Microchip Technology Announces Financial Results for Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2015
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Microchip Technology Announces Financial Results for Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2015

CHANDLER, Ariz. — (BUSINESS WIRE) — October 30, 2014 — Microchip Technology Incorporated (NASDAQ: MCHP)

Microchip Technology Incorporated (NASDAQ: MCHP), a leading provider of microcontroller, mixed signal, analog and Flash-IP solutions, today reported results for the three months ended September 30, 2014 as summarized in the following table:

(in millions, except earnings per diluted share and percentages)     Three Months Ended September 30, 2014
      GAAP  

% of Net
Sales

 

Non-
GAAP1

 

% of Net
Sales

Net Sales     $546.2       $546.2    
Gross Margin     $307.5   56.3%   $322.8   59.1%
Operating Income     $101.3   18.5%   $177.3   32.5%
Other Expense (including Gains/Losses on Equity Method Investments)     $10.6       $8.2    
Income Tax Provision (benefit)     $(1.3)       $18.4    
Net Income before non-controlling interest     $92.0   16.8%   $150.7   27.6%
Net Income (loss) from non-controlling interest     $(1.6)       $0.5    
Net Income Attributable to Microchip     $93.6   17.1%   $150.2   27.5%
Earnings per Diluted Share     42 cents       67 cents    
1   See the "Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures" section of this release.

GAAP net sales for the second quarter of fiscal 2015 were $546.2 million, up 3.3% sequentially from net sales of $528.9 million in the immediately preceding quarter, and up 10.9% from GAAP net sales of $492.7 million in the prior year's second fiscal quarter. GAAP net income for the second quarter of fiscal 2015 was $93.6 million, or 42 cents per diluted share, up 4.2% from GAAP net income of $89.9 million, or 40 cents per diluted share, in the immediately preceding quarter, and down 6.2% from GAAP net income of $99.8 million, or 46 cents per diluted share, in the prior year's second fiscal quarter.

Non-GAAP net sales for the second quarter of fiscal 2015 were $546.2 million, up 2.8% sequentially from non-GAAP net sales of $531.3 million in the immediately preceding quarter, and up 10.9% from non-GAAP net sales of $492.7 million in the prior year’s second fiscal quarter. Non-GAAP net income for the second quarter of fiscal 2015 was $150.2 million, or 67 cents per diluted share, down 0.9% from non-GAAP net income of $151.6 million, or 68 cents per diluted share, in the immediately preceding quarter, and up 10.2% from non-GAAP net income of $136.4 million, or 63 cents per diluted share, in the prior year's second fiscal quarter. For the second quarters of fiscal 2015 and fiscal 2014, our non-GAAP results exclude the effect of share-based compensation, expenses related to our acquisition activities (including intangible asset amortization, inventory valuation costs, severance costs, and legal and other general and administrative expenses associated with acquisitions), non-cash interest expense on our convertible debentures, and non-recurring tax events. A reconciliation of our non-GAAP and GAAP results is included in this press release.

Microchip also announced today that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend on its common stock of 35.65 cents per share. The quarterly dividend is payable on December 5, 2014 to stockholders of record on November 21, 2014.

"We were disappointed with the level of business activity in the September quarter. The September quarter is usually a back-end weighted quarter because of a traditional weak August due to holidays in various parts of the world," said Steve Sanghi, President and CEO. "The month of September is usually a strong month for our revenue after the summer holiday period. This time, the September sales did not materialize to our expectations leading us to pre-announce our net sales for the quarter on October 9, 2014."

Mr. Sanghi added, "Our net sales, excluding ISSC, were down 0.4% sequentially compared to net sales in the June 2014 quarter. Including the ISSC results for the portion of the time we owned the majority of their outstanding shares added another $16.9 million to revenue pushing the September quarter revenue to an all time record."

"Including revenue from ISSC which will be reported as part of our microcontroller revenue, our overall microcontroller revenue grew 5.2% sequentially in the September quarter and was up 12.7% versus the year ago quarter, achieving a new revenue record," said Ganesh Moorthy, Chief Operating Officer. "Excluding ISSC revenue, microcontroller revenue grew 0.3% sequentially in the September quarter, was up 7.4% from the year ago quarter, and also achieved a new revenue record. Microcontroller revenue represented 66.2% of Microchip's overall revenue in the September quarter."

