Reports Quarterly Revenues of
IRVING, Texas , Oct. 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- EF Johnson Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: EFJI), a leading provider of secure wireless solutions, today announced its results for the quarter ended September 30, 2008 . Revenues were
"This quarter's financial performance reflects actions taken earlier this year to improve our product line, improve margins, and reduce costs; a continuing effort to focus the company on profitability in 2008," said Michael E. Jalbert , chairman and chief executive officer. "Additionally, our third quarter order performance was strong with several strategic wins, including:
-- a $48.0 million contract from the U.S. Navy to test and implement a Navy-wide Virtual Perimeter Monitoring System (NVPMS) under which we have received task orders totaling $19.0 million to date; -- an order valued at $3.8 million from a US Department of Defense (DoD) customer to develop an advanced security and encryption solution; -- an order from the City of Norfolk to provide a secure video surveillance solution featuring military grade encryption that is FIPS 140-2 Validated; -- multiple state and local orders totaling $7 million; and -- several orders for the federal Departments of Defense and Homeland Security."Revenues increased
Operating expenses declined
Net income was
For the nine months ended September 30, 2008 , revenues decreased
The Company recorded non-cash expenses of
At September 30, 2008 , the company had
Commenting on the Company's business outlook, Mr. Jalbert said, "Although ongoing uncertainty surrounding the U.S. economy and federal government funding during an election year may impact purchasing decisions by key customers in the fourth quarter and into 2009, we remain cautiously optimistic."
The Company's management plans to discuss the financial results and provide an operational progress report on its investor call today at 3:30 p.m. (CDT) . The investor conference call will be available via live webcast on the EF Johnson Technologies Inc. website at www.efji.com under the tab "Investor Relations." Investors are advised to go to the website at least 15 minutes prior to the call to register, download and install any necessary audio software. The webcast will be archived for 60 days.
To participate by telephone, the domestic dial-in number is 877-407-8031 and the international dial-in number is 201-689-8031. Participants are urged to call in to the conference call at least 10 minutes prior to the start time.
About EF Johnson Technologies, Inc.
Headquartered in Irving, Texas , EF Johnson Technologies, Inc. focuses on innovating, developing and marketing the highest quality secure communications solutions to organizations whose mission is to protect and save lives. The Company's customers include first responders in public safety and public service, the federal government, and industrial organizations. The Company's products are marketed under the EFJohnson, 3e Technologies International, and Transcrypt International brand names. For more information, visit http://www.efji.com.
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EF JOHNSON TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008 and 2007 (Unaudited and in thousands, except share and per share data) Three Months Nine Months Ended Ended September 30, September 30, 2008 2007 2008 2007 Revenues $34,500 $33,715 $100,969 $129,959 Cost of sales 21,872 24,065 66,284 89,305 Gross profit 12,628 9,650 34,685 40,654 Operating expenses: Research and development, net of reimbursements 3,559 3,929 6,935 11,504 Sales and marketing 3,275 3,163 9,689 10,288 General and administrative 4,756 5,699 16,862 17,537 Amortization of intangibles 357 407 1,170 1,202 Total operating expenses 11,947 13,198 34,656 40,531 Income (loss) from operations 681 (3,548) 29 123 Interest income (expense), net (259) 33 (707) 12 Income (loss) before income taxes $422 $(3,515) (678) 135 Income tax benefit (expense) - 137 - (22) Net income (loss) $422 $(3,378) $(678) $113 Net income (loss) per share - Basic $0.02 $(0.13) $(0.03) $- Net income (loss) per share - Diluted $0.02 $(0.13) $(0.03) $- Weighted average common shares - Basic 26,121,544 26,035,933 26,088,648 26,032,312 Weighted average common shares - Diluted 26,687,013 26,035,933 26,088,648 26,397,343 EF JOHNSON TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS September 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007 (Unaudited and in thousands, except share and per share data) ASSETS September 30, December 31, 2008 2007 Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $6,241 $15,636 Accounts receivable, net of allowance for returns and doubtful accounts of $1,890 and $1,642, respectively 32,097 21,345 Receivables - other 5,218 6,944 Cost in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts 3,241 3,275 Inventories 33,663 33,871 Prepaid expenses 1,171 1,109 Total current assets 81,631 82,180 Property, plant and equipment, net 6,397 7,096 Restricted cash 2,012 - Goodwill 20,040 20,040 Other intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization 12,651 13,821 Other assets 215 352 TOTAL ASSETS $122,946 $123,489 LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Current liabilities: Revolving line of credit $2,