Cadence Reports Q3 2009 Financial Results

SAN JOSE, Calif. , 28 Oct 2009

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Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: CDNS) today announced results for the third quarter 2009.

Cadence reported third quarter 2009 revenue of $216 million, compared to revenue of $232 million reported for the same period in 2008. On a GAAP basis, Cadence recognized a net loss of $14 million, or $(0.05) per share on a diluted basis, in the third quarter of 2009, compared to a net loss of $171 million, or $(0.67) per share on a diluted basis in the same period in 2008.

In addition to using GAAP results in evaluating Cadence's business, management believes it is useful to measure results using a non-GAAP measure of net income or net loss, which excludes, as applicable, amortization of intangible assets, stock-based compensation expense, in-process research and development charges, costs related to a withdrawn acquisition proposal and losses on the sale of shares of the target company stock, integration and acquisition-related costs, gains or losses and expenses or credits related to non-qualified deferred compensation plan assets, executive severance costs, restructuring charges and credits, amortization of discount on convertible notes, equity in losses (income) from investments, write-down of investments, impairment charges related to goodwill, intangible assets and fixed assets, and losses related to the liquidation of a subsidiary. Non-GAAP net income or net loss is adjusted by the amount of additional taxes or tax benefit that the company would accrue if it used non-GAAP results instead of GAAP results to calculate the company's tax liability. See "GAAP to non-GAAP Reconciliation" below for further information on the non-GAAP measure.

Using this non-GAAP measure, net income in the third quarter of 2009 was $7 million, or $0.03 per share on a diluted basis, as compared to a net loss of $23 million, or $(0.09) per share on a diluted basis, in the same period in 2008.

"The increased level of R&D engagement with customers is well received, and we are winning with technologies that address our customers' need for better design productivity, increased predictability of schedule and results, and faster time-to-market," said Lip-Bu Tan, president and chief executive officer.

Added Kevin S. Palatnik, senior vice president and chief financial officer, "Third quarter results represent strong operational execution by the Cadence team. Sequential revenue growth met expectations, operating profitability improved significantly and we ended the quarter with more than $570 million in cash."

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 2009, the company expects total revenue in the range of $215 million to $225 million. Fourth quarter GAAP net loss per diluted share is expected to be in the range of $(0.08) to $(0.06). Net income per diluted share using the non-GAAP measure defined below is expected to be in the range of $0.02 to $0.04.

For the full year 2009, the company expects total revenue in the range of $845 million to $855 million. On a GAAP basis, net loss per diluted share for fiscal 2009 is expected to be in the range of $(0.66) to $(0.64). Using the non-GAAP measure defined below, net loss per diluted share for fiscal 2009 is expected to be in the range of $(0.10) to $(0.08).

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

Audio Webcast Scheduled

Lip-Bu Tan, Cadence's President and Chief Executive Officer, and Kevin S. Palatnik, Cadence's Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will host a third quarter 2009 financial results audio webcast today, October 28, 2009, at 2 p.m. (Pacific) / 5 p.m. (Eastern). Attendees are asked to register at the Web site at least 10 minutes prior to the scheduled webcast. An archive of the webcast will be available starting October 28, 2009 at 5 p.m. (Pacific) and ending November 11, 2009 at 5 p.m. (Pacific). Webcast access is available at www.cadence.com/cadence/investor_relations.

About Cadence

Cadence enables global electronic-design innovation and plays an essential role in the creation of today's integrated circuits and electronics. Customers use Cadence® software and hardware, methodologies, and services to design and verify advanced semiconductors, consumer electronics, networking and telecommunications equipment, and computer systems. The company is headquartered in San Jose, Calif., with sales offices, design centers, and research facilities around the world to serve the global electronics industry. More information about Cadence and its products and services is available at www.cadence.com.