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    Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Delivers Strong Growth for the Fiscal Fourth Quarter Ended June 30, 2012
    Tuesday, August 14, 2012 at 4:05:06 PM ET
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Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Limited ("AOS") (AOSL), a designer, developer and global supplier of a broad range of power semiconductors, today reported financial results for the fiscal fourth quarter and the fiscal year ended June 30, 2012.

The results for the fiscal fourth quarter ended June 30, 2012 are as follows:

                GAAP Financial Comparison
                        Quarterly
           (in millions except per share data)
                       (unaudited)


                        Q4       Q3        % Change
                      FY2012   FY2012     vs. Q3 FY12
                     -------  -------  ----------------
  Revenue             $ 94.3   $ 83.9  UP         12.4%
  Gross Margin         26.5%    23.0%  UP         15.4%
  Operating Income     $ 7.7    $ 3.8  UP        106.3%
  Net Income           $ 6.7    $ 2.6  UP        157.3%
  Earnings Per
   Share              $ 0.26   $ 0.10  UP        155.6%


              Non-GAAP Financial Comparison
                        Quarterly
           (in millions except per share data)
                       (unaudited)


                        Q4       Q3        % Change
                      FY2012   FY2012     vs. Q3 FY12
                     -------  -------  ----------------
  Revenue             $ 94.3   $ 83.9  UP         12.4%
  Gross Margin         26.7%    23.2%  UP         15.0%
  Operating Income     $ 9.2    $ 5.2  UP         76.7%
  Net Income           $ 8.2    $ 4.1  UP        101.1%
  Earnings Per
   Share              $ 0.32   $ 0.16  UP         99.8%

"I am very pleased with our June quarter results in revenue, gross margin and EPS. We are benefiting from our strong market position along with great operational execution, especially with the successful production ramp at our Oregon fab," said Dr. Mike Chang, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of AOS.

"While the macro-economy is uncertain in the near term, our focus is to profitably grow our business by accelerating development of best-in-class products and expanding served available markets (SAM)."

Dr. Chang continued, "As we have discussed before, we have begun the next phase of our strategic roadmap in expanding our product breadth into mid-and high-voltage markets during fiscal 2012. We launched a record number of new products, 76 low-voltage and 125 mid- and high-voltage MOSFET products and 30 Power IC products. The new generations of MOSFET products recently introduced were made possible by the capability of the Oregon fab. While fiscal 2012 was a difficult year due to economic softness, we believe that we have nonetheless executed well in achieving our major goals: a) smooth ramp-up of our newly acquired Oregon fab; b) deliver new technology platforms enabled by the fab; c) expand our product breadth into high-value markets in communications and industrial applications, as well as delivering high-value solutions for computing and consumer applications; and d) improve our net income and EPS. I am excited with our enhanced competitive capabilities and new market opportunities, and look forward to reporting more tangible achievements in our fiscal 2013 and beyond."

The results for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2012 are as follows:

  --  Revenue was $342.3 million, a decrease of 5.3% from $361.3 million for
      the prior year.
  --  GAAP gross margin was 24.3%, compared to 29.1% for the prior year.
      Non-GAAP gross margin was 24.5%, compared to 29.3% for the prior year.
  --  GAAP operating income was $16.7 million, compared to $37.8 million for
      the prior year. Non-GAAP operating income was $22.7 million, compared to
      $45.0 million for the prior year.
  --  GAAP net income was $12.9 million, compared to $37.8 million for the
      prior year. Non-GAAP net income was $18.9 million, compared to $44.1
      million for the prior year.
  --  GAAP diluted EPS was $0.50 compared to $1.51 for the prior year.
      Non-GAAP diluted EPS was $0.74 compared to $1.77 for the prior year.


Non-GAAP gross margin excludes share-based compensation expenses. Non-GAAP operating income, net income and diluted EPS exclude share-based compensation expenses, acquisition related costs, U.S. GAAP conversion costs and gain on equity interest as applicable. Reconciliations of non-GAAP financial measures to the U.S. GAAP amounts are set forth in the attached schedules.

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Fiscal Q1, 2013 Business Outlook

The following statements are based on management’s current expectations. These statements are forward-looking, and actual results may differ materially. AOS undertakes no obligation to update these statements.

  --  Revenue is expected to be between $92 million and $96 million.
  --  GAAP gross margin is expected to be in the range of 26% to 27%.
  --  GAAP operating expense is expected to be in the range of 18% of revenue.