Mr. Moorthy added, "Excluding revenue from ISSC, our 16-bit microcontroller business was up 8.3% sequentially in the September quarter, also achieving a new record for revenue. 16-bit microcontroller revenue was up 23.3% versus the year ago quarter. This business continues to be an important engine of ongoing growth for us, as we continue to find and serve new customers and new applications with our expanding product portfolio. Excluding any revenue from ISSC, our 32-bit microcontroller business was up 7.6% sequentially in the September quarter, also achieving a new record for revenue. 32-bit microcontroller revenue was also up 38.6% versus the year ago quarter. We are continuing to rapidly expand our new product portfolio, win new designs and expand our presence in new applications to enable further growth in revenue and market share. Our 16-bit and 32-bit businesses are now at a size and growth rate where they are making a meaningful contribution to our overall growth."

Eric Bjornholt, Microchip's Chief Financial Officer, said, "Our net cash generation in the September quarter excluding our acquisition of ISSC, our dividend payment, and our reduction in borrowings was $156.2 million. As of September 30, 2014, our consolidated cash and total investment position was approximately $2.124 billion. The dividend that we announced today marks the 43rd occasion that we have increased our dividend payment, and cumulative dividends paid are $2.37 billion."

Mr. Sanghi concluded, "Having seen most of the market correction in the September quarter, we expect December quarter revenue to be only slightly below typical seasonal levels. We expect our non-GAAP revenue to be down 2% to 7% sequentially in the December quarter."

Microchip's Highlights for the Quarter Ended September 30, 2014:

Third Quarter Fiscal Year 2015 Outlook:

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

    Microchip Consolidated Guidance
      GAAP    

Non-GAAP
Adjustments

    Non-GAAP1
                   
Net Sales     $500.9 to $528.2 million     $7.1 million     $508.0 to $535.3 million
Gross Margin2     56.5% to 56.7%     $11.6 to $12.1 million     58.0% to 58.2%
Operating Expenses2     39.55% to 40.05%     $60.9 to $64.4 million     27.0% to 27.5%
Other Expense     $9.8 million     $2.5 million     $7.3 million
Income Tax Expense     11.4% to 11.8%     $7.7 million     10.6% to 11.0%
Net Income before noncontrolling interest     $64.0 to $71.6 million     $67.4 to $71.2 million     $131.4 to $142.8 million
Less Net Income (Loss) from

noncontrolling interest

    ($1.5 million)     $1.9 million     $0.3 million
Net Income     $65.5 to $73.1 million     $65.5 to $69.3 million     $131.1 to $142.5 million

Diluted Common Shares Outstanding3

    Approximately 222.7 million shares     Approximately 0.7 million shares     Approximately 222 million shares
Earnings per Diluted Share     29 to 33 cents     30 to 31 cents     59 to 64 cents

1

  See the "Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures" section of this release.

2

Earnings per share have been calculated based on the diluted shares outstanding of Microchip on a consolidated basis.

3

See Footnote 3 under the "Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures" section of this release.
1   Use of non-GAAP Financial Measures: Our non-GAAP adjustments, where applicable, include the effect of share-based compensation, expenses related to our acquisition activities (including intangible asset amortization, inventory valuation costs, severance costs, and legal and other general and administrative expenses associated with acquisitions), non-cash interest expense on our convertible debentures, the related income tax implications of these items and non-recurring tax events. Our non-GAAP net sales reflect revenue from product in the acquired companies' distribution channel at the acquisition date that is not included in GAAP net sales.
 
We are required to estimate the cost of certain forms of share-based compensation, including employee stock options, restricted stock units and our employee stock purchase plan, and to record a commensurate expense in our income statement. Share-based compensation expense is a non-cash expense that varies in amount from period to period and is affected by the price of our stock at the date of grant. The price of our stock is affected by market forces that are difficult to predict and are not within the control of management. Our other non-GAAP adjustments are either non-cash expenses or non-recurring expenses related to such transactions. Accordingly, management excludes all of these items from its internal operating forecasts and models.
 
