Opnext Reports Second Quarter Unaudited Operating Results

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Mon Nov 9, 2009 4:05pm EST

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FREMONT, Calif.--(Business Wire)--
Opnext, Inc. (NASDAQ:OPXT),a global leader in the design and manufacturing of
optical modules and components, today announced unaudited financial results for
the second fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2009. 

Financial Highlights for the Second Quarter Ended September 30, 2009:

* Revenue decreased $4.3 million, or 5.0%, to $81.0 million compared to $85.3
million in the quarter ended June 30, 2009. Revenue from sales of 10Gbps and
below products increased $1.9 million, or 4.0%, to $49.9 million, as an 8.0%
increase in 10Gbps revenue primarily from higher sales of XFP and SFP+ products
was partially offset by reduced revenue from sales of less than 10Gbps SFP
products. Revenue from sales of 40Gbps products decreased $7.0 million, or
20.1%, to $28.0 million, and revenue from sales of industrial and commercial
products increased $0.8 million, or 34.8%, to $3.1 million. 
* Revenue increased $0.8 million, or 1.0%, from $80.2 million in the quarter
ended September 30, 2008. Revenue in the quarter ended September 30, 2009,
included $24.3 million from the former StrataLight Communications, Inc.
("StrataLight"), which was acquired on January 9, 2009. Revenue from sales of
40Gbps products increased $21.0 million, primarily as a result of the
StrataLight acquisition. Revenue from sales of 10Gbps and below products
decreased $17.7 million, or 26.2%, while revenue from sales of industrial and
commercial products decreased $2.5 million, or 44.6%. The decrease in revenue
from sales of 10Gbps and below products occurred in most major product
categories except XFP and SFP+ modules. 
* Revenue from sales to Cisco Systems, Inc. and Nokia Siemens Networks ("NSN")
represented 47.6% of total revenues, compared to 47.5% for the quarter ended
June 30, 2009, as an increase in sales to Cisco offset a decrease in sales to
NSN. 
* Gross margin was 21.7% compared to 19.6% for the quarter ended June 30, 2009.
Gross margin for the September and June quarters included 250 basis point and
360 basis point negative effects, respectively, from non-cash charges and costs
associated with the acquisition of StrataLight. Excluding these effects as well
as the impact from stock-based compensation expense, non-GAAP gross margin was
24.2% for the quarter ended September 30, 2009, compared to 23.2% for the
quarter ended June 30, 2009. The increase in non-GAAP gross margin primarily
resulted from higher 10Gbps and industrial and commercial sales volumes, lower
material and outsourcing costs and a 170 basis point net benefit from lower
inventory charges, which more than offset the negative effect from lower average
selling prices and a 190 basis point negative impact from foreign currency
exchange fluctuations and hedging programs. 
* Operating loss was $17.0 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2009,
compared to an operating loss of $23.0 million for the quarter ended June 30,
2009. The reduction in operating loss primarily resulted from lower non-cash
charges and costs related to the acquisition of StrataLight. Excluding these
items as well as stock-based compensation expense, non-GAAP operating loss was
$8.2 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2009, compared to a non-GAAP
operating loss of $8.5 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2009. The
reduction in non-GAAP operating loss primarily resulted from the improvement in
gross margin and lower operating expenses. Operating expenses declined by $0.5
million as $1.0 million of lower spending was partially offset by $0.5 million
of unfavorable foreign currency exchange fluctuations. 
* Net loss was $17.9 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2009, or
$(0.20) per fully diluted share, compared to a net loss of $23.7 million, or
$(0.27) per fully diluted share, for the quarter ended June 30, 2009. Non-GAAP
net loss for the quarter ended September 30, 2009, which excludes non-cash
charges and costs related to the acquisition of StrataLight as well as
stock-based compensation expense, was $9.2 million, or $(0.10) per fully diluted
share, which was the same as the non-GAAP net loss for the quarter ended June
30, 2009. Net loss per fully diluted share for the quarter ended September 30,
2009, includes a $0.02 negative effect from foreign currency exchange
fluctuations and hedging programs relative to the quarter ended June 30, 2009. 
* Cash and cash equivalents decreased by approximately $10.2 million to
approximately $155.0 million at September 30, 2009, compared to approximately
$165.3 million at June 30, 2009, reflecting $1.1 million of capital
expenditures, $2.7 million of capital lease payments, $7.7 million of cash used
in operations and a $1.2 million benefit from foreign currency exchange
fluctuations. Net current assets other than cash and cash equivalents increased
by approximately $2.7 million as a result of a $2.9 million increase in accounts
receivable and a $7.0 million decrease in accounts payable, partially offset by
a $6.5 million decrease in inventories and a $0.7 million net increase in
accrued expenses and other current assets. 
* EBITDA was negative $8.0 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2009,
compared to negative $10.2 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2009. Adjusted
EBITDA for the quarter ended September 30, 2009, which excludes non-cash charges
and costs related to the acquisition of StrataLight as well as stock-based
compensation expense, was negative $3.0 million compared to negative $3.4
million for the quarter ended June 30, 2009.

