February 22, 2007 Wayne Pratt, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
55thth Annual D.A. Davidson Technology ConferenceAnnual D.A. Davidson Technology Conference
SyntaxSyntax--Brillian CorporationBrillian Corporation
Syntax-Brillian Corporation
A leading manufacturer and marketer of
LCD and LCoS™ HDTVs
and digital entertainment products
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Safe-Harbor Statement
Included in this material are certain predictions, estimates, Included in this material are certain predictions, estimates,
and other forwardand other forward--looking statements. They are subject to looking statements. They are subject to
risks and uncertainties that could cause the actual results to risks and uncertainties that could cause the actual results to
differ materially. Such risks and uncertainties include differ materially. Such risks and uncertainties include
customer and market concentration, increased competition, customer and market concentration, increased competition,
supplier difficulties, and other similar issues. These risks ansupplier difficulties, and other similar issues. These risks and d
uncertainties, as well as other important factors relating to uncertainties, as well as other important factors relating to
our business, are described in the Companyour business, are described in the Company’’s filings with the s filings with the
Securities and Exchange Commission.Securities and Exchange Commission.
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Nasdaq:Nasdaq: BRLCBRLC
►► Share price (52wk range):Share price (52wk range): $2.02$2.02--11.7011.70
►► Closed Price on Feb 13, 2007:Closed Price on Feb 13, 2007: $8.55$8.55
►► Shares outstanding*:Shares outstanding*: 60.0 million60.0 million
►► Average daily trading volume:Average daily trading volume: 3 million shares3 million shares
►► TTM revenues:TTM revenues: $436 million$436 million
►► Cash & cash equivalents:Cash & cash equivalents: $23.2 million$23.2 million
►► Total assets:Total assets: $396.3 million$396.3 million
►► Working capital:Working capital: $61.6 million$61.6 million
►► StockholdersStockholders’’ equity:equity: $130.8 million$130.8 million
►► Fiscal yearFiscal year--end:end: June 30June 30
* Shares Outstanding as of Feb 13, 2007Other data as of Dec 31, 2006.
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Genesis of Syntax-Brillian
►► SyntaxSyntax--Brillian merger completed November 30, 2005Brillian merger completed November 30, 2005
►► Acquired Vivitar Corporation on November 21, 2006Acquired Vivitar Corporation on November 21, 2006
►► Strong patent portfolio in LCD and LCoSStrong patent portfolio in LCD and LCoS™™ technology technology and imaging technologyand imaging technology
►► Products for consumer/retail and custom installationProducts for consumer/retail and custom installation
►► Broad distribution channels Broad distribution channels
►► 270 employees270 employees
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Experienced Management Team
ExecutiveExecutiveIndustry Industry
ExperienceExperience PositionPosition
Vincent Sollitto, Jr.Vincent Sollitto, Jr. 3636 Chairman and Chief Executive OfficerChairman and Chief Executive Officer
James LiJames Li 1717 President and Chief Operating OfficerPresident and Chief Operating Officer
Hope FrankHope Frank 2626 Chief Marketing OfficerChief Marketing Officer
Thomas ChowThomas Chow 2323 EVP and Chief Procurement OfficerEVP and Chief Procurement Officer
Michael ChanMichael Chan 1616 EVP OperationsEVP Operations
