SUWANEE, Ga., Aug. 2, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- ARRIS International plc (NASDAQ: ARRS) today announced preliminary and unaudited financial results for the second quarter 2017.

Second Quarter 2017 Financial Highlights


    --  GAAP revenues were $1.664 billion
    --  Adjusted revenues (a non-GAAP measure) were $1.667 billion
    --  GAAP net income was $0.16 per diluted share
    --  Adjusted net income (a non-GAAP measure) was $0.63 per diluted share
    --  End-of-quarter cash resources were $1.385 billion
    --  Cash from operating activities was $243.6 million
    --  Order backlog was $1.326 billion
    --  Book-to-bill ratio was 1.01

"We entered the second quarter with significantly increased momentum across both our segments and exceeded our expectations. Growing consumer internet usage delivering high value video content fuels the increasing investment in broadband capacity. With respect to the third quarter 2017, we expect performance to improve further with revenues in a range of $1.740 billion to $1.790 billion, GAAP net income per diluted share of $0.23 to $0.28, and adjusted net income per diluted share of $0.66 to $0.71. We remain on track to achieve results within our full year 2017 guidance ranges provided at our investor day in March," said Bruce McClelland, ARRIS CEO. "While slightly delayed, we anticipate closing the Ruckus Networks acquisition early in the fourth quarter once regulatory approvals are complete. We expect the acquisition to be accretive on a non-GAAP basis in 2018."

GAAP revenues in the second quarter 2017 of $1.664 billion were down $66 million, or 4%, as compared to second quarter 2016 revenues of $1.730 billion. Second quarter revenues were up $181 million, or 12%, as compared to first quarter 2017 revenues of $1.483 billion. The second quarter 2017 revenues reflect a reduction of $2.7 million related to outstanding warrants held by customers.

Through the first six months of 2017, revenues of $3.147 billion were down $198 million, or 6%, as compared to the first six months of 2016 revenues of $3.345 billion.

Adjusted revenues (a non-GAAP measure) in the second quarter 2017 were $1.667 billion as compared to $1.734 billion for the second quarter 2016, and first quarter 2017 revenues of $1.485 billion.

Year to date, adjusted revenues were $3.152 billion for 2017 as compared to the first six months of 2016 adjusted revenues of $3.349 billion.

A reconciliation of adjusted revenue to GAAP revenue is attached to this release and also can be found on the Company's website (www.arris.com).

GAAP net income in the second quarter 2017 was $0.16 per diluted share, as compared to GAAP net income of $0.44 per diluted share in the second quarter of 2016 and a GAAP net loss of $(0.21) per diluted share in the first quarter 2017.

Year to date, GAAP net loss was $(0.05) per diluted share for 2017, as compared to the first six months of 2016 GAAP net loss of $(0.62) per diluted share.

Adjusted net income (a non-GAAP measure) in the second quarter 2017 was $0.63 per diluted share, as compared to $0.84 per diluted share for the second quarter 2016, and the first quarter 2017 adjusted net income of $0.40 per diluted share.

Year to date, adjusted net income was $1.04 per diluted share for 2017 as compared to the first six months of 2016 adjusted net income of $1.30 per diluted share.

A reconciliation of adjusted net income per diluted share to GAAP net income per diluted share is attached to this release and also can be found on the Company's website (www.arris.com).

Cash & Cash Equivalents - The Company ended the second quarter 2017 with $1.385 billion of cash resources, as compared to $1.217 billion at the end of the first quarter 2017. The Company generated $243.6 million of cash from operating activities during the second quarter 2017, as compared to $260.8 million during the second quarter of 2016. Through the first six months of 2017, the Company generated $495.8 million of cash from operating activities. This compares to $38.2 million generated during the same period in 2016.

The Company purchased 1.7 million ordinary shares for $43.9 million during the second quarter. Through the first six months of 2017 the Company purchased 4.9 million ordinary shares for $127.0 million. As of June 30, 2017 the Company had $295.0 million remaining in available repurchase authorization.

Order backlog at the end of the second quarter 2017 was $1.326 billion as compared to $1.239 billion and $1.304 billion at the end of the second quarter 2016 and the first quarter 2017, respectively. The Company's book-to-bill ratio in the second quarter 2017 was 1.01 as compared to the second quarter 2016 of 0.94 and the first quarter 2017 of 1.13.

ARRIS management will conduct a conference call at 5:00 pm EDT, today, Wednesday, August 2, 2017, to discuss these results in detail. You may participate in this conference call by dialing 888-655-5028 or 503-343-6025 for international calls prior to the start of the call and providing the ARRIS International plc name, conference pass code 51622616# and Bob Puccini as the moderator. Please note that ARRIS will not accept any calls related to this earnings release until after the conclusion of the conference call. A replay of the conference call can be accessed approximately two hours after the call through August 9, 2017 8:00 pm/ET, by dialing 855-859-2056 or 404-537-3406 for international calls and using the pass code 51622616. A replay also will be made available for a period of 12 months following the conference call on ARRIS' website at www.arris.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