Operational Highlights for the Second Quarter Ended September 30, 2009

* Cisco awarded Opnext its "Excellence in Productivity" award for 2009,
recognizing Opnext for best-in-class supply chain management and the highest
level of product value, technology and quality. 
* Opnext introduced its new DQPSK modules for DWDM transmission and its new
40Gbps compact VSR module for high density 40Gbps platforms. In addition, the
Company demonstrated its CFP MSA compliant module for 100GBASE-LR4 during ECOC
2009. 
* Opnext signed advanced technology development contracts with several customers
valued at approximately $7.0 million. During the quarter, $2.0 million was
received and the associated revenue has been deferred pending achievement of
milestones. 
* Opnext reached a settlement agreement to resolve its class action lawsuit,
subject to final approval by the court.

Market Observations and Guidance:

Commenting on recent market conditions, Opnext, Inc. President and Chief
Executive Officer, Gilles Bouchard, said, "We were pleased with the growth in
our 10G product sales as well as our continued focus on cost containment, which
contributed to improvements in gross margin and adjusted EBITDA in the September
quarter versus the June quarter. However, during the quarter we experienced a
slowdown in the 40G U.S. backbone market segment due to customer inventory
builds and cautious spending tied to the global economic uncertainty." 

"In response to slowing 40G sales and persistently challenging yen exchange
rates, we took additional initiatives in October to reduce costs. We expect our
streamlined cost structure to provide operating leverage as demand recovers and
growth resumes." 

"Looking forward to the December quarter, we expect to see bifurcation in our
markets, with continuing growth in 10G, while our 40G business will remain
affected by customer inventory adjustments. For these reasons, we expect
revenues to be between $75 million and $80 million for our third fiscal quarter
ending December 31, 2009," concluded Mr. Bouchard. 

Forward-looking Statements:

Statements made in this press release include forward-looking statements,
including, but not limited to, those related to future revenues, growth of
revenues, market position, acceptance of certain Opnext products, execution of
new development contracts, management`s expectations with respect to the
Company`s initiatives, return to profitability and positive cash flow,
settlement of litigation, position for future growth, the general market outlook
and the outlook for the industry. These statements involve risks and
uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from those set
forth in these statements. Among other things:

* projected sales for the quarter ending December 31, 2009, as well as the
general outlook for the future, are based on preliminary estimates, assumptions
and projections that management believes to be reasonable at this time, but are
beyond management`s control; and 
* the market in which Opnext operates is volatile, implementation of operating
strategies may not achieve the desired impact relative to changing market
conditions and the success of these strategies will depend on the effective
implementation of our strategies while minimizing organizational disruption.

Other factors that could cause the Company`s future, including future financial
position and results from operations, to differ from current expectations
include: the impact of rapidly changing technologies; the impact of competition
on product development and pricing; the ability of Opnext to source critical
parts and to react to changes in general industry and market conditions,
including regulatory developments; expenses associated with litigation; rights
to intellectual property; market trends and the adoption of industry standards;
the ability of Opnext to integrate, and realize the value from, the acquisition
of StrataLight; and consolidations within or affecting the optical modules and
components industry. These factors are not intended to be an all-encompassing
list of risks and uncertainties that may affect the Company`s business.
Additional information regarding these and other factors can be found in
Opnext`s reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including
the Company`s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on June 15, 2009, as amended. In
providing forward-looking statements, the Company expressly disclaims any
obligation to update these statements, publicly or otherwise, whether as a
result of new information, future events or otherwise, except to comply with
applicable federal and state securities laws. 

