards granted prior to, but not yet vested as of December 31, 2005 based
on the grant date fair value estimated in accordance with the pro forma provisions of SFAS No. 123,
and compensation expense for the share-based payment awards granted subsequent to December 31, 2005
based on the grant date fair value estimated in accordance with the provisions of SFAS No. 123(R).
In conjunction with the adoption of SFAS No. 123(R), the Company changed its method of attributing
the value of stock-based compensation to expense from the graded vesting method to the
straight-line method. Compensation expense for all share-based payment awards granted on or prior
to December 31, 2005 will continue to be recognized using the graded vesting method while
compensation expense for all share-based payment awards granted subsequent to December 31, 2005 is
recognized using the straight-line method. As stock-based compensation expense recognized in the
unaudited consolidated statement of income for the three months and six months ended June 30, 2006
is based on awards ultimately expected to vest, it has been reduced for estimated forfeitures. SFAS
No. 123(R) requires forfeitures to be estimated at the time of grant and revised, if necessary, in
subsequent periods if actual forfeitures differ from those estimates. In the Companys pro forma
information required under SFAS No. 123 for the periods prior to fiscal 2006, the Company accounted
for forfeitures as they occurred. The Company estimated the forfeiture rate based on its employee
turnover history over the last two fiscal years.
The Company has elected to use the Black-Scholes-Merton (BSM) option-pricing model, which
incorporates various assumptions including volatility, expected life, and interest rates. The
expected volatility is based on the historical volatility of the Companys common stock over the
most recent period commensurate with the estimated
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expected life of the Companys stock options. The expected life of an award is based on
historical experience and on the terms and conditions of the stock awards granted to employees. The
interest rate assumption is based upon observed Treasury yield curve rates appropriate for the
expected life of the Companys stock options.
The assumptions used for the three months and six months ended June 30, 2006 and the resulting
estimates of weighted average fair value of options granted and for stock purchases during the
period are as follows:
Employee | Employee | |||||||||||||||
Stock Purchase | Stock Purchase | |||||||||||||||
Stock Plans | Plan | Stock Plans | Plan | |||||||||||||
Three Months | Three Months | Six Months | Six Months | |||||||||||||
Ended | Ended | Ended | Ended | |||||||||||||
June 30, 2006 | June 30, 2006 | June 30, 2006 | June 30, 2006 | |||||||||||||
Expected life (in years) |
4.26 | 1.21 | 4.26 | 1.21 | ||||||||||||
Volatility |
58.1 | % | 49.5 | % | 58.3 | % | 49.5 | % | ||||||||
Risk-free interest rate |
4.94 | % | 3.35 | % | 4.78 | % | 3.35 | % | ||||||||
Expected dividend |
| | | | ||||||||||||
Weighted average fair value of options
granted during the period |
$ | 6.93 | n/a | $ | 7.93 | n/a | ||||||||||
Weighted average fair value of employee stock |
n/a | $ | 4.32 | n/a | $ | 4.32 |
Stock option activity under the Company plans as of June 30, 2006 and changes during the six
months ended June 30, 2006 were as follows:
Weighted | Weighted | |||||||||||||||
Average | Average | |||||||||||||||
Exercise | Remaining | Aggregate | ||||||||||||||
Number of | Price | Contractual | Intrinsic Value | |||||||||||||
Options | per Share | Term (years) | (in 000s) | |||||||||||||
Outstanding, January 1, 2006 |
5,674,045 | $ | 11.13 | |||||||||||||
Granted |
310,000 | 15.75 | ||||||||||||||
Exercised |
(274,930 | ) | 10.16 | |||||||||||||
Forfeited or expired |
(100,382 | ) | 13.90 | |||||||||||||
Outstanding at June 30, 2006 |
5,608,733 | 11.39 | 7.42 | $ | 10,949 | |||||||||||
Exercisable at June 30, 2006 |
3,134,526 | $ | 10.14 | 6.38 | $ | 8,473 | ||||||||||
The aggregate intrinsic value in the table above represents the total pretax intrinsic value
based on the Companys closing stock price of $12.41 as of June 30, 2006, which would have been
received by the option holders had all option holders exercised their options as of that date.
The total intrinsic value of options exercised during the six months ended June 30, 2006 was
$1.9 million.
Nonvested options as of June 30, 2006 and changes during the six months ended June 30, 2006
were as follows:
Weighted | ||||||||
Number of | Average | |||||||
Options | Grant Date Fair Value | |||||||
Nonvested, January 1, 2006 |
2,796,371 | $ | 6.94 | |||||
Granted |
310,000 | 7.93 | ||||||
Vested |
(532,096 | ) | 6.35 | |||||
Forfeited |
(100,068 | ) | 7.51 | |||||
Nonvested at June 30, 2006 |
2,474,207 | 7.17 | ||||||
As of June 30, 2006, there was $8.0 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to
nonvested stock options. That cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of
3.13 years. The total fair value of shares vested during the six months ended June 30, 2006 was
$3.4 million.
On June 30, 2006, the Company has in effect the following stock-based compensation plans:
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Stock Plans During 2001, the Company terminated the 1996 and 1997 Stock Plans as to future
option grants, and adopted the 2001 Stock Plan. Under the 2001 Stock Plan, on January 1 of each
year, starting with year 2002, the number of shares in the reserve will increase by the lesser of
(i) 3,000,000 shares, (ii) 5% of the outstanding common stock on the last day of the immediately
preceding year, or (iii) the number of shares determined by the board of directors. Under the 2001
Stock Plan, the Company may grant options to purchase shares of common stock to employees,
directors and consultants at prices not less than the fair market value at the date of grant for
incentive stock options and not less than 85% of fair market value for nonstatutory stock options.
These options generally expire ten years from the date of grant and become vested and exercisable
ratably over a four-year period. Certain option grants under the 1996 and 1997 Stock Plans provide
for the immediate exercise by the optionee with the resulting shares issued subject to a right of
repurchase by the Company which lapses based on the original vesting provisions.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan In July 2001, the Company adopted an Employee Stock Purchase
Plan, (Purchase Plan) under which eligible employees can contribute up to 10% of their
compensation, as defined in the Purchase Plan, towards the purchase of shares of PDF common stock
at a price of 85% of the lower of the fair market value at the beginning of the offering period or
the end of each six-month offering period. For the three months ended June 30, 2006, the purchase
plan compensation expense was $226,000.
Stock repurchase program In February 2003, the Board of Directors approved a program to
repurchase up to $10.0 million of the Companys common stock in the open market. As of June 30,
2006, the Company has repurchased 550,521 shares at a weighted average price of $10.08 per share
for a total cost of $5.5 million. Under this authorization, the Company may continue to make
additional stock repurchases from time to time, depending on market conditions, stock price and
other factors. At June 30, 2006, $4.5 million remained available under the program to repurchase
additional shares.
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Item 2. Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
Forward-Looking Statements
The following discussion of our financial condition and results of operations contains
forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and
Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These statements relate to future events or our
future financial performance. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by
terminology such as may, will, should, expect, plan, anticipate, believe, estimate,
predict, potential or continue, the negative effect of terms like these or other comparable
terminology. These statements are only predictions. These statements involve known and unknown
risks and uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual events or results to differ
materially. All forward-looking statements included in this document are based on information
available to us on the date of filing, and we assume no obligation to update any such
forward-looking statements. In evaluating these statements, you should specifically consider
various factors, including the risk factors set forth in Item 1A and set forth at the end of Item
1A in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2005. We caution investors
that our business and financial performance are subject to substantial risks and uncertainties.
Overview
Our technologies and services enable semiconductor companies to improve the yield and
performance of integrated circuits, or ICs, by integrating the design and manufacturing processes.
We believe that our solutions improve a semiconductor companys time-to-market, yield and
ultimately product profitability. Our solutions combine proprietary manufacturing process
simulation software, yield and performance modeling software, design-for-manufacturability
software, test chips, a proprietary electrical wafer test system, yield and performance enhancement
methodologies, yield management systems, and professional services. We analyze yield loss
mechanisms to identify, quantify and correct the issues that cause yield loss, as an integral part
of the IC design process. This drives IC design and manufacturing improvements that enable our
customers to have higher initial yields and achieve and exceed targeted IC yield and performance
throughout product life cycles. Our solution is designed to increase the initial yield when a
design first enters a manufacturing line, to increase the rate at which that yield improves, and to
allow subsequent product designs to be added to manufacturing lines more quickly and easily.
The result of implementing our solutions is the creation of value that can be measured based
on improvements to our customers actual yield. We align our financial interests with the yield and
performance improvements realized by our customers, and receive revenue based on this value. To
date, we have sold our technologies and services to semiconductor companies including leading
integrated device manufacturers, fabless semiconductor companies and foundries.
From our incorporation in 1992 through late 1995, we were primarily focused on research and
development of our proprietary manufacturing process simulation and yield and performance modeling
software. From late 1995 through late 1998, we continued to refine and sell our software, while
expanding our offering to include yield and performance improvement consulting services. In late
1998, we began to sell our software and consulting services, together with our newly developed
proprietary technologies, as Design-to-Silicon-Yield solutions, reflecting our current business
model. In April 2000, we expanded our research and development team and gained additional
technology by acquiring AISS, now operating as PDF Solutions, GmbH, which continues to develop
software and provide development services to the semiconductor industry. In July 2001, we completed
the initial public offering of our common stock. In 2003, we further enhanced our product and
service offerings through the acquisitions of IDS and WaferYield.
Industry Trend
Demand for consumer electronics continues to drive technological innovation as the need for
products which have greater performance, lower power consumption, reduced costs and smaller size
continues to grow with each new product generation. To meet this demand, IC manufacturers and
designers are constantly challenged to improve the overall performance of ICs by designing and
manufacturing ICs with more embedded applications to create greater functionality. As a result,
throughout 2004, 2005, and into the first half of 2006 more and more companies have expanded or
advanced their design and manufacturing processes to develop and produce deep submicron ICs
containing component sizes measured at 130 nanometers and below. As this trend continues, companies
will continually be challenged to improve process capabilities to optimally produce ICs with
minimal systematic and
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yield loss, which is driven by the lack of compatibility between the design and its respective
manufacturing process. We believe as volume production of deep submicron ICs continues to grow, the
difficulties of integrating IC designs with their respective processes will create a greater need
for products and services that address the performance yield loss issues the semiconductor industry
is facing today and will face in the future.
