XICOR INC
10-Q, 1995-10-16
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                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                             Washington, D.C. 20549

                                ----------------

                                   FORM 10-Q

/x/      QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
         EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

               For the quarterly period ended September 10, 1995

                                       OR

/ /      TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
         EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

         For the transition period from _____________to_____________

                                ----------------

                         Commission File Number 0-9653

                                  XICOR, INC.
             (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

          California                                        94-2526781
(State or other jurisdiction of                          (I.R.S.Employer
incorporation or organization)                         Identification No.)

1511 Buckeye Drive Milpitas, California                       95035
(Address of principal executive offices)                   (Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code:  (408) 432-8888

         Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all
reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the
registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such
filing requirements for the past 90 days.

                           Yes    x    No
                                 ---       ---

               NUMBER OF SHARES OUTSTANDING AT SEPTEMBER 10, 1995
                                   18,298,727

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                                  XICOR, INC.

                                   FORM 10-Q

                         FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED

                               SEPTEMBER 10, 1995

                                     PART I

                             FINANCIAL INFORMATION





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                                  XICOR, INC.
                          CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

                                     ASSETS

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                              September 10,   December 31,
                                                  1995            1994
                                                  ----            ----
                                              (Unaudited)

<S>                                          <C>              <C>
Current assets:
  Cash and cash equivalents                  $ 19,634,000     $ 14,754,000
  Short-term investments                       10,947,000        5,886,000
  Accounts receivable                          16,553,000       11,060,000
  Inventories                                  12,073,000       15,234,000
  Prepaid expenses and other
    current assets                                935,000          610,000
                                             ------------     ------------
     Total current assets                      60,142,000       47,544,000

Property, plant and equipment, at
  cost less accumulated depreciation           13,263,000       15,383,000
Other assets                                      356,000          356,000
                                             ------------     ------------
                                             $ 73,761,000     $ 63,283,000
                                             ============     ============

                      LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

Current liabilities:
  Accounts payable                           $  7,601,000     $  5,976,000
  Accrued expenses                              7,514,000        6,879,000
  Deferred income on shipments
    to distributors                            14,650,000       12,190,000
  Current portion of obligations
    under capital leases                        2,695,000        2,668,000
                                             ------------     ------------
     Total current liabilities                 32,460,000       27,713,000
                                             ------------     ------------
Long-term obligations under
  capital leases                                3,096,000        4,186,000
                                             ------------     ------------
Shareholders' equity:
  Preferred stock; 5,000,000
    shares authorized                                --               --
  Common stock; 75,000,000 shares
    authorized; 18,298,727 and
    18,022,727 shares outstanding             121,616,000      120,820,000
  Accumulated deficit                         (83,411,000)     (89,436,000)
                                             ------------     ------------
                                               38,205,000       31,384,000
                                             ------------     ------------
                                             $ 73,761,000     $ 63,283,000
                                             ============     ============
</TABLE>

          See accompanying notes to consolidated financial information

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                                  XICOR, INC.
                     CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
                                  (Unaudited)



<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                          Twelve weeks ended             Thirty-six weeks ended
                      ---------------------------    -----------------------------
                      September 10,  September 11,   September 10,   September 11,
                          1995           1994            1995            1994
                          ----           ----            ----            ----
<S>                   <C>            <C>              <C>             <C>
Net sales             $27,931,000     $23,276,000     $77,149,000     $72,827,000
Cost of sales          16,569,000      15,180,000      46,827,000      48,618,000
                      -----------     -----------     -----------     -----------
  Gross profit         11,362,000       8,096,000      30,322,000      24,209,000
                      -----------     -----------     -----------     -----------

Operating expenses:
  Research and
   development          3,981,000       3,365,000      10,898,000       9,240,000
  Selling,
   general and
   administrative       4,718,000       4,217,000      13,652,000      13,093,000
                      -----------     -----------     -----------     -----------
                        8,699,000       7,582,000      24,550,000      22,333,000
                      -----------     -----------     -----------     -----------

Income from
  operations            2,663,000         514,000       5,772,000       1,876,000
Interest expense         (126,000)       (139,000)       (417,000)       (440,000)
Interest income           377,000         135,000         991,000         319,000
                      -----------     -----------     -----------     -----------

Income before
  income taxes          2,914,000         510,000       6,346,000       1,755,000
Provision for
  income taxes            148,000          39,000         321,000          89,000
                      -----------     -----------     -----------     -----------

Net income            $ 2,766,000     $   471,000     $ 6,025,000     $ 1,666,000
                      ===========     ===========     ===========     ===========

