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UTStarcom Holdings Corp. Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2012 Results

UTStarcom Holdings Corp. Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2012 Results. Mr. William Wong, CEO Mr. Robert Pu, CFO. NASDAQ : UTSI March 2013. Disclosure & Forward Looking Statements.

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UTStarcom Holdings Corp. Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2012 Results

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  1. UTStarcom Holdings Corp. Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2012 Results Mr. William Wong, CEO Mr. Robert Pu, CFO NASDAQ: UTSI March 2013

  2. Disclosure & Forward Looking Statements This investor presentation contains forward-looking statements, including statements regarding the Company's expectation regarding its media operational support services business, the divestiture of its IPTV equipment business and the Company’s performance in 2012. Forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, estimates, forecasts and projections about the Company, the Company’s future performance and the industries in which the Company operates as well as on the Company management's assumptions and beliefs. These forward-looking statements are only predictions and are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially and adversely from the Company’s current expectations. These include risks and uncertainties related to, among other things, changes in the financial condition and cash position of the Company, changes in the composition of the Company’s management and their effect on the Company, the Company’s ability to realize anticipated results of operational improvements and benefits of the divestiture transaction, successfully operate and grow its services business, execute its business plan and manage regulatory matters, as well as the risk factors identified in the Company’s latest Annual Report on Form 20-F, and Current Reports on Form 6-K, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. We undertake no obligation to update these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances occurring after the date of this investor presentation. The Company is in a period of significant transition and the conduct of its business is exposed to additional risks as a result.  This investor presentation also includes financial guidance and information about the Company previously disclosed during the Company's 2011 and third quarter 2012 earnings conference calls and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Such guidance and information reflects the Company’s information and expectations as of those dates and this presentation is not intended to confirm or update that information and expectations.

  3. Earnings Call Agenda 5 6 • Company Outlook • Summary of Key Highlights • Recap of Key Actions Taken in 2012 1 2 • Update on Progress 3 • Update on Shareholder Value Initiatives 4 • Overview of Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results

  4. 1 • Recap of Key Actions Taken in 2012

  5. Recap of Key Actions Taken in 2012 2012 was a Year of Significant Change for UTStarcom • IPTV Divestiture. • Launched new strategy to create a leading next generation media services company. • Strengthened management team and board of directors. • Transition into a higher growth, more profitable business. • Create greater value for shareholders now and over the long-term. Equipment Focused Business transition into Next Generation Media Services Provider

  6. Guiding Priorities • Advance our efforts to transition into higher growth, more profitable areas and enhance the value of the business. • Redeploy working capital to support higher return opportunities, particularly in the value-added services area. • Generate a more predictable, subscriber-based recurring revenue stream.

  7. The Three Components of Our New Strategy 1 • Develop Media Operational Support Services Offering by Creating and Building a TV over IP Services Platform 2 Build Out New Services through a Combination of Internal Development and Strategic Acquisitions 3 Design an Optimal Operating Structure to Maximize the Potential of Business Units

  8. 2 Update on Progress

  9. Update on Progress Accomplished a great deal in the second half of 2012 • The IPTV divesture was a turning point for the Company, the effects of which we will continue to see for the next several quarters and years. • Able to achieve our full year 2012 gross margin target of approximately 35%. • Made good progress in stabilizingoperating expenses and setting a standard for maintaining strict cost control going forward. • Returned cash to shareholders through share repurchase and commencement of share tender offer (completed in January 2013). • iTV Media • aioTV Moved forward with important new strategic partnerships

  10. iTV Media • iTV Media in Thailand • In October 2012, iTV Media deployed its carrier grade internet TV managed services (MeTV) nationwide in Thailand through a strategic partnership with TOT, a leading telecommunications provider in Thailand. • iTV Media aggregates over 150 channels including local content and premium licensed studio content from international media companies, 30 channels are of HD quality and iTV Media operates the TV over IP service platform on the ground. • iTV Media in Spain • iTV Media recently notched another milestone by forging an agreement to license its TV over IP and video on demand services to the Spanish OTT/IPTV provider Mira TV. • iTV Media will reach approximately 200,000 subscribers in Spain by 2014.

  11. aioTV • aioTV • In 2012 UTStarcom acquired a 44% stake as the largest shareholder in aioTV Inc., a leading international cloud-based video aggregation and distribution platform, becoming its largest single shareholder. • The transaction gives the Company access to technologies that will bolster its rollout of subscription-based value added media services in North and South America. • aioTV has just launched an OTT product, Pass Box, that is expected to reach up to one million subscribers by 2014.