Statements made in this press release, including those related to revenues and net income for the third quarter 2017 and beyond, the proposed acquisition of the Ruckus Networks business, and the general market outlook and industry trends are forward-looking statements. These statements involve risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from those set forth in these statements. Among other things:


    --  projected results for the third quarter 2017, as well as the general
        outlook for 2017, are based on preliminary estimates, assumptions and
        projections that management believes to be reasonable at this time, but
        are beyond management's control;
    --  the proposed acquisition of the Ruckus Networks business may not be
        completed as a result of failure to obtain regulatory approvals or other
        reasons;
    --  the anticipated benefits from the Ruckus Networks acquisition may not be
        realized;
    --  we may encounter significant transaction costs and unknown liabilities
        in connection with the Ruckus Networks acquisition;
    --  volatility in currency fluctuation may adversely impact our
        international customers' ability or willingness to purchase products and
        the pricing of our products;
    --  volatility in component pricing and supply could impact revenues and
        gross margins more than currently anticipated;
    --  impacts of the U.K. invoking Article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty to leave
        the European Union, could have an adverse impact on our results of
        operations;
    --  regulatory changes, including those related to tax and the FCC, could
        have an adverse impact on our operations and results of operations;
    --  the impact of litigation and similar regulatory proceedings that we are
        involved in or may become involved in, including the costs of such
        litigation;
    --  our customers operate in a capital intensive consumer-based industry,
        and volatility in the capital markets or changes in customer spending
        may adversely impact their ability or willingness  to purchase the
        products that we offer; and
    --  because the market in which we operate is volatile, actions taken and
        contemplated may not achieve the desired impact relative to changing
        market conditions and the success of these strategies will be dependent
        on the effective implementation of those plans while minimizing
        organizational disruption.

In addition to the factors set forth elsewhere in this release, other factors that could cause results to differ from current expectations include: the impact of rapidly changing technologies; market trends and the adoption of industry standards. These factors are not intended to be an all-encompassing list of risks and uncertainties that may affect the Company's business. Additional information regarding these and other factors can be found in the Company's reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2017. In providing forward-looking statements, the Company expressly disclaims any obligation to update these statements publicly or otherwise, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.

About ARRIS
ARRIS International plc (NASDAQ: ARRS) is a world leader in entertainment and communications technology. Our innovations combine hardware, software, and services across the cloud, network, and home to power TV and Internet for millions of people around the globe. The people of ARRIS collaborate with the world's top service providers, content providers, and retailers to advance the state of our industry and pioneer tomorrow's connected world. For more information, visit www.arris.com.

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                                                                    ARRIS INTERNATIONAL PLC

                                                            PRELIMINARY CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

                                                                        (in thousands)

                                                                          (unaudited)



                                                                                                                                                                        June 30,            March 31,                December 31,             September 30,              June 30,

                                                                                                                                                                                       2017                 2017                         2016                       2016                   2016
                                                                                                                                                                                       ----                 ----                         ----                       ----                   ----


         ASSETS


         Current assets:

         Cash and cash equivalents                                                                                                                                               $1,346,028           $1,126,248                     $980,123                 $1,031,978               $870,992

         Short-term investments, at fair value                                                                                                                                       38,759               90,673                      115,553                     67,568                 21,882
                                                                                                                                                                                     ------               ------                      -------                     ------                 ------

         Total cash, cash equivalents and short term investments                                                                                                                  1,384,787            1,216,921                    1,095,676                  1,099,546                892,874


         Accounts receivable, net                                                                                                                                                   991,539            1,018,108 (1)                1,359,430                  1,104,596              1,053,760

         Other receivables                                                                                                                                                          132,742              109,117 (1)                   73,193                     45,456                 55,698

         Inventories, net                                                                                                                                                           657,881              556,264                      551,541                    598,105                647,497

         Prepaid income taxes                                                                                                                                                        16,354               21,845                       51,476                     30,123                 29,797

         Prepaids                                                                                                                                                                    32,149               27,898                       21,163                     30,992                 39,388

         Other current assets                                                                                                                                                       119,405              132,340                      127,593                    140,894                136,177
                                                                                                                                                                                    -------              -------                      -------                    -------                -------

         Total current assets                                                                                                                                                     3,334,857            3,082,491                    3,280,071                  3,049,712              2,855,191


         Property, plant and equipment, net                                                                                                                                         355,033              354,050                      353,378                    352,380                367,696

         Goodwill                                                                                                                                                                 2,014,550            2,018,012                    2,016,169                  2,083,567              2,089,840

         Intangible assets, net                                                                                                                                                   1,491,103            1,586,187                    1,677,178                  1,772,243              1,902,864

         Investments                                                                                                                                                                 61,047               65,035                       72,932                     80,914                 77,749

         Deferred income taxes                                                                                                                                                      199,102              190,037                      298,757                    269,011                224,889

         Other assets                                                                                                                                                                54,843               58,920                       59,878                     43,990                 21,626
                                                                                                                                                                                     ------               ------                       ------                     ------                 ------

                                                                                                                                                                                 $7,510,535           $7,354,732                   $7,758,362                 $7,651,816             $7,539,853
                                                                                                                                                                                 ==========           ==========                   ==========                 ==========             ==========



         LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY


         Current liabilities:

         Accounts payable                                                                                                                                                        $1,201,883           $1,020,234                   $1,048,904                 $1,010,152             $1,016,956

         Accrued compensation, benefits and related taxes                                                                                                                            81,355               73,221                      139,795                    123,449                 97,273

         Accrued warranty                                                                                                                                                            44,812               46,330                       49,618                     56,795                 66,568

         Deferred revenue                                                                                                                                                           130,454              145,197                      132,128                    160,899                147,284

         Current portion of LT debt & financing lease obligations                                                                                                                    89,336               82,767                       82,734                     82,762                 94,217

         Current income taxes liability                                                                                                                                               9,487               20,278                       23,134                      1,434                  2,892

         Other accrued liabilities                                                                                                                                                  303,013              300,861                      357,823                    317,638                262,603
                                                                                                                                                                                    -------              -------                      -------                    -------                -------

         Total current liabilities                                                                                                                                                1,860,340            1,688,888                    1,834,135                  1,753,129              1,687,793

         Long-term debt & financing lease obligations, net of current portion                                                                                                     2,134,506            2,159,300                    2,180,009                  2,200,642              2,221,383

         Accrued pension                                                                                                                                                             55,532               54,808                       52,652                     51,878                 55,742

         Noncurrent income taxes                                                                                                                                                    114,187              120,493                      123,344                    109,955                 84,694

         Deferred income taxes                                                                                                                                                       83,516               89,261                      223,529                    337,582                348,378

         Other noncurrent liabilities                                                                                                                                               120,381              112,977                      117,957                    138,227                138,013
                                                                                                                                                                                    -------              -------                      -------                    -------                -------

         Total liabilities                                                                                                                                                        4,368,462            4,225,726                    4,531,626                  4,591,413              4,536,004


         Stockholders' equity:

         Ordinary shares                                                                                                                                                              2,786                2,802                        2,831                      2,825                  2,834

         Capital in excess of par value                                                                                                                                           3,356,184            3,322,803                    3,314,707                  3,259,143              3,227,758

         Accumulated other comprehensive loss                                                                                                                                         2,211               10,628                        3,291                   (21,410)              (28,973)

         Retained earnings (deficit)                                                                                                                                              (256,705)           (243,207)                   (132,013)                 (220,296)             (240,424)
                                                                                                                                                                                   --------             --------                     --------                   --------               --------

                  Total ARRIS International plc stockholders' equity                                                                                                              3,104,475            3,093,025                    3,188,816                  3,020,263              2,961,195

         Stockholders' equity attributable to noncontrolling interest                                                                                                                37,598               35,980                       37,921                     40,141                 42,655
                                                                                                                                                                                     ------               ------                       ------                     ------                 ------

         Total stockholders' equity                                                                                                                                               3,142,073            3,129,005                    3,226,737                  3,060,404              3,003,850
                                                                                                                                                                                  ---------            ---------                    ---------                  ---------              ---------

                                                                                                                                                                                 $7,510,535           $7,354,732                   $7,758,362                 $7,651,816             $7,539,853
                                                                                                                                                                                 ==========           ==========                   ==========                 ==========             ==========


     (1) The presentation of accounts receivable and other receivables has been revised as of March 31, 2017, to classify approximately $51 million of other receivable
          previously reflected in trade accounts receivable.




                                                                                                ARRIS INTERNATIONAL PLC

                                                                                   PRELIMINARY CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

                                                                                         (in thousands, except per share data)

                                                                                                      (unaudited)




                                                                                                                                     For the Three Months           For the Six Months

                                                                                                                                        Ended June 30,                 Ended June 30,
                                                                                                                                        --------------                 --------------

                                                                                                                                             2017               2016                      2017        2016
                                                                                                                                             ----               ----                      ----        ----


    Net sales                                                                                                                          $1,664,170         $1,730,044                $3,147,276  $3,344,750

    Cost of sales                                                                                                                       1,260,813          1,285,310                 2,406,661   2,515,983
                                                                                                                                        ---------          ---------                 ---------   ---------

    Gross margin                                                                                                                          403,357            444,734                   740,615     828,766

    Operating expenses:

    Selling, general, and administrative expenses                                                                                         113,921            105,746                   218,559     225,711

    Research and development expenses                                                                                                     133,098            152,580                   266,060     313,728

    Amortization of intangible assets                                                                                                      91,012            109,883                   184,657     208,377

    Integration, acquisition, restructuring and other costs                                                                                 9,690             43,137                    19,785     134,057

                                                                                                                                          347,721            411,346                   689,062     881,871
                                                                                                                                          -------            -------                   -------     -------

    Operating income (loss)                                                                                                                55,636             33,388                    51,553    (53,104)

    Other expense (income):

    Interest expense                                                                                                                       23,344             19,102                    43,027      38,728

    Loss on investments                                                                                                                     3,609              6,389                     8,138       8,347

    Loss (gain) on foreign currency                                                                                                         9,373            (9,801)                   14,113       2,440

    Interest income                                                                                                                       (1,788)           (1,185)                  (3,709)    (1,968)

    Other (income) expense, net                                                                                                               926              5,219                       841       4,868
                                                                                                                                              ---              -----                       ---       -----