Conference Call:

Opnext management will conduct a conference call at 1:30 p.m. PT, today, Monday,
November 9, 2009, to discuss these results in detail. You may participate in
this conference call by dialing 866-365-3198 (United States) or 706-758-6170
(International) prior to the start of the call and providing the Opnext, Inc.
name and Conference ID# 37937586. A replay of the conference call can be
accessed starting approximately two hours after the call through Monday,
November 16, 2009, by dialing 800-642-1687 (United States) or 706-645-9291
(International) and using the Conference ID# 37937586. A live webcast of the
call will be accessible on the Investor Relations section of the Company website
at http://www.opnext.com. A replay of the webcast will be available following
the conclusion of the call on the webcast archive page of the Investor Relations
section. 

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About Opnext:

Opnext (NASDAQ:OPXT) is the optical technology partner of choice supplying
systems providers and OEMs worldwide with the industry's largest portfolio of
10G and higher next generation optical products and solutions. The Company's
industry expertise, future-focused thinking and commitment to research and
development combine in bringing to market the most advanced technology to the
communications, defense, security and biomedical industries. Formed out of
Hitachi, Opnext has built on more than 30 years experience in advanced
technology to establish its broad portfolio of solutions and solid reputation
for excellence in service and delivering value to its customers. For additional
information, visit www.opnext.com.

                                                                                               
 Opnext, Inc.                                                                                      
 Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets                                                             
 (in thousands)                                                                                    
                                                                                               
                                                                                               
                                               September 30, 2009         March 31, 2009       
 Assets                                        (unaudited)                                     
 Current assets:                                                                               
 Cash and cash equivalents                     $           155,030       $         168,909   
 Trade receivables, net                                    63,581                  63,961    
 Inventories                                               104,894                 101,610   
 Prepaid expenses and other current assets                 4,832                   3,708     
 Total current assets                                      328,337                 338,188   
 Property, plant, and equipment, net                       67,609                  71,966    
 Purchased intangibles                                     27,793                  39,239    
 Other assets                                              437                     371       
 Total assets                                  $           424,176       $         449,764   
 Liabilities and shareholders` equity                                                          
 Current liabilities:                                                                          
 Trade payables                                $           40,561        $         38,356    
 Accrued expenses                                          34,430                  33,190    
 Short-term debt                                           22,330                  20,243    
 Capital lease obligations                                 11,058                  11,388    
 Total current liabilities                                 108,379                 103,177   
 Capital lease obligations                                 18,424                  21,402    
 Other long-term liabilities                               5,494                   4,648     
 Total liabilities                                         132,297                 129,227   
 Total shareholders` equity                                291,879                 320,537   
 Total liabilities and shareholders` equity    $           424,176       $         449,764   
                                                                                               


                                                                                                                                                                                  
 Opnext, Inc.                                                                                                                                                                             
 Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations                                                                                                                                
 (in thousands, except per share data)                                                                                                                                                    
                                                                                                                                                                                  
                                                                                     Three months ended                              Six months ended                                 
                                                                                     
September 30,                                  
September 30,                                   
                                                                                     2009                         2008             2009                      2008                 
                                                                                                                                                                                  