  --  GAAP operating income is expected to be in the range of 8% to 9% of
      revenue. Non-GAAP operating income is expected to be in the range of
      9.5% to 10.5% of revenue.
  --  GAAP net income is expected to be in the range of 6.5% to 7.5% of
      revenue, including the income tax provision which is expected to be in
      the range of $1.0 million to $1.4 million. Non-GAAP net income is
      expected to be in the range of 8% to 9% of revenue.


Projected Non-GAAP operating income and net income both exclude estimated share-based compensation expense of $1.5 million.

Conference Call and Webcast

AOS plans to conduct an investor teleconference and live webcast to discuss the financial results for the fiscal fourth quarter and fiscal year ended June 30, 2012 today, August 14, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. PDT / 5:00 p.m. EDT. To participate in the live call, analysts and investors should dial 877-312-8797 (or 253-237-1194 if outside the U.S.). To access the live webcast and the subsequent replay of the conference call, which will be available for seven days after the live call, go to the "Events & Presentations" section of the company’s investor relations website, http://investor.aosmd.com.

Forward Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements that are based on current expectations, estimates, forecasts and projections of future performance based on management’s judgment, beliefs, current trends, and anticipated product performance. These forward looking statements include, without limitation, projected amount of revenues, gross margin, operating expenses, operating income, income tax provision, net income, share-based compensation expenses, expectation with respect to the macroeconomic conditions, expectation with respect to the production ramp at the Oregon fab, the anticipated improvement in our financial performance due to the Oregon fab, our ability to achieve profitability, our ability to accelerate technology and product development, expectation with respect to new market opportunities and other information under the section entitled "Fiscal Q1, 2013 Business Outlook". Forward looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements. These factors include, but are not limited to, our ability to introduce or develop new and enhanced products that achieve market acceptance; the actual product performance in volume production; the quality and reliability of our product, our ability to achieve design wins, the general business and economic conditions, our ability to integrate and ramp up production at the Oregon fab facility; the state of semiconductor industry and seasonality of our markets, and other risks as described in our SEC filings, including our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2012 to be filed by AOS. Other unknown or unpredictable factors or underlying assumptions subsequently proving to be incorrect could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in the forward looking statements are reasonable, we cannot guarantee future results, level of activity, performance, or achievements. You should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. All information provided in this press release is as of today’s date, unless otherwise stated, and AOS undertakes no duty to update such information, except as required under applicable law.

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

To supplement our audited and unaudited consolidated financial statements presented on a basis consistent with the U.S. GAAP, we disclose certain non-GAAP financial measures, including non-GAAP gross margin, operating income, net income and diluted earnings per share ("EPS"). These supplemental measures exclude share-based compensation expenses that are non-cash charges, acquisition related costs, costs incurred for our U.S. GAAP conversion and gain on equity interest. We believe that non-GAAP financial measures can provide useful information to both management and investors by excluding certain non-cash and non-recurring expenses that are not indicative of our core operating results. In addition, our management uses non-GAAP measures to compare our performance relative to forecasts and to benchmark our performance externally against competitors. Our use of non-GAAP financial measures has certain limitations in that the non-GAAP financial measures we use may not be directly comparable to those reported by other companies. For example, the term used in this press release, non-GAAP net income, does not have a standardized meaning. Other companies may use the same or similarly named measures, but exclude different items, which may not provide investors with a comparable view of our performance in relation to other companies. We seek to compensate for this limitation by providing a detailed reconciliation of the non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable U.S. GAAP measures in the tables attached to this press release. Investors are encouraged to review the related U.S. GAAP financial measures and the reconciliation of these non-GAAP financial measures to their most directly comparable U.S. GAAP financial measures.

About Alpha and Omega Semiconductor

Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Limited, or AOS, is a designer, developer and global supplier of a broad range of power semiconductors, including a wide portfolio of Power MOSFET and Power IC products. AOS seeks to differentiate itself by integrating its expertise in device physics, process technology, design and advanced packaging to optimize product performance and cost, and its product portfolio is designed to meet the ever increasing power efficiency requirements in high volume applications, including portable computers, smart phones, flat panel TVs, battery packs, motor controls and power supplies. For more information, please visit http://www.aosmd.com. For investor relations, please contact So-Yeon Jeong at investors@aosmd.com.

The following consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP.