    Income (loss) before income taxes                                                                                                      20,172             13,664                  (10,858)  (105,521)

    Income tax (benefit) expense                                                                                                          (8,302)          (68,795)                    1,699      17,218
                                                                                                                                           ------            -------                     -----      ------

    Consolidated net income (loss)                                                                                                         28,474             82,459                  (12,557)  (122,738)

    Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests                                                                                     (1,862)           (1,769)                  (3,795)    (4,392)
                                                                                                                                           ------             ------                    ------      ------

    Net income (loss) attributable to ARRIS International plc                                                                             $30,336            $84,228                  ($8,762) ($118,346)
                                                                                                                                          =======            =======                   =======   =========


    Net income (loss) per ordinary share (1):

    Basic                                                                                                                                   $0.16              $0.44                   $(0.05)    $(0.62)
                                                                                                                                            =====              =====                    ======      ======

    Diluted                                                                                                                                 $0.16              $0.44                   $(0.05)    $(0.62)
                                                                                                                                            =====              =====                    ======      ======


    Weighted average ordinary shares:

    Basic                                                                                                                                 186,803            190,409                   188,291     191,076
                                                                                                                                          =======            =======                   =======     =======

    Diluted                                                                                                                               189,002            191,250                   190,932     191,076
                                                                                                                                          =======            =======                   =======     =======


    (1)  Calculated based on net income (loss) attributable to shareowners of ARRIS International plc




                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           ARRIS INTERNATIONAL PLC

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              PRELIMINARY CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               (in thousands)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 (unaudited)



                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          For the Three Months                   For the Six Months

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             Ended June 30,                        Ended June 30,
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             --------------                        --------------

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 2017                                   2016                        2017                      2016
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 ----                                   ----                        ----                      ----


    Operating Activities:

                            Consolidated net income (loss)                                                                                                                                                                                                                        $28,474                                $82,459                                 (12,557)                 $(122,737)

                            Depreciation                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           21,690                                 22,172                                   43,003                      46,043

                            Amortization of intangible assets                                                                                                                                                                                                                      92,672                                111,541                                  187,978                     211,307

                            Amortization of deferred finance fees and debt discount                                                                                                                                                                                                 1,988                                  1,935                                    3,891                       3,864

                            Impairment of intangibles                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   -                                 2,300                                        -                      2,300

                            Deferred income tax (benefit) provision                                                                                                                                                                                                              (16,740)                              (42,424)                                (37,523)                   (79,337)

                             Foreign currency remeasurement of certain income tax
                             accounts                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               4,060                                      -                                   7,191                           -

                            Share-based compensation expense                                                                                                                                                                                                                       22,325                                 11,901                                   41,740                      26,177

                            Provision for non-cash warrants                                                                                                                                                                                                                         2,658                                  4,283                                    5,081                       4,283

                            Provision for doubtful accounts                                                                                                                                                                                                                          (69)                                   209                                    (248)                      1,054

                             Loss on disposal of plant, property and equipment and
                             other                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  1,298                                  3,945                                    1,590                       3,929

                            Loss/impairment on investments                                                                                                                                                                                                                          3,609                                  6,389                                    8,139                       8,348

                            Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation plans                                                                                                                                                                                                     -                                     -                                       -                    (2,354)

                             Changes in operating assets & liabilities, net of effects of
                             acquisitions and
                            disposals:

                            Accounts receivable                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    24,060                          (1)  (81,428)                                 368,020                      49,033

                            Other receivables                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    (23,625)                         (1)  (23,285)                                (59,549)                   (14,022)

                            Inventory                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           (103,689)                                 15,560                                (106,841)                     181,737

                            Accounts payable and accrued liabilities                                                                                                                                                                                                              179,608                                208,067                                   36,881                   (327,584)

                            Prepaids and other, net                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 5,247                               (62,860)                                   8,993                      46,188
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    -----                                -------                                    -----                      ------

                                                                                                                                                                          Net cash provided by operating activities                                                                                           243,566                                260,764                     495,789                    38,229


    Investing Activities:

                            Purchases of investments                                                                                                                                                                                                                              (6,371)                              (17,470)                                (62,250)                   (22,248)

                            Sales of investments                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   58,416                                    348                                  150,301                       2,441

                            Purchases of property, plant & equipment, net                                                                                                                                                                                                        (21,033)                              (14,612)                                (42,900)                   (23,752)

                            Proceeds from sale-leaseback transaction                                                                                                                                                                                                                    -                                     -                                     826                           -

                            Acquisitions, net of cash acquired                                                                                                                                                                                                                          -                                     -                                       -                  (340,118)

                            Purchases of intangible assets                                                                                                                                                                                                                          (422)                               (2,000)                                   (422)                    (3,310)

                            Other, net                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  -                                   575                                        -                      3,507


                                                                                                                                                                          Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities                                                                                  30,590                               (33,159)                     45,555                 (383,480)


    Financing Activities:

                            Proceeds from issuance of debt                                                                                                                                                                                                                         30,314                                      -                                  30,314                     800,000

