Richard Templeton on capital allocation
From Texas Instruments Incorporated's TXN CEO Rich Templeton Presents at Citi's 2020 Global Technology Vi · · Daily Earnings Calls
“You know, you've heard me for a number of years when you're buying things where the purchase price, you know, or the free cash flow yield on purchase price is three percent, you know, I know as an operator how to get, you know, four or five percentage points on top of that, but you're just not doing your owners over the long term any good when you're buying stuff at that level. So I just think discipline on allocating or where you spend your money really matters in the long term.”
On , Richard Templeton, Executive Chairman at Texas Instruments, spoke about capital allocation during Texas Instruments Incorporated's TXN CEO Rich Templeton Presents at Citi's 2020 Global Technology Vi on Daily Earnings Calls.
About Richard Templeton
Richard Templeton, executive chairman of Texas Instruments, has emphasized the company’s strategy of maintaining internal manufacturing as a competitive advantage, stating that during the COVID-19 pandemic, TI performed better than competitors that were highly outsourced. He noted that in the second quarter of 2020, TI planned to run its factories at levels similar to the first quarter, leading to an inventory increase to support customers with limited forecasting ability. Templeton also discussed capital allocation, advocating for disciplined stock buybacks and dividends, and said that research and development spending would remain unchanged due to its long-term, five-to-ten-year horizon. Templeton has spoken about the importance of U.S. semiconductor industry competitiveness, calling for long-term investment in research, access to skilled talent, and a competitive tax structure. He described the U.S. as needing to be an attractive destination for the world’s best minds and supported policies that encourage R&D and domestic manufacturing investment. On geopolitical tensions, he stated that TI would comply with all laws and rulings, and that companies that adapt best will cope with challenges accordingly. Templeton also reiterated his view that recessions present opportunities to extend competitive advantage through continued investment.