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Dolby Laboratories Reports FY 2009 Fourth Quarter and Year-End Financial Results

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[November 03, 2009]

Dolby Laboratories Reports FY 2009 Fourth Quarter and Year-End Financial Results

SAN FRANCISCO --(Business Wire)-- Dolby Laboratories (News - Alert), Inc. (NYSE:DLB) today announced the Company's financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended September 25, 2009.

For the fourth quarter, Dolby reported total revenue of $163.9 million, compared to $163.1 million for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2008.

Fourth quarter net income was $44.3 million, or $0.38 per diluted share, compared to $48.6 million, or $0.42 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2008.

For fiscal year 2009, Dolby reported total revenue of $719.5 million, compared to $640.2 million for fiscal year 2008, an increase of 12 percent. Net income for fiscal year 2009 was $243.0 million, or $2.11 per diluted share, compared to $199.5 million, or $1.74 per diluted share, for fiscal year 2008.

Reflected in Dolby's fiscal 2009 earnings was a $20.0 million gain in the first quarter resulting from an amendment to a license agreement with an unrelated patent licensor, and $4.8 million in restructuring charges primarily related to the consolidation of our manufacturing operations.

"We had a solid fourth quarter and fiscal year," said Kevin Yeaman, President and Chief Executive Officer, Dolby Laboratories. "In fiscal 2009, we made excellent progress with new wins in many of our markets, including broadcast, mobile, and personal computer, and we remain focused on growing the adoption of our surround sound solutions globally while bringing new technologies to market." Guidance For fiscal 2010, Dolby is targeting revenue of $720 million to $750 million, total gross margin of approximately 88 percent on a GAAP basis, and 89 percent on a non-GAAP basis. In addition, Dolby is targeting fiscal 2010 operating expenses of $313 million to $324 million on a GAAP basis and $280 million to $290 million on a non-GAAP basis, and a tax rate of approximately 35 percent on a GAAP basis and non-GAAP basis. Dolby's non-GAAP measures exclude expenses related to stock-based compensation, the amortization of intangibles from business combinations, and restructuring charges.

These targets lead to a fiscal 2010 diluted earnings per share target range of $1.85 to $1.96 on a GAAP basis and $2.07 to $2.20 on a non-GAAP basis.

A reconciliation between GAAP and non-GAAP financial targets is provided at the end of this press release.

The Company's Conference Call Information Members of Dolby management will lead a conference call open to all interested parties to discuss Dolby Laboratories' Q4 and year-end fiscal 2009 financial results at 2:00 p.m. PT/5:00 p.m. ET on Tuesday, November 3, 2009.

Access to the teleconference will be available over the Internet at http://investor.dolby.com/medialist.cfm or by dialing 888-797-3001. International callers can access the conference call at 913-312-0684.

A replay of the call will be available beginning at 5:00 p.m. PT on Tuesday, November 3, 2009, until 9:00 p.m. PT on November 10, 2009 at 888-203-1112 (international callers can access the replay at 719-457-0820) and entering the confirmation code 4818739. An archived version of the teleconference will also be available on www.dolby.com.

Non-GAAP Financial Information To supplement Dolby's financial statements presented on a GAAP basis, Dolby provides non-GAAP financial measures of gross margin, operating expense, tax rate, and diluted earnings per share. These measures are adjusted to exclude the charges and expenses discussed above. Dolby presents such non-GAAP financial measures in reporting its financial results to provide investors with an additional tool to evaluate Dolby's operating results in a manner that focuses on what Dolby's management believes to be its ongoing business operations. Dolby's management believes it is useful for itself and investors to review, as applicable, both GAAP information that includes the impact of stock-based compensation expense, amortization of acquired intangible assets through business combinations, restructuring charges, and the related tax impact of all of these items on the provision for income taxes, and the non-GAAP measures that exclude such information in order to assess the performance of Dolby's business for planning and forecasting in subsequent periods. Dolby's management does not itself, nor does it suggest that investors should, consider such non-GAAP financial measures in isolation from, or as a substitute for, financial information prepared in accordance with GAAP. Whenever Dolby uses such a non-GAAP financial measure, it provides a reconciliation of the non-GAAP financial measure to the most closely applicable GAAP financial measure. Investors are encouraged to review the related GAAP financial measures and the reconciliation of these non-GAAP financial measures to their most directly comparable GAAP financial measure as detailed above. Investors are also encouraged to review Dolby's GAAP financial statements as reported in its SEC (News - Alert) filings.