Wayne PrattWayne Pratt 2020 EVP and Chief Financial OfficerEVP and Chief Financial Officer
Robert MelcherRobert Melcher 3737 Chief Technology OfficerChief Technology Officer
Syntax-Brillian Products
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Products for the HDTV Market
►► High Definition LCD TVs ranging from 23High Definition LCD TVs ranging from 23""--4747""
►► 1080p and 501080p and 50""+ products in the pipeline+ products in the pipeline
►► Innovator for liquid crystal on silicon (LCoSInnovator for liquid crystal on silicon (LCoS™™) ) technologytechnology
►► 720p and 1080p 65720p and 1080p 65"" MicroDisplay HDTVsMicroDisplay HDTVs
LCOSLCOS
►► Produce turnkey LCoSProduce turnkey LCoS™™ Light Engines for Light Engines for TV manufacturers TV manufacturers
►► Produce microdisplay imagers for NearProduce microdisplay imagers for Near--ToTo--Eye Eye productsproducts
LCDLCD
ComponentsComponents
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Olevia 3, 5, 7 Series
33--SeriesSeries 55--SeriesSeries 77--SeriesSeries
PixelworksPixelworks ATI & MTKATI & MTK SiliconOptix HQVSiliconOptix HQV
1 HDMI1 HDMI 1 HDMI1 HDMI 2 HDMI2 HDMI
1366 x 7681366 x 768 1366 x 7681366 x 768 1920 x 1080p1920 x 1080p
NTSC TunerNTSC Tuner Combo TunerCombo Tuner Dual TunerDual Tuner
HDTVHDTV--ReadyReady HDTV BuiltHDTV Built--InIn HDTV BuiltHDTV Built--InIn
Dot ComDot Com MAP LineMAP Line Home TheaterHome Theater
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LCoS™ Microdisplay Manufacturing
LCoS microdisplay manufacturing laboratory
Tempe, Arizona
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BRLC Demonstrates LCoS™, LCD & 3D-LCD Technology and Design at CES 2007
►► New 65New 65”” 1080p LCoS1080p LCoS™™ HD HD RPTV with 6 megapixel LCoS RPTV with 6 megapixel LCoS light engine, true 1920light engine, true 1920--1080p resolution, 40001080p resolution, 4000--1 1 contrast ratiocontrast ratio
►► 5252”” LCD displayLCD display
►► 3232”” LCD display with LED LCD display with LED backlightingbacklighting
►► Digital cinema 3D technology Digital cinema 3D technology in our 3D Oleviain our 3D Olevia™™ seriesseries
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Commenced Shipments of Olevia LCoS™ 565
►► 6565"" diagonal with 170diagonal with 170ººviewing angleviewing angle
►► 6 megapixel 1080p 6 megapixel 1080p Brillian LCoSBrillian LCoS™™ Light Light EngineEngine
►► PicturePicture--inin--Picture and Picture and Split ScreenSplit Screen
►► Aspect Ratio Aspect Ratio –– 16:9 16:9
►► Dimensions Dimensions ––6060""W x 45W x 45""H x 21H x 21""DD
►► Net Weight Net Weight –– 122 lbs122 lbs
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7684 88
The Worldwide LCD Market
921
45
70
94
112
128
04 05 06 07 08 09 10 04 05 06 07 08 09 10
CAGR: CAGR: 38%38%
US $ (Billions)
Worldwide Revenue
CAGR: CAGR: 56%56%
Units (Millions)
Worldwide Shipment
Source: DisplaySearch, 2006 – 2010 are estimates
Olevia Distribution Channels
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Olevia NA LCD TV Market Share and Ranking
North America Market Share** (%)
Source: * DisplaySearch 2006 Q4 ** iSuppli
4.264.90
4.054.74
4.214.64
3.31
6.8
Q1 '05 Q2 '05 Q3 '05 Q4 '05 Q1 '06 Q2 '06 Q3 '06 Q4' 06
#7 #8#6#7#9#6#6 #7
NUMBER ONE IN 26”-27” LCD TV’s in North America*
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Syntax-Brillian’s Major Customers in NA
National Retailer
National National RetailerRetailer
RegionalRetailer
RegionalRegionalRetailerRetailer
On-lineOnOn--lineline
