UTStarcom Second Quarter 2011 Results Jack Lu, CEO Edmond Cheng, CFO NASDAQ: UTSI August 2011 Disclosure & Forward Looking Statements This investor presentation contains forward-looking statements, including statements regarding the Company's expectation regarding its new services business, ability to successfully launch internet TV platform, expected benefits of a joint venture and anticipated or assumed future financial results in 2011. 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 related to, among other things, the ability of the Company to realize anticipated results of operational improvements, increase bookings, and execute on its business plan, as well as risk factors identified in its latest Annual Report on Form 10-K, Form 10-K/A, Quarterly Reports on Form 8-K and Form 10-Q, and Current Reports on Form 6-K, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Therefore, actual results could differ materially and adversely from the Company's current expectations. 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 in 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 2009, 2010 and 2011 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. 2 Agenda 1 Q2 2011 Highlights 2 Operational Developments 3 Financial Overview / Outlook 3 Second Quarter 2011 Highlights Strong Financial Performance & Effective Cash Management Net Income of $11.6 million, or basic earnings per share of 7 cents; UTStarcom’s first profitable quarter after 24 consecutive loss making quarters Revenues of $92.5 million, a 26.4% / $19.3 million increase, compared to the same period of 2010 Gross profit margin of 37.6%, compared to 31.3% in same period of 2010 and 31.1% in Q1 2011 Operating income of $9.7 million Positive operational cash flow Cash balance of $316.4 million in cash, cash equivalents, and shortterm investments 4 Operational Developments – China Launched end-to-end internet TV solution and won first commercial contract Secured leading market position in Hubei province in contracts with local cable operators to build their bi-directional networks Started to move into new Hangzhou facility (to be completed in 3rd quarter) with a dramatic reduction of rental costs 5 Operational Development – APAC Japan: Continue to receive sizable orders of PTN product, which have revenue and gross margin contributions India: Received formalized new rules from India’s DOT that allows for more fair and open business environment Currently reorganize India subsidiary to improve profitability Successfully launched GEPON project with BSNL Continue to look for local partner with strong local market presence 6 iTV.cn: Internet TV for Chinese outside China Q2 2011 Launched non-commercial trial Q3 2011 Q4 2011 launch subscription service to distribute content globally Non-commercial trial underway in 300 households; mostly in North America Integrated multi-screen viewing from a single managed platform Education Shoppin g Social Time and location shifting Reliable HD streaming Gaming Radio Multi-language programming Value-added interactive service, such as distance-learning, gaming and e-commerce 7 Our Corporate Governance Commitment After converting to FPI status, UTStarcom has committed to: Keep a majority of the board of directors comprised of independent directors; Have executive compensation determined by independent directors or a committee of independent directors; Source director nominees through independent directors or a committee of independent directors; Ensure that the audit committee is comprised of at least three members, each an independent director and at least one is financial expert; Require that any related party transactions be reviewed by the audit committee or another independent committee within the board of directors; Conduct an advisory (non-binding) vote on executive compensation in 2014. 8 Revenue Trend and Significant Items $92.5 million in Q2 2011, a 26.4% or $19.3 million increase, compared to $73.2 million in Q2 2010 and a 50.9% or $31.2 million increase when compared to Q1 2011. 1H 2011 total revenue was $153.8 million, an 0.1% or $0.2 million decrease, compared to1H 2010 9 Booking Trend in Q2 Without PAS deferred revenue, book-to-bill ratio for the second quarter was 0.85. With the PAS deferred revenue, book-to-bill ratio was 0.64. Actual booking amount increased from Q1 2011; however book to bill ratio dropped due to significantly higher revenue in Q2 2011. US$ (mm) 70 60 50 Booking 40 30 20 Q1 2010 Q2 2010 Q3 2010 Q4 2010 Q1 2011 Q2 2011 10 Gross Profit Increased Gross margin for the second quarter of 2011 was 37.6% as compared to 31.3% in the second quarter of 2010 and 31.1% in the first quarter of 2011. Gross profit was $34.8 million in the second quarter of 2011 compared to $22.9 million in the corresponding period of 2010. US$ (mm) 40% 40 34.8 35% 30% 35 30 27.2 23 25% 25 19 20% 15% 20 15 12 8 10% 5 0% 0 Q2 2010 Q3 2010 Q4 2010 Gross Margin 10 5% Q1 2010 Gross Profit Q1 2011 Q2 2011 11 Continued Progress in Cost Cutting US$ (mm) 60% 55% 50 46 45 50% 40 45% 35.4 40% 34.7 35 OPEX/Sales 30 35% OPEX 30 28 30% 25 25 25% 20% 20 Q1 2010 Q2 2010 Q3 2010 Q4 2010 Q1 2011 Q2 2011 12 Quarterly Profit Achieved Operating income of $9.7 million… US$ (mm) 9.7 7 2 -3 Q1 2010 Q2 2010 Q3 2010 Q4 2010 Q1 2011 Q2 2011 -5.1 -8 -13 -11.1 -18 -18.8 -23 -23.3 -26.6 -28 Net income of $11.6 million… US$ (mm) 11.6 11 6 1 -4 Q1 2010 Q2 2010 Q3 2010 Q4 2010 Q1 2011 Q2 2011 -9 -9 -10.3 -14 -19 -24 -16 -17.2 -23 13 Segment Reporting US$ (mm) Revenue by Segment Equipment Sales Service Sales Equipment-based New OSS-based Q2 2011 Q2 2010 $81.3 $62.6 11.1 10.6 0.1 - $92.5 $73.2 Revenue by Segment 1H 2011 1H 2010 Equipment Sales $134.2 $131.8 19.4 22.2 Total Service Sales Equipment-based New OSS-based Total 0.2 $153.8 $154.0 Note: Deferred revenue related to PAS is included in equipment sales through the end of 2011 at the rate of $23 million per quarter. Gross margin associated with the PAS deferred revenue is approximately 35%. 14 Balance Sheet & Deposits Strong cash balance of $316.4 million in cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investment Zero debt Cash Balance by Region Cash Balance by Currency EUR Other 1% 0% INR 8% USD 31% JPY 18% Int'l, 48% China, 52% TWD 1% RMB 41% 15 Positive Cash Flow Positive quarterly operational cash flow of $12.0 million resulted from: 1) High collections– caught up from collections delayed in Q1 2011 2) More effective cash management 3) Strict control over inventory purchase 16 Reiterating 2011 Financial Outlook Reiterate Total revenue targeted to be within the range of $300 – $320 million (includes PAS deferred revenue) Targeting annualized operating expenses of less than $100 million Targeting breakeven in 2011 on a full year basis Delay in progress Our target of generating 10% of total sales in 2011 from new OSS business is subject to the due diligence process and detail terms and condition negotiation on acquisition targets and revenue sharing projects which may result in delay. 17 Investor Relations Contacts UTStarcom, Investor Relations: Ms. Jing Ou-Yang T: + 8610 8520 5153 E: [email protected] Kreab Gavin Anderson, IR external advisor: In Asia: In the US: Brion Tingler Joshua Goldman-Brown T: + 8610 6535 3567 T: +1 212 515 1858 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] 18