-- The Company believes that fourth quarter 2008 revenues will be flat to
down four percent sequentially. Gross margin is expected to be around 59
to 60 percent. Operating expenses are anticipated to come in at
approximately $29 million, which excludes an estimated $1.8 million of
stock-based compensation expense. Other income is expected to be about
$1.5 million. The tax provision for the quarter is expected to be a credit
of approximately $1 million. Outstanding fully diluted share count is
expected to be about 25.9 million shares. The guidance for operating
expenses does not include the ongoing amortization of intangibles and
deferred compensation for the acquisition of Pigeon Point Systems of
approximately $0.7 million or the one-time charge for the reduction in
force that is expected to be around $3 million.
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Safe Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995
The statements in this press release regarding our updated business guidance and intentions are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Actual results may differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements. Risk factors that make it difficult for us to accurately predict quarterly revenues include general economic conditions and a variety of risks specific to Actel or characteristic of the semiconductor industry, such as fluctuating demand, intense competition, rapid technological change and related intellectual property and international trade issues, wafer and other supply shortages, and booking and shipment uncertainties. Any failure to meet expectations could cause the price of our stock to decline significantly. We do not assume, and expressly disclaim, any duty to update the forward-looking statements or risk factors.
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