Net income per
  common share        $       .14     $       .03     $       .32     $       .09
                      ===========     ===========     ===========     ===========

Average common
  shares and
  equivalents          19,225,000      18,369,000      18,826,000      18,358,000
                      ===========     ===========     ===========     ===========
</TABLE>




          See accompanying notes to consolidated financial information

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                                  XICOR, INC.
                     CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
                                  (Unaudited)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                       Thirty-six weeks ended     
                                                    ----------------------------
                                                    September 10,  September 11,
                                                        1995           1994
                                                        ----           ----
<S>                                                 <C>            <C>
  Cash flows from operating activities:
  Net income                                        $ 6,025,000    $ 1,666,000
    Adjustments to reconcile net income to
      cash provided by operating activities:
        Depreciation and amortization                 5,346,000      9,047,000
        Changes in assets and liabilities:
          Accounts receivable                        (5,493,000)        90,000
          Inventories                                 3,161,000     (2,584,000)
          Prepaid expenses and other
            current assets                             (325,000)      (199,000)
          Other assets                                     --           30,000
          Accounts payable and accrued expenses       2,260,000       (913,000)
          Deferred income on shipments
              to distributors                         2,460,000      1,175,000
                                                    -----------    -----------
  Net cash provided by operating activities          13,434,000      8,312,000
                                                    -----------    -----------

  Cash flows from investing activities:
    Investments in plant and equipment, net          (2,203,000)    (1,221,000)
    Purchases of short-term investments             (14,061,000)    (5,938,000)
    Maturities of short-term investments              9,000,000      3,017,000
                                                    -----------    -----------
  Net cash provided by (used for)
    investing activities                             (7,264,000)    (4,142,000)
                                                    -----------    -----------

  Cash flows from financing activities:
    Repayments of obligations under capital
      leases                                         (2,086,000)    (2,192,000)
    Proceeds from sale of common stock
      to employees                                      796,000         32,000
                                                    -----------    -----------
  Net cash used for financing activities             (1,290,000)    (2,160,000)
                                                    -----------    -----------

  Increase in cash and cash equivalents               4,880,000      2,010,000
  Cash and cash equivalents at beginning
    of year                                          14,754,000      8,347,000
                                                    -----------    -----------
  Cash and cash equivalents at end of quarter       $19,634,000    $10,357,000
                                                    ===========    ===========

  Supplemental information:
  Cash paid during the quarter for:
    Interest                                        $   451,000    $   473,000
    Income taxes                                          5,000         15,000
  Equipment acquired pursuant to capital
    leases                                            1,023,000      1,276,000


</TABLE>


          See accompanying notes to consolidated financial information


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                                  XICOR, INC.
                  NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL INFORMATION
                                  (Unaudited)

Note 1 - The Company:

         In the opinion of management, all adjustments necessary for a fair
statement of the results of the interim periods presented (consisting only of
normal recurring adjustments) have been included.  These financial statements,
notes and analyses should be read in conjunction with Xicor's Annual Report on
Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1994 filed with the Securities and
Exchange Commission.

Note 2 - Balance sheet detail:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                       September 10,    December 31,
                                           1995             1994
                                           ----             ----
<S>                                    <C>              <C>
Inventories:
  Raw materials and supplies            $  2,331,000    $  1,686,000
  Work in process                          4,366,000       8,048,000
  Finished goods                           5,376,000       5,500,000
                                        ------------    ------------
                                        $ 12,073,000    $ 15,234,000
                                        ============    ============
Property, plant and equipment:
  Leased building and building
    improvements                        $  1,602,000    $  1,602,000
  Leasehold improvements                  16,661,000      16,558,000
  Equipment                               74,787,000      72,763,000
  Furniture and fixtures                   1,698,000       1,680,000
  Construction in progress                 1,360,000         950,000
                                        ------------    ------------
                                          96,108,000      93,553,000
  Less accumulated depreciation          (82,845,000)    (78,170,000)
                                        ------------    ------------
                                        $ 13,263,000    $ 15,383,000
                                        ============    ============
Accrued expenses:
  Accrued wages and employee benefits   $  3,273,000    $  2,890,000
  Other accrued expenses                   4,241,000       3,989,000
                                        ------------    ------------
                                        $  7,514,000    $  6,879,000
                                        ============    ============

</TABLE>


Accounts receivable:

         Accounts receivable at September 10, 1995 and December 31, 1994 are
net of an allowance for doubtful accounts of $500,000.