 Sales                                                                               $     80,975               $     80,159    $    166,284            $    164,396       
 Cost of sales                                                                             61,941                     55,708         129,059                 112,814       
 Amortization of acquired developed technology                                             1,445                      -              2,890                   -             
 Gross margin                                                                              17,589                     24,451         34,335                  51,582        
 Research and development expenses                                                         18,733                     11,197         37,797                  21,471        
 Selling, general and administrative expenses                                              13,509                     13,196         27,958                  27,851        
 Amortization of purchased intangibles                                                     2,342                      -              8,556                   -             
 Operating (loss) income                                                                   (16,995  )                 58             (39,976  )              2,260         
 Interest (expense) income, net                                                            (161     )                 1,030          (254     )              1,972         
 Other (expense) income, net                                                               (676     )                 100            (1,304   )              (435     )    
 (Loss) income before income taxes                                                         (17,832  )                 1,188          (41,534  )              3,797         
 Income tax expense                                                                        (81      )                 -              (96      )              -             
 Net (loss) income                                                                   $     (17,913  )           $     1,188     $    (41,630  )         $    3,797         
 Net (loss) income per share:                                                                                                                                                     
 Basic                                                                               $     (0.20    )           $     0.02      $    (0.47    )         $    0.06          
 Diluted                                                                             $     (0.20    )           $     0.02      $    (0.47    )         $    0.06          
 Weighted average number of shares used in computing net (loss) income per share:                                                                                                 
 Basic                                                                                     88,769                     64,620         88,731                  64,621        
 Diluted                                                                                   88,769                     64,769         88,731                  64,774        
                                                                                                                                                                                  


                                                                                                                                                                                                       
 Opnext, Inc.                                                                                                                                                                                                  
 Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows                                                                                                                                                     
 (in thousands)                                                                                                                                                                                                
                                                                                                                                                                                                       
                                                                                                                                                                                                       
                                                                                                       Three months ended                                 Six months ended                                 
                                                                                                       
September 30,                                     
September 30,                                   
                                                                                                       2009                      2008                   2009                      2008                 
 Cash flows from operating activities                                                                                                                                                                  
 Net (loss) income                                                                                     $    (17,913  )         $    1,188           $    (41,630  )         $    3,797         
 Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:                                                                                                    
 Depreciation and amortization                                                                              5,886                   2,924                11,610                  5,988         
 Amortization of purchased intangibles                                                                      3,787                   -                    11,446                  -             
 Compensation expense associated with the Employee Liquidity Bonus Plan                                     1,517                   -                    3,035                   -             
 Compensation expense associated with stock option issuances                                                1,691                   1,475                3,338                   2,577         
 Changes in net current assets excluding cash and cash equivalents                                          (2,651   )              (2,969   )           5,377                   (9,655   )    
 Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities                                                        (7,683   )              2,618                (6,824   )              2,707         
 Cash flows from investing activities                                                                                                                                                                  
 Capital expenditures                                                                                       (1,062   )              (837     )           (2,785   )              (1,303   )    
 In-process acquisition of business costs                                                                   -                       (1,382   )           -                       (1,382   )    
 Net cash used in investing activities                                                                      (1,062   )              (2,219   )           (2,785   )              (2,685   )    
 Cash flows from financing activities                                                                                                                                                                  
 Payments on short-term debt                                                                                -                       (1,825   )           -                       (5,605   )    
 Payments on capital lease obligations                                                                      (2,705   )              (1,878   )           (5,494   )              (3,639   )    
 Exercise of stock options                                                                                  4                       -                    4                       6             
 Net cash used in financing activities                                                                      (2,701   )              (3,703   )           (5,490   )              (9,238   )    
 Effect of foreign exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents                                              1,218                   905                  1,220                   (292     )    
 Decrease in cash and cash equivalents                                                                      (10,228  )              (2,399   )           (13,879  )              (9,508   )    
 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period                                                           165,258                 214,577              168,909                 221,686       
 Cash and cash equivalents at end of period                                                            $    155,030            $    212,178         $    155,030            $    212,178       
                                                                                                                                                                                                       
 Non-cash financing activities                                                                                                                                                                         
 Capital lease obligations incurred                                                                    $    -                  $    (5,784   )      $    (109     )         $    (7,757   )    
                                                                                                                                                                                                       


Opnext Non-GAAP Financial Measures

Management excludes certain charges and expenses from its gross margin and
operating (loss) income GAAP financial measures for the purpose of assessing the
Company's operating performance. Accordingly, the Company provides these
non-GAAP measures to its investors as supplemental information, in addition to
the GAAP presentation, in an effort to provide greater transparency and insight
into management's method of analysis. The Company also provides non-GAAP net
(loss) income and net (loss) income per share financial measures to demonstrate
the impact of its non-GAAP operating performance measures on these financial
measures. 