Financial Highlights
Financial highlights for the three months ended June 30, 2006 were as follows:
Total revenue for the three months ended June 30, 2006, was $18.0 million, a decrease of 2%
compared to the three months ended June 30, 2005. Revenue from Design-to-Silicon-Yield integrated
solutions for the three months ended June 30, 2006 decreased 15% to $10.5 million compared to $12.3
million for the three months ended June 30, 2005. This decrease was the result of a slower booking
rate for new integrated solution engagements in late 2005 which would
have contributed to revenue in 2006 and delays in signing certain new
engagements until the second half of
the current year, partially offset by an increase in software maintenance revenue. Revenue from
Design-to-Silicon-Yield software licenses for the three months ended June 30, 2006 decreased to
$1.8 million compared to $3.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2005. Gain share revenue
for the three months ended June 30, 2006 increased to $5.7 million compared to $2.9 million for the
three months ended June 30, 2005. Our gain
share revenue may continue to fluctuate from quarter to quarter as a result of each customers
contractual performance measures for achieving gain share as well as each customers production
volumes in any given period. We reported a net loss of $847,000 for the three months ended June 30,
2006, compared to a net income of $1.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2005. The
decrease in net income was primarily attributable to an overall $1.8 million increase in
stock-based compensation expense recognized and allocated to all
functional expense categories as a result of our adoption of SFAS No. 123(R), higher
direct cost of integrated solutions, and increased research and development expenses partially
offset by a greater tax benefit. Direct cost of Design-to-Silicon-Yield solutions increased 14% to
$6.7 million in the three months ended June 30, 2006 from $5.9 million in the comparable period in
2005, primarily as the result of the increase in stock-based compensation expense under
SFAS No. 123(R), greater expenses for work performed on expected engagements that were delayed to a
subsequent quarter, and the distribution of expanded pdFasTest products. Research and development
expenses increased 21% to $6.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 2006, from $5.7 million
for the three months ended June 30, 2005, as a result of the increase in stock-based compensation expense under
SFAS No. 123(R) and increased use of outside resources on
strategic product initiatives. Selling, general and administrative expenses increased to $4.9 million from $4.3
million as a result of the increase in stock-based compensation expense under SFAS No.
123(R) and legal fees, partially offset by lower outside sales
commissions and accounting fees. We will continue to monitor and
control costs, relative to our revenue growth.
Financial highlights for the six months ended June 30, 2006 were as follows:
Total revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2006, was $37.9 million, an increase of 4%
compared to the six months ended June 30, 2005. Revenue from Design-to-Silicon-Yield integrated
solutions for the six months ended June 30, 2006 decreased 9% to $22.7 million compared to $24.8
million for the six months ended June 30, 2005. This decrease was the result of a slower booking
rate for new integrated solution engagements in late 2005 which would
have contributed to revenue in 2006 and delays
in signing certain new engagements until the second half of in
the current year, and was partially offset by an increase in software maintenance revenue. Revenue
from Design-to-Silicon-Yield software licenses for the six months ended June 30, 2006 decreased to
$4.4 million compared to $6.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2005. Gain share revenue
for the six months ended June 30, 2006 increased to $10.8 million compared to $5.0 million for the
six months ended June 30, 2005. Our gain share revenue may continue to fluctuate from quarter to
quarter as a result of each customers contractual performance measures for achieving gain share as
well as each customers production volumes in any given period. We reported net loss of $579,000
for the six months ended June 30, 2006, compared to a net income of $2.7 million for the six months
ended June 30, 2005. The decrease in net income was primarily attributable to an overall $4.0
million increase in stock-based compensation expense recognized and
allocated to all functional expense categories as a result of our adoption of SFAS
No. 123(R), an increase in research and development expenses, and a higher effective tax rate.
Direct cost of Design-to-Silicon-Yield solutions increased 11% to $13.1 million in the six months
ended June 30, 2006 from $11.8 million in the comparable period in 2005, primarily as the result of
the increase in stock-based compensation expense under SFAS No. 123(R), and the
distribution of expanded pdFasTest products. Research and development expenses increased 19% to
$13.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2006, from $11.1 million for the six months ended
June 30, 2005, as a result of
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the increase in stock-based compensation expense under
SFAS No. 123(R) and increased personnel-related and third party
developer expenses. Selling, general and administrative expenses increased to $9.8 million from $8.2
million as a result of the increase in stock-based compensation expense under SFAS
No. 123(R), increased personnel-related expenses, and increased legal expenses, partially offset by
lower outside sales commissions. We will continue to monitor and control costs, relative to our
revenue growth.
Critical Accounting Policies
Financial Reporting Release No. 60 requires all companies to include a discussion of critical
accounting policies or methods used in the preparation of financial statements. The notes to the
unaudited consolidated financial statements include a summary of the significant accounting
policies and methods used in the preparation of our consolidated financial statements. The
following is a brief discussion of the more significant accounting policies and methods that we
use.
General
Our discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations are based on
our consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in conformity with accounting
principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Our preparation of these
consolidated financial statements requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the
reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at
the dates of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the
reporting periods. We base our estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions
that we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances. The most significant estimates and
assumptions relate to revenue recognition, software development costs, recoverability of goodwill
and acquired intangible assets, estimated useful lives of acquired intangibles and the realization
of deferred tax assets. Actual amounts may differ from such estimates under different assumptions
or conditions.
Revenue Recognition
We derive revenue from two sources: Design-to-Silicon-Yield solutions and gain share. We
recognize revenue in accordance with the provisions of American Institute of Certified Public
Accountants Statement of Position (SOP) No. 81-1, Accounting for Performance of Construction-Type
and Certain Production-Type Contracts and SOP No. 97-2, Software Revenue Recognition, as amended.
Design-to-Silicon-Yield Solutions Design-to-Silicon-Yield solutions revenue is derived from
integrated solutions and software licenses. Revenue recognition for each element of
Design-to-Silicon-Yield solutions is as follows:
Integrated Solutions We generate a significant portion our revenue from fixed-price
contracts delivered over a specific period of time. These contracts require the accurate
estimation of the cost to perform obligations and the overall scope of each engagement.
Revenue under contracts for solution implementation services is recognized as the services
are performed using the cost-to-cost percentage of completion method of contract accounting.
Losses on solution implementation contracts are recognized when determined. Revisions in
profit estimates are reflected in the period in which the conditions that require the
revisions become known and can be estimated. If we do not accurately estimate the resources
required or the scope of work to be performed, or do not manage the projects properly within
the planned period of time or satisfy our obligations under contracts, resulting contract
margins could be materially different than those anticipated when the contract was executed.
Any such reductions in contract margin could have a material negative impact on our
operating results.
On occasion, we have licensed our software products as a component of our fixed price
solutions implementations. In such instances, the software products are licensed to the
customer over the specified term of the agreement with support and maintenance to be
provided over the license term. Under these arrangements, where vendor-specific objective
evidence of fair value (VSOE) does not exist to allocate a portion of the total fee to the
undelivered elements, revenue is recognized ratably over the term of the agreement. Costs
incurred under these arrangements are deferred and recognized in proportion to revenue
recognized under these arrangements.
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Revenue from support and maintenance services is recognized ratably over the term of
the support and maintenance contract, generally one year, while revenue from consulting,
installation and training services is recognized as the services are performed. When
bundled with software licenses in multiple element arrangements, support and maintenance,
consulting (other than for our fixed price solution implementations), installation, and
training revenue is allocated to each element of a transaction based upon its fair value as
determined by our VSOE. VSOE is generally established for maintenance based upon negotiated
renewal rates while VSOE for consulting, installation, and training is established based
upon our customary pricing for such services when sold separately. When VSOE does not exist
to allocate a portion of the total fee to the undelivered elements, revenue is recognized
ratably over the term of the underlying element for which VSOE does not exist.
Software Licenses We also license our software products separate from our integrated
solutions. In such cases revenue is recognized under the residual method when (i)
persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, (ii) delivery has occurred, (iii) the fee is
fixed or determinable, (iv) collectibility is probable and the arrangement does not require
services that are essential to the functionality of the software. When arrangements include
multiple elements such as support and maintenance, consulting (other than for our fixed
price solution implementations), installation, and training, revenue is allocated to each
element of a transaction based upon its fair value as determined by our VSOE and such
services are recorded as integrated solutions. VSOE is generally established for
maintenance based upon negotiated renewal rates while VSOE for consulting, installation and
training services is established based upon our customary pricing for such services when
sold separately. No revenue has been recognized for software licenses with extended payment
terms in excess of amounts due.
Gain Share Gain share revenue represents profit sharing and performance incentives earned
based upon our customers reaching certain defined operational levels. Upon achieving such
operational levels, we receive either a fixed fee and/or variable fee based on the units sold by
the customer. Due to the uncertainties surrounding attainment of such operational levels, we
recognize gain share revenue (to the extent of completion of the related solution implementation
contract) upon receipt of performance reports or other related information from our customers
supporting the determination of amounts and probability of collection. Our continued receipt of
gain share revenue is dependent on many factors which are outside our control, including among
others, continued production of the related ICs by our customers, sustained yield improvements by
our customers and our ability to enter into new Design-to-Silicon-Yield solutions contracts
containing gain share provisions.
Software Development Costs
Costs for the development of new software products and substantial enhancements to existing
software products are expensed as incurred until technological feasibility has been established, at
which time any additional costs would be capitalized in accordance with Statement of Financial
Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 86, Computer Software to be Sold, Leased or Otherwise Marketed.
Because we believe our current process for developing software is essentially completed
concurrently with the establishment of technological feasibility, no costs have been capitalized to
date.
Goodwill and Acquired Intangible Assets
As of June 30, 2006, we had $46.7 million of goodwill and intangible assets. In assessing the
recoverability of our goodwill and intangible assets, we must make assumptions regarding estimated
future cash flows and other factors. If these estimates or their related assumptions change in the
future, we may be required to record impairment charges for these assets. We evaluate goodwill for
impairment pursuant to the provisions of SFAS No. 142, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets. As of
December 31, 2005, we completed our annual testing requirements and determined that the carrying
value of goodwill had not been impaired.