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                                  XICOR, INC.

                   Quarterly Period Ended September 10, 1995

          Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition
                           and Results of Operations


         The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the
accompanying financial information and notes thereto and Xicor's Annual Report
on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1994 and is qualified in its
entirety by the foregoing.  The results of operations for the twelve and
thirty-six weeks ended September 10, 1995 are not necessarily indicative of
results to be expected in future periods.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

         Sales for the third quarter of 1995 were $27.9 million, an increase of
20% over third quarter 1994 sales of $23.3 million and 9% over second quarter
1995 sales of $25.7 million.  The sales growth in the third quarter of 1995 was
due to strong 1995 bookings through the end of the quarter. While such bookings
have also resulted in a higher next quarter shippable backlog at the beginning
of the fourth quarter of 1995 than at the beginning of the prior quarter, sales
growth for the balance of 1995 is contingent on bookings remaining strong.

         Gross profit as a percentage of sales was 38%, 39% and 41% for the
first, second and third quarters of 1995, respectively, compared to 31%, 34%
and 35% for the corresponding periods of 1994.  The improvement over the 1994
quarters was due primarily to reduced depreciation expense and increased
manufacturing efficiencies.  The sequential quarterly gross profit percentage
improvement during 1995 was due primarily to improved manufacturing
efficiencies resulting principally from increased production volumes.
Maintaining or increasing the gross profit percentage for the balance of 1995
is contingent upon product mix and prices and the successful execution of
Xicor's plans to further improve manufacturing efficiencies.

         Research and development expenses were 14% of sales for the twelve and
thirty-six weeks ended September 10, 1995, compared to 14% and 13% for the
corresponding 1994 periods.  Xicor is continuing to invest substantial funds in
the development of innovative proprietary products and an advanced
manufacturing process with the goal of further improving the gross profit
percentage by increasing the proportion of higher margin proprietary products
and by improving manufacturing efficiencies.



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         Selling, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of sales
remained relatively constant in the twelve and thirty-six weeks ended September
10, 1995 compared to the corresponding periods of 1994.

         Interest expense in each of the first three quarters of 1995 was
relatively flat compared to the corresponding 1994 periods.  Interest expense
is expected to increase substantially in 1996 due to the  planned financing of
certain capital equipment additions.

         Interest income increased in each of the three quarters of 1995
compared to the corresponding quarters of 1994 primarily due to an increase in
the average balance invested as a result of funds generated from operations.

         The provision for income taxes for the twelve and thirty-six weeks
ended September 10, 1995 and September 11, 1994 consisted primarily of federal
and state minimum taxes, which result from limitations on the use of net
operating loss carryforwards, and foreign taxes.  Net deferred tax assets of
$38 million at December 31, 1994 remain fully reserved because of the
uncertainty regarding the ultimate realization of these assets.

FACTORS AFFECTING FUTURE RESULTS

         The semiconductor industry is highly competitive and characterized by
rapidly changing technology and steadily declining product prices.  Xicor's
results of operations are affected by a wide variety of factors, including
general economic conditions and conditions specific to the semiconductor
industry, decreases in average selling price over the life of any particular
product, the timing of new product introductions (both by Xicor and
competitors), availability of new manufacturing technologies and the ability to
secure intellectual property rights in a rapidly evolving market.  The sales
level in any specific quarter is also a function of orders received during that
quarter, as customers continue to shorten lead times for purchase commitments.
Consistent with industry practice, customer orders are generally subject to
cancellation by the customer without penalty.  Xicor may be at a disadvantage
in competing with major domestic and foreign concerns that have significant
financial resources, established and diverse product lines, worldwide
vertically integrated production facilities and extensive research and
development staffs.

         The semiconductor industry is also characterized by substantial
capital and research and development investment for products and processes.
The rapid rate of technological change within the industry requires Xicor to
continually develop new and improved products and processes to maintain its
competitive

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position.  Xicor expects to continue to invest in the research and development
of new products and manufacturing processes in 1995 and beyond, although there
can be no assurances that such research and development efforts or new products
will be successful.

         Due to the foregoing and other factors, past results are a much less
reliable predictor of the future than is the case in many older, more stable
and less dynamic industries.  In addition, the securities of many high
technology companies have historically been subject to extensive price and
volume fluctuations which may adversely affect the market price of their common
stock.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

         At September 10, 1995, Xicor had $30.6 million in cash, cash
equivalents and short-term investments compared to $20.6 million at December
31, 1994.  During the thirty-six weeks ended September 10, 1995, Xicor
generated $13.4 million of cash from operating activities which was partially
offset by principal payments on lease debt and equipment purchases.

