Giga-tronics Reports Third Quarter FY 2008 Results
SAN RAMON, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Giga-tronics Incorporated (NASDAQ:GIGA) reported today a net profit of $31,000 or $0.01 per fully diluted share for the three months ended December 29, 2007. This compares with a net profit of $58,000 or $0.01 per fully diluted share for the same period a year ago. Net sales decreased 11% to $4,953,000 in the third quarter of fiscal 2008 versus $5,564,000 in the third quarter of fiscal 2007. Operating expenses decreased 17% or $404,000 in the third quarter of fiscal 2008 over fiscal 2007 primarily due to restructuring efforts that occurred in fiscal 2007 and in the first quarter of fiscal 2008.
Net profit for the nine months ended December 29, 2007 was $311,000 or $0.06 per fully diluted share compared with a net loss of ($1,372,000) or ($0.29) per fully diluted share for the same period last year. The net profit in the nine month period ended December 29, 2007 is the result of an 11% increase in net sales to $14,232,000 versus $12,884,000 for the same period a year ago along with a decrease in operating expenses of 17% or $1,148,000 for the first nine months of fiscal 2008 over fiscal 2007. The reduction in operating expenses was primarily due to the restructuring efforts in fiscal 2007 and in the first quarter of fiscal 2008. Included in the $311,000 net profit for the nine month period ended December 29, 2007 was a one time restructuring charge of $80,000 or $0.02 per fully diluted share in severance costs.
Orders booked for the third quarter of fiscal 2008 increased 32% to $4,905,000 from $3,714,000 for the third quarter of fiscal 2007. Book to bill ratio is 0.99 versus 0.67 for the same period a year ago. Orders for the nine months ended December 29, 2007 increased 9% to $13,636,000 as compared to $12,459,000 for the same period a year ago.
Backlog at quarter end was $7.8 million (approximately $4.5 million is shippable within one year) as compared to $9.9 million (approximately $6.4 million shippable within one year) at third quarter end of the prior year.
Cash and cash equivalents were $1,840,000 at December 29, 2007 compared to $1,617,000 as of September 29, 2007.
Giga-tronics will host a conference call today at 4:30 p.m. ET to discuss the third quarter results. To participate in the call, dial (866) 463-5401, and enter Access Code 444238#. The call will also be broadcast over the internet at www.gigatronics.com under "Investor Relations". The conference call discussion reflects management's views as of February 7, 2008 only.
Giga-tronics produces instruments, subsystems and sophisticated microwave components that have broad applications in both defense electronics and wireless telecommunications.
Giga-tronics is a publicly held company, traded on the NASDAQ Capital (formerly Small Cap) Market under the symbol "GIGA".
This press release contains forward-looking statements concerning profitability, backlog and shipments. Actual results may differ significantly due to risks and uncertainties, such as future orders, cancellations or deferrals, disputes over performance and the ability to collect receivables. For further discussion, see Giga-tronics' annual report on Form 10-KSB for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007 Part I, under the heading "Certain Factors Which May Adversely Affect Future Operations or an Investment in Giga-tronics" and Part II, under the heading "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations".
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
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(IN THOUSANDS EXCEPT SHARE DATA) DECEMBER 29, 2007 MARCH 31, 2007
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(Unaudited)
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Assets
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents $ 1,840 $ 1,804
Trade accounts receivable, net 3,237 2,750
Inventories 5,253 5,841
Prepaid expenses 284 360
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Total current assets 10,614 10,755
Property and equipment, net 348 324
Other assets 31 82
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Total assets $ 10,993 $ 11,161
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Liabilities and shareholders' equity
Current liabilities
Accounts payable $ 886 $ 1,106
Accrued commissions 197 192
Accrued payroll and benefits 636 666
Accrued warranty 172 207
Customer advances 609 681
Other current liabilities 450 623
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Total current liabilities 2,950 3,475
Deferred rent 182 293
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Total liabilities 3,132 3,768
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Shareholders' equity
Preferred stock of no par value;
Authorized 1,000,000 shares; no
shares issued and outstanding
at December 29, 2007 and March
31, 2007 --- ---
Common stock of no par value;
Authorized 40,000,000 shares;
4,814,021 shares at December
29, 2007 and 4,809,021 shares
at March 31, 2007 issued and
outstanding 13,322 13,165
Accumulated deficit (5,461) (5,772)
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Total shareholders' equity 7,861 7,393
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Total liabilities and shareholders'
equity $ 10,993 $ 11,161
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
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THREE MONTHS NINE MONTHS
ENDED ENDED
(IN THOUSANDS EXCEPT PER SHARE DEC. 29, DEC. 30, DEC. 29, DEC. 30,
DATA) 2007 2006 2007 2006
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(Unaudited)
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Net sales $4,953 $5,564 $14,232 $12,884
Cost of sales 2,904 3,170 8,158 7,434
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Gross profit 2,049 2,394 6,074 5,450
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Engineering 520 949 1,620 2,848
Selling, general and
administrative 1,454 1,429 4,094 4,094
Restructuring --- --- 80 ---
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Operating expenses 1,974 2,378 5,794 6,942
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Operating income (loss) 75 16 280 (1,492)
Other expense 30 --- 30 ---
Interest income, net 6 25 29 91
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Income (loss) from continuing
operations before income taxes 51 41 279 (1,401)
Provision for income taxes --- --- 2 1
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Income (loss) from continuing
operations 51 41 277 (1,402)
(Loss) income on discontinued
operations, net of income taxes (20) 17 34 30
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Net income (loss) $ 31 $ 58 $ 311 $(1,372)
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Basic earnings (loss) per share:
From continuing operations $ 0.01 $ 0.01 $ 0.05 $ (0.29)
On discontinued operations (0.00) 0.00 0.01 0.00
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Basic earnings (loss) per share $ 0.01 $ 0.01 $ 0.06 $ (0.29)
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Diluted earnings (loss) per share:
From continuing operations $ 0.01 $ 0.01 $ 0.05 $ (0.29)
On discontinued operations (0.00) 0.00 0.01 0.00
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Diluted earnings (loss) per share $ 0.01 $ 0.01 $ 0.06 $ (0.29)
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Shares used in per share
calculation:
Basic 4,814 4,809 4,811 4,809
Diluted 4,913 4,884 4,884 4,809
Source: Giga-tronics Incorporated
Released February 7, 2008