We are currently amortizing our acquired intangible assets over estimated useful lives of 4
years, which is based on the estimated period of benefit to be delivered from such assets.
However, a decrease in the estimated useful lives of such assets would cause additional
amortization expense or an impairment of such asset in future periods.
Realization of Deferred Tax Assets
Realization of deferred tax assets is dependent on our ability to generate future taxable
income and utilize tax-planning strategies. We have recorded a deferred tax asset in the amount
that is more likely than not to be realized
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based on current estimations and assumptions. We evaluate the need for a valuation allowance
on a quarterly basis. Any resulting changes to the valuation allowance will result in an
adjustment to income in the period the determination is made.
Stock-Based Compensation
Effective January 1, 2006, we adopted the provisions of Statement of Financial Accounting
Standards (SFAS) No. 123 (revised 2004), Share-Based Payment (SFAS No.123(R)). The statement
eliminates the ability to account for share-based compensation transactions using Accounting
Principles Board (APB) Opinion No. 25, Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees (APB No. 25)
and requires that the cost of share-based payment transactions (including those with employees and
non-employees) be recognized in the financial statements based on estimated fair values. SFAS No.
123(R) applies to all share-based payment transactions in which we acquire goods or services by
issuing our shares, share options, or other equity instruments or by incurring liabilities based on
the price of our shares or that require settlement by the issuance of equity instruments. We
elected to use the modified prospective transition method upon adopting this statement and
accordingly prior periods have not been restated to reflect the impact of SFAS No.123(R). Under
this transition method, stock-based compensation expense for the first quarter of fiscal 2006
includes compensation expense for all stock-based compensation awards granted prior to, but not yet
vested as of January 1, 2006, based on the grant date fair value estimated in accordance with the
original provision of SFAS No. 123, Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation (SFAS No. 123).
Stock-based compensation expense for all stock-based compensation awards granted after January 1,
2006 is based on the grant-date fair value estimated in accordance with the provisions of SFAS No.
123(R). We recognize the compensation costs of options granted after January 1, 2006 on a
straight-line basis over the vesting periods of the applicable stock purchase rights and stock
options, generally four years. Prior to adoption of SFAS No. 123(R), we presented all tax benefits
resulting from stock options as operating cash flow in our statement of cash flows. In accordance
with SFAS No. l23(R), the cash flows resulting from excess tax benefits are classified as financing
cash flows.
Prior to the adoption of SFAS No. 123(R), we accounted for stock-based compensation in
accordance with APB No. 25, and complied with the disclosure provisions of SFAS No. 123 as amended
by SFAS No. 148, Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation Transition and Disclosures. Deferred
compensation recognized under APB No. 25 was amortized to expense using the graded vesting method.
In March 2005, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC) issued Staff Accounting Bulletin
No. 107 (SAB 107) regarding the SECs interpretation of SFAS No. 123(R) and the valuation of
share-based payments for public companies. We have applied the provisions of SAB 107 in its
adoption of SFAS No. 123(R). See Note 9 to the Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements for a
further discussion on stock-based compensation.
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Results of Operations
The following table sets forth, for years indicated, the percentage of total revenue
represented by the line items reflected in our consolidated statements of operations:
Three Months Ended | Six Months Ended | |||||||||||||||
June 30, | June 30, | |||||||||||||||
2006 | 2005 | 2006 | 2005 | |||||||||||||
Revenue: |
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Design-to-silicon-yield solutions |
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Integrated solutions |
58 | % | 67 | % | 60 | % | 68 | % | ||||||||
Software licenses |
10 | 17 | 12 | 18 | ||||||||||||
Gain share |
32 | 16 | 28 | 14 | ||||||||||||
Total revenue |
100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | ||||||||||||
Cost and expenses: |
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Cost of design-to-silicon-yield solutions: |
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Direct costs of design-to-silicon-yield solutions |
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Integrated solutions |
37 | 31 | 35 | 32 | ||||||||||||
Software licenses |
| 1 | | 1 | ||||||||||||
Amortization of acquired core technology |
7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | ||||||||||||
Research and development |
39 | 31 | 35 | 30 | ||||||||||||
Selling, general and administrative |
27 | 23 | 26 | 23 | ||||||||||||
Amortization of other acquired intangible assets |
1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||||
Total costs and expenses |
111 | 94 | 104 | 94 | ||||||||||||
Income (loss) from operations |
(11 | ) | 6 | (4 | ) | 6 | ||||||||||
Interest and other income, net |
5 | 2 | 4 | 2 | ||||||||||||
Income (loss) before taxes |
(6 | ) | 8 | | 8 | |||||||||||
Tax provision (benefit) |
(1 | ) | | 2 | 1 | |||||||||||
Net income (loss) |
(5 | )% | 8 | % | (2 | )% | 7 | % | ||||||||
Comparison of the Three Months Ended June 30, 2006 and 2005
Three Months Ended June 30, | Three Months Ended June 30, | |||||||||||||||||||||||
2006 | 2005 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
$ | % | % of | % of | |||||||||||||||||||||
Revenue | 2006 | 2005 | Change | Change | Revenue | Revenue | ||||||||||||||||||
(In thousands, except
for %s) |
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Design-to-silicon-yield
solutions |
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Integrated solutions |
$ | 10,477 | $ | 12,267 | $ | (1,790 | ) | (15 | )% | 58 | % | 67 | % | |||||||||||
Software licenses |
1,794 | 3,197 | (1,403 | ) | (44 | )% | 10 | % | 17 | % | ||||||||||||||
Gain share |
5,739 | 2,892 | 2,847 | 98 | % | 32 | % | 16 | % | |||||||||||||||
Total |
$ | 18,010 | $ | 18,356 | $ | (346 | ) | (2 | )% | 100 | % | 100 | % | |||||||||||
Design-to-Silicon-Yield Solutions. Design-to-Silicon-Yield solutions revenue is derived
from integrated solutions (including solution implementations, software support and maintenance and
training) and software licenses provided during our customer yield improvement engagements and
solution product sales.
Integrated solutions. The decrease in integrated solutions revenue of $1.8 million for
the three months ended June 30, 2006 compared to the three months ended June 30, 2005 was
primarily attributable to a slower booking rate for new integrated solution engagements in
late 2005 which would have contributed to revenue in 2006 and delays in signing certain new engagements until the
second half of the current year, and was partially
offset by an increase in software maintenance revenue. Our integrated solutions revenue may
fluctuate in the future and is dependent on a number of factors
including our ability to obtain new customers at emerging technology nodes and our ability
to estimate costs associated with such contracts.
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Software licenses. The decrease in software licenses revenue of $1.4 million for the
three months ended June 30, 2006 compared to the three months ended June 30, 2005 was due to
a decrease in the number of license seats sold versus the comparable
period in 2005 that included one very significant license agreement. Software license revenue may fluctuate in
the future and is dependent upon a number of factors including the semiconductor industrys
acceptance of our products, our ability to attract new customers and further penetration of
our current customer base.
Gain Share. Gain share revenue represents profit sharing and performance incentives earned
based upon our customer reaching certain defined operational levels. Gain share revenue grew
approximately $2.8 million for the three months ended June 30, 2006 compared to the three months
ended June 30, 2005, a representation of the value our technology continues to deliver to our
customers, for the most part, after our solution implementations are complete. The increase in
gain share revenue was primarily due to a greater number of engagements contributing to gain share
at newer technology nodes, as well as a greater number of wafer starts at our customers sites.
Our gain share revenue may continue to fluctuate from period to period. Our continued receipt of
gain share revenue is dependent on many factors that are outside our control, including among
others, continued production of ICs by our customers, sustained yield improvements by our customers
and our ability to enter into new Design-to-Silicon-Yield solutions contracts containing gain share
provisions.
Three Months Ended June 30, | Three Months Ended June 30, | |||||||||||||||||||||||
2006 | 2005 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Cost of Design-to-Silicon Yield | $ | % | % of | % of | ||||||||||||||||||||
Solutions | 2006 | 2005 | Change | Change | Revenue | Revenue | ||||||||||||||||||
(In thousands, except for %s) |
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Direct costs of
design-to-silicon-
yield solutions
Integrated solutions |
$ | 6,645 | $ | 5,766 | $ | 879 | 15 | % | 37 | % | 31 | % | ||||||||||||
Software licenses |
29 | 101 | (72 | ) | (71 | )% | | 1 | % | |||||||||||||||
Amortization of acquired core
technology |
1,266 | 1,266 | | | 7 | % | 7 | % | ||||||||||||||||
Total |
$ | 7,940 | $ | 7,133 | $ | 807 | 11 | % | 44 | % | 39 | % | ||||||||||||
Direct Costs of Design-to-Silicon-Yield Solutions. Direct costs of
Design-to-Silicon-Yield solutions consists of costs incurred to provide and support our integrated
solutions and costs recognized in connection with licensing our software.
Integrated solutions. Integrated solutions costs consist of material, labor and
overhead costs associated with solution implementations. Costs include purchased material,
employee compensation and benefits, travel and facilities-related costs. The increase in
direct costs of Design-to-Silicon-Yield integrated solutions of $879,000 for the three
months ended June 30, 2006 compared to the three months ended June 30, 2005 was primarily
attributable to the increase of $455,000 in stock-based compensation expense under SFAS No. 123(R), greater
expenses for work performed on expected engagements that were delayed to a subsequent
quarter, and the distribution of expanded pdFasTest products. If we do not accurately
estimate the resources required or the scope of work to be performed, or we do not manage
the projects properly within the planned period of time or satisfy our obligations under
contracts, resulting contract margins could be materially different than those anticipated
when the contract was executed. Any such reductions in contract margin could have a
material negative impact on our operating results.
Software Licenses. Software license costs consist of costs associated with licensing
third-party software sold in conjunction with our software products and expenses incurred to
produce and distribute our product documentation. The decrease in direct costs of
Design-to-Silicon-Yield solutions software licenses of $72,000 for the three months ended
June 30, 2006 compared to the three months ended June 30, 2005 was attributable to a
decrease in third party software license fees and royalties resulting from decreased license
seat sales. We expect the cost of software licenses to fluctuate in the future as a result
of royalties and license fees paid for third party applications incorporated in our software
products.
