Cadence Reports Third Quarter 2012 Financial Results

SAN JOSE, Calif., 24 Oct 2012 -- Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: CDNS) today announced results for the third quarter of fiscal year 2012. Cadence reported third quarter 2012 revenue of $339 million, compared to revenue of $292 million reported for the same period in 2011. On a GAAP basis, Cadence recognized net income of $59 million, or $0.21 per share on a diluted basis, including $15 million in acquisition-related income tax benefit, in the third quarter of 2012, compared to net income of $28 million, or $0.10 per share on a diluted basis in the same period in 2011.

Using Cadence’s non-GAAP measure, net income in the third quarter of 2012 was $59 million, or $0.21 per share on a diluted basis, as compared to net income of $37 million, or $0.14 per share on a diluted basis, in the same period in 2011.

“Demand for our technology was strong across the board in Q3, with ongoing strength in emulation and increasing demand for verification solutions,” said Lip-Bu Tan, president and chief executive officer. “We continue to extend our technology leadership at advanced nodes and expand our design and verification IP business.”

“Results for all key operating metrics exceeded expectations for Q3 as the entire Cadence team continues to execute,” added Geoff Ribar, senior vice president and chief financial officer.

The following statements are based on current expectations. These statements are forward-looking, and actual results may differ materially.

Business Outlook

For the fourth quarter of 2012, the company expects total revenue in the range of $335 million to $345 million. Fourth quarter GAAP net income per diluted share is expected to be in the range of $0.13 to $0.15. Net income per diluted share using the non-GAAP measure defined below is expected to be in the range of $0.18 to $0.20.

For 2012, the company expects total revenue in the range of $1,315 million to $1,325 million. On a GAAP basis, net income per diluted share for 2012 is expected to be in the range of $0.58 to $0.60. Using the non-GAAP measure defined below, net income per diluted share for 2012 is expected to be in the range of $0.75 to $0.77.

A schedule showing a reconciliation of the business outlook from GAAP net income and diluted net income per share to non-GAAP net income and diluted net income per share is included with this release.

Click here for the Q3 2012 Financial Schedules.

Audio Webcast Scheduled

Lip-Bu Tan, Cadence’s president and chief executive officer, and Geoff Ribar, Cadence’s senior vice president and chief financial officer, will host a third quarter 2012 financial results audio webcast today, October 24, 2012, at 2 p.m. (Pacific) / 5 p.m. (Eastern). Attendees are asked to register at the website at least 10 minutes prior to the scheduled webcast. An archive of the webcast will be available starting October 24, 2012 at 5 p.m. (Pacific) and ending November 7, 2012 at 5 p.m. (Pacific). Webcast access is available at www.cadence.com/cadence/investor_relations.