         Planned capital expenditures for the balance of 1995 are presently
expected to be approximately $14 million consisting principally of production
equipment to support anticipated sales growth in 1996 and beyond.  Initially
some of this equipment will be used in the development of an advanced
manufacturing process and related products currently under development.  Lease
financing has been arranged for approximately $8.5 million of the equipment.
Xicor is presently investigating additional equipment financing.  As of 
September 10, 1995 Xicor had entered into commitments for equipment purchases 
aggregating approximately $13.5 million.

         Xicor has a line of credit agreement with a financial institution that
expires March 31, 1996, provides for borrowings of up to $7.5 million against
eligible accounts receivable and is secured by all of Xicor's assets.  Interest
on borrowings is charged at the prime lending rate plus 3% and is payable
monthly. At September 10, 1995, the entire $7.5 million was available to Xicor
based on the eligible accounts receivable balances and the borrowing formulas.
To date, no amounts have been borrowed under this line of credit.

         Management believes that currently available cash and equipment
financing and expected cash flow from operations will be adequate to support
Xicor's operations for the next twelve months.


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                          PART II - OTHER INFORMATION


Item 4.  Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.

         On June 23, 1995 the shareholders of Xicor held their annual meeting
         in Milpitas, California.  The holders of 16,314,871 shares of Common
         Stock were present or represented by proxy, and accordingly, a quorum
         was present and matters were voted upon as follows:

         (a)   The following persons were elected directors:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                        Votes for         Votes withheld
                                        ----------        --------------
               <S>                      <C>               <C>
               Raphael Klein            15,956,518           358,353
               Julius Blank             16,111,518           203,353
               Hans G. Dill             16,112,218           202,653
               Andrew W. Elder          16,115,918           198,953
               S. Allan Kline           16,113,118           201,753
</TABLE>

         (b)   The following resolutions were submitted to a vote of the
               shareholders at the meeting:

               (1)     To approve and ratify the Xicor, Inc. 1995 Director
                       Option Plan.

               The resolution was passed, 14,628,413 shares voting in favor,
               968,507 shares voting against, 175,506 shares abstaining and
               542,445 broker non-votes.

               (2)     To approve and ratify the Amended and Restated Xicor,
                       Inc. 1990 Incentive and Non-Incentive Stock Option Plan.

               The resolution was passed, 14,321,826 shares voting in favor,
               1,258,349 shares voting against, 192,251 shares abstaining and
               542,445 broker non-votes.

               (3)     To ratify the designation of Price Waterhouse LLP as
                       independent accountants for the period ending December
                       31, 1995.

               The resolution was passed, 16,094,099 shares voting in favor,
               168,816 shares voting against and 51,956 shares abstaining.




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Item 6.  Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K.

         (a)      Exhibits:

                  27  Financial Data Schedule

         (b)      Reports on Form 8-K:

                  No reports on Form 8-K were filed with the Securities and
                  Exchange Commission during the quarter ended September 10,
                  1995.


                                   SIGNATURES

         Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.


                       XICOR, INC., a
                       California Corporation

                       By /s/     Raphael Klein
                          --------------------------
                       Raphael Klein
                       President
                       (Principal Executive Officer)

                       By /s/     Klaus G. Hendig
                          --------------------------
                       Klaus G. Hendig
                       Vice President, Finance
                       and Administration
                       (Principal Financial Officer)


Date:  October 12, 1995





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<MULTIPLIER> 1
       
<S>                             <C>
<PERIOD-TYPE>                   9-MOS
<FISCAL-YEAR-END>                          DEC-31-1995
<PERIOD-START>                             JAN-02-1995
<PERIOD-END>                               SEP-10-1995
<CASH>                                      19,634,000
<SECURITIES>                                10,947,000
<RECEIVABLES>                               17,053,000
<ALLOWANCES>                                   500,000
<INVENTORY>                                 12,073,000
<CURRENT-ASSETS>                            60,142,000
<PP&E>                                      96,108,000
<DEPRECIATION>                              82,845,000
<TOTAL-ASSETS>                              73,761,000
<CURRENT-LIABILITIES>                       32,460,000
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                                0
                                          0
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<TOTAL-LIABILITY-AND-EQUITY>                73,761,000
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<OTHER-EXPENSES>                                     0
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<INTEREST-EXPENSE>                             417,000
<INCOME-PRETAX>                              6,346,000
<INCOME-TAX>                                   321,000
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</TABLE>


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