Amortization of Acquired Core Technology. Amortization of acquired core technology consists
of the amortization of intangibles acquired as a result of certain business combinations. The
amortization of acquired core technology expense remained unchanged at $1.3 million for both the
three months ended June 30, 2006 and the three months ended June 30, 2005. We anticipate
amortization of acquired core technology to be $2.5 million for the remaining six months in 2006
and $3.2 million in 2007.
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Three Months Ended June 30, | Three Months Ended June 30, | |||||||||||||||||||||||
2006 | 2005 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
$ | % | % of | % of | |||||||||||||||||||||
Research and Development | 2006 | 2005 | Change | Change | Revenue | Revenue | ||||||||||||||||||
(In thousands, except for %s) |
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Research and development |
$ | 6,871 | $ | 5,687 | $ | 1,184 | 21 | % | 39 | % | 31 | % | ||||||||||||
Research and Development. Research and development expenses consist primarily of
personnel-related costs to support product development activities, including compensation and
benefits, outside development services, travel and facilities cost allocations. The increase in
research and development expenses of $1.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2006 compared
to the three months ended June 30, 2005 was primarily due to the
increase of $536,000 in stock-based
compensation expense under SFAS No. 123(R) and increased use of outside resources on strategic
product initiatives. We anticipate that we will continue to commit considerable resources to
research and development in the future and that these expenses may increase in absolute dollars.
Three Months Ended June 30, | Three Months Ended June 30, | |||||||||||||||||||||||
2006 | 2005 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Selling, General and | $ | % | % of | % of | ||||||||||||||||||||
Administrative | 2006 | 2005 | Change | Change | Revenue | Revenue | ||||||||||||||||||
(In thousands, except for %s) |
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Selling, general and
administrative |
$ | 4,866 | $ | 4,289 | $ | 577 | 13 | % | 27 | % | 23 | % | ||||||||||||
Selling, General and Administrative. Selling, general and administrative expenses
consist primarily of compensation and benefits for sales, marketing and general and administrative
personnel in addition to outside sales commissions, legal and accounting services, marketing
communications, travel and facilities cost allocations. The increase in selling, general and
administrative expenses of $577,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2006 compared to the three
months ended June 30, 2005 was primarily due to the increase of
$764,000 in stock-based compensation expense
under SFAS No. 123(R) and higher legal fees, partially offset by a decrease in outside sales commissions
and accounting fees. We expect that selling, general and administrative expenses will increase in
absolute dollars to support increased selling and administrative efforts in the future.
Three Months Ended June 30, | Three Months Ended June 30, | |||||||||||||||||||||||
2006 | 2005 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Amortization of Other | $ | % | % of | % of | ||||||||||||||||||||
Acquired Intangible Assets | 2006 | 2005 | Change | Change | Revenue | Revenue | ||||||||||||||||||
(In thousands, except for %s) |
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Amortization of Other
Acquired Intangible Assets |
$ | 235 | $ | 235 | | | 1 | % | 1 | % | ||||||||||||||
Amortization of Other Acquired Intangible Assets. Amortization of other acquired
intangible assets consists of the amortization of intangibles acquired as a result of certain
business combinations. Amortization of other acquired intangible assets remained unchanged at
$235,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2006 and the three months ended June 30, 2005. We
anticipate amortization of these other acquired intangible assets to continue to decrease in future
periods.
Three Months Ended June 30, | Three Months Ended June 30, | |||||||||||||||||||||||
2006 | 2005 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Interest and Other | $ | % | % of | % of | ||||||||||||||||||||
Income, net | 2006 | 2005 | Change | Change | Revenue | Revenue | ||||||||||||||||||
(In thousands, except for %s) |
||||||||||||||||||||||||
Interest and Other Income, net |
$ | 811 | $ | 350 | $ | 461 | 132 | % | 5 | % | 2 | % | ||||||||||||
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Interest and Other Income, Net. The increase in interest and other income, net of
$461,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2006 compared to the three months ended June 30, 2005
was primarily due to increased interest earned on higher average cash and cash equivalent balances
and short term investments during the period coupled with higher interest rates earned during the
period.
Three Months Ended June 30, | Three Months Ended June 30, | |||||||||||||||||||||||
2006 | 2005 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Provision/(Benefit)it) for Income | $ | % | % of | % of | ||||||||||||||||||||
Taxes | 2006 | 2005 | Change | Change | Revenue | Revenue | ||||||||||||||||||
(In thousands,
except for %s) |
||||||||||||||||||||||||
Provision (Benefit)
for Income Tax |
$ | (244 | ) | $ | 20 | $ | (264 | ) | (1,320 | )% | (1 | )% | | |||||||||||
Provision/(Benefit) for Income Taxes. The decrease in the tax provision of $264,000 for
the three months ended June 30, 2006 compared to the three months ended June 30, 2005 was primarily
due to the decrease in taxable operating income and the higher effective tax rate resulting from
the Federal governments delay in passing certain tax credits applicable for 2006.
Comparison of the Six Months Ended June 30, 2006 and 2005
Six Months Ended June 30, | Six Months Ended June 30, | |||||||||||||||||||||||
2006 | 2005 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
$ | % | % of | % of | |||||||||||||||||||||
Revenue | 2006 | 2005 | Change | Change | Revenue | Revenue | ||||||||||||||||||
(In thousands, except for
%s) |
||||||||||||||||||||||||
Design-to-silicon-yield
solutions |
||||||||||||||||||||||||
Integrated solutions |
$ | 22,706 | $ | 24,824 | $ | (2,118 | ) | (9 | )% | 60 | % | 68 | % | |||||||||||
Software licenses |
4,406 | 6,646 | (2,240 | ) | (34 | )% | 12 | % | 18 | % | ||||||||||||||
Gain share |
10,755 | 4,979 | 5,776 | 116 | % | 28 | % | 14 | % | |||||||||||||||
Total |
$ | 37,867 | $ | 36,449 | $ | 1,418 | 4 | % | 100 | % | 100 | % | ||||||||||||
Design-to-Silicon-Yield Solutions.
Integrated solutions. The decrease in integrated solutions revenue of $2.1 million for
the six months ended June 30, 2006 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2005 was
attributable to a slower booking rate for new integrated solution
engagements in late 2005 which would have contributed to revenue in
2005
and delays in signing certain new engagements until the second half of the current year, and was partially offset by an
increase in software maintenance revenue.
Software licenses. The decrease in software licenses revenue of $2.2 million for the
six months ended June 30, 2006 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2005 was due to a
decrease in the number of license seats sold versus the comparable
period in 2005 that included one very significant license agreement.
Gain Share. Gain share revenue increased $5.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2006
compared to the six months ended June 30, 2005. The increase in gain share revenue was primarily
due to a greater number of engagements contributing to gain share at newer technology nodes, as
well as a greater number of wafer starts at our customers sites.
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Six Months Ended June 30, | Six Months Ended June 30, | |||||||||||||||||||||||
2006 | 2005 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Cost of Design-to-Silicon | $ | % | % of | % of | ||||||||||||||||||||
Yield Solutions | 2006 | 2005 | Change | Change | Revenue | Revenue | ||||||||||||||||||
(In thousands, except for %s) |
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Direct costs of
design-to-silicon-
yield solutions |
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Integrated solutions |
$ | 13,074 | $ | 11,516 | $ | 1,558 | 14 | % | 35 | % | 32 | % | ||||||||||||
Software licenses |
40 | 258 | (218 | ) | (84 | )% | | 1 | % | |||||||||||||||
Amortization of acquired core
technology |
2,532 | 2,532 | | | 7 | % | 7 | % | ||||||||||||||||
Total |
$ | 15,646 | $ | 14,306 | $ | 1,340 | 9 | % | 42 | % | 40 | % | ||||||||||||
Direct Costs of Design-to-Silicon-Yield Solutions.
Integrated solutions. The increase in direct costs of Design-to-Silicon-Yield
integrated solutions of $1.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2006 compared to the
six months ended June 30, 2005 was primarily attributable to the
increase of $1.1 million in stock-based
compensation expense under SFAS No. 123(R), greater expenses for work performed on expected
engagements that were delayed to a subsequent quarter, and the distribution of expanded
pdFasTest products.
Software Licenses. The decrease in direct costs of Design-to-Silicon-Yield solutions
software licenses of $218,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2006 compared to the six
months ended June 30, 2005 was primarily attributable to a decrease in third party software
license fees and royalties resulting from decreased license seat sales..
Amortization of Acquired Core Technology. The amortization of acquired core technology
expense remained unchanged at $2.5 million for both the six months ended June 30, 2006 and the six
months ended June 30, 2005.
Six Months Ended June 30, | Six Months Ended June 30, | |||||||||||||||||||||||
2006 | 2005 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
$ | % | % of | % of | |||||||||||||||||||||
Research and Development | 2006 | 2005 | Change | Change | Revenue | Revenue | ||||||||||||||||||
(In thousands, except for %s) |
||||||||||||||||||||||||
Research and development |
$ | 13,127 | $ | 11,065 | $ | 2,062 | 19 | % | 35 | % | 30 | % | ||||||||||||
Research and Development. The increase in research and development expenses of $2.1
million for the six months ended June 30, 2006 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2005 was
primarily due to the increase of $1.1 million in stock-based
compensation expense under SFAS No. 123(R), and increased
personnel-related and third party developer expenses.
Six Months Ended June 30, | Six Months Ended June 30, | |||||||||||||||||||||||
2006 | 2005 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Selling, General and | $ | % | % of | % of | ||||||||||||||||||||
Administrative | 2006 | 2005 | Change | Change | Revenue | Revenue | ||||||||||||||||||
(In thousands, except for %s) |
||||||||||||||||||||||||
Selling, general and
administrative |
$ | 9,822 | $ | 8,203 | $ | 1,619 | 20 | % | 26 | % | 23 | % | ||||||||||||
Selling, General and Administrative. The increase in selling, general and administrative
expenses of $1.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2006 compared to the six months ended
June 30, 2005 was primarily due to the increase of
$1.7 million in stock-based compensation expense under SFAS No.