                            Proceeds from sale-leaseback financing transaction                                                                                                                                                                                                          -                                     -                                   (204)                          -

                            Payment of accounts receivable financing facility                                                                                                                                                                                                           -                                     -                                       -                   (12,042)

                            Payment of financing lease obligation                                                                                                                                                                                                                   (201)                                 (150)                                   (201)                      (314)

                            Payment of debt obligations                                                                                                                                                                                                                          (52,864)                              (22,375)                                (75,239)                  (275,000)

                            Payment for deferred financing costs and debt discount                                                                                                                                                                                                (1,462)                                     -                                 (1,462)                    (2,304)

                            Repurchase of shares                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 (43,855)                                     -                               (126,965)                   (150,003)

                            Excess income tax benefits from stock-based compensation plans                                                                                                                                                                                              -                                     -                                       -                      2,354

                             Repurchase of shares to satisfy employee minimum tax
                             withholdings                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           (128)                                 (148)                                (13,882)                   (14,193)

                            Proceeds from issuance of shares, net                                                                                                                                                                                                                   8,530                                  6,879                                    8,553                       4,163

                            Contribution from noncontrolling interest                                                                                                                                                                                                               3,500                                      -                                   3,500                           -


                                                                                                                                                                          Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities                                                                                (56,166)                              (15,794)                  (175,586)                  352,661


    Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            1,790                                      -                        147                         -

    Net increase in cash and cash equivalents                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             219,780                                211,811    #                365,905                     7,410

    Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    1,126,248                                659,181                     980,123                   863,582
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        ---------                                -------                     -------                   -------

    Cash and cash equivalents at end of period                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         $1,346,028                               $870,992                  $1,346,028                  $870,992
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       ==========                               ========                  ==========                  ========




                     (1)    The presentation of accounts receivable and other receivables has been revised as of March 31, 2017, to classify approximately $51 million of
                             other receivable previously reflected in trade accounts receivable.



                                                                                                                                                      ARRIS INTERNATIONAL PLC

                                                                                                                                       PRELIMINARY ADJUSTED SALES & NET INCOME RECONCILIATION

                                                                                                                                         (in thousands, except per share data) (unaudited)



                                                                                       Q2 2016                               Q1 2017                               Q2 2017                    JUN YTD 2016                                  JUN YTD 2017
                                                                                       -------                               -------                               -------                    ------------                                  ------------

                                                                                       Amount                 Per                    Amount                          Per                         Amount                       Per                        Amount                       Per               Amount                       Per
                                                                                                          Diluted                                                Diluted                                                  Diluted                                                 Diluted                                        Diluted
                                                                                                           Share                                                  Share                                                    Share                                                   Share                                          Share
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        ---                                                   ---                                              ---                       ---

    Sales                                                                                      $1,730,044                                     $1,483,106                                                   $1,664,170                                             $3,344,750                                     $3,147,276
    -----                                                                                      ----------                                     ----------                                                   ----------                                             ----------                                     ----------

    Highlighted items:                                                                              4,283                                          2,423                                                        2,658                                                  4,283                                          5,081
        Reduction in revenue related to warrants

    Adjusted sales                                                                             $1,734,327                                     $1,485,529                                                   $1,666,828                                             $3,349,033                                     $3,152,357
    --------------                                                                             ----------                                     ----------                                                   ----------                                             ----------                                     ----------


    Net income (loss) attributable to ARRIS International plc                                      84,228               0.44                     (39,098)                     (0.21)                           30,336                   0.16                        (118,345)                 (0.62)                (8,762)                  (0.05)
    ---------------------------------------------------------                                      ------               ----                      -------                       -----                            ------                   ----                         --------                   -----                  ------                    -----

    Highlighted Items:
    Impacting gross margin:
    -----------------------

    Stock compensation expense                                                                      1,997               0.01                        3,252                        0.02                             3,495                   0.02                            4,236                    0.02                   6,747                    $0.04
    --------------------------                                                                      -----               ----                        -----                        ----                             -----                   ----                            -----                    ----                   -----                    -----

    Reduction in revenue related to warrants                                                        4,283               0.02                        2,423                        0.01                             2,658                   0.01                            4,283                    0.02                   5,081                    $0.03
    ----------------------------------------                                                        -----               ----                        -----                        ----                             -----                   ----                            -----                    ----                   -----                    -----

    Acquisition accounting impacts of fair valuing                                                 20,039               0.10                          908                           -                                -                     -                          50,331                    0.26                     908                        -
    inventory
    ---------

    Impacting operating expenses:
    -----------------------------

    Integration, acquisition, restructuring and other costs                                        43,137               0.23                       10,095                        0.05                             9,690                   0.05                          134,057                    0.70                  19,785                    $0.10
    -------------------------------------------------------                                        ------               ----                       ------                        ----                             -----                   ----                          -------                    ----                  ------                    -----

    Amortization of intangible assets                                                             109,883               0.57                       93,646                        0.49                            91,012                   0.48                          208,375                    1.08                 184,658                    $0.97
    ---------------------------------                                                             -------               ----                       ------                        ----                            ------                   ----                          -------                    ----                 -------                    -----