                       Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Limited
                     Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income
                       (in thousands, except per share data)
                                     (unaudited)


                                  Three Months Ended           Fiscal Year Ended
                           -------------------------------  ----------------------

                            June 30,  March 31,   June 30,   June 30,    June 30,
                              2012       2012       2011       2012        2011
                           ---------  ---------  ---------  ----------  ----------

  Revenue                   $ 94,272   $ 83,858   $ 96,835   $ 342,291   $ 361,308

  Cost of goods sold          69,251     64,564     67,396     259,126     256,087
                           ---------  ---------  ---------  ----------  ----------
  Gross profit                25,021     19,294     29,439      83,165     105,221
  Gross margin                26.5 %     23.0 %     30.4 %      24.3 %      29.1 %

  Operating expenses:
  Research and
   development                 7,618      6,510      9,021      30,630      29,470
  Selling, general and
   administrative              9,656      9,028     10,177      35,800      37,937
                           ---------  ---------  ---------  ----------  ----------
     Total operating
      expenses                17,274     15,538     19,198      66,430      67,407
                           ---------  ---------  ---------  ----------  ----------
  Operating income             7,747      3,756     10,241      16,735      37,814

  Interest income                 20         21        140         105         280
  Interest expense             (136)      (135)       (76)       (342)       (263)
  Income on equity
   investment in APM              --         --         --          --       1,768
  Gain on equity interest
   in APM                         --         --         --          --         837
                           ---------  ---------  ---------  ----------  ----------
  Income before income
   taxes                       7,631      3,642     10,305      16,498      40,436


  Income tax expense             931      1,038        623       3,581       2,609
                           ---------  ---------  ---------  ----------  ----------

  Net income                $  6,700    $ 2,604    $ 9,682    $ 12,917    $ 37,827
                           =========  =========  =========  ==========  ==========

  Net income per share
   Basic                      $ 0.27     $ 0.11     $ 0.39      $ 0.52      $ 1.61
   Diluted                    $ 0.26     $ 0.10     $ 0.37      $ 0.50      $ 1.51

  Weighted-average number
   of shares used in
   computing net income
   per share

   Basic                      24,890     24,675     24,514      24,656      23,495
   Diluted                    25,813     25,647     25,984      25,606      24,989



          Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Limited
          Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
       (in thousands, except par value per share)
                       (unaudited)

                                  June 30,    June 30,
                                    2012        2011
                                 ----------  ----------
             ASSETS
  Current assets:
   Cash and cash equivalents       $ 82,166    $ 86,708
   Restricted cash                      236          54
   Accounts receivable, net          38,850      42,503
   Inventories                       65,778      65,251
   Deferred tax assets                2,789       1,773

   Other current assets               3,962       5,056
                                 ----------  ----------

     Total current assets           193,781     201,345
                                 ----------  ----------
  Property, plant and
   equipment, net                   158,543     127,839
  Intangible assets, net              1,028       1,599
  Goodwill                              269          --
  Deferred tax assets                10,061       9,048

  Other long-term assets              2,475       7,607
                                 ----------  ----------

     Total assets                 $ 366,157   $ 347,438
                                 ==========  ==========
  LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’
              EQUITY
  Current liabilities:
   Bank borrowings                  $ 3,571       $  --
   Accounts payable                  35,646      64,678
   Accrued liabilities               21,026      15,123
   Income taxes payable               2,349       2,377
   Deferred margin                      366         495
   Capital leases - current
    portion                             961         306
                                 ----------  ----------

     Total current liabilities       63,919      82,979
                                 ----------  ----------
   Bank borrowings - long term       16,429          --
   Income taxes payable - long
    term                              3,509       3,081
   Deferred income tax
    liabilities                         587          25
   Capital leases - long term
    portion                           1,085         130

   Deferred rent                      1,235         973
                                 ----------  ----------

     Total liabilities               86,764      87,188
                                 ----------  ----------

  Shareholders’ equity:
   Preferred shares, par value
    $0.002 per share:
     Authorized: 10,000 shares;
      Issued and outstanding:
      none at June 30, 2012 and
      2011                               --          --
   Common shares, par value
    $0.002 per share:
     Authorized: 50,000 shares;
      Issued and outstanding:
      25,167 shares and 24,938
      shares at June 30, 2012
      and 24,612 shares and
      24,562 shares at June 30,
      2011                               50          49
   Treasury shares at cost; 229
    shares at June 30, 2012 and
    50 shares at June 30, 2011      (2,104)       (693)
   Additional paid-in capital       160,602     153,004
   Accumulated other
    comprehensive income                972         934

