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\r\n \r\n Key messages:Broadcom is a rapidly growing company. The growth is being fueled by expansion in numerous end-markets, both wired and wireless.We are in a very strong financial position Our wired and wireless products play an integral role in enabling faster, better, more cost-effective communicationsElevator Pitch:Broadcom is a global leader in broadband communications semiconductors, with about $3.5 billion in annual sales.Much of the world?s voice, video and data touch Broadcom?s products as information flows to and throughout equipment in the home, the office and in mobile settings worldwide.We have the broadest communications product portfolio in the industry.Broadcom?s chips are used in cable and DSL modems, cell phones, cable and satellite set top boxes, hand-held devices, PCs, servers, switches and routers. We enable features such as Blue tooth, Wi-Fi, PVR, security and voice over IP.We employ over 4,000 people worldwide, including some of the most talented engineers in the industry.Broadcom is the world?s second largest fables semiconductor company.Other key messages:With its diverse portfolio of products and the breadth and depth of engineering talent and intellectual property, Broadcom has a unique ability to drive convergence and integration of features and technologies for its customers.Broadcom has a truly global presence. We have global markets and multiple design centers and offices in multiple countries of Asia, Europe and North America)All of Boradcom?s groups are showing strength, between 8-15 percent revenue growth shown in our three business categories-Broadband Communications, Mobile and Wireless, and enterprise networking.Broadcom has a diverse customer base, with worldwide Tier I customersBroadcom is a leader in a number of its markets.Broadcom focuses on bringing new products into existing markets and entering new markets, addressing high growth markets.Broadcom?s diverse product portfolio, our leadership positions in several core markets, our ability to successfully enter new markets and our ability to execute well have allowed us to outpace many of our peers in revenue growth over the last decade.Engineering About 2/3 of workforce are engineers, 311 with PhDs.Broadcom has a strong patent portfolio: 1,000 issued, more than 3,000 U.S. patents pending; 600 patents a year filing rate.Broadcom has the world?s broadest portfolio of communications integrated circuit intellectual property; world class software expertise.Broadcom has a track record of innovation technology firsts, and successfully driving R&D through to completed products.Broadcom has a track record of innovation technology first, and successfully driving R&D through to completed products.Broadcom has established an industry reputation for superior engineering execution.Financials:Strong Q2 2006 results:Revenue of nearly $941.1 million , up nearly 30 percent year-over-yearBeat analyst?s estimates for revenue/EPS. Cash increased nearly $127m, with total balance of more than $1.5b. On a GAAP basis, Broadcom was profitable for the seventh consecutive quarter For Q3, Broadcom said it expected to see broad-based strength across each of our major businesses, with revenue up approximately 9-10 percent for Q2 ($660m-$665m)\r\n
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