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Centillium Communications Announces Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2003 Financial Results.


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Centillium Communications, Inc. (Nasdaq:CTLM CTLM Imaging Computed tomography laser mammography A diagnostic technique using lasers to produce a 3-D cross-sectional image of the breast without x-rays. See Mammography. ), innovator of broadband broadband

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 communications technology Noun 1. communications technology - the activity of designing and constructing and maintaining communication systems
engineering, technology - the practical application of science to commerce or industry
, today reported its fourth quarter and fiscal year 2003 financial results.

Revenues for the quarter ended December December: see month.  31, 2003 were $25.7 million, an increase of 4.2% from revenues of $24.7 million for the fourth quarter of 2002, and a 31.4% decrease from the $37.5 million of revenues for the third quarter of 2003. Revenues for the twelve months ended December 31, 2003 were $125.0 million, an increase of 19% from revenues of $105.0 million for the twelve months ended December 31, 2002.

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Generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) provide companies and accountants with a consistent set of guidelines that cover both broad accounting
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), the net loss for the fourth quarter of 2003 was $10.3 million, or $0.27 per share, compared with a net loss of $10.4 million, or $0.30 per share, for the fourth quarter of 2002 and net income of $382,000, or $0.01 per share, for the third quarter of 2003. The net loss for the 2003 fiscal year was $13.4 million, or $0.37 per share, compared to a net loss of $33.3 million, or $0.96 per share, for fiscal year 2002. The fourth quarter and fiscal 2003 net loss includes an expense of approximately $3.0 million, or $0.08 per share, for net additional inventory reserves.

"Fourth quarter revenues to non-Japan customers improved to over $10 million from approximately $6 million in the previous quarter. However, the improvement in non-Japan revenue was not enough to offset a significant decline in revenues to customers in Japan due in part to lower than expected DSL DSL
 in full Digital Subscriber Line

Broadband digital communications connection that operates over standard copper telephone wires. It requires a DSL modem, which splits transmissions into two frequency bands: the lower frequencies for voice (ordinary
 subscriber subscriber,
n the person, usually the employee, who represents the family unit in relation to the prepayment plan. Other family members are
dependents. Also called
certificate holders or
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 net adds in Japan and some lingering lin·ger  
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 channel inventory," said Faraj Aalaei, CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board.  and Co-founder of Centillium.

A conference call discussing the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2003 financial results will follow this release at 2:45 p.m. Pacific time (5:45 p.m. Eastern time). An audio webcast of the call will be available simultaneously on Centillium's website under investor relations Investor relations

The process by which the corporation communicates with its investors.
 at www.centillium.com. A replay will also be available on the above website approximately two hours after the conclusion of the conference call for approximately 2 weeks.

About Centillium Communications

Centillium Communications, Inc. combines technical innovation and customer commitment to make broadband communications -- in business and at home -- a practical reality. The Company designs and markets communications chipsets for Digital Subscriber Line See DSL.

(communications, protocol) Digital Subscriber Line - (DSL, or Digital Subscriber Loop, xDSL - see below) A family of digital telecommunications protocols designed to allow high speed data communication over the existing copper telephone lines between end-users and
 (DSL) central office and customer premises equipment See CPE.  and for carrier- and enterprise-class Voice over Packet (VoP) gateways and switches. The Centillium Communications headquarters are located at 47211 Lakeview There are a number of cities, towns, and regions known as Lakeview: Canada
  • Lakeview, Red Deer County, Alberta
  • Lakeview, Alberta (summer village)
  • Lakeview, Calgary, Alberta
  • Lakeview, Central Kootenay Regional District, British Columbia
 Blvd Blvd abbr (= boulevard) → Bd ., Fremont, CA 94538. Additional information is available at www.centillium.com.

Forward Looking Statements

Except for statements of historical fact, this release includes statements that are forward-looking statements forward-looking statement