We are using non-GAAP net sales, non-GAAP gross profit, non-GAAP gross profit percentage, non-GAAP operating expenses in dollars and as a percentage of sales including non-GAAP research and development expenses and non-GAAP selling, general and administrative expenses, non-GAAP operating income, non-GAAP other expense, net, non-GAAP income tax (benefit)/tax rate, non-GAAP net income, and non-GAAP diluted earnings per share which exclude the items noted above, as applicable, to permit additional analysis of our performance.
 
Management believes these non-GAAP measures are useful to investors because they enhance the understanding of our historical financial performance and comparability between periods. Many of our investors have requested that we disclose this non-GAAP information because they believe it is useful in understanding our performance as it excludes non-cash and other charges that many investors feel may obscure our underlying operating results. Management uses these non-GAAP measures to manage and assess the profitability of our business. Specifically, we do not consider such items when developing and monitoring our budgets and spending. Our determination of the above non-GAAP measures might not be the same as similarly titled measures used by other companies, and it should not be construed as a substitute for amounts determined in accordance with GAAP. There are limitations associated with using non-GAAP measures, including that they exclude financial information that some may consider important in evaluating our performance. Management compensates for this by presenting information on both a GAAP and non-GAAP basis for investors and providing reconciliations of the GAAP and non-GAAP results.
 
2 Diluted Common Shares Outstanding can vary for, among other things, the trading price of our common stock, the actual exercise of options or vesting of restricted stock units, the potential for incremental dilutive shares from our convertible debentures (additional information regarding our share count is available in the investor relations section of our website under the heading "Supplemental Financial Information"), and the repurchase or the issuance of stock. The diluted common shares outstanding presented in the guidance table above assumes an average Microchip stock price in the December 2014 quarter of $43 per share (however, we make no prediction as to what our actual share price will be for such period or any other period and we cannot estimate what our stock option exercise activity will be during the quarter).
 
3 Generally, gross margin fluctuates over time, driven primarily by the mix of microcontrollers, mixed-signal products, analog products and memory products sold and licensing revenue; variances in manufacturing yields; fixed cost absorption; wafer fab loading levels; costs of wafers from foundries; inventory reserves; pricing pressures in our non-proprietary product lines; and competitive and economic conditions. Operating expenses fluctuate over time, primarily due to net sales and profit levels.
MICROCHIP TECHNOLOGY INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(in thousands except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
         
Three months ended Six months ended
September 30, September 30,
2014   2013 2014 2013
 
Net sales $ 546,243 $ 492,669 $ 1,075,119 $ 955,461
Cost of sales 238,789   203,806   461,146   400,024  
Gross profit 307,454 288,863 613,973 555,437
 
Operating expenses:
Research and development 88,814 78,254 173,184 151,339
Selling, general and administrative 71,114 69,368 140,369 135,078
Amortization of acquired intangible assets 45,433 23,744 82,077 51,421
Special charges (income) 775   (11 ) 1,079   1,690  
206,136   171,355   396,709   339,528  
 
Operating income 101,318 117,508 217,264 215,909
Losses on equity method investments (35 ) (101 ) (67 ) (361 )
Other expense, net (10,579 ) (6,201 ) (19,502 ) (14,006 )
 
Income before income taxes 90,704 111,206 197,695 201,542
Income tax (benefit) provision (1,334 ) 11,400   15,748   23,157  
Net income 92,038 99,806 181,947 178,385
Less: Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests 1,603   —   1,603   —  
Net income attributable to Microchip Technology $ 93,641   $ 99,806   $ 183,550   $ 178,385  
 
Basic net income per common share attributable to Microchip Technology stockholders $ 0.47   $ 0.50   $ 0.92   $ 0.90  
Diluted net income per common share attributable to Microchip Technology stockholders $ 0.42   $ 0.46   $ 0.82   $ 0.83  
 
Basic common shares outstanding 200,629   197,825   200,408   197,388  
Diluted common shares outstanding 225,284   216,475   224,906   214,371  
 
 
MICROCHIP TECHNOLOGY INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(in thousands)