The basis for excluding the following non-GAAP adjustments related to the
acquisition of StrataLight is as follows: 

Employee Liquidity Bonus Plan compensation: As part of the acquisition of
StrataLight, the Company assumed the costs of an employee bonus plan providing
certain employees, directors and other designees of StrataLight with a portion
of the merger consideration in the form of cash payments and the Company's
stock. Twenty-five percent (25%) of the plan awards vested and were distributed
on January 31, 2009, and fifty percent (50%) of the plan awards vested and were
distributed on October 31, 2009. The remaining twenty-five percent (25%) of the
plan awards will vest and are to be distributed during the quarter ending March
31, 2010. The associated expense will be recognized over the distribution
period. The Company believes these acquisition-related expenses are not
indicative of its core operating performance. 

Amortization of purchased intangible assets and fair-value adjustment of
acquired inventory: In connection with the acquisition of StrataLight, the
Company acquired certain intangible assets related to developed product
technology, order backlog, customer relationships and inventory, all of which
were recorded at fair-value. The useful lives of the intangible assets range up
to five years and the recorded values of the intangible assets are being
amortized on a straight-line basis over their respective useful lives. The
increase from historical cost to fair-value of acquired inventory is being
realized as the goods are sold. The Company believes these acquisition-related
expenses are not indicative of its core operating performance. 

Business integration costs: During the quarter ended December 31, 2008, the
Company began to incur costs associated with the integration of StrataLight. The
Company believes these acquisition-related expenses are not indicative of its
core operating performance. 

Restructuring activities: Shortly after the closing of the acquisition, the
Company relocated its corporate headquarters from Eatontown, NJ, to Fremont, CA,
and during the quarter ended March 31, 2009, began to incur workforce-related
charges, such as severance payments, retention bonuses and employee relocation
costs related to a formal restructuring plan and building costs for facilities
not required for ongoing operations. The Company believes these
acquisition-related expenses are not indicative of its core operating
performance. 

The basis for excluding the following non-GAAP adjustments and measures is as
follows: 

Stock-based compensation expense: The Company records compensation expense
related to its stock-based awards on a straight-line basis over the requisite
service period of the award. Depending upon the size, timing and the terms of
the awards, the related non-cash compensation expense may vary significantly.
The Company believes these non-cash expenses are not indicative of its core
operating performance. 

Litigation expenses: During the quarter ended June 30, 2008, the Company began
to incur costs associated with a class action claim. The Company believes the
claim is non-recurring and the related expenses are not indicative of its core
operating performance.

                                                                                                                                                                                                     
 Opnext, Inc.                                                                                                                                                                                                  
 Unaudited Supplemental Earnings Reconciliation                                                                                                                                                                
 (in thousands, except per share data)                                                                                                                                                                         
                                                                                                                                                                            Three Months             
                                                                           Three Months Ended                                Six Months Ended                                   Ended                    
                                                                           Sept. 30                  Sept. 30              Sept. 30                  Sept. 30               June 30                  
 GAAP P&L                                                                  2009                      2008                  2009                      2008                   2009                     
                                                                                                                                                                                                     