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Olevia’s LCD Market Share Growth in China
* (20” and above)
Source: DisplaySearch
Q4 2006Q4 2006HisenseHisense
SkyworthSkyworth
KonkaKonka
TTETTE
XocecoXoceco
ChanghongChanghongSyntax-Brillian (4.9%)
SamsungSamsung
HaierHaier
PhilipsPhilips
ToshibaToshiba
SharpSharp
Market Position by Shipment
Q1 2006*Q1 2006*
Syntax-Brillian (2.0%)
Q3 2006*Q3 2006*Syntax-Brillian (3.9%)
Q2 2006*Q2 2006*Syntax-Brillian (2.3%)
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Major Channels in China
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Leverage Vivitar’s Channels in Major EU Nations
Olevia Brand Development
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ESPN Partnership
►► 120 million viewers are 120 million viewers are reached by ESPN/ABC Sports reached by ESPN/ABC Sports each weekeach week
►► ESPN is the favorite network ESPN is the favorite network among males 18+among males 18+
►► 82% of main decision82% of main decision--makers makers on HDTV purchases are menon HDTV purchases are men
►► 60% of HDTV owners consider 60% of HDTV owners consider themselves sports fansthemselves sports fans
►► 50% of HDTV owners said 50% of HDTV owners said ““sports programmingsports programming”” in HD in HD was the #1 Reason they was the #1 Reason they bought an HDTVbought an HDTV
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Branding: Olevia a Household Name
►► ESPN and ESPNHD, interactive ESPN.com, ESPN radio, ESPN ESPN and ESPNHD, interactive ESPN.com, ESPN radio, ESPN magazine, ESPN Deportes, SportsCenter Sponsorshipmagazine, ESPN Deportes, SportsCenter Sponsorship
►► LA Lakers, Luxury Model Homes, Extreme Makeover Home Edition, LA Lakers, Luxury Model Homes, Extreme Makeover Home Edition, MTV, the Emmy Awards; Print Ads: BusinessWeek, Dwell, Fortune, MTV, the Emmy Awards; Print Ads: BusinessWeek, Dwell, Fortune, Esquire, Home Entertainment, Home TheaterEsquire, Home Entertainment, Home Theater……
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Increased Brand Awareness
►► Overall awareness of the Olevia brand +164% among adults Overall awareness of the Olevia brand +164% among adults age 18+age 18+
►► Olevia brand awareness +174% among key demographic of Olevia brand awareness +174% among key demographic of men 18 to 34men 18 to 34
►► Favorability of Olevia due to ESPN programming sponsorship Favorability of Olevia due to ESPN programming sponsorship and .com content +60% and .com content +60%
►► 76% of all decision makers purchasing HDTV are men, 76% of all decision makers purchasing HDTV are men, 29.9% of men 1829.9% of men 18--34 would consider Olevia34 would consider Olevia
►► Olevia sponsorship awareness with ESPN properties +207% Olevia sponsorship awareness with ESPN properties +207%
►► Consideration to purchase an Olevia HDTV by men 35Consideration to purchase an Olevia HDTV by men 35--64 64 +86%+86%
ESPN Campaign Brand Building Results
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AEG and SB Multi-Platform Marketing Partnership
Staples Center
L.A. LiveO2, London
Red Bull Park
Sprint Center
LA Kings
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A Growing Presence in Digital Imaging
Digital imaging technology, photography and optics
High Definition Television
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UK Digital Camera Market
Source: IDC
Market Position by Shipment
RankRank Q2 2006Q2 2006 Q3 2006Q3 2006SamsungSamsung FujiFuji
SamsungSamsung
Vivitar (12.7%)
CanonCanon
SonySony
OlympusOlympus
KodakKodak
NikonNikon
CasioCasio
HPHP
