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National Semiconductor Reports Profit for First Quarter of Fiscal 2003 With Revenues Up 24 percent from Previous Year

September 4, 2002 - National Semiconductor Corporation (NYSE:NSM) today reported net income of $1.3 million on revenues of $420.6 million, or 1 cent per share, for its first quarter of fiscal 2003, which ended August 25, 2002. The company said revenues increased $1.1 million sequentially and 24 percent over the comparable quarter a year ago. Last year National reported a net loss of $54.6 million, or 31 cents per share, on revenues of $339.3 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2002, which ended August 26, 2001. National's gross margins increased to 43.3 percent from 43 percent in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2002 and from 32.4 percent a year ago.

"The year-over-year increase in revenues reflects continuing progress in our wireless and display programs. Our strategy to increase the analog content in wireless handsets helped offset weaker sales in the personal computer markets," said Brian L. Halla, chairman, president and CEO of National Semiconductor. "But the overall economy is still sluggish. As a result, our near-term outlook remains cautious."

Summary of results
3 months ended: August 25, 2002 August 26, 2001
Net sales
Net income (loss)
Earnings (loss) per diluted
   share as reported

$ 420.6
$     1.3

  $     0.01

$ 339.3
 $ (54.6)

   $   (0.31)

All figures in millions of dollars except per share amounts

National reported that first quarter bookings were down 11 percent from the fourth quarter but up 36 percent over the previous year. Weekly order rates were higher in both July and August than they were in June. Orders for power management products grew over the fourth quarter, mainly due to applications for wireless handsets and other portable devices. Power management products now represent the largest segment within the Analog Group. Orders for PC-related products decreased measurably from the fourth quarter, but were up over the previous year. Within the company's displays business, orders for flat-panel products were around the same level as in the fourth quarter.

Within the company's geographic regions, bookings in Japan grew both sequentially and  year-over-year. Asia had the highest growth in bookings over last year, followed by Europe and North America. Worldwide bookings exceeded billings during the quarter.

Forward Outlook
For the second quarter of fiscal 2003, the company’s guidance is for revenues to be flat to down 5 percent sequentially.  Gross margins will also be flat to down, dependent upon the sales level achieved. Operating expenses will be comparable to those incurred in the first quarter.

"Early indications of consumer demand for the holiday season are not strong at this point,” Halla said, "and although we have pockets of opportunity — driven mostly by our specific product programs — they may not be enough to offset weak end?user demand for this quarter."

This outlook contains forward looking statements dependent on a number of risks and uncertainties including such factors as, but not restricted to, new orders received and shipped during the remainder of the second quarter, the degree of factory utilization, the successful sale of existing inventories at existing prices, and the ramp up of recently introduced products. Other risk factors are included in the company's 10-K for the year ended May 26, 2002 (see the Outlook section of Management's Discussion and Analysis of Results of Operations and Financial Conditions) and the Annual Report dated May 26, 2002.

About National Semiconductor
National Semiconductor is the premier analog company driving the information age. Combining real-world analog and state-of-the-art digital technology, the company is focused on the fast growing markets for wireless handsets; displays; information infrastructure, and information appliances. With headquarters in Santa Clara, California, National reported sales of $1.5 billion for its most recent fiscal year and has about 10,000 employees worldwide. Additional company and product information is available on the World Wide Web at www.national.com
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NATIONAL SEMICONDUCTOR CORPORATION                     
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (Unaudited)
(in millions, except per share amounts)

                                                        Three Months Ended
                                                       ---------------------
                                                        Aug 25,      Aug 26,
                                                         2002         2001  
                                                       --------     --------
Net sales                                              $ 420.6       $ 339.3
Operating costs and expenses:
Cost of sales                                            238.3         229.2
Research and development                                 110.7         109.0
Selling, general and administrative                       69.9          62.5
Special items                                              -             1.1
                                                       --------     --------
   Total operating costs and expenses                    418.9         401.8
                                                       --------     --------
Operating income (loss)                                    1.7         (62.5)
Interest income, net                                       4.1           7.0
Other income (expense), net                               (1.5)          3.4
                                                       --------     --------
Net income (loss) before taxes                             4.3         (52.1)
Income tax expense                                         3.0           2.5
                                                       --------     --------
Net income (loss)                                        $ 1.3       $ (54.6)
                                                       ========     ========
Earnings (loss) per share: 
         Basic                                           $ 0.01      $  (0.31)
         Diluted                                         $ 0.01      $  (0.31)

Selected income statement items as a percentage of sales:
Gross margin                                              43.3%          32.4%
Research and development, excluding IPR&D charge          26.3%          32.1%
Selling, general and administrative                       16.6%          18.4%
Net income (loss)                                          0.3%         (16.1)%
 