Forward-Looking Statements Certain statements in this press release, including statements relating to Dolby's expectations regarding revenue, gross margin, operating expense, tax rate, and diluted earnings per share for fiscal 2010, the progress Dolby is making in its markets, the further adoption of Dolby surround sound solutions and other technologies, and the benefits that may be derived therefrom are "forward-looking statements" that are subject to risks and uncertainties. These forward-looking statements are based on management's current expectations, and as a result of certain risks and uncertainties actual results may differ materially from those projected. The following important factors, without limitation, could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements: risks associated with the effects of the economic recession both domestically and internationally; risks associated with trends in the markets in which Dolby operates, including the DVD and Blu-ray Disc™, broadcast, personal computer, consumer electronics, gaming, mobile, and automobile markets; pricing pressures; the timing of Dolby's receipt of royalty reports and/or payments from its licensees; Dolby's accuracy of calculation of royalties due to its licensors; Dolby's ability to develop, maintain, and strengthen relationships with industry participants; Dolby's ability to develop and deliver innovative technologies in response to new and growing markets in the entertainment industry; competitive risks; risks associated with conducting business in China and other countries that have historically limited recognition and enforcement of intellectual property and contractual rights; risks associated with the health of the motion picture industry generally; the development and growth of the market for digital cinema and digital 3D and Dolby's ability to successfully penetrate this market; Dolby's ability to expand its business generally, and to expand its business beyond sound technologies to other technologies related to digital entertainment delivery, by acquiring and successfully integrating businesses or technologies; and other risks detailed in Dolby's Securities and Exchange Commission filings and reports, including the risks identified under the section captioned "Risk Factors" in its most recent Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. Dolby disclaims any obligation to update information contained in these forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

About Dolby Laboratories Dolby Laboratories (NYSE:DLB) is the global leader in technologies that are essential elements in the best entertainment experiences. Founded in 1965 and best known for high-quality audio and surround sound, Dolby creates innovations that enrich entertainment at the movies, at home, or on the go. Visit www.dolby.com for more information.