UK TotalUK Total 1,284,3211,284,321 1,403,1401,403,140
FujiFuji
CanonCanon
SonySony
Vivitar (8.8%)
OlympusOlympus
KodakKodak
NikonNikon
CasioCasio
PanasonicPanasonic
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55
66
77
88
99
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Syntax-Brillian Global Strategy
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Global Strategy
►► Strengthen the supply chain in AsiaStrengthen the supply chain in Asia
►► Strengthen channels in existing markets: Strengthen channels in existing markets: U.S., Canada, China, South AmericaU.S., Canada, China, South America
►► Expand into new markets: Asia, EuropeExpand into new markets: Asia, Europe
►► Pursue manufacturing joint ventures globallyPursue manufacturing joint ventures globally
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Five Key Strategic Partnerships
►► Solar Link TechnologiesSolar Link Technologies►► U.S. LCD and LCoSU.S. LCD and LCoS™™ HDTV assemblyHDTV assembly►► Reduces overseas shipping and VAT costsReduces overseas shipping and VAT costs
►► Taiwan KolinTaiwan Kolin►► Product development, procurement and contract manufacturingProduct development, procurement and contract manufacturing►► 12.5% BRLC owner; Chairman on BRLC Board12.5% BRLC owner; Chairman on BRLC Board
►► NanjingNanjing►► Olevia LCD HDTV assembly and distribution in ChinaOlevia LCD HDTV assembly and distribution in China
►► SinoSino--BrillianBrillian►► Volume manufacture LCoSVolume manufacture LCoS™™ light engineslight engines►► LCoSLCoS™™ light engine distribution to BRLC and OEMs worldwidelight engine distribution to BRLC and OEMs worldwide
►► Premier Image Technology CorpPremier Image Technology Corp►► Manufacture a range of digital entertainment products and Manufacture a range of digital entertainment products and
components for BRLCcomponents for BRLC
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Factory Opened in California, Oct 06
50,000 sq ft facilityOntario, California
Operating inpartnership with
Solar Link Technologies
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Nanjing, China Factory Opened, Oct 06
Joint ventureNanjing Huahai Display
Technology Company, Ltd.Projected capacity
300,000 units annually
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Sino-Brillian JV in China Produce Turnkey LE
Production of turnkey Light Engine in China
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Channels Cover Major Markets Worldwide
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Syntax-Brillian Growth Strategy
2003 2005 2007
Financial Overview
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Quarterly Operating Results
Dollar figures in thousands, except EPS.
Dec 31, 2006Dec 31, 2006 Dec 31, 2005Dec 31, 2005$242,458$242,458 $60,155$60,155
$53,321$53,321
$6,834$6,834
11.4%11.4%
$1,988$1,988
$4,460$4,460
$ 627$ 627
$(241)$(241)
($991)($991)
($79)($79)
Net Income (loss)Net Income (loss) $12,095$12,095 ($1,311)($1,311)
Diluted EPSDiluted EPS $0.21$0.21 ($0.04)($0.04)
$204,698$204,698
$37,760$37,760
15.6%15.6%
$5,853$5,853
$7,865$7,865
$1,950$1,950
$22,092$22,092
($7,297)($7,297)
(2,700)(2,700)
RevenueRevenue
Cost of SalesCost of Sales
Gross ProfitGross Profit
Gross MarginGross Margin
Sales & MarketingSales & Marketing
G&AG&A
R&DR&D
Operating Income (loss)Operating Income (loss)
Interest, NetInterest, Net
Income Tax ExpenseIncome Tax Expense
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Operating Results: Six Months ending Dec 31
Dollar figures in thousands, except EPS.