123(R), increased personnel-related expenses, and higher legal and accounting fees, partially offset by a
decrease in outside sales commissions.
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Six Months Ended June 30, | Six Months Ended June 30, | |||||||||||||||||||||||
2006 | 2005 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Amortization of Other | $ | % | % of | % of | ||||||||||||||||||||
Acquired Intangible Assets | 2006 | 2005 | Change | Change | Revenue | Revenue | ||||||||||||||||||
(In thousands, except for %s) |
||||||||||||||||||||||||
Amortization of Other
Acquired Intangible Assets |
$ | 470 | $ | 470 | | | 1 | % | 1 | % | ||||||||||||||
Amortization of Other Acquired Intangible Assets. Amortization of other acquired
intangible assets remained unchanged at $470,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2006 and the six
months ended June 30, 2005
Six Months Ended June 30, | Six Months Ended June 30, | |||||||||||||||||||||||
2006 | 2005 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
$ | % | % of | % of | |||||||||||||||||||||
Interest and Other Income, net | 2006 | 2005 | Change | Change | Revenue | Revenue | ||||||||||||||||||
(In thousands, except for %s) |
||||||||||||||||||||||||
Interest and Other Income, net |
$ | 1,446 | $ | 622 | $ | 824 | 132 | % | 4 | % | 2 | % | ||||||||||||
Interest and Other Income, Net. The increase in interest and other income, net of
$824,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2006 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2005 was
primarily attributable to increased interest earned on higher average cash and cash equivalent
balances and short term investments during the period coupled with higher interest rates earned
during the period.
Six Months Ended June 30, | Six Months Ended June 30, | |||||||||||||||||||||||
2006 | 2005 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
$ | % | % of | % of | |||||||||||||||||||||
Provision for Income Taxes | 2006 | 2005 | Change | Change | Revenue | Revenue | ||||||||||||||||||
(In thousands, except for %s) |
||||||||||||||||||||||||
Provision for Income Tax |
$ | 827 | $ | 291 | $ | 536 | 184 | % | 2 | % | 1 | % | ||||||||||||
Provision for Income Taxes. The increase in the tax provision of $536,000 for the six
months ended June 30, 2006 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2005 was primarily due to a
higher tax rate as a result of an increase in non tax deductible stock-based compensation expense
and the Federal governments delay in passing certain tax credits for 2006.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Net
cash provided by operating activities was $5.8 million for the six months ended June 30,
2006 compared to net cash provided by operating activities of $4.6 million for the six months ended
June 30, 2005. After adjusting the net loss of $579,000 by the amortization of acquired intangible
assets of $3.0 million, depreciation and amortization of $1.2 million, stock-based compensation of
$4.0 million, the increase in deferred taxes of $80,000, the tax
benefit related to stock-based compensation plans of $513,000, and the excess tax benefit from
stock-based compensation of $265,000, our adjusted results provided
approximately $7.7 million in
cash. Net cash was also provided by decreases in account receivables of $1.5 million, prepaid
expenses and other assets of $10,000 and increases in accounts payable of $551,000, and deferred
revenue of $708,000, offset by a decrease in accrued compensation and related benefits of $2.8
million, accrued liabilities of $70,000, billings in excess of revenue recognized of $1.5 million,
and taxes payable of $206,000. The decrease in accounts receivable and in billings in excess of
revenue recognized was due to decreased revenues during the period as well as the timing of billing
milestones specified in the contract agreements. The increase in accounts payable was due to the
timing of vendor payments coupled with moderate increases in our operating activities. The
increase in deferred revenue was primarily the result of renewals of software support and
maintenance contracts. The decrease in accrued compensation and related benefits was primarily the
result of payments made associated with employee variable compensation. The decrease in taxes
payable was primarily due to the decrease in taxable income and tax
payments made during the period.
Net cash used in investing activities was $30.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2006
compared to $1.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2005. The increase in net cash used in
investing activities was primarily due to purchases of short-term investments and property and equipment to support our growing
operations. Short-term investments totaled $29.1 million at June 30, 2006.
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Net
cash provided by financing activities was $4.0 million for the six months ended June 30,
2006 compared to $3.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2005. Net cash provided by
financing activities during the six months ended June 30, 2006
primarily consisted of $2.8 million
in proceeds from the exercise of employee stock options, $978,000 in proceeds from the issuance of
shares under the Employee Stock Purchase Plan and $265,000 in excess tax benefit derived from
stock-based compensation. Net cash provided by financing activities during the six months ended
June 30, 2005 primarily consisted of proceeds from the exercise of employee stock options of $2.2
million and proceeds from the issuance of shares under the Employee Stock Purchase Plan of
$808,000.
As of June 30, 2006, our working capital was $78.5 million, compared with $68.5 million as of
December 31, 2005. Cash and cash equivalents, and short term investments as of June 30, 2006 were
$69.1 million compared to $60.5 million as of December 31, 2005, an increase of $8.6 million.
Increases in cash and short term investments were primarily attributable to operating activities
and proceeds from the exercise of stock options. We expect to experience growth in our overall
expenses, in order to execute our business plan. As a result, we anticipate that our overall
expenses, as well as planned capital expenditures, may constitute a material use of our cash
resources. In addition, we may use cash resources to fund potential investments in, or
acquisitions of, complementary products, technologies or businesses. We believe that our existing
cash resources and anticipated funds from operations will satisfy our cash requirements to fund our
operating activities, capital expenditures and other obligations for at least the next twelve
months. However, in the event that during such period, or thereafter, we are not successful in
generating sufficient cash flows from operations we may need to raise additional capital through
private or public financings, strategic relationships or other arrangements, which may not be
available to us on acceptable terms or at all.
We do not have any off-balance sheet arrangements, investments in special purpose entities or
undisclosed borrowings or debt, other than operating leases on our facilities. Additionally, we
have not entered into any derivative contracts. As of June 30, 2006, we had no foreign currency
contracts outstanding.
We lease our facilities under operating lease agreements that expire at various dates through
2011. The following table represents our future minimum annual lease payments (in thousands):
Year Ending December 31, | Amount | |||
2006 (remaining six months) |
$ | 1,339 | ||
2007 |
2,481 | |||
2008 |
466 | |||
2009 |
150 | |||
2010 |
148 | |||
Thereafter |
141 | |||
Total |
$ | 4,725 | ||
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In November 2005, the FASB issued FASB Staff Position (FSP) FAS 115-1 and FAS 124-1, The
Meaning of Other-Than-Temporary Impairment and Its Application to Certain Investments, which amends
SFAS No. 115, Accounting for Certain Investments in Debt and Equity Securities, SFAS No. 124,
Accounting for Certain Investments Held by Not-for-Profit Organizations, and Accounting Principle
Boards (APB) Opinion No. 18, The Equity Method of Accounting for Investments in Common Stock. FSP
FAS 115-1 and FSP FAS 124-1 provide guidance for determining whether impairments of certain debt
and equity investments are deemed other-than-temporary. The provisions of FSP FAS 115-1 and FSP FAS
124-1 are effective for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2005. The adoption of FSP
FAS 115-1 and FAS 124-1 did not have a material effect on our financial position, results of
operation or cash flows.
In June 2006, the FASB issued FASB Interpretation No. 48 (FIN 48), Accounting for Uncertainty
in Income Taxes an interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109. This interpretation clarifies the
accounting for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in accordance with SFAS No. 109, Accounting
for Income Taxes. This Interpretation prescribes a more-likely-than not recognition threshold that
a tax position will be sustained upon examination and a
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measurement attribute for the financial statement recognition of a tax position taken or
expected to be taken in a tax return. This Interpretation also provides guidance on derecognition,
classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosure and transition.
This Interpretation is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006. The cumulative
effect of applying the provisions of this Interpretation shall be reported as an adjustment to the
opening balance of retained earnings in 2007. We are currently evaluating the requirements of FIN
48 and have not yet determined the impact on the consolidated financial statements.
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.
The following discusses our exposure to market risk related to changes in interest rates and
foreign currency exchange rates. We do not currently own any equity investments, nor do we expect
to own any in the foreseeable future. This discussion contains forward-looking statements that are
subject to risks and uncertainties. Our actual results could vary materially as a result of a
number of factors.
Interest Rate Risk. As of June 30, 2006, we had cash and cash equivalents and short term
investments of $69.1 million. Cash and cash equivalents consisted of cash, highly liquid money
market instruments and commercial paper with maturities of 90 days or less. Short-term investments
consisted of debt securities with maturities of more than three months but less than twelve months.
Because of the short maturities of those instruments, a sudden change in market interest rates
would not have a material impact on the fair value of the portfolio. We would not expect our
operating results or cash flows to be affected to any significant degree by the effect of a sudden
change in market interest on our portfolio. A hypothetical increase in market interest rates of
100 basis points from the market rates in effect at June 30, 2006 would cause the fair value of
these investments to decrease by an immaterial amount which would not have significantly impacted
our financial position or results of operations. Declines in interest rates over time will result
in lower interest income and increased interest expense.
Foreign Currency and Exchange Risk. Virtually all of our revenue is denominated in U.S.
dollars, although such revenue is derived substantially from foreign customers. Foreign sales to
date, generated by our German subsidiary PDF Solutions GmbH since the date of its acquisition, have
for the most part, been invoiced in local currencies, creating receivables denominated in
currencies other than the U.S. dollar. The risk due to foreign currency fluctuations associated
with these receivables is partially reduced by local payables denominated in the same currencies,
and presently we do not consider it necessary to hedge these exposures. We intend to monitor our
foreign currency exposure. There can be no assurance that exchange rate fluctuations will not have
a materially negative impact on our business.
Item 4. Controls and Procedures.
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures. Our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief
Financial Officer, after evaluating the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures
(as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended
(the Exchange Act)) as of the end of the period covered by the quarterly report on Form 10-Q,
have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures are effective and designed to ensure
that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports we file and submit under the
Exchange Act is (i) recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the timeframes specified in
the SECs rules and forms, and (ii) is accumulated and communicated to our management, including
our principal executive and principal financial officers, or persons performing similar functions,
as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
Changes in Internal Controls Over Financial Reporting. There were no significant changes in
our internal controls or to our knowledge, in other factors that could significantly affect our
internal controls over financial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) of the
Exchange Act) during the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
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PART II OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings.