NATIONAL SEMICONDUCTOR CORPORATION 
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS  (Unaudited)
(in millions)
                                                         Aug 25,      May 26,
                                                          2002         2002   
ASSETS                                                  --------     --------
Current assets:
  Cash and cash equivalents                             $  719.0     $  681.3
  Short-term marketable investments                          8.0         18.1
  Receivables, net                                         143.8        131.7
  Inventories                                              158.6        145.0
  Deferred tax assets                                       58.7         58.7
  Other current assets                                      48.4         38.3
                                                        --------     --------
  Total current assets                                   1,136.5      1,073.1
Property, plant and equipment, net                         746.8        737.1
Long-term marketable debt securities                        71.6        145.0
Goodwill                                                   173.3        173.3
Other assets                                               136.9        160.3
                                                        --------     --------
Total assets                                            $2,265.1     $2,288.8
                                                        ========     ========
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
  Current portion of long-term debt                      $   4.4      $   5.5
  Accounts payable                                         124.1        123.7
  Accrued expenses                                         214.0        226.7
  Income taxes payable                                      46.3         47.9
                                                        --------     --------
  Total current liabilities                                388.8        403.8
Long-term debt                                              21.8         20.4
Other noncurrent liabilities                                88.0         83.5
                                                        --------     --------
  Total liabilities                                        498.6        507.7
                                                        --------     --------
Commitments and contingencies
Shareholders' equity:
  Common stock                                              90.5         90.2
  Additional paid-in capital                             1,414.7      1,402.5
  Retained earnings                                        311.8        310.5
  Accumulated other comprehensive loss                     (50.5)       (22.1)
                                                        --------     --------
  Total shareholders' equity                             1,766.5      1,781.1
                                                        --------     --------
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity              $2,265.1     $2,288.8
                                                        ========     ========

NATIONAL SEMICONDUCTOR CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited)
(in millions)
                                                          Three Months Ended
                                                        ---------------------
                                                         Aug 25,      Aug 26,
                                                          2002         2001
                                                        --------     --------
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income (loss)                                          $ 1.3      $ (54.6)
Adjustments to reconcile net income
 with net cash provided by (used by)
 operating activities:
  Depreciation and amortization                             55.5         56.9
  Gain on investments                                       (0.7)        (5.6)
  Loss on disposal of equipment                              1.2          0.3
  Noncash special items                                      -            1.1
  Other, net                                                 2.4          -
  Changes in certain assets and liabilities, net:
    Receivables                                            (12.1)        10.2
    Inventories                                            (13.6)        12.7
    Other current assets                                   (13.6)       (10.6)
    Accounts payable and accrued expenses                  (11.5)       (58.2)
    Current and deferred income taxes payable               (1.6)        22.3
    Other noncurrent liabilities                             4.5          1.7
                                                        --------     --------
Net cash provided by (used by)
 operating activities                                       11.8        (23.8)
                                                        --------     --------
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchase of property, plant and equipment                  (60.9)       (42.4)
Sale and maturity of available-for-sale securities         130.8         10.0
Purchase of available-for-sale securities                  (47.5)       (50.0)
Sale of investments                                          1.1          6.7
Business acquisition, net of cash acquired                   -          (27.5)
Purchase of nonmarketable investments                       (7.2)        (0.1)
Funding of benefit plan                                     (2.5)       (13.3)
Other, net                                                   3.3          6.5
                                                        --------     --------
Net cash provided by (used by)
 investing activities                                       17.1       (110.1)
                                                        --------     --------
Cash flows from financing activities:
Repayment of debt                                           (2.1)        (4.6)
Issuance of common stock, net                               10.9         21.8
                                                        --------     --------
Net cash provided by financing activities                    8.8         17.2
                                                        --------     --------
Net change in cash and cash equivalents                     37.7       (116.7)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period           681.3        817.8
                                                        --------     --------
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period               $ 719.0      $ 701.1
                                                        ========     ========
 
PART I.  FINANCIAL INFORMATION
EARNINGS PER SHARE (Unaudited)
(in millions, except per share amounts)

                                                         Three Months Ended
                                                        ---------------------
                                                         Aug 25,      Aug 26,
                                                          2002         2001
                                                        --------     --------
Earnings (loss) per share:
         Basic                                             $ 0.01    $  (0.31)
         Diluted                                           $ 0.01    $  (0.31)
Weighted-average shares:
         Basic                                             180.7       174.9
         Diluted                                           187.1       174.9
Income (loss) used in basic and diluted
  earnings per share calculation                           $ 1.3     $ (54.6)


NOTES TO FINANCIAL TABLES
(in millions)
                                                         Three Months Ended
                                                        ---------------------
                                                         Aug 25,      Aug 26,
                                                          2002         2001
                                                        --------     --------
Special items
-------------
In-process research and development charge              $   -         $   1.1
                                                        --------     --------
  Total special items                                   $   -         $   1.1
                                                        ========     ========
Interest income, net
--------------------
Interest income                                         $   4.5        $  8.2
Interest expense                                           (0.4)         (1.2)
                                                        --------     --------
  Interest income, net                                  $   4.1        $  7.0
                                                        ========     ========
Other income, net
-----------------
Net intellectual property income                        $   1.6       $   1.3
Gain (loss)on investments                                  (3.1)          2.1
                                                        --------     --------
  Total other income, net                              $   (1.5)       $  3.4
                                                        ========     ========
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