    Stock compensation expense                                                                      9,905               0.05                       16,163                        0.08                            18,829                   0.10                           21,942                    0.11                  34,992                    $0.18
    --------------------------                                                                      -----               ----                       ------                        ----                            ------                   ----                           ------                    ----                  ------                    -----

    Noncontrolling interest share of Non-GAAP adjustments                                           (776)                 -                       (804)                          -                            (811)                     -                         (1,552)                 (0.01)                (1,615)                  (0.01)
    -----------------------------------------------------                                            ----                ---                        ----                         ---                             ----                    ---                          ------                   -----                  ------                    -----

    Impacting other (income)/expense:
    ---------------------------------

    Impairment of Investments                                                                       5,000               0.03                        2,750                        0.01                                 -                     -                           5,000                    0.03                   2,750                    $0.01
    -------------------------                                                                       -----               ----                        -----                        ----                               ---                   ---                           -----                    ----                   -----                    -----

    Debt amendment fees                                                                                 -                 -                           -                          -                            2,782                   0.01                                -                      -                  2,782                    $0.01
    -------------------                                                                               ---               ---                         ---                        ---                            -----                   ----                              ---                    ---                  -----                    -----

    Credit facility - ticking fees                                                                      -                 -                           -                          -                                -                     -                             (9)                      -                      -                       -
    ------------------------------                                                                    ---               ---                         ---                        ---                              ---                   ---                             ---                     ---                    ---                     ---

    Foreign exchange contract losses related to cash consideration of Pace acquisition                  -                 -                           -                          -                                -                     -                           1,610                    0.01                       -                       -
    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------                ---               ---                         ---                        ---                              ---                   ---                           -----                    ----                     ---                     ---

    Remeasurement of certain deferred tax liabilities                                                   -                 -                       2,112                        0.01                             2,828                   0.01                                -                      -                  4,940                    $0.03
    -------------------------------------------------                                                 ---               ---                       -----                        ----                             -----                   ----                              ---                    ---                  -----                    -----

    Impacting income tax expense:
    -----------------------------

    Foreign withholding tax                                                                             -                 -                           -                          -                                -                     -                          54,741                    0.28                       -                       -
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          ----                                             ---

    Net tax items                                                                               (117,291)            (0.61)                    (13,333)                     (0.07)                         (40,853)                (0.22)                       (113,874)                 (0.59)               (54,270)                  (0.28)
                                                                                                 --------                                        -------                                                      -------                                               --------                                        -------

    Total highlighted items                                                                        76,177               0.40                      117,212                        0.61                            89,630                   0.47                          369,140                    1.92                 206,758                    $1.08
    -----------------------                                                                        ------               ----                      -------                        ----                            ------                   ----                          -------                    ----                 -------                    -----

    Adjusted net income                                                                           160,405               0.84                       78,114                        0.40                           119,966                   0.63                          250,795                    1.30                 197,996                    $1.04
                                                                                                  -------                                         ------                                                      -------                                                -------                                        -------

    Weighted average ordinary shares - basic                                                                      190,409                                                 189,796                                                 186,803                                                 191,076                                         188,291
    ----------------------------------------                                                                      -------                                                 -------                                                 -------                                                 -------                                         -------

    Weighted average ordinary shares - diluted                                                                    191,250                                                 192,879                                                 189,002                                                 192,421                                         190,932
    ------------------------------------------                                                                    -------                                                 -------                                                 -------                                                 -------                                         -------



                                                                                ARRIS INTERNATIONAL PLC

                                                     PRELIMINARY SUPPLEMENTAL GAAP TO ADJUSTED SALES & GROSS MARGIN RECONCILIATION

                                                                                    (in thousands)

                                                                                      (unaudited)


                                         Q2 2016                                      Q1 2017                                      Q2 2017           Jun YTD 2016            Jun YTD 2017
                                         -------                                      -------                                      -------           ------------            ------------

    Sales - GAAP                                 1,730,044                                      1,483,105                                  1,664,170               3,344,750                3,147,276

    Fair Value of Warrants Adjustment                4,283                                          2,423                                      2,658                   4,283                    5,081

    Adjusted Sales - Non- GAAP                   1,734,327                                      1,485,528                                  1,666,828               3,349,033                3,152,357
                                                 =========                                      =========                                  =========               =========                =========


    GAAP Gross Margin                              444,734                                        337,257                                    403,357                 828,766                  740,615

    Fair Value of Inventory Adjustment              20,039                                            908                                          -                 50,331                      908

    Equity Compensation                              1,997                                          3,252                                      3,495                   4,236                    6,747

    Fair Value of Warrants Adjustment                4,283                                          2,423                                      2,658                   4,283                    5,082

    Adjusted Gross Margin - Non-GAAP               471,054                                        343,840                                    409,511                 887,617                  753,351
                                                   =======                                        =======                                    =======                 =======                  =======


    GAAP Gross Margin - %                          25.7%                                         22.7%                                     24.2%                  24.8%                   23.5%

    Adjusted Gross Margin - Non-GAAP - %           27.2%                                         23.1%                                     24.6%                  26.5%                   23.9%