Not Applicable.
Item 1A. Risk Factors
If semiconductor designers and manufacturers do not continue to adopt our
Design-to-Silicon-Yield solutions, we may be unable to increase or maintain our revenue.
If semiconductor designers and manufacturers do not continue to adopt our
Design-to-Silicon-Yield solutions, our revenue could decline. To date, we have worked with a
limited number of semiconductor companies on a limited number of IC products and processes. To be
successful, we will need to continue to enter into agreements covering a larger number of IC
products and processes with existing customers and new customers. Our existing customers are
primarily large integrated device manufacturers, or IDMs. We target as new customers additional
IDMs, fabless semiconductor companies, and foundries, as well as system manufacturers. Factors that
may limit adoption of our Design-to-Silicon-Yield solutions by semiconductor companies include:
| our customers failure to achieve satisfactory yield improvements using our Design-to-Silicon-Yield solutions; | ||
| a decrease in demand for semiconductors generally or the demand for deep submicron semiconductors failing to grow as rapidly as expected; | ||
| the industry may develop alternative methods to enhance the integration between the semiconductor design and manufacturing processes due to a rapidly evolving market and the likely emergence of new technologies; | ||
| our existing and potential customers reluctance to understand and accept our innovative gain share fee component; and | ||
| our customers concern about our ability to keep highly competitive information confidential. |
We generate a large percentage of our total revenue from a limited number of customers, so the
loss of any one of these customers could significantly reduce our revenue and results of
operations below expectations.
Historically, we have had a small number of large customers for our core
Design-to-Silicon-Yield solutions and we expect this to continue in the near term. In the six
months ended June 30, 2006, three customers accounted for 55% of our total net revenue, with IBM
representing 31%, Toshiba representing 13%, and Chartered Semiconductor representing 11%,
respectively. In the six months ended June 30, 2005, five customers accounted for 63% of our total
net revenue, with Texas Instruments representing 15%, Hiroshima Elpida Memory representing 15%,
Matsushita representing 12%, Toshiba representing 11%, and Sony representing 10%, respectively. The
loss of any of these customers or a decrease in the sales volumes of their products could
significantly reduce our total revenue below expectations. In particular, such a loss could cause
significant fluctuations in results of operations because our expenses are fixed in the short term
and it takes us a long time to replace customers.
We must effectively manage and support our operations and recent and planned growth in order for
our business strategy to succeed.
We will need to continue to grow in all areas of operation and successfully integrate and
support our existing and new employees into our operations, or we may be unable to implement our
business strategy in the time frame we anticipate, if at all. We have in the past, and may in the
future, experience interruptions in our information systems on which our global operations depend.
Further, physical damage to, failure of, or digital damage (such as significant viruses or worms)
to, our information systems could disrupt and delay time-sensitive services or computing operations
that we perform for our customers, which could negatively impact our business results and
reputation. We may need to switch to a new accounting system in the near future, which could
disrupt our business operations and distract management. In addition, we will need to expand our
intranet to support new data centers to enhance our research and development efforts. Our intranet
is expensive to expand and must be highly secure due to the sensitive nature of our customers
information that we transmit. Building and managing the support necessary
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for our growth places significant demands on our management and resources. These demands may
divert these resources from the continued growth of our business and implementation of our business
strategy. Further, we must adequately train our new personnel, especially our client service and
technical support personnel, to effectively and accurately, respond to and support our customers.
If we fail to do this, it could lead to dissatisfaction among our customers, which could slow our
growth.
If we fail to protect our intellectual property rights, customers or potential competitors may
be able to use our technologies to develop their own solutions which could weaken our
competitive position, reduce our revenue, or increase our costs.
Our success depends largely on the proprietary nature of our technologies. We currently rely
primarily on copyright, trademark, and trade secret protection. Whether or not patents are granted
to us, litigation may be necessary to enforce our intellectual property rights or to determine the
validity and scope of the proprietary rights of others. As a result of any such litigation, we
could lose our proprietary rights and incur substantial unexpected operating costs. Litigation
could also divert our resources, including our managerial and engineering resources. In the future,
we intend to rely primarily on a combination of patents, copyrights, trademarks, and trade secrets
to protect our proprietary rights and prevent competitors from using our proprietary technologies
in their products. These laws and procedures provide only limited protection. Our pending patent
applications may not result in issued patents, and even if issued, they may not be sufficiently
broad to protect our proprietary technologies. Also, patent protection in foreign countries may be
limited or unavailable where we need such protection.
Competition in the market for solutions that address yield improvement and integration between
IC design and manufacturing may intensify in the future, which could slow our ability to grow or
execute our strategy.
Competition in our market may intensify in the future, which could slow our ability to grow or
execute our strategy. Our current and potential customers may choose to develop their own solutions
internally, particularly if we are slow in deploying our solutions. Many of these companies have
the financial and technical capability to develop their own solutions. Also, competitors could
establish non-domestic operations with a lower cost structure than our engineering organization,
which, unless we also establish lower cost non- domestic operations, would give any such
competitors products a competitive advantage over our solutions. There may be other providers of
commercial solutions for systematic IC yield and performance enhancement of which we are not aware.
We currently face indirect competition from the internal groups at IC companies and some direct
competition from providers of yield management or prediction software such as Knights Technology (a
part of FEI Company), Ponte Solutions, Predictions Software, Syntricity, Spotfire and Synopsys
(through their acquisition of HPL Technologies). Some providers of yield management software or
inspection equipment may seek to broaden their product offerings and compete with us. For example,
KLA-Tencor has announced adding the use of test structures to one of their inspection product
lines. In addition, we believe that the demand for solutions that address the need for better
integration between the silicon design and manufacturing processes may encourage direct competitors
to enter into our market. For example, large integrated organizations, such as IDMs, electronic
design automation software providers, IC design service companies or semiconductor equipment
vendors, may decide to spin-off a business unit that competes with us. Other potential competitors
include fabrication facilities that may decide to offer solutions competitive with ours as part of
their value proposition to their customers. In addition, Synopsys, Inc. now appears to offer
directly competing DFM capability, while other EDA suppliers provide alternative DFM solutions that
may compete for the same budgetary funds. If these potential competitors are able to attract
industry partners or customers faster than we can or change the pricing environment, we may not be
able to grow and execute our strategy as quickly or at all. In addition, customer preferences may
shift away from our solutions as a result of the increase in competition.
We face operational and financial risks associated with international operations.
We derive a majority of our revenue from international sales, principally from customers based
in Asia. Revenue generated from customers in Asia accounted for 48% of total revenue in the six
months ended June 30, 2006. During the six months ended June 30, 2005 revenue generated from
customers in Asia was 63% of total revenue. We expect that a significant portion of our total
future revenue will continue to be derived from companies based in Asia. In addition, we have
expanded our non-U.S. operations recently and plan to continue such expansion by establishing
overseas subsidiaries, offices, or contractor relationships in locations, and when, deemed
appropriate by our management. The success of our business is subject to risks inherent in doing
business internationally, including third-party vendors that provide
certain software quality assurance and other services that have
operations in the Middle East. These risks include:
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| some of our key engineers and other personnel who are foreign nationals may have difficulty gaining access to the United States and other countries in which our customers or our offices may be located and it may be difficult for us to recruit and retain qualified technical and managerial employees in foreign offices; | ||
| greater difficulty in collecting account receivables resulting in longer collection periods; | ||
| language and other cultural differences may inhibit our sales and marketing efforts and create internal communication problems among our U.S. and foreign research and development teams, increasing the difficulty of managing multiple, remote locations performing various development, quality assurance, and yield ramp analysis projects; | ||
| compliance with, and unexpected changes in, a wide variety of foreign laws and regulatory environments with which we are not familiar, including, among other issues, with respect to protection of our intellectual property, and a wide variety of trade and export controls under domestic, foreign, and international law; | ||
| currency risk due to the fact that expenses for our international offices are denominated in the local currency, including the Euro, while virtually all of our revenue is denominated in U.S. dollars; | ||
| quarantine, private travel limitation, or business disruption in regions affecting our operations, stemming from actual, imminent or perceived outbreak of human pandemic or contagious disease; | ||
| in the event a larger portion of our revenue becomes denominated in foreign currencies, we would be subject to a potentially significant exchange rate risk; and | ||
| economic or political instability, including but not limited to armed conflict, terrorism, and the resulting disruption to economic activity and business operations. | ||
In Japan, in particular, we face the following additional risks: | |||
| any recurrence of an overall downturn in Asian economies could limit our ability to retain existing customers and attract new ones in Asia; and | ||
| if the U.S. dollar increases in value relative to the Japanese Yen, the cost of our solutions will be more expensive to existing and potential Japanese customers and therefore less competitive. |
Our earnings per share and other key operating results may be unusually high in a given quarter,
thereby raising investors expectations, and then unusually low in the next quarter, thereby
disappointing investors, which could cause our stock price to drop.
Historically, our quarterly operating results have fluctuated. Our future quarterly operating
results will likely fluctuate from time to time and may not meet the expectations of securities
analysts and investors in some future period. The price of our common stock could decline due to
such fluctuations. The following factors may cause significant fluctuations in our future quarterly
operating results:
| the size and timing of sales volumes achieved by our customers products; | ||
| the loss of any of our large customers or an adverse change in any of our large customers businesses; | ||
| the size of improvements in our customers yield and the timing of agreement as to those improvements; | ||
| our long and variable sales cycle; | ||
| changes in the mix of our revenue; | ||
| changes in the level of our operating expenses needed to support our projected growth; and | ||
| delays in completing solution implementations for our customers. |
Our gain share revenue is dependent on factors outside of our control, including the volume of
integrated circuits, or ICs, our customers are able to sell to their customers.
