SAN JOSE, Calif. & SINGAPORE, Aug 09, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Avago Technologies Limited (Nasdaq: AVGO) today announced that its Board of Directors has adopted a dividend policy pursuant to which the Company intends to pay quarterly cash dividends on its ordinary shares.
The Company's Board of Directors has authorized the Company to pay a regular, quarterly cash dividend not to exceed US$0.07 per ordinary share, per quarter, with the declaration and payment of such dividend to commence no earlier than the first quarter of the fiscal year ending October 30, 2011. The actual declaration and payment of any such dividend is in the discretion of, and subject to the further approval by, the Company's Board of Directors, and will depend upon such factors as the Company's earnings levels, capital requirements, contractual restrictions, the Company's overall financial condition and any other factors deemed relevant by the Board of Directors. The payment of dividends is also subject to there being sufficient distributable profits out of which dividends can be declared, as well as the other constraints and factors discussed below.
The payment of cash dividends on the Company's ordinary shares is restricted under the terms of the agreements governing the Company's indebtedness, applicable law and its corporate structure. Pursuant to Singapore law and the Company's articles of association, no dividends may be paid except out of profits. Also, as a holding company, the Company's ability to pay cash dividends on its ordinary shares may be limited by restrictions on its ability to obtain sufficient funds through dividends from subsidiaries.
About Avago Technologies Limited
Avago Technologies Limited is a leading designer, developer and global supplier of a broad range of analog semiconductor devices with a focus on III-V based products. Our product portfolio is extensive and includes over 6,500 products in four primary target markets: wireless communications, wired infrastructure, industrial and automotive electronics and consumer and computing peripherals.
Safe Harbor Statement
This announcement contains forward-looking statements which address our expected future business and financial performance. All statements other than statements of historical fact could be deemed forward-looking, including, but not limited to, those related to our anticipated future dividend program; any statements of the plans, strategies and objectives of management for future operations; any statements of expectation or belief regarding future events, technology developments or enforceability of our intellectual property rights; and any statements of assumptions underlying any of the foregoing. These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, estimates, forecasts and projections of future Company or industry performance, based on management's judgment, beliefs, current trends and market conditions, and involve risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements. Accordingly, we caution you not to place undue reliance on these statements. For Avago, particular uncertainties that could materially affect future results and our ability to declare and pay dividends include cyclicality in the semiconductor industry or in our target markets; the recent economic downturn and financial crisis and their impact on our business, results of operations, and financial condition quarterly and annual fluctuations in operating results; our competitive performance and ability to continue achieving design wins with our customers; our ability to generate cash sufficient to fund our research and development, capital expenditures and other business needs and to service our debt; our increased dependence on outsourced service providers for certain key business services and their ability to execute to our requirements; our dependence on contract manufacturing and outsourced supply chain; loss of our significant customers; our ability to maintain tax concessions in certain jurisdictions; our ability to protect our intellectual property and any associated increases in litigation expenses; any expenses associated with resolving customer product and warranty claims; costs associated with and our ability to achieve the growth prospects and synergies expected from our acquisitions; delays and challenges associated with integrating acquired companies with our existing businesses; our ability to improve our cost structure through our manufacturing outsourcing program; and other events and trends on a national, regional and global scale, including those of a political, economic, business, competitive and regulatory nature. Our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on June 3, 2010 and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, or "SEC" (which you may obtain for free at the SEC's website at http://www.sec.gov) discuss some of the important risk factors that may affect our business, results of operations and financial condition. We undertake no intent or obligation to publicly update or revise any of these forward looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.
SOURCE: Avago Technologies Ltd.
Avago Technologies Ltd.
Jacob Sayer, 408-435-7400
VP Business Development and Investor Relations
investor.relations@avagotech.com