  12. 3 Update on Shareholder Value Initiatives

  13. Worked hard to enhance value for our shareholders. Continued with our $20 million share repurchase program. Execute the maximum rate allowed under the repurchase program  Repurchased approximately $15.0 million worth of shares in cumulative total Initiated a cash tender offer to repurchase 25,000,000 outstanding shares at $1.20 per share. The $30 million tender offer was completed in early 2013 Returning Cash to Shareholders

  14. 4 Overview of Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results

  15. Summary Overview • Fourth quarter trends followed closely what was experienced in the third quarter. • Achieved full year 2012 gross margin goal of approximately 35%. • Stabilizing operating expenses and have a plan in place for strict cost controls. • Continue to maintain a strong balance sheet with cash of approximately $180m and no debt. Key Financial Highlights

  16. Non-GAAP Total Revenue Non-GAAP total revenues for the fourth quarter of 2012 were $41.0 million, a decrease of 13.0% year-over-year from $47.1 million for the corresponding period of 2011. Non-GAAP total revenues for the twelve months ended December 31, 2012 were $157.3 million, a decrease of 12.2% year-over-year from $179.1 million for the corresponding period of 2011. US$(mm)

  17. Non-GAAP Gross Profit • Non-GAAP Q4 2012 gross profit was $13.3 million vs. Q4 2011 gross profit of 16.2 million. • Non-GAAP gross profit in the twelve months of 2012 was $54.0 million vs. twelve months 2011 gross profit of $72.8 million. US$(mm) US$(mm)

  18. Non-GAAP Gross Margin • Non-GAAP Q4 2012 gross margin was 32.4% vs. Q4 2011 gross margin was 34.3%. • Non-GAAP gross margin in the twelve months of 2012 was 34.3% vs. twelve months 2011 gross margin of 40.6%.

  19. Non-GAAP Operating Expenses US$ (mm) US$ (mm) The one – time gain on divestiture of $4.2 million in the third quarter of 2011 was due to contingent gain realized upon entering into a three-party assignment agreement.

  20. Non-GAAP Operating Result and Net Income/Loss Non-GAAP Operating Income/Loss Comparison Non-GAAP Net Income/Loss Comparison US$ (mm) US$ (mm)

  21. Cash balance of $179.9 million in cash, cash equivalents and short-term investment Zero debt Q4 2012 Cash Position Cash Distribution by Region Cash Distribution by Currency

  22. Quarterly non-GAAP net cash used by operating activities for the fourth quarter of 2012 was $6.4 million. Impact on cash balance due to IPTV divestiture and other investments IPTV divestiture related payment Convertible bond to iTV Media Investment in aioTV Share repurchase program update: The Company repurchased $2.0 million in ordinary shares in the fourth quarter of 2012 The cumulative total execution under the current program is $15.0 million Board extended the repurchase program for an additional six months through August 2013 The Company completed a $30 million tender offer in Q1 2013 Non-GAAP Cash Flow Analysis

  23. 5 Company Outlook

  24. Company Outlook Near-Term Outlook •  2013 will be a year of investment and continued transition. •  Expect to achieve a degree of incremental improvement in overall financial performance • versus 2012. •  Revenue will be below last year as the top line is in transition. •  Will focus on holding margins relatively stable by maintaining a similar product mix to • 2012 as well as making additional progress with lowering operating expenses. • (Current outlook is based on constant currency rates versus 2012.) Longer-Term Outlook • New strategy expected to result in more predictable and recurring revenue stream, stronger financial results, and higher rates of growth beginning in 2014. • Anticipate revenue from new TV over IP services to become majority revenue contributor by 2015. • Overall gross margin of new TV over IP services expected to reach more than 50% by 2015.

  25. 6 Summary of Key Highlights

  26. Summary of Key Highlights • 2012 was a year of significant and positive change for the Company. • Successful divestiture of IPTV and launch of new strategy. • Early in roll-out but seeing signs of very good initial traction and the execution of the new strategy is well on track. • Now have a much stronger management team and board of directors. • Have had very encouraging developments with new or expanded partnerships like those with iTV Media and aio TV. • Have made great progress with shareholder value initiatives • $45 million allocated to execute shareholder value building initiatives including share repurchase program and a tender offer. • Reverse share split is planned to occur shortly as well and we expect that it will increase the marketability and liquidity of our common stock. • Have a positive outlook and excited about long-term prospects.

  27. Investor Relations Contacts UTStarcom, Investor Relations Jing Ou-Yang Tel: + 86-10-8520-5153 Email: jouyang@utstar.com FTI Consulting, Inc. May Shen (Beijing) Tel: +86-10-8591-1951 Email: May.Shen@fticonsulting.com Daniel DelRe (Hong Kong) Tel: +852-3768-4547 Email: Daniel.DelRe@fticonsulting.com Eric Boyriven (New York) Tel: +212-850-5671 Email: Eric.Boyriven@fticonsulting.com

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