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Our gain share revenue for a particular product is largely determined by the volume of that
product that our customer is able to sell to its customers, which is outside of our control. We
have limited ability to predict the success or failure of our customers IC products. Further, our
customers may implement changes to their manufacturing processes during the gain share period,
which could negatively affect yield results, which is beyond our control. We may commit a
significant amount of time and resources to a customer who is ultimately unable to sell as many
units as we had anticipated when contracting with them or who makes unplanned changes to their
processes. Since we currently work on a small number of large projects, any product that does not
achieve commercial viability or a significant increase in yield could significantly reduce our
revenue and results of operations below expectations. In addition, if we work with two directly
competitive products, volume in one may offset volume, and any of our related gain share, in the
other product. Further, decreased demand for semiconductor products decreases the volume of
products our customers are able to sell, which may adversely affect our gain share revenue.
Gain share measurement requires data collection and is subject to customer agreement, which can
result in uncertainty and cause quarterly results to fluctuate.
We can only recognize gain share revenue once we have reached agreement with our customers on
their level of yield performance improvements. Because measuring the amount of yield improvement is
inherently complicated and dependent on our customers internal information systems, there may be
uncertainty as to some components of measurement. This could result in our recognition of less
revenue than expected. In addition, any delay in measuring gain share could cause all of the
associated revenue to be delayed until the next quarter. Since we currently have only a few large
customers and we are relying on gain share as a significant component of our total revenue, any
delay could significantly harm our quarterly results.
Changes in the structure of our customer contracts, including the mix between fixed and variable
revenue and the mix of elements, can adversely affect the size and timing of our total revenue.
Our long-term success is largely dependent upon our ability to structure our future customer
contracts to include a larger gain share component relative to the fixed fee component. If we are
successful in increasing the gain share component of our customer contracts, we will experience an
adverse impact on our operating results in the short term as we reduce the fixed fee component,
which we typically recognize earlier than gain share fees. Due to acquisitions and expanded
business strategies, the mix of elements in some of our contracts has changed recently and the
relative importance of the software component in some of our contracts has increased. We have
experienced, and may in the future experience, delays in the expected recognition of revenue
associated with generally accepted accounting principles regarding the timing of revenue
recognition in multi-element software arrangements, including the effect of acceptance criteria. If
we fail to meet contractual acceptance criteria on time or at all, the total revenue we receive
under a contract could be delayed or decline. In addition, by increasing the gain share or the
software component, we may increase the variability or timing of recognition of our revenue, and
therefore increase the risk that our total future revenue will be lower than expected and fluctuate
significantly from period to period.
It typically takes us a long time to sell our unique solutions to new customers, which can
result in uncertainty and delays in generating additional revenue.
Because our gain share business model is unique and our Design-to-Silicon-Yield solutions are
unfamiliar, our sales cycle is lengthy and requires a significant amount of our senior managements
time and effort. Furthermore, we need to target those individuals within a customers organization
who have overall responsibility for the profitability of an IC. These individuals tend to be senior
management or executive officers. We may face difficulty identifying and establishing contact with
such individuals. Even after initial acceptance, due to the complexity of structuring the gain
share component, the negotiation and documentation processes can be lengthy. It can take nine
months or more to reach a signed contract with a customer. Unexpected delays in our sales cycle
could cause our revenue to fall short of expectations.
We have a history of losses, we may incur losses in the future and we may be unable to maintain
profitability.
While we were profitable on a GAAP basis in prior quarters, we have experienced losses in the
past and in the current quarter. We may not achieve and thereafter maintain profitability if our
revenue increases more slowly than we expect or not at all. In addition, virtually all of our
operating expenses are fixed in the short term, so any shortfall in anticipated revenue in a given
period could significantly reduce our operating results below expectations. Our
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accumulated deficit was $14.0 million as of June 30, 2006. We expect to continue to incur
significant expenses in connection with:
| funding for research and development; | ||
| expansion of our solution implementation teams; | ||
| expansion of our sales and marketing efforts; and | ||
| additional non-cash charges relating to amortization of intangibles and deferred stock compensation. |
As a result, we will need to significantly increase revenue to maintain profitability on a
quarterly or annual basis. Any of these factors could cause our stock price to decline.
The semiconductor industry is cyclical in nature.
Our revenue is highly dependent upon the overall condition of the semiconductor industry,
especially in light of our gain share revenue component. The semiconductor industry is highly
cyclical and subject to rapid technological change and has been subject to significant economic
downturns at various times, characterized by diminished product demand, accelerated erosion of
average selling prices, and production overcapacity. The semiconductor industry also periodically
experiences increased demand and production capacity constraints. As a result, we may experience
significant fluctuations in operating results due to general semiconductor industry conditions and
overall economic conditions.
We must continually attract and retain highly talented executives, engineers, and research and
development personnel or we will be unable to expand our business as planned.
We will need to continue to hire highly talented executives, engineers, and research and
development personnel to support our planned growth. We have experienced, and we expect to continue
to experience, delays and limitations in hiring and retaining highly skilled individuals with
appropriate qualifications. We intend to continue to hire foreign nationals, particularly as we
expand our operations internationally. We have had, and expect to continue to have, difficulty in
obtaining visas permitting entry into the United States for several of our key personnel, which
disrupts our ability to strategically locate our personnel. If we lose the services of any of our
key executives or a significant number of our engineers, it could disrupt our ability to implement
our business strategy. Competition for executives and qualified engineers can be intense,
especially in Silicon Valley where we are principally based.
If our products, technologies, services, and integrated solutions fail to keep pace with the
rapid technological changes in the semiconductor industry, we could lose customers and revenue.
We must continually devote significant engineering resources to enable us to keep up with the
rapidly evolving technologies and equipment used in the semiconductor design and manufacturing
processes. These innovations are inherently complex and require long development cycles. Not only
do we need the technical expertise to implement the changes necessary to keep our technologies
current, we also rely heavily on the judgment of our advisors and management to anticipate future
market trends. Our customers expect us to stay ahead of the technology curve and expect that our
products, technologies, services, and integrated solutions will support any new design or
manufacturing processes or materials as soon as they are deployed. If we are not able to timely
predict industry changes, or if we are unable to modify our products, technologies, services, and
integrated solutions on a timely basis, our existing solutions will be rendered obsolete and we may
lose customers. If we do not keep pace with technology, our existing and potential customers may
choose to develop their own solutions internally as an alternative to ours and we could lose market
share, which could adversely affect our operating results.
We intend to pursue additional strategic relationships, which are necessary to maximize our
growth, but could substantially divert management attention and resources.
In order to establish and maintain strategic relationships with industry leaders at each stage
of the IC design and manufacturing processes, we may need to expend significant resources and will
need to commit a significant amount of managements time and attention, with no guarantee of
success. If we are unable to enter into strategic relationships with these companies, we will not
be as effective at modeling existing technologies or at keeping ahead of the technology curve as
new technologies are introduced. In the past, the absence of an established working relationship
with key companies in the industry has meant that we have had to exclude the effect of their
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parts from our modeling analysis, which reduces the overall effectiveness of our analysis and
limits our ability to improve yield. We may be unable to establish key industry strategic
relationships if any of the following occur:
| potential industry partners become concerned about our ability to protect their intellectual property; | ||
| potential industry partners develop their own solutions to address the need for yield improvement; | ||
| our potential competitors establish relationships with industry partners with which we seek to establish a relationship; or | ||
| potential industry partners attempt to restrict our ability to enter into relationships with their competitors. |
Our solution implementations may take longer than we anticipate, which could cause us to lose
customers and may result in adjustments to our operating results.
Our solution implementations require a team of engineers to collaborate with our customers to
address complex yield loss issues by using our software and other technologies. We must estimate
the amount of time needed to complete an existing solution implementation in order to estimate when
the engineers will be able to commence a new solution implementation. In addition, our accounting
for solution implementation contracts, which generate fixed fees, sometimes require adjustments to
profit and loss based on revised estimates during the performance of the contract. These
adjustments may have a material effect on our results of operations in the period in which they are
made. The estimates giving rise to these risks, which are inherent in fixed-price contracts,
include the forecasting of costs and schedules, and contract revenues related to contract
performance.
Key executives, including our chief executive officer and our chief strategy officer, are
critical to our business and we cannot guarantee that they will remain with us indefinitely.
Our future success will depend to a significant extent on the continued services of our key
executives, including John Kibarian, our President and Chief Executive Officer, and David Joseph,
our Chief Strategy Officer. If we lose the services of any of our key executives, it could slow
execution of our business plan, hinder our product development processes and impair our sales
efforts. Searching for replacements could divert other senior managements time and increase our
operating expenses. In addition, our industry partners and customers could become concerned about
our future operations, which could injure our reputation. We do not have long-term employment
agreements with our executives and we do not maintain any key person life insurance policies on
their lives.
Inadvertent disclosure of our customers confidential information could result in costly
litigation and cause us to lose existing and potential customers.
Our customers consider their product yield information and other confidential information,
which we must gather in the course of our engagement with the customer, to be extremely
competitively sensitive. If we inadvertently disclosed or were required to disclose this
information, we would likely lose existing and potential customers and could be subject to costly
litigation. In addition, to avoid potential disclosure of confidential information to competitors,
some of our customers may, in the future, ask us not to work with key competitive products.
Our technologies could infringe the intellectual property rights of others causing costly
litigation and the loss of significant rights.
Significant litigation regarding intellectual property rights exists in the semiconductor
industry. It is possible that a third party may claim that our technologies infringe their
intellectual property rights or misappropriate their trade secrets. Any claim, even if without
merit, could be time consuming to defend, result in costly litigation, or require us to enter into
royalty or licensing agreements, which may not be available to us on acceptable terms, or at all. A
successful claim of infringement against us in connection with the use of our technologies could
adversely affect our business.
Defects in our proprietary technologies, hardware and software tools, and the cost of support to
remedy any such defects could decrease our revenue and our competitive market share.
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If the software, hardware, or proprietary technologies we provide to a customer contain
defects that increase our customers cost of goods sold and time to market, these defects could
significantly decrease the market acceptance of our solutions. Further, the cost of support
resources required to remedy any defects in our technologies, hardware, or software tools could
exceed our expectations. Any actual or perceived defects with our software, hardware, or
proprietary technologies may also hinder our ability to attract or retain industry partners or
customers, leading to a decrease in our revenue. These defects are frequently found during the
period following introduction of new software, hardware, or proprietary technologies or
enhancements to existing software, hardware, or proprietary technologies. Our software, hardware,
and proprietary technologies may contain errors not discovered until after customer implementation
of the silicon design and manufacturing process recommended by us. If our software, hardware, or
proprietary technologies contain errors or defects, it could require us to expend significant
resources to alleviate these problems, which could reduce margins and result in the diversion of
technical and other resources from our other development efforts.