Dec 31, 2006Dec 31, 2006 Dec 31, 2005Dec 31, 2005$329,496$329,496 $87,512$87,512
$75,059$75,059
$12,453$12,453
$14.2%$14.2%
$2,926$2,926
$9,586$9,586
$ 627$ 627
($686)($686)
($1,283)($1,283)
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Net Income (loss)Net Income (loss) $15,925$15,925 ($1,969)($1,969)
Diluted EPSDiluted EPS $0.29$0.29 ($0.06)($0.06)
$275,953$275,953
$53,543$53,543
16.2%16.2%
$8,984$8,984
$12,056$12,056
$3,351$3,351
$29,152$29,152
($10,527)($10,527)
(2,700)(2,700)
RevenueRevenue
Cost of SalesCost of Sales
Gross ProfitGross Profit
Gross MarginGross Margin
Sales & MarketingSales & Marketing
G&AG&A
R&DR&D
Operating Income (loss)Operating Income (loss)
Interest, NetInterest, Net
Income Tax ExpenseIncome Tax Expense
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Adjusted EBITDA
Dec 31, 2006Dec 31, 2006 Dec 31, 2005Dec 31, 2005
$12,095$12,095 ($1,311)($1,311)
$79$79
$991$991
$396$396
$1,442$1,442
$1,597$1,597
$2,700$2,700
$7,297$7,297
$1,570$1,570
$1,572$1,572
$25,234$25,234
Net Income (loss)Net Income (loss)
Income Tax ExpenseIncome Tax Expense
Interest, netInterest, net
Depreciation & Depreciation & AmortizationAmortization
Equity CompensationEquity Compensation
Adjusted EBITDAAdjusted EBITDA
Dollar figures in thousands.
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Adjusted EBITDA (six months ended Dec 31)
Dec 31, 2006Dec 31, 2006 Dec 31, 2005Dec 31, 2005
$15,925$15,925 ($1,969)($1,969)
——
$1,283$1,283
$485$485
$3,670$3,670
$3,469$3,469
2,7002,700
$10,526$10,526
$2,589$2,589
$1,996$1,996
$33,736$33,736
Net Income (loss)Net Income (loss)
Income Tax ExpenseIncome Tax Expense
Interest, netInterest, net
Depreciation & Depreciation & AmortizationAmortization
Equity CompensationEquity Compensation
Adjusted EBITDAAdjusted EBITDA
Dollar figures in thousands.
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20.9%
17.7%18.6%
12.6%
16.2%
Q3 F06Mar 06
Q2 F06Dec 05
Q1 F07Sep 06
Q4 F06Jun 06
Q2 F07Dec 06
LCD TV Gross Margin Trend Since Merger
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Syntax-Brillian Top- and Bottom-Line
$60$46
$60
$87
$243
$160-
170
$27
US $ Millions US $ Millions
*
2005
Sep
2005 2006
Dec Mar Jun
2006 2006 2006 2007
Sep Dec Mar
2005
Sep
2005 2006
Dec Mar Jun
2006 2006 2006
Sep Dec
Revenue by Quarter Net Income by Quarter
* Syntax-Brillian anticipated revenue (consolidated with Vivitar)
-$1
-$11
-$5
$4
$12
-$1
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Syntax-Brillian Business Outlook*
Q3 EndingQ3 EndingMarch 31, 2006March 31, 2006
Fiscal YearFiscal YearEnding Jun 30, 07Ending Jun 30, 07
$ 160$ 160--170 million170 million $650$650--$700 million$700 million
975,000975,000--1,025,000 units1,025,000 units
1616--18%18%
210,000210,000--240,000 units240,000 units
1515--17%17%
RevenueRevenue(consolidated)(consolidated)
LCD ShipmentsLCD Shipments
Gross MarginGross Margin(consolidated)(consolidated)
* Syntax-Brillian guidance (Feb 8, 2007)
Recent Company Announcements
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Partnership with Premier
►► Announced: November 6, 2006Announced: November 6, 2006
►► Digital cameras, LCD TVs, front and rear projection Digital cameras, LCD TVs, front and rear projection LCoS light engines, nearLCoS light engines, near--toto--eye productseye products
►► Leverages existing synergies: Vivitar/PremierLeverages existing synergies: Vivitar/Premier
►► Premier is the leading digital still camera Premier is the leading digital still camera manufacturer in Taiwan manufacturer in Taiwan
►► Bridges to Foxconn Bridges to Foxconn -- the largest electronics the largest electronics manufacturing service provider in the world by manufacturing service provider in the world by revenue with sales of $27.3 billion in 2005revenue with sales of $27.3 billion in 2005
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$10 Million Strategic Investment
►► Announced: December 4, 2006Announced: December 4, 2006