     
ASSETS
 
September 30, March 31,
2014 2014
(Unaudited)
Cash and short-term investments $ 1,283,109 $ 1,344,785
Accounts receivable, net 287,473 242,405
Inventories 275,746 262,725
Deferred tax assets 62,411 67,490
Other current assets 70,226   51,994
Total current assets 1,978,965 1,969,399
 
Property, plant & equipment, net 585,102 531,967
Long-term investments 841,277 798,712
Other assets 1,205,283   767,552
Total assets $ 4,610,627   $ 4,067,630
 
 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
 
Accounts payable and other current liabilities $ 208,399 $ 170,781
Short-term borrowings 17,500 17,500
Deferred income on shipments to distributors 159,585   147,798
Total current liabilities 385,484 336,079
 
Long-term line of credit 624,375 300,000
Long-term borrowings, net 322,767 331,385
Convertible debentures 376,729 371,873
Long-term income tax payable 139,343 179,966
Long-term deferred tax liability 469,370 375,316
Other long-term liabilities 40,351 37,550
 
Microchip Technology stockholders' equity 2,203,421 2,135,461
Noncontrolling interests 48,787   —
Total equity 2,252,208   2,135,461
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 4,610,627   $ 4,067,630
 
 

MICROCHIP TECHNOLOGY INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP MEASURES
(in thousands except per share amounts and percentages)
(Unaudited)

       

RECONCILIATION OF GAAP NET SALES TO NON-GAAP NET SALES

Three months ended Six months ended
September 30, September 30,
2014   2013 2014   2013
Net sales, as reported $ 546,243 $ 492,669 $ 1,075,119 $ 955,461
Distributor revenue recognition adjustment —   —   2,469   —
Non-GAAP net sales $ 546,243   $ 492,669   $ 1,077,588   $ 955,461
 

RECONCILIATION OF GAAP GROSS PROFIT TO NON-GAAP GROSS PROFIT

       
Three months ended Six months ended
September 30, September 30,
2014   2013 2014   2013
Gross profit, as reported $ 307,454 $ 288,863 $ 613,973 $ 555,437
Distributor revenue recognition adjustment — — 1,362 —
Share-based compensation expense 2,640 1,864 4,695 3,833
Acquisition-related acquired inventory valuation costs 12,690   —   20,501   —  
Non-GAAP gross profit $ 322,784   $ 290,727   $ 640,531   $ 559,270  
Non-GAAP gross profit percentage 59.1 % 59.0 % 59.4 % 58.5 %
 

RECONCILIATION OF GAAP RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT EXPENSES TO NON-GAAP RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT EXPENSES

       
Three months ended Six months ended
September 30, September 30,
2014   2013 2014   2013
Research and development expenses, as reported $ 88,814 $ 78,254 $ 173,184 $ 151,339
Share-based compensation expense (7,261 ) (6,931 ) (13,570 ) (12,621 )
Non-GAAP research and development expenses $ 81,553   $ 71,323   $ 159,614   $ 138,718  
Non-GAAP research and development expenses as a percentage of net sales 14.9

%

14.5 % 14.8 % 14.5 %
 

RECONCILIATION OF GAAP SELLING, GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES TO NON-GAAP SELLING, GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES

       
Three months ended Six months ended
September 30, September 30,
2014   2013 2014   2013
Selling, general and administrative expenses, as reported $ 71,114 $ 69,368 $ 140,369 $ 135,078
Share-based compensation expense (5,372 ) (6,205 ) (10,329 ) (11,202 )
Acquisition-related costs (1,801 ) (383 ) (2,737 ) (1,271 )
Non-GAAP selling, general and administrative expenses $ 63,941   $ 62,780   $ 127,303   $ 122,605  
Non-GAAP selling, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of net sales 11.7 % 12.7 % 11.8 % 12.8 %
 