   Retained earnings                119,873     106,956
                                 ----------  ----------

     Total shareholders’ equity     279,393     260,250
                                 ----------  ----------
     Total liabilities and
      shareholders’ equity        $ 366,157   $ 347,438
                                 ==========  ==========



                            Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Limited
                   Reconciliation of Gross Profit to Non-GAAP Gross Profit
                                       (in thousands)
                                         (unaudited)


                                       Three Months Ended             Fiscal Year Ended
                               ----------------------------------  ------------------------

                                June 30,    March 31,   June 30,    June 30,     June 30,
                                  2012        2012        2011        2012         2011
                               ----------  ----------  ----------  -----------  -----------

  U.S. GAAP gross profit         $ 25,021    $ 19,294    $ 29,439     $ 83,165    $ 105,221

  Share-based compensation:
  Cost of goods sold                  147         171         143          532          629


                               ----------  ----------  ----------  -----------  -----------

  Non-GAAP gross profit          $ 25,168    $ 19,465    $ 29,582    $  83,697    $ 105,850
                               ==========  ==========  ==========  ===========  ===========

  Non-GAAP gross margin            26.7 %      23.2 %      30.5 %       24.5 %       29.3 %



                            Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Limited
               Reconciliation of Operating Income to Non-GAAP Operating Income
                                       (in thousands)
                                         (unaudited)


                                          Three Months Ended            Fiscal Year Ended
                                   --------------------------------  ----------------------

                                    June 30,  March 31,   June 30,    June 30,    June 30,
                                      2012       2012       2011        2012        2011
                                   ---------  ---------  ----------  ----------  ----------

  U.S. GAAP operating income         $ 7,747    $ 3,756    $ 10,241    $ 16,735    $ 37,814

  Share-based compensation:
   Cost of goods sold                    147        171         143         532         629
   Research and development              445        285         606       1,361       1,716
   Selling, general and
    administrative                       859        840       1,209       3,529       3,829
                                   ---------  ---------  ----------  ----------  ----------
  Total share-based compensation       1,451      1,296       1,958       5,422       6,174

  Acquisition cost                        --        153          --         153          --
  U.S. GAAP conversion costs
   included in
   Selling, general and
    administrative                        --         --         621         435         981
                                   ---------  ---------  ----------  ----------  ----------


  Non-GAAP operating income          $ 9,198    $ 5,205    $ 12,820    $ 22,745    $ 44,969
                                   =========  =========  ==========  ==========  ==========



                           Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Limited
                     Reconciliation of Net Income to Non-GAAP Net Income
                          (in thousands, except per share amounts)
                                         (unaudited)


                                         Three Months Ended            Fiscal Year Ended
                                  --------------------------------  ----------------------

                                   June 30,  March 31,   June 30,    June 30,    June 30,
                                     2012       2012       2011        2012        2011
                                  ---------  ---------  ----------  ----------  ----------

  U.S. GAAP net income              $ 6,700    $ 2,604     $ 9,682    $ 12,917    $ 37,827

  Share-based compensation:
   Cost of goods sold                   147        171         143         532         629
   Research and development             445        285         606       1,361       1,716
   Selling, general and
    administrative                      859        840       1,209       3,529       3,829
                                  ---------  ---------  ----------  ----------  ----------
  Total share-based compensation      1,451      1,296       1,958       5,422       6,174

  Acquisition cost                       --        153          --         153          --
  Gain on equity interest                --         --          --          --       (837)
  U.S. GAAP conversion costs
   included in Selling, general
   and administrative                    --         --         621         435         981
                                  ---------  ---------  ----------  ----------  ----------


  Non-GAAP net income               $ 8,151    $ 4,053    $ 12,261    $ 18,927    $ 44,145
                                  =========  =========  ==========  ==========  ==========

  Non-GAAP diluted EPS               $ 0.32     $ 0.16      $ 0.47      $ 0.74      $ 1.77

  Weighted-average number of
   shares used in computing
   non-GAAP earnings per share
   Diluted shares                    25,813     25,647      25,984      25,606      24,989

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SOURCE: Alpha and Omega Semiconductor

CONTACT: Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Limited
Investor Relations
So-Yeon Jeong
investors@aosmd.com
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