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Elantec Semiconductor Inc. Announces Second Quarter 1998 Financial Results.


MILPITAS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 16, 1998--Elantec Semiconductor Inc. (NASDAQ NASDAQ
 in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations

U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on
:ELNT) today reported financial results for the second quarter ended March 31, 1998.

Net revenues for the second quarter were $11.7 million representing an increase of 37% from the $8.5 million reported for the second quarter of fiscal 1997 and a 4% increase from the $11.2 million reported in the first quarter of fiscal 1998.

Net income for the second quarter was $1.4 million, or $0.15 basic earnings per share and $0.14 diluted earnings per share diluted earnings per share

An earnings measure calculated by dividing net income less preferred stock dividends for a period by the average number of shares of common stock that would be outstanding if all convertible securities were converted into shares of
. This compares to a net income of $0.1 million, or $0.01 basic and diluted earnings per share reported for the second quarter of fiscal 1997, and compares to a net income of $1.1 million, or $0.13 basic earnings per share and $0.12 diluted earnings per share, reported for the first quarter of fiscal 1998.

Financial Accounting Standards No. 128 "Earnings Per Share" (FAS 128) required the Company to change the method used to compute To perform mathematical operations or general computer processing. For an explanation of "The 3 C's," or how the computer processes data, see computer.  earnings per share and to restate re·state  
tr.v. re·stat·ed, re·stat·ing, re·states
To state again or in a new form. See Synonyms at repeat.



re·state
 all prior periods. Under the new requirements for calculating basic earnings per share, the dilutive effect Dilutive effect

Result of a transaction that decreases earnings per common share (EPS).
 of stock options is excluded. However, diluted earnings per share is analogous analogous /anal·o·gous/ (ah-nal´ah-gus) resembling or similar in some respects, as in function or appearance, but not in origin or development.

a·nal·o·gous
adj.
 to the methodology the Company used in past earnings per share reporting. The second quarter 1998 reported diluted earnings per share of $0.14 is comparable to the $0.12 per share reported for the first quarter of 1998, and the $0.01 per share reported for the similar quarter last year.

David O'Brien
For the footballer, see David O'Brien
David O'Brien (b. October 1, 19?? - d. June 14, 1989) was an actor best known for his long-running role (1967-82) as Dr. Steve Aldrich on The Doctors.
, President and 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. , stated: "We were very pleased with our results in the second quarter. Business levels continued to be strong in the video and data processing data processing or information processing, operations (e.g., handling, merging, sorting, and computing) performed upon data in accordance with strictly defined procedures, such as recording and summarizing the financial transactions of a  product lines resulting in the Company achieving record revenues of $11.7 million."

Elantec designs, manufactures and markets high performance analog integrated circuits Integrated circuits

Miniature electronic circuits produced within and upon a single semiconductor crystal, usually silicon. Integrated circuits range in complexity from simple logic circuits and amplifiers, about 1/20 in. (1.
 primarily for the video/multimedia, data processing, instrumentation and communications markets. The Company targets high growth commercial markets in which advances in digital integrated circuit integrated circuit (IC), electronic circuit built on a semiconductor substrate, usually one of single-crystal silicon. The circuit, often called a chip, is packaged in a hermetically sealed case or a nonhermetic plastic capsule, with leads extending from it for  technology are driving increasing demand for high speed, high performance and low power consumption analog circuits analog circuit, electronic circuit that operates with currents and voltages that vary continuously with time and have no abrupt transitions between levels. Generally speaking, analog circuits are contrasted with digital circuits, which function as though currents or .

Certain matters discussed in the press release with respect to the strength of the Company's sales and the overall analog market 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.
 that involve risks and uncertainties. These risks and uncertainties include the timing of or delays in new product and process technology introductions by the Company or its competitors, competitive pricing pressures, fluctuations in manufacturing yield, changes in the mix or markets in which products are sold, availability and cost of raw materials and other risks discussed in the section entitled en·ti·tle  
tr.v. en·ti·tled, en·ti·tling, en·ti·tles
1. To give a name or title to.

2. To furnish with a right or claim to something:
 "Business" in the Company's 1997 Form 10-K Form 10-K

A report required by the SEC from exchange-listed companies that provides for annual disclosure of certain financial information.


Form 10-K

See 10-K.
, filed with the Security and Exchange Commission. The Company's actual future results could differ materially from those discussed here. -0-
                      Elantec Semiconductor Inc.
              Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
                 (in thousands, except per share data)

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME

                               Three                     Six
                            Months Ended             Months Ended
                    March 31  Dec. 31  March 31   March 31   March 31
                     1998(a)  1997(a)   1997(b)    1998(a)    1997(b)

Net revenues        $11,660  $11,234   $ 8,494    $22,894    $16,495
Cost of revenues      5,999    5,858     4,703     11,857      9,513
Gross profits         5,661    5,376     3,791     11,037      6,982
Operating expenses:
 Research and
  development         1,770    1,642     1,653      3,413      2,936
 Marketing, sales,
  general and
  administrative      2,548    2,587     2,177      5,134      4,284
Total operating
 expenses             4,318    4,229     3,830      8,547      7,220
Income (loss) from
 operations           1,343    1,147       (39)     2,490       (238)
Interest and other
 income, net            122      116       116        238        203
Income (loss) before
 taxes                1,465    1,263        77      2,728        (35)
Provision (benefit)
 for taxes on income     92      126        10        218         (4)
Net income (loss)   $ 1,373  $ 1,137    $   67    $ 2,510     $  (31)
Earnings per share:
 Basic                $0.15    $0.13     $0.01      $0.28      $0.00
 Diluted              $0.14    $0.12     $0.01      $0.26      $0.00
Shares used in
 computing per
 share amounts:
  Basic               9,124    9,062     8,804      9,093      8,782
  Diluted             9,805    9,623     9,281      9,714      8,782


CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET           March 31      Sept. 30
                                                1998(a)       1997(b)
Assets:
Current assets:
 Cash, cash equivalents and short-term
  investments                                   $13,650       $15,928
 Trade receivables                                6,352         3,315
 Inventories                                      7,440         7,369
 Prepaid expenses and other current assets          722           627
Total current assets                             28,164        27,239
Property and equipment, net                      15,439         9,230
Other assets                                        701           622
Total assets                                    $44,304       $37,091
Liabilities and stockholders' equity:
Current liabilities:
 Accounts payable and accrued liabilities       $ 7,752       $ 5,367
 Deferred income                                  3,111         2,094


 Current portion of long-term debt and capital

  lease                                           2,850         1,491
Total current liabilities                        13,713         8,952
Long-term debt and capital lease                  3,118         3,336


Stockholders' equity                             27,473        24,803


Total liabilities and stockholders' equity      $44,304       $37,091

(a) Unaudited
(b) The information in this column was derived from the Company's
audited consolidated financial statements at Sept. 30, 1997.





CONTACT: Elantec Semiconductor Inc., Milpitas

David O'Brien or Ephraim Kwok, 408/945-1323
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