►► BRLC secured $10 million in a strategic financingBRLC secured $10 million in a strategic financing
►► 1,293,661 shares of common stock1,293,661 shares of common stock
►► TCV Group TCV Group ––plasticsplastics
►► Premier Premier –– digital camera, LCOS front projections, LCD TVdigital camera, LCOS front projections, LCD TV
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►► Announcement: December 13, 2006Announcement: December 13, 2006
►► Agreement with LPL through 2007Agreement with LPL through 2007
►► Reliable Panel Supply; Reliable Panel Supply; Competitive PricingCompetitive Pricing
►► Joint R&D in Nanjing Joint R&D in Nanjing –– Early 2007Early 2007
►► Beta site for next generation, Beta site for next generation, advanced technology productsadvanced technology products
Renews Supply Agreement with LPL
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Secures $102 Million Working Capital
►► Announcement: Dec 18, 2006 / Jan 03, 2007Announcement: Dec 18, 2006 / Jan 03, 2007
►► Increased availability under the line credit from Preferred Increased availability under the line credit from Preferred Bank from $33 million to $67 millionBank from $33 million to $67 million
►► Obtained $15 million of borrowing capacity from CITObtained $15 million of borrowing capacity from CIT
►► Obtained $20 million line of credit for the Vivitar subsidiary Obtained $20 million line of credit for the Vivitar subsidiary from Development Bank of Singapore (DBS)from Development Bank of Singapore (DBS)
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Sports & Entertainment Marketing Deal with AEG
►► Announced: January 31, 2007Announced: January 31, 2007
►► Olevia featured nationally throughout AEG venues, franchises & eOlevia featured nationally throughout AEG venues, franchises & eventsvents
►► Olevia to enjoy significant indoor & outdoor signage & exposure Olevia to enjoy significant indoor & outdoor signage & exposure at:at:
-- STAPLES Center (LA)STAPLES Center (LA)
-- LA Live LA Live -- $$2.5 billion mixed commercial/residential development featuring 52.5 billion mixed commercial/residential development featuring 54 story/1,0004 story/1,000--room room convention center; 2,200 capacity live music venue Club Nokia, convention center; 2,200 capacity live music venue Club Nokia, ESPN broadcast facility and the ESPN broadcast facility and the 7,1007,100--seat Nokia Theatreseat Nokia Theatre (LA)(LA)
-- Sprint Center (Kansas City)Sprint Center (Kansas City)
-- Red Bull Park (Harrison, NJ)Red Bull Park (Harrison, NJ)
-- CitizenCitizen’’s Business Bank Arena (Ontario, CA)s Business Bank Arena (Ontario, CA)
-- Los Angeles Kings (NHL)Los Angeles Kings (NHL)
-- Amgen Tour of California (cycling)Amgen Tour of California (cycling)
►► Vivitar to be featured at O2 development (London, UK) Vivitar to be featured at O2 development (London, UK) -- 23,00023,000--seat sports seat sports and entertainment arena; part of a 650,000 sq. ft. leisure and eand entertainment arena; part of a 650,000 sq. ft. leisure and entertainment districtntertainment district
►► Agreement extends through 2010 for each assetAgreement extends through 2010 for each asset
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Investment Rationale
►► Build LCD market share with enhanced marginsBuild LCD market share with enhanced margins
►► Commercialize proprietary LCoSCommercialize proprietary LCoS™™ technologytechnology
►► Expand market share in EuropeExpand market share in Europe
►► Expand vertical and horizontal marketsExpand vertical and horizontal markets
►► Establish Tier 1 status in Consumer ElectronicsEstablish Tier 1 status in Consumer Electronics
Foundation for Success
February 22, 2007 Wayne Pratt, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
55thth Annual D.A. Davidson Technology ConferenceAnnual D.A. Davidson Technology Conference
SyntaxSyntax--Brillian CorporationBrillian Corporation