Broadcom Reports Third Quarter 2010 Results

IRVINE, Calif. — Broadcom Corporation (Nasdaq: BRCM) today reported unaudited financial results for its third quarter ended September 30, 2010.

Net revenue for the third quarter of 2010 was a record $1.806 billion. This represents an increase in net revenue of 12.6% compared with the $1.604 billion reported for the second quarter of 2010 and an increase of 44% compared with the $1.254 billion reported for the third quarter of 2009. Net income computed in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) for the third quarter of 2010 was $327 million, or $.60 per share (diluted), compared with GAAP net income of $278 million, or $.52 per share (diluted), for the second quarter of 2010, and GAAP net income of $85 million, or $.16 per share (diluted), for the third quarter of 2009.

Net revenue for the nine months ended September 30, 2010 was $4.873 billion. This represents an increase in net revenue of 54.8% from the $3.148 billion reported for the nine months ended September 30, 2009. Net income computed in accordance with GAAP for the nine months ended September 30, 2010 was $816 million, or $1.52 per share (diluted), compared with GAAP net income of $6 million, or $.01 per share (diluted), for the nine months ended September 30, 2009.

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