We may have difficulty maintaining the effectiveness of our internal control over financial
reporting.
Pursuant to Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, we are required to furnish a report on our
managements assessment of the design and effectiveness of our system of internal control over
financial reporting as part of our Annual Report on Form 10-K. Our auditors are also required to
attest to, and report on, our managements assessment. In order to issue their report, our
management is required to document both the design of our system of internal controls and our
testing processes that support our managements evaluation and conclusion. While our management and
independent auditors have been able to conclude that our internal control over financial reporting
has been effective in each of the last two years, during the course of future testing, we may
identify deficiencies, including those arising from turnover of qualified personnel or arising as a
result of acquisitions, which we may not be able to remediate in time to meet the continuing
reporting deadlines imposed by Section 404 and the costs of which may harm our results of
operations. In addition, if we fail to maintain the adequacy of our internal controls, as such
standards are modified, supplemented or amended from time to time, we may not be able to ensure
that our management can conclude on an ongoing basis that we have effective internal controls. We
also may not be able to retain independent auditors with sufficient resources to attest to and
report on our internal controls in a timely manner. Moreover, our auditors may not agree with our
managements future assessments and may send us a deficiency notice that we are unable to remediate
on a timely basis. If we are unable to assert as of December 31, 2006 and beyond, that we maintain
effective internal controls, our investors could lose confidence in the accuracy and completeness
of our financial reports that in turn could cause our stock price to decline.
Change in stock option accounting rules may harm our reported operating results prepared in
accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, our stock price, and our
competitiveness in the employee marketplace.
Technology companies have, in general, and our company has, in particular, a history of
depending upon and using broad based employee stock option programs to hire, incentivize and retain
employees in a competitive marketplace. In December 2004, the Financial Accounting Standards Board
(FASB) released Statement of Financial Accounting Standard No. 123(R), Share-Based Payments
(SFAS No. 123(R)), which requires all companies to measure compensation costs for all share-based
payments, including employee stock options, at fair value. The provisions of SFAS No. 123(R) are
effective for us beginning January 1, 2006. Upon adopting SFAS No. 123(R), we recorded a
stock-based compensation expense of $4.0 million in the six months ended June 30, 2006, and we
believe that our adoption of SFAS No. 123(R) will continue to have a significant negative impact on
our financial position and results of operations. In addition, we believe that the adoption of SFAS
No. 123(R) may impact our ability to utilize broad based employee stock option plans to hire,
incentivize and retain employees and could result in a competitive disadvantage to us in the
employee marketplace.
Worldwide events may reduce our revenues and harm our business.
Future political or related events similar or comparable to the September 11, 2001 terrorist
attacks, or significant military conflicts, or long-term reactions of governments and society to
such events, may cause significant delays or reductions in technology purchases or limit our
ability to travel to certain parts of the world. In addition, such events have had and may continue
to have negative effects on financial markets, including significant price and volume fluctuations
in securities markets. If such events continue or escalate, our business and results of operations
could be harmed and the market price of our common stock could decline.
We may not be able to expand our proprietary technologies if we do not consummate potential
acquisitions or investments or successfully integrate them with our business.
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To expand our proprietary technologies, we may acquire or make investments in complementary
businesses, technologies, or products if appropriate opportunities arise. We may be unable to
identify suitable acquisition or investment candidates at reasonable prices or on reasonable terms,
or consummate future acquisitions or investments, each of which could slow our growth strategy. We
may have difficulty integrating the acquired products, personnel or technologies of any
acquisitions we might make. These difficulties could disrupt our ongoing business, distract our
management and employees and increase our expenses.
We may not be able to raise necessary funds to support our growth or execute our strategy.
We currently anticipate that our available cash resources will be sufficient to meet our
presently anticipated working capital and capital expenditure requirements for at least the next 12
months. However, unanticipated efforts to support more rapid expansion, develop or enhance
Design-to-Silicon-Yield solutions, respond to competitive pressures or acquire complementary
businesses or technologies could impact our future capital requirements and the adequacy of our
available funds. In such event, we may need to raise additional funds through public or private
financings, strategic relationships or other arrangements. We may not be able to raise any
necessary funds on terms favorable to us, or at all.
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.
(b) Use of Proceeds. Our first registration statement, filed on Form S-1 (Registration No.
333-43192) related to our initial public offering was declared effective by the SEC on July 26,
2001. There has been no change to the disclosure contained in our report on Form 10-K for the year
ended December 31, 2005, as amended, with respect to the use of proceeds generated by our initial
public offering.
(c) Stock Repurchases. The table below sets forth the information with respect to purchases
made by or on behalf of the Company or any affiliated purchaser (as the term is defined in Rule
10b-18(a)(3) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) of our common stock during the six months
ended June 30, 2006:
ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES
Total Number of | Maximum Number (or | |||||||||||||||
Total | Shares (or Units) | Approximate Dollar | ||||||||||||||
Number of | Average | Purchased as | Value) of Shares (or | |||||||||||||
Shares (or | Price Paid | Part of Publicly | Units) that May Yet Be | |||||||||||||
Units) | Per Share | Announced Plans | Purchased Under the | |||||||||||||
Period | Purchased | (or Unit) | or Programs (1) | Plans or Programs(1) | ||||||||||||
Month #1 (April
1, 2006 through
April 30, 2006) |
| | | $ | 4,451,236 | |||||||||||
Month #2 (May 1,
2006 through May
31, 2006) |
| | | $ | 4,451,236 | |||||||||||
Month #3 (June 1,
2006 through June
30, 2006) |
| | | $ | 4,451,236 | |||||||||||
Total |
| | | |||||||||||||
(1) | On March 26, 2003, we announced that our Board of Directors had approved a share repurchase program, pursuant to which up to $10.0 million of our outstanding common stock may be repurchased; the repurchase program has no set expiration or termination date. As of June 30, 2006, 550,521 shares had been repurchased under this program at a weighted average per share price of $10.08 and approximately $4.5 million remained available for repurchases. |
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities.
Not Applicable.
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Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.
During the quarter ended June 30, 2006, we submitted the following matters to our stockholders
for approval at our Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on May 24, 2006 and the following proposals
were adopted by our stockholders by the margins indicated:
Proposals:
1. To elect two (2) Class II nominees to the Board of Directors.
Election of Director | Votes For | Votes Withheld | ||||||
Lucio L. Lanza Class II Director |
23,847,540 | 573,641 | ||||||
Kimon Michaels, Ph. D. Class II
Director |
15,130,099 | 9,291,082 |
As a result, Mr. Lanza and Mr. Michaels were re-elected as Class II directors of the Company
for a three year term expiring upon the Annual Meeting next following the fiscal year ending
December 31, 2008, or until their respective successors have been duly qualified and elected. B.J.
Cassin, Albert Y. C. Yu, R. Stephen Heinrichs, Susan Billat and John K. Kibarian continued as
directors of the Company.
2. To ratify the appointment by the Audit Committee of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the independent
auditors of the Company for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2006.
Broker | ||||||||||||
Votes for | Votes Against | Votes Abstained | Non-votes | |||||||||
24,226,412 |
194,586 | 183 | 0 |
Item 5. Other Information.
Not Applicable.
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Item 6. Exhibits.
Exhibit | ||
Number | Description | |
3.01
|
Third Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of PDF Solutions, Inc. * | |
3.02
|
Amended and Restated Bylaws of PDF Solutions, Inc. | |
4.01
|
Specimen Stock Certificate** | |
4.02
|
Second Amended and Restated Rights Agreement dated July 6, 2001* | |
31.01
|
Certification of the President and Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 | |
31.02
|
Certification of the Chief Financial Officer and Vice President of Finance and Administration pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 | |
32.01
|
Certification of the President and Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002*** | |
32.02
|
Certification the Chief Financial Officer and Vice President of Finance and Administration pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002*** |
| Incorporated by reference to PDFs Report on Form 10-Q filed August 9, 2005 (File No. 000-31311). | |
* | Incorporated by reference to PDFs Registration Statement on Form S-1, Amendment No. 7 filed July 9, 2001 (File No. 333-43192). | |
** | Incorporated by reference to PDFs Report on Form 10-Q filed September 6, 2001 (File No. 000-31311). | |
*** | As contemplated by SEC Release No. 33-8212, these exhibits are furnished with this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and are not deemed filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and are not incorporated by reference in any filing of PDF Solutions, Inc. under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, whether made before or after the date hereof and irrespective of any general incorporation language in any filings. |
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly
caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
Date: August 9, 2006
|
By: | /s/ JOHN K. KIBARIAN
|
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President and Chief Executive Officer | ||||||
By: | /s/ KEITH A. JONES
|
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Chief Financial Officer and Vice President of Finance |
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit | ||
Number | Description | |
3.01
|
Third Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of PDF Solutions, Inc.* | |
3.02
|
Amended and Restated Bylaws of PDF Solutions, Inc. | |
4.01
|
Specimen Stock Certificate** | |
4.02
|
Second Amended and Restated Rights Agreement dated July 6, 2001* | |
31.01
|
Certification of the President and Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 | |
31.02
|
Certification of the Chief Financial Officer and Vice President of Finance and Administration pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 | |
32.01
|
Certification of the President and Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002*** | |
32.02
|
Certification the Chief Financial Officer and Vice President of Finance and Administration pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002*** |
| Incorporated by reference to PDFs Report on Form 10-Q filed August 9, 2005 (File No. 000-31311). | |
* | Incorporated by reference to PDFs Registration Statement on Form S-1, Amendment No. 7 filed July 9, 2001 (File No. 333-43192). | |
** | Incorporated by reference to PDFs Report on Form 10-Q filed September 6, 2001 (File No. 000-31311). | |
*** | As contemplated by SEC Release No. 33-8212, these exhibits are furnished with this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and are not deemed filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and are not incorporated by reference in any filing of PDF Solutions, Inc. under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, whether made before or after the date hereof and irrespective of any general incorporation language in any filings. |