                                                                      ARRIS INTERNATIONAL PLC

                                        PRELIMINARY SUPPLEMENTAL GAAP TO ADJUSTED SALES & DIRECT CONTRIBUTION RECONCILIATION

                                                                           (in thousands)

                                                                            (unaudited)


                                                 Q2 2017
                                                 -------

                                                Network &                         CPE                         Corp/ Other           Total
                                                  Cloud
                                                  -----

    Net Sales                                             510,972                         1,155,883                         (2,685)       1,664,170

    Non GAAP
     Adjustments (1)                                            -                                -                          2,658            2,658
                                                              ---                              ---                                          -----

    Adjusted Net
     Sales                                                510,972                         1,155,883                            (27)       1,666,828
                                                          =======                         =========                             ===        =========


    Direct
     Contribution(2)                                      192,775                           123,724                       (160,161)         156,338

    Non GAAP
     Adjustments (3)                                            -                                -                         24,983           24,983
                                                              ---                              ---                         ------

    Adjusted Direct
     Contribution                                         192,775                           123,724                       (135,179)         181,321
                                                          =======                           =======                        ========          =======

    Direct
     Contribution %
     of sales                                               37.7%                            10.7%                                          10.9%


    (1)  Impact of warrants adjustment.

    (2) Defined as gross margin less direct operating expenses, excluding amortization of intangible assets, restructuring charges,
     acquisition, integration and other costs.

    (3) Equity compensation expense and warrants adjustment.



                                                                                             ARRIS INTERNATIONAL PLC

                                                                    PRELIMINARY SUPPLEMENTAL GAAP TO ADJUSTED EPS GUIDANCE RECONCILIATION (2)

                                                                                       (in millions, except per share data)


                                                                                                                                                                  Q3 2017 Guidance                 Full Year 2017 Guidance
                                                                                                                                                                  ----------------                 -----------------------


    Estimated GAAP Sales - $M                                                                                                                                       1.736 - 1,786                       6,610 - 6,810

    Warrants - $M(1)                                                                                                                                                                             4          5 - 20

    Estimated Adjusted (Non-GAAP) Sales - $M                                                                                                                        1,740 - 1,790                       6,615 - 6,830
                                                                                                                                                                    =============                       =============



    Estimated GAAP EPS                                                                                                                                                             $ 0.23 - $ 0.28                         $ 0.61 - $ 0.81

    Reconciling Items:

    Amortization of Intangibles                                                                                                                                                               0.48                                     1.93

    Stock Compensation Expense                                                                                                                                                                0.10                                     0.43

    Integration and Other Costs                                                                                                                                                               0.06                                     0.21

    Warrants (1)                                                                                                                                                                              0.02                                     0.06

    Net tax items                                                                                                                                                                           (0.23)                                  (0.84)
                                                                                                                                                                                             -----                                    -----

    Subtotal                                                                                                                                                                                  0.43                                     1.79
                                                                                                                                                                                              ----                                     ----

    Estimated Adjusted (Non-GAAP) EPS                                                                                                                                              $ 0.66 - $ 0.71                         $ 2.40 - $ 2.60
                                                                                                                                                                                   ===============                         ===============

    (1) GAAP sales and EPS will be impacted by the fair value of warrants issued which can vary depending upon the ultimate volumes, product mix and fair value calculation.




    (2) Excludes pending Ruckus Acquisition

Notes to GAAP to Adjusted Non-GAAP Financial Measures

The Company reports its financial results in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States ("GAAP" or referred to herein as "reported"). However, management believes that certain non-GAAP financial measures provide management and other users with additional meaningful financial information that should be considered when assessing our ongoing performance. Our management regularly uses our supplemental non-GAAP financial measures internally to understand, manage and evaluate our business and make operating decisions. These non-GAAP measures are among the factors management uses in planning for and forecasting future periods. Non-GAAP financial measures should be viewed in addition to, and not as an alternative to, the Company's reported results prepared in accordance with GAAP. Our non-GAAP financial measures reflect adjustments based on the following items, as well as the related income tax effects:

Reduction in Revenue Related to Warrants: We entered into agreements with two customers for the issuance of warrants to purchase up to 14.0 million of ARRIS's ordinary shares. Vesting of the warrants is subject to certain purchase volume commitments, and therefore the accounting guidance requires that we record any change in the fair value of warrants as a reduction in revenue. Until final vesting, changes in the fair value of the warrants will be marked to market and any adjustment recorded in revenue. We have excluded the effect of the implied fair value in calculating our non-GAAP financial measures. We believe it is useful to understand the effects of these items on our total revenues and gross margin.

Stock-Based Compensation Expense: We have excluded the effect of stock-based compensation expenses in calculating our non-GAAP operating expenses and net income (loss) measures. Although stock-based compensation is a key incentive offered to our employees, we continue to evaluate our business performance excluding stock-based compensation expenses. We record non-cash compensation expense related to grants of restricted stock units. Depending upon the size, timing and the terms of the grants, the non-cash compensation expense may vary significantly but will recur in future periods.