 Sales                                                                     $    80,975             $    80,159         $    166,284            $    164,396         $      85,309          
 Cost of sales                                                                  61,941                  55,708              129,059                 112,814                67,118          
 Amortization of acquired product technology                                    1,445                   -                   2,890                   -                      1,445           
 Gross margin                                                                   17,589                  24,451              34,335                  51,582                 16,746          
 Gross margin %                                                                 21.7     %              30.5    %           20.6     %              31.4     %             19.6     %      
 Research and development expenses                                              18,733                  11,197              37,797                  21,471                 19,064          
 Selling, general and administrative expenses                                   13,509                  13,196              27,958                  27,851                 14,449          
 Amortization of purchased intangibles                                          2,342                   -                   8,556                   -                      6,214           
 Operating (loss) income                                                        (16,995  )              58                  (39,976  )              2,260                  (22,981  )      
 Operating (loss) income %                                                      (21.0    )%             0.1     %           (24.0    )%             1.4      %             (26.9    )%     
 Interest (expense) income, net                                                 (161     )              1,030               (254     )              1,972                  (93      )      
 Other (expense) income, net                                                    (676     )              100                 (1,304   )              (435     )             (628     )      
 (Loss) income before income taxes                                              (17,832  )              1,188               (41,534  )              3,797                  (23,702  )      
 Income tax expense                                                             (81      )              -                   (96      )              -                      (15      )      
 Net (loss) income                                                         $    (17,913  )         $    1,188          $    (41,630  )         $    3,797           $      (23,717  )      
 Net (loss) income %                                                            (22.1    )%             1.5     %           (25.0    )%             2.3      %             (27.8    )%     
 Net (loss) income per share:                                                                                                                                                                        
 Basic                                                                     $    (0.20    )         $    0.02           $    (0.47    )         $    0.06            $      (0.27    )      
 Diluted                                                                   $    (0.20    )         $    0.02           $    (0.47    )         $    0.06            $      (0.27    )      
 Weighted average shares used in computing net (loss) income per share:                                                                                                                              
 Basic                                                                          88,769                  64,620              88,731                  64,621                 88,656          
 Diluted                                                                        88,769                  64,769              88,731                  64,774                 88,656          
                                                                                                                                                                                                     
 NON-GAAP ADJUSTMENTS                                                                                                                                                                                
 Amortization of acquired product technology                               $    1,445              $    -              $    2,890              $    -               $      1,445           
 Amortization of purchased intangibles                                     $    2,342              $    -              $    8,556              $    -               $      6,214           
 Cost of sales:                                                                                                                                                                                      
 Stock based compensation                                                  $    181                $    117            $    332                $    165             $      151             
 Acquired inventory mark-up                                                     -                       -                   977                     -                      977             
 Employee Liquidity Bonus Plan                                                  343                     -                   795                     -                      452             
 Total cost of sales                                                       $    524                $    117            $    2,104              $    165             $      1,580           
 Research and development expenses:                                                                                                                                                                  
 Stock based compensation                                                  $    344                $    197            $    632                $    336             $      288             
 Employee Liquidity Bonus Plan                                                  1,802                   -                   3,476                   -                      1,674           
 Restructuring                                                                  59                      -                   218                     -                      159             
 Total research and development expenses                                   $    2,205              $    197            $    4,326              $    336             $      2,121           
 Selling, general and administrative expenses:                                                                                                                                                       
 Stock based compensation                                                  $    1,166              $    1,161          $    2,374              $    2,076           $      1,208           
 Employee Liquidity Bonus Plan                                                  785                     -                   1,440                   -                      655             
 Restructuring                                                                  173                     -                   1,055                   -                      882             
 Integration                                                                    115                     -                   480                     -                      365             
 Litigation                                                                     -                       356                 -                       500                    -               
 Total selling, general & administrative expenses                          $    2,239              $    1,517          $    5,349              $    2,576           $      3,110           
 NON-GAAP P&L                                                                                                                                                                                        
 Sales                                                                     $    80,975             $    80,159         $    166,284            $    164,396         $      85,309          
 Cost of sales                                                                  61,417                  55,591              126,955                 112,649                65,538          
 Gross margin                                                                   19,558                  24,568              39,329                  51,747                 19,771          
 Gross margin %                                                                 24.2     %              30.6    %           23.7     %              31.5     %             23.2     %      
 Research and development expenses                                              16,528                  11,000              33,471                  21,135                 16,943          
 Selling, general and administrative expenses                                   11,270                  11,679              22,609                  25,275                 11,339          
 Operating (loss) income                                                        (8,240   )              1,889               (16,751  )              5,337                  (8,511   )      
 Operating (loss) income %                                                      (10.2    )%             2.4     %           (10.1    )%             3.2      %             (10.0    )%     
 Interest (expense) income, net                                                 (161     )              1,030               (254     )              1,972                  (93      )      
 Other (expense) income, net                                                    (676     )              100                 (1,304   )              (435     )             (628     )      
 (Loss) income before income taxes                                              (9,077   )              3,019               (18,309  )              6,874                  (9,232   )      
 Income tax expense                                                             (81      )              -                   (96      )              -                      (15      )      
 Net (loss) income                                                         $    (9,158   )         $    3,019          $    (18,405  )         $    6,874           $      (9,247   )      
                                                                                                                                                                                                     