RECONCILIATION OF GAAP OPERATING EXPENSES TO NON-GAAP OPERATING EXPENSES

       
Three months ended Six months ended
September 30, September 30,
2014   2013 2014   2013
Operating expenses, as reported $ 206,136 $ 171,355 $ 396,709 $ 339,528
Share-based compensation expense (12,633 ) (13,136 ) (23,899 ) (23,823 )
Acquisition-related costs (1,801 ) (383 ) (2,737 ) (1,271 )
Amortization of acquired intangible assets (45,433 ) (23,744 ) (82,077 ) (51,421 )
Special charges (775 ) 11   (1,079 ) (1,690 )
Non-GAAP operating expenses $ 145,494   $ 134,103   $ 286,917   $ 261,323  
Non-GAAP operating expenses as a percentage of net sales 26.6 % 27.2 % 26.6 % 27.4 %
 

RECONCILIATION OF GAAP OPERATING INCOME TO NON-GAAP OPERATING INCOME

       
Three months ended Six months ended
September 30, September 30,
2014   2013 2014   2013
Operating income, as reported $ 101,318 $ 117,508 $ 217,264 $ 215,909
Distributor revenue recognition adjustment — — 1,362 —
Share-based compensation expense 15,273 15,000 28,594 27,656
Acquisition-related acquired inventory valuation and other costs 14,491 383 23,238 1,271
Amortization of acquired intangible assets 45,433 23,744 82,077 51,421
Special charges (income) 775   (11 ) 1,079   1,690  
Non-GAAP operating income $ 177,290   $ 156,624   $ 353,614   $ 297,947  
Non-GAAP operating income as a percentage of net sales 32.5 % 31.8 % 32.8 % 31.2 %
 

RECONCILIATION OF GAAP OTHER EXPENSE, NET TO NON-GAAP OTHER EXPENSE, NET

       
Three months ended Six months ended
September 30, September 30,
2014   2013 2014   2013
Other expense, net, as reported $ (10,579 ) $ (6,201 ) $ (19,502 ) $ (14,006 )
Convertible debt non-cash interest expense 2,445   2,235   4,810   4,396  
Non-GAAP other expense, net $ (8,134 ) $ (3,966 ) $ (14,692 ) $ (9,610 )
Non-GAAP other expense, net, as a percentage of net sales -1.5 % -0.8 % -1.4 % -1.0 %
 

RECONCILIATION OF GAAP INCOME TAX (BENEFIT) PROVISION TO NON-GAAP INCOME TAX PROVISION

       
Three months ended Six months ended
September 30, September 30,
2014   2013 2014   2013
Income tax (benefit) provision, as reported $ (1,334 ) $ 11,400 $ 15,748 $ 23,157
Income tax rate, as reported -1.5 % 10.3 % 8.0 % 11.5 %
Distributor revenue recognition adjustment — — 375 —
Share-based compensation expense 1,833 1,589 3,253 2,991
Acquisition-related acquired inventory valuation costs, intangible asset amortization and other costs 6,201 357 8,897 780
Special charges (income) 271 (4 ) 384 633
Convertible debt non-cash interest expense 908 837 1,787 1,646
Non-recurring tax events 10,517   1,995   6,052   1,995  
Non-GAAP income tax provision $ 18,396   $ 16,174   $ 36,496   $ 31,202  
Non-GAAP income tax rate 10.9 % 10.6 % 10.8 % 10.8 %
 

RECONCILIATION OF GAAP NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO MICROCHIP TECHNOLOGY AND GAAP DILUTED NET INCOME PER COMMON SHARE ATTRIBUTABLE TO MICROCHIP TECHNOLOGY STOCKHOLDERS TO NON-GAAP NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO MICROCHIP TECHNOLOGY AND NON-GAAP DILUTED NET INCOME PER COMMON SHARE ATTRIBUTABLE TO MICROCHIP TECHNOLOGY STOCKHOLDERS

       
Three months ended Six months ended
September 30, September 30,
2014   2013 2014   2013
Net income attributable to Microchip Technology, as reported $ 93,641 $ 99,806 $ 183,550 $ 178,385
Noncontrolling interests (2,090 ) — (2,090 ) —
Distributor revenue recognition adjustment, net of tax effect — — 987 —
Share-based compensation expense, net of tax effect 13,440 13,411 25,341 24,665
Acquisition-related acquired inventory valuation costs, intangible asset amortization and other costs, net of tax effect 53,723 23,770 96,418 51,912
Special charges (income), net of tax effect 504 (7 ) 695 1,057
Convertible debt non-cash interest expense, net of tax effect 1,537 1,398 3,023 2,750
Non-recurring tax events (10,517 ) (1,995 ) (6,052 ) (1,995 )
Non-GAAP net income attributable to Microchip Technology $ 150,238   $ 136,383   $ 301,872   $ 256,774  
Non-GAAP net income attributable to Microchip Technology as a percentage of net sales 27.5 % 27.7 % 28.0 % 26.9 %
 
