Rambus Reports First Quarter Results

LOS ALTOS, Calif.—(BUSINESS WIRE)—April 24, 2008— Rambus Inc. (NASDAQ:RMBS), one of the worlds premier technology licensing companies specializing in high-speed memory architectures, today reported financial results for the first quarter of 2008.

Revenues for the first quarter were $39.7 million, down 2.0% sequentially from the fourth quarter and down 20.8% over the first quarter of last year.

While we delivered revenue at the high end of our guidance, were nevertheless unsatisfied with the year-over-year result, said Harold Hughes, president and chief executive officer at Rambus. Our challenge now is to translate our recent legal victories into renewed licensing momentum for our patented innovations and leadership products.

Total costs and expenses for the first quarter of 2008 were $63.0 million, which included $10.5 million of stock-based compensation expenses and $0.9 million of restatement and related legal expenses. This compares to total costs and expenses of $72.6 million for the fourth quarter of 2007, which included $16.4 million of stock-based compensation expenses, $0.8 million of restatement and related legal expenses and $3.0 million of severance expenses. General litigation expenses for the quarter were $13.2 million, a decrease of $2.9 million from the fourth quarter of 2007. As compared to the first quarter of last year, total costs and expenses increased from $61.6 million, which included $9.4 million of stock-based compensation expenses and $7.0 million of restatement and related legal expenses. General litigation expenses in the first quarter of 2008 increased $8.3 million from the first quarter of 2007.

Net loss for the first quarter of 2008 was $12.6 million as compared to a net loss of $14.6 million in the fourth quarter of 2007 and a net loss of $3.9 million in the first quarter of 2007. Net loss per share for the first quarter of 2008 was $0.12 as compared to a net loss per share of $0.14 in the fourth quarter of 2007 and a net loss per share of $0.04 for the first quarter of 2007.

Cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities as of March 31, 2008 were $382.0 million, down approximately $58.9 million from December 31, 2007. During the first quarter of 2008, the Company repurchased approximately 1.4 million shares of common stock at an aggregate expense of $24.9 million. In addition, the Company transferred approximately $18.3 million to an escrow account pursuant to the settlement agreement in the consolidated class action lawsuit regarding stock options allegations.

The conference call discussing first quarter results will be available live via the Rambus website ( http://investor.rambus.com) at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time today. The call will be webcast and can be accessed through the Rambus website. A replay will be available following the call on Rambus Investor Relations website or for one week at the following numbers: (888) 203-1112 (domestic) or (719) 457-0820 (international) with ID# 3632485.

About Rambus Inc.

Rambus is one of the worlds premier technology licensing companies specializing in the invention and design of high-speed memory architectures. Additional information is available at www.rambus.com.

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Press Release Financials   Rambus
    4440 El Camino Real
Los Altos, CA 94022
 
 
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

 
March 31, December 31,
2008 2007
 
 

ASSETS

 
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 124,861 $ 119,391
Marketable securities 257,165 321,491
Accounts receivable 5,636 442
Unbilled receivables 1,760 1,478
Prepaids and other current assets 13,936 8,349
Deferred taxes 11,595 11,595
Restricted cash   18,345   -
Total current assets   433,298   462,746
 
Restricted cash 2,416 2,286
Deferred taxes, long-term 121,643 116,209
Intangible assets, net 12,381 13,441
Property and equipment, net 28,497 24,587
Goodwill 4,454 4,454
Other non-current assets   5,746   3,624
Total assets $ 608,435 $ 627,347
 

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

 
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable $ 12,014 $ 11,283
Accrued payroll and related benefits 10,467 9,985
Accrued litigation expenses 24,097 26,234
Other accrued liabilities 8,765 5,894
Deferred revenue   3,799   2,756
Total current liabilities   59,142   56,152
 
Long-term liabilities:
Convertible notes 160,000 160,000
Other long-term liabilities   4,052   4,111
Total long-term liabilities   164,052   164,111
 
Total stockholders' equity:   385,241   407,084
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 608,435 $ 627,347
Press Release Financials   Rambus
  4440 El Camino Real
Los Altos, CA 94022
 
 
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
 
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
  2008     2007  
 
Revenue:
Royalty revenue $ 33,093 $ 43,746
Contract revenue   6,645     6,404  
Total revenues 39,738 50,150
 
Costs and expenses:
Cost of contract revenues (1) 7,233 6,215
Research and development (1) 21,502 23,430
Marketing, general and administrative (1) 33,321 24,965
Costs of restatement and related legal activities   912     7,009  
Total costs and expenses   62,968     61,619  
 
 
Operating loss (23,230 ) (11,469 )
 
Interest and other income, net   4,595     5,194  
 
Loss before income taxes (18,635 ) (6,275 )
 
Benefit from income taxes   (6,001 )   (2,387 )
 
Net loss $ (12,634 ) $ (3,888 )
 
Net loss per share:
Basic $ (0.12 ) $ (0.04 )
Diluted $ (0.12 ) $ (0.04 )
 
Weighted-Average Shares used in computing per share amounts:
Basic 104,683 103,820
Diluted 104,683 103,820
 

(1) Total stock-based compensation expense for the three month periods ended March 31, 2008 and March 31, 2007 are presented as follows:

 
Three Months Ended March 31,
  2008     2007  
 
Cost of contract revenues $ 1,918 $ 1,091
Research and development $ 3,904 $ 3,383
Marketing, general and administrative $ 4,707 $ 4,943

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