 Net (loss) income %                                                            (11.3    )%             3.8     %           (11.1    )%             4.2      %             (10.8    )%     
 Net (loss) income per share:                                                                                                                                                                        
 Basic                                                                     $    (0.10    )         $    0.05           $    (0.21    )         $    0.11            $      (0.10    )      
 Diluted                                                                   $    (0.10    )         $    0.05           $    (0.21    )         $    0.11            $      (0.10    )      
 Weighted average shares used in computing net (loss) income per share:                                                                                                                              
 Basic                                                                          88,769                  64,620              88,731                  64,621                 88,656          
 Diluted                                                                        88,769                  64,769              88,731                  64,774                 88,656          
                                                                                                                                                                                                     


EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA

Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization ("EBITDA") is
calculated as net income (loss) excluding the impact of net interest (income)
expense, income tax expense, depreciation and amortization of property, plant
and equipment and amortization of purchased intangibles. Adjusted EBITDA
represents EBITDA excluding non-GAAP financial measures as previously described
herein. The non-GAAP financial measures, which are excluded from EBITDA
internally when evaluating our operating performance, allow investors to make a
more meaningful comparison of our core business operating results over different
periods of time and to more meaningfully compare our results to those of similar
companies. Management believes that EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA, when viewed with
the Company`s GAAP results and the accompanying reconciliation, provide useful
information about operating performance and period-over-period growth, and
provide additional information that is useful for evaluating the operating
performance of our core business without regard to potential distortions.
Additionally, management believes that EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA permit
investors to gain an understanding of the factors and trends affecting our
ongoing cash earnings, from which capital investments are made and debt is
serviced. However, EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA are not measures of financial
performance or liquidity under GAAP and, accordingly, should not be considered
as alternatives to net income (loss) or cash flow from operating activities as
indicators of operating performance or liquidity. The table below provides a
reconciliation of net income (loss) to EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA.

                                                                                                                                                                                                      
 Opnext, Inc.                                                                                                                                                                                                     
 Unaudited EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA                                                                                                                                                                             
 (in thousands)                                                                                                                                                                                                   
                                                                       Three Months Ended                                    Six Months Ended                                      Three Months             
                                                                                                                                                                                   
Ended                   
                                                                       Sept. 30,                   Sept. 30,               Sept. 30,                   Sept. 30,               June 30,                 
                                                                       2009                        2008                    2009                        2008                    2009                     
 Reconciliation of Net income (loss) to EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA:                                                                                                                                   
 Net income (loss)                                                     $     (17,913  )          $     1,188           $     (41,630  )          $     3,797           $      (23,717  )      
 Interest (income) expense, net                                              161                       (1,030  )             254                       (1,972  )              93              
 Income tax expense                                                          81                        -                     96                        -                      15              
 Depreciation and amortization of property, plant and equipment              5,886                     2,924                 11,610                    5,988                  5,724           
 Amortization of purchased intangibles                                       3,787                     -                     11,446              -                             7,659           
 EBITDA                                                                $     (7,998   )          $     3,082           $     (18,224  )          $     7,813           $      (10,226  )      
 Employee Liquidity Bonus Plan compensation                                  2,930                     -                     5,711                     -                      2,781           
 Acquired inventory mark-up                                                  -                   -                            977                       -                      977             
 Stock-based compensation expense                                            1,691                     1,475                 3,338                     2,577                  1,647           
 Restructuring                                                               232                       -                     1,273                     -                      1,041           
 Integration costs                                                           115                       -                     480                       -                      365             
 Litigation expenses                                                         -                         356                   -                         500                    -               
 Adjusted EBITDA                                                       $     (3,030   )          $     4,913           $     (6,445   )          $     10,890          $      (3,415   )      
                                                                                                                                                                                                      


Opnext, Inc.
Doug Dean
Investor Relations
732-544-3212
ddean@opnext.com



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