Diluted net income per common share attributable to Microchip Technology stockholders, as reported $ 0.42   $ 0.46   $ 0.82   $ 0.83  
Non-GAAP diluted net income per common share attributable to Microchip Technology stockholders $ 0.67   $ 0.63   $ 1.35   $ 1.20  
Diluted common shares outstanding, as reported 225,284   216,475   224,906   214,371  
Diluted common shares outstanding Non-GAAP 224,682   215,764   224,286   213,691  
 

Microchip will host a conference call today, October 30, 2014 at 5:00 p.m. (Eastern Time) to discuss this release. This call will be simulcast over the Internet at www.microchip.com. The webcast will be available for replay until November 6, 2014.

A telephonic replay of the conference call will be available at approximately 8:00 p.m. (Eastern Time) October 30, 2014 and will remain available until 8:00 p.m. (Eastern Time) on November 6, 2014. Interested parties may listen to the replay by dialing 719-457-0820 and entering access code 2015520.

Cautionary Statement:

The statements in this release relating to the September quarter usually being back-end weighted, traditional weak August, the month of September usually being a strong month for revenue, 16-bit business continuing to be an important engine of growth, continuing to rapidly expand our 32-bit product portfolio, enabling further growth in revenue and market share, 16-bit and 32-bit businesses making a meaningful contribution to our overall growth, having seen most of the market correction in the September quarter and expecting the December quarter revenue to be only slightly below seasonal levels, expecting GAAP revenue to be down 2% to 7% sequentially in the December quarter, our third quarter fiscal 2015 guidance (GAAP and Non-GAAP as applicable) including net sales, gross margin, operating expenses, other expense, income tax expense, net income, net income before noncontrolling interest, net income (loss) from noncontrolling interest, diluted common shares outstanding, earnings per diluted share, inventory days, capital expenditures for the December 2014 quarter and for fiscal 2015, selectively investing to support the expected growth of our new products and technologies, net cash generation and assumed average stock price in the December 2014 quarter are forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause our actual results to differ materially, including, but not limited to: any continued economic uncertainty due to U.S. monetary policy, political or other issues, any unexpected fluctuations or weakness in the U.S. and global economies, changes in demand or market acceptance of our products and the products of our customers; the mix of inventory we hold and our ability to satisfy short-term orders from our inventory; changes in utilization of our manufacturing capacity and our ability to effectively manage our production levels; competitive developments including pricing pressures; the level of orders that are received and can be shipped in a quarter; the level of sell-through of our products through distribution; changes or fluctuations in customer order patterns and seasonality; foreign currency effects on our business; our ability to continue to realize the expected benefits of our acquisitions; the impact of any other significant acquisitions that we may make; our ability to obtain a sufficient supply of wafers from third party wafer foundries and the cost of such wafers, the costs and outcome of any current or future tax audit or any litigation involving intellectual property, customers or other issues; our actual average stock price in the December 2014 quarter and the impact such price will have on our share count; disruptions in our business or the businesses of our customers or suppliers due to natural disasters (including any floods in Thailand), terrorist activity, armed conflict, war, worldwide oil prices and supply, ebola or other public health concerns or disruptions in the transportation system; and general economic, industry or political conditions in the United States or internationally.

For a detailed discussion of these and other risk factors, please refer to Microchip's filings on Forms 10-K and 10-Q. You can obtain copies of Forms 10-K and 10-Q and other relevant documents for free at Microchip's website ( www.microchip.com) or the SEC's website ( www.sec.gov) or from commercial document retrieval services.

Stockholders of Microchip are cautioned not to place undue reliance on our forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date such statements are made. Microchip does not undertake any obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements to reflect events, circumstances or new information after this October 30, 2014 press release, or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

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