Dolby and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Blu-ray Disc is a trademark of Blu-ray Disc Association. S09/22074 DLB-F DOLBY LABORATORIES, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS           Fiscal Quarter Ended Fiscal Year-to-Date Ended September 26,2008 September 25,2009 September 26,2008 September 25,2009 (unaudited) (in thousands, except per share amounts) Revenue: Licensing $ 137,756 $ 138,621 $ 537,363 $ 594,697 Product sales 18,586 20,223 72,284 95,967 Services   6,788     5,033     30,584     28,839   Total revenue   163,130     163,877     640,231     719,503     Cost of revenue: Cost of licensing 3,623 3,580 15,802 14,803 Cost of product sales (1) 9,806 10,444 39,455 57,220 Cost of services (1) 3,120 3,240 12,520 12,786 Gain from amended patent licensing agreement   -     -     -     (20,041 ) Total cost of revenue   16,549     17,264     67,777     64,768   Gross margin   146,581     146,613     572,454     654,735   Operating expenses: Selling, general and administrative (1) 62,815 62,514 224,090 225,489 Research and development (1) 17,082 18,079 62,080 66,710 Restructuring charges, net - 835 - 4,847 Gain on settlements   -     (77 )   (499 )   (5,977 ) Total operating expenses   79,897     81,351     285,671     291,069   Operating income 66,684 65,262 286,783 363,666 Other income, net   4,750     1,959     15,019     7,753   Income before provision for income taxes and controlling interest 71,434 67,221 301,802 371,419 Provision for income taxes   (22,254 )   (22,518 )   (100,770 )   (127,073 ) Income before controlling interest 49,180 44,703 201,032 244,346 Controlling interest in net income   (621 )   (404 )   (1,574 )   (1,355 ) Net income $ 48,559   $ 44,299   $ 199,458   $ 242,991       Basic earnings per share $ 0.43 $ 0.39 $ 1.79 $ 2.15 Diluted earnings per share $ 0.42 $ 0.38 $ 1.74 $ 2.11   Weighted-average shares outstanding (basic) 112,342 113,684 111,492 113,101 Weighted-average shares outstanding (diluted) 115,010 115,845 114,781 115,367     (1) Stock-based compensation included above was classified as follows: Cost of product sales $ 183 $ 93 $ 853 $ 564 Cost of services 51 30 177 115 Selling, general and administrative 4,110 5,076 17,267 17,309 Research and development 1,136 1,248 4,413 4,434   DOLBY LABORATORIES, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS     September 26, 2008 September 25, 2009 (unaudited) (in thousands) ASSETS Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 394,761 $ 451,678 Short-term investments 119,667 283,808 Accounts receivable, net 27,650 22,981 Inventories 18,133 12,975 Deferred taxes 91,824 83,438 Prepaid expenses and other current assets   39,834   45,958 Total current assets 691,869 900,838   Property, plant and equipment, net 87,915 92,178 Intangible assets, net 83,060 82,035 Goodwill 250,356 261,121 Long-term investments 180,996 205,938 Deferred taxes 24,900 23,755 Other assets   17,050   15,450 Total assets $ 1,336,146 $ 1,581,315   LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Current liabilities: Accounts payable and accrued liabilities $ 156,925 $ 113,822 Income taxes payable 4,811 3,934 Current portion of long-term debt 1,593 1,624 Deferred revenue   37,344   37,204 Total current liabilities 200,673 156,584   Long-term debt 7,782 5,825 Deferred revenue 6,171 10,759 Deferred taxes 16,755 13,573 Other liabilities   33,414   31,469 Total liabilities 264,795 218,210   Controlling interest 22,098 21,997 Stockholders' equity: Class A common stock 52 53 Class B common stock 60 60 Additional paid-in capital 434,907 478,979 Retained earnings 609,495 852,475 Accumulated other comprehensive income   4,739   9,541 Total stockholders' equity   1,049,253   1,341,108 Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 1,336,146 $ 1,581,315   DOLBY LABORATORIES, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS         Fiscal Quarter Ended Fiscal Year-to-Date Ended September 26,2008 September 25,2009 September 26,2008 September 25,2009 (unaudited) (in thousands) Operating activities: Net income $ 48,559 $ 44,299 $ 199,458 $ 242,991 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: Depreciation and amortization 5,407 7,231 24,814 28,732 Stock-based compensation expense 5,102 6,207 22,332 21,758 Accretion of discounts/amortization of premium on investments 2,037 1,647 1,904 5,589 Excess tax benefit from exercise of stock options (3,229 ) (2,279 ) (21,746 ) (5,827 ) Provision for doubtful accounts 168 244 935 1,392 Deferred taxes (1,265 ) (14,595 ) (21,750 ) 5,237 Gain on Put Rights - (56 ) - (9,508 ) Unrealized losses on auction rate certificates - 15 - 10,869 Gain from amended patent licensing agreement - - - (20,041 ) Other non-cash items affecting net income (43 ) 761 2,273 3,506 Changes in operating assets and liabilities: Accounts receivable 17,268 26,491 987 1,797 Inventories 1,307 (3,783 ) (7,567 ) (3,638 ) Prepaid expenses and other assets (9,105 ) (3,310 ) (18,640 ) (147 ) Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 14,297 2,882 33,874 (21,362 ) Income taxes, net 23,678 8,354 29,825 8,602 Deferred revenue 7,679 2,700 25,962 7,488 Other liabilities (9,399 ) 1,153 (5,187 ) (1,213 ) Payment on litigation settlement   -     -     (3,000 )   (3,000 ) Net cash provided by operating activities   102,461     77,961     264,474     273,225   Investing activities: Purchases of available-for-sale securities (91,069 ) (68,500 ) (304,097 ) (373,223 ) Proceeds from sale of available-for-sale and trading securities 16,244 78,923 299,376 176,908 Purchases of property, plant and equipment (5,944 ) (4,758 ) (13,610 ) (13,994 ) Purchases of intangible assets - (1,250 ) - (9,571 ) Acquisitions, net of cash acquired 129 - (253,047 ) (16,621 ) Other   -     -     40     -   Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities   (80,640 )   4,415     (271,338 )   (236,501 ) Financing activities: Payments on debt (390 ) (401 ) (1,536 ) (1,522 ) Proceeds from exercise of stock options 2,637 4,306 13,553 13,716 Issuance of Class A common stock (ESPP) - 37 1,133 3,502 Excess tax benefit from exercise of stock options   3,229     2,279     21,746     5,827   Net cash provided by financing activities   5,476     6,221     34,896     21,523   Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents   (2,443 )   (295 )   (1,738 )   (1,330 ) Net increase in cash and cash equivalents 24,854 88,302 26,294 56,917 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period   369,907     363,376     368,467     394,761   Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 394,761   $ 451,678   $ 394,761   $ 451,678     Fiscal Year 2010 Non-GAAP Financial Targets (In millions, except per share data)   The following tables show the Company's fiscal year 2010 non-GAAP financial targets reconciled to GAAP financial targets included in this release.

  Gross margin: Fiscal Year2010   GAAP gross margin 88% Stock-based compensation 0 Amortization of acquired intangibles 1 Non-GAAP gross margin 89%       Operating expenses: Fiscal Year 2010 Low High   GAAP operating expenses $313 $324 Stock-based compensation (30) (31) Amortization of acquired intangibles (3) (3) Non-GAAP operating expenses $280 $290         Diluted earnings per share: Fiscal Year 2010 Low High   GAAP diluted earnings per share $1.85 $1.96 Stock-based compensation 0.26 0.27 Amortization of acquired intangibles 0.09 0.10 Income tax adjustments (0.13) (0.13) Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share $2.07 $2.20   Shares used in computing diluted earnings per share 116 115

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