Broadcom reported Q4 revenue above guidance of $1.82 billion. a decrease of 7.0% compared with the $1.96 billion reported for the third quarter of 2011 and a decrease of 6.4% compared with the $1.95 billion reported for the fourth quarter of 2010. Net income (GAAP) for the fourth quarter of 2011 was $254 million, or $.45 per share (diluted), compared with GAAP net income of $270 million, or $.48 per share (diluted), for the third quarter of 2011 and GAAP net income of $266 million, or $.47 per share (diluted), for the fourth quarter of 2010.
“Broadcom delivered solid results in 2011, as we gained significant market share, secured record design wins across our businesses, and delivered record revenue and cash flow from operations,” said Scott McGregor, Broadcom’s President and Chief Executive Officer. “Looking forward, we will remain focused on product innovation and engineering execution that position us to grow faster than the industry.”http://www.broadcom.com