A projected financial statement based on management expectations. A forward-looking statement involves risks with regard to the accuracy of assumptions underlying the projections.
 within the meaning of U.S. Federal securities laws. Actual results may differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements based on a variety of risks and uncertainties, including without limitation the risks and uncertainties relating to relating to relate prepconcernant

relating to relate prepbezüglich +gen, mit Bezug auf +acc 
 rate and breadth of deployment of broadband access See broadband and wireless broadband.  in general and Centillium's DSL technology solutions in particular, especially in Japan; the effects of the introduction of additional DSL standards in Japan, including whether the version of DSL employed by the Company will remain dominant; Centillium's ability to continue and expand on its relationships with communications equipment manufacturers; and the successful development and market acceptance of Centillium's new products and technology. Centillium undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances CIRCUMSTANCES, evidence. The particulars which accompany a fact.
     2. The facts proved are either possible or impossible, ordinary and probable, or extraordinary and improbable, recent or ancient; they may have happened near us, or afar off; they are public or
 occurring after the date of this press release. Information about potential factors that could affect Centillium's financial results is included in Centillium's Annual Report on Form 10-K/A and in other documents on file with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Centillium Communications and the Centillium Logo are trademarks of Centillium Communications, Inc. in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area.  and certain other countries.

                    Centillium Communications, Inc.
     Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations -- Unaudited
                 (In thousands, except per share data)

                                                     For the Twelve
                       For the Three Months Ended     Months Ended
                     ----------------------------- -------------------
                     12/31/03   9/30/03  12/31/02  12/31/03  12/31/02
                     --------- --------- --------- --------- ---------

Net revenues          $25,721   $37,498   $24,689  $124,976  $104,972

Cost of revenues       18,301    20,706    13,602    71,153    59,500
                     --------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
Gross profit            7,420    16,792    11,087    53,823    45,472
  Gross profit margin    28.8%     44.8%     44.9%     43.1%     43.3%

Operating expenses:
  Research and
   development         12,166    11,117    11,442    46,162    50,754
  Sales and marketing   3,287     2,874     2,738    12,142    14,686
  General and
   administrative       2,416     2,675     1,914     9,734     9,660
  Amortization of
    acquisition
    related
    intangibles             -         -        42        83       167
  Impairment of
   goodwill                 -         -     5,835        -      5,835
                     --------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
  Total operating
   expenses            17,869    16,666    21,971    68,121    81,102
                     --------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
Operating income
 (loss)               (10,449)      126   (10,884)  (14,298)  (35,630)

Interest and other,
 net                      222       280       339     1,072     1,794
Gain on non-current
 investment                 -         -         -         -       440
                     --------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
Income (loss) before
 taxes                (10,227)      406   (10,545)  (13,226)  (33,396)

Provision (benefit)
 for income taxes          43        24      (152)      133       (95)
                     --------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
Net income (loss)    $(10,270)     $382  $(10,393) $(13,359) $(33,301)
                     ========= ========= ========= ========= =========
Basic earnings (loss)
 per  share            $(0.27)    $0.01    $(0.30)   $(0.37)   $(0.96)
                     ========= ========= ========= ========= =========
Diluted earnings
 (loss) per share      $(0.27)    $0.01    $(0.30)   $(0.37)   $(0.96)
                     ========= ========= ========= ========= =========
Common shares
 outstanding           37,704    36,972    34,967    36,433    34,641
                     ========= ========= ========= ========= =========
Common shares
 outstanding
 assuming dilution     37,704    41,099    34,967    36,433    34,641
                     ========= ========= ========= ========= =========

(a) The three months ended December 31, 2003, September 30, 2003, and
    December 31, 2002 includes expenses of $367,000, $381,000 and
    $1,106,000 respectively, for stock based compensation expense.

(b) The twelve months ended 12/31/03 includes $1,426,000 for stock
    based compensation expense.

(c) The twelve months ended 12/31/02 includes expenses of (i)
    $3,797,000 for stock based compensation, (ii) $2,700,000 for
    product obsolescence, and (iii) $650,000 for restructuring
    charges.


                    Centillium Communications, Inc.
           Consolidated Summary Financial Data -- Unaudited
                            (In thousands)

                                                   December  December
                                                   31, 2003  31, 2002
 Balance Sheet Data:                               --------- ---------

 Cash, cash equivalents and short-term
  investments                                       $89,626  $102,002
 Accounts receivable, net                            12,476     2,864
 Inventories                                         11,908     4,130
 Other assets                                        11,614    13,443
                                                   --------- ---------
 Total assets                                      $125,624  $122,439
                                                   ========= =========

 Accounts payable                                    $7,434    $8,485
 Accruals and other current liabilities              22,010    19,338
 Long-term liabilities                                  143       793
                                                   --------- ---------
 Total liabilities                                   29,587    28,616

 Total stockholders' equity                          96,037    93,823
                                                   --------- ---------

 Total liabilities and stockholders' equity        $125,624  $122,439
                                                   ========= =========
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