LSI fourth quarter 08 revenue decline is better than industry average

LSI Corporation fourth quarter 2008 revenues were $610 million, an 18% decrease year-over-year compared to $741 million reported in the fourth quarter of 2007, and down 15% sequentially compared to $714 million reported in the third quarter of 2008.

LSI recorded full-year 2008 revenues of $2.68 billion, a 3% increase compared to $2.60 billion in 2007. The company reported 2008 GAAP net loss of $622 million or 96 cents per share. Full-year 2008 GAAP net loss included a net charge of $905 million from special items, including a $542 million non-cash charge for impairment of goodwill and other intangible assets, $236 million in the amortization of acquisition-related items, $44 million of restructuring costs, and $72 million of stock-based compensation expense. Full-year 2008 GAAP results compare to full-year 2007 GAAP net loss of $2.49 billion or $3.87 per share.

"Fourth quarter revenues were within our revised guidance range, with weakening demand for our semiconductor products partially offset by seasonally higher sales of storage systems," said Abhi Talwalkar, LSI president and chief executive officer. "While we continue to execute well, we have taken aggressive steps to lower our operating expenses in light of the current business climate."

"Going forward, we intend to play offense by seeking to extend our competitive lead in key areas, increasing our design win momentum, and managing our cash well to position ourselves as a stronger player when economic conditions improve."