Acquisition Accounting Impacts Related to Inventory Valuation: In connection with the accounting related to our acquisitions, business combinations rules require the acquired inventory be recorded at fair value on the opening balance sheet. This is different from historical cost. Essentially we are required to write the inventory up to end customer price less a reasonable margin as a distributor. We have excluded the resulting adjustments in inventory and cost of goods sold as the historic and forward gross margin trends will differ as a result of the adjustments. We believe it is useful to understand the effects of this on cost of goods sold and margin.

Integration, Acquisition, Restructuring Costs and Other Costs: We have excluded the effect of acquisition, integration, and other expenses and the effect of restructuring expenses in calculating our non-GAAP operating expenses and net income (loss) measures. We incurred expenses in connection with the ActiveVideo, Pace Combination and pending Ruckus Networks acquisition, which we generally would not otherwise incur in the periods presented as part of our continuing operations. Acquisition and integration expenses consist of transaction costs, costs for transitional employees, other acquired employee related costs, and integration related outside services. Restructuring expenses consist of employee severance and abandoned facilities. We believe it is useful to understand the effects of these items on our total operating expenses.

Amortization of Intangible Assets: We have excluded the effect of amortization of intangible assets in calculating our non-GAAP operating expenses and net income (loss) measures. Amortization of intangible assets is non-cash, and is inconsistent in amount and frequency and is significantly affected by the timing and size of our acquisitions. Investors should note that the use of intangible assets contributed to our revenues earned during the periods presented and will contribute to our future period revenues as well. Amortization of intangible assets will recur in future periods.

Noncontrolling Interest share of Non-GAAP Adjustments: The joint venture formed for the ActiveVideo acquisition is accounted for by ARRIS under the consolidation method. As a result, the consolidated statements of operations include the revenues, expenses, and gains and losses of the noncontrolling interest. The amount of net income (loss) related to the noncontrolling interest are reported and presented separately in the consolidated statement of operations. We have excluded the noncontrolling share of any non GAAP adjusted measures recorded by the venture, as we believe it is useful to understand the effect of excluding this item when evaluating our ongoing performance.

Impairment of Investments: We have excluded the effect of an other-than-temporary impairment of a cost method investment in calculating our non-GAAP financial measures. We believe it is useful to understand the effect of this non-cash item in our other expense (income).

Debt Amendment Fees: In 2017, the Company amended its credit agreement. This debt modification allowed us to improve the terms and conditions of the credit agreement and extend the maturitity of the Term Loan B. We have excluded the effect of the associated fees in calculating our non-GAAP financial measures. We believe it is useful to understand the effect of this item in our interest expense.

Credit Facility - Ticking Fees: In connection with our acquisition of Pace, the cash portion of the consideration was funded through debt financing commitments. A ticking fee was paid to our banks to compensate for the time lag between the commitment allocation on a loan and the actual funding. We have excluded the effect of the ticking fee in calculating our non-GAAP financial measures. We believe it is useful to understand the effect of this item in our other expense (income).

Foreign Exchange Contract Losses Related to Cash Consideration of Pace Acquisition: In the second quarter of 2015, the Company announced its intent to acquire Pace plc in exchange for stock and cash. We subsequently entered into foreign exchange forward contracts in order to hedge the foreign currency risk associated with the cash consideration of the Pace acquisition. These foreign exchange forward contracts were not designated as hedges, and accordingly, all changes in the fair value of these instruments are recognized as a loss (gain) on foreign currency in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. We believe it is useful to understand the effect of this on our other expense (income).

Remeasurement of Certain Deferred Tax Liabilities: The Company recorded a foreign currency remeasurement (gain) loss related to a deferred income tax liability, in the United Kingdom, arising from the assignment of intangibles acquired in the Pace acquisition. This deferred income tax liability is denominated in GBP. The foreign currency remeasurement gain derives from the remeasurement of the GBP deferred income tax liability to the USD, since the date of the acquisition. We have excluded the impact of this gain in the calculation of our non-GAAP measures. We believe it is useful to understand the effect of this item on our total other expense (income).

Foreign Withholding Tax: In connection with our acquisition of Pace, ARRIS US Holdings, Inc. transferred shares of its subsidiary ARRIS Financing II Sarl to ARRIS International plc. Under U.S. tax law, based on the best available information, we believe the transfer constituted a deemed distribution from ARRIS U.S. Holdings Inc. to ARRIS International plc that is treated as a dividend for U.S. tax purposes. A deemed dividend of this type is subject to U.S. withholding tax to the extent of the current and accumulated earnings and profits (as computed for tax purposes) ("E&P") of ARRIS U.S. Holdings Inc., which include the E&P of the former ARRIS Group, Inc. and subsidiaries through December 31, 2016. Accordingly, ARRIS U.S. Holdings Inc. remitted U.S. withholding tax in the amount of $55 million based upon its estimated E&P of $1.1 billion and the U.S. dividend withholding tax rate of 5 percent (as provided in Article 10 (Dividends) of the United Kingdom-United States Tax Treaty). We have excluded the withholding tax in calculating our non-GAAP financial measures.

Income Tax Expense (Benefit): We have excluded the tax effect of the non-GAAP items mentioned above. Additionally, we have excluded the effects of certain tax adjustments related to tax and legal restructuring, state valuation allowances, research and development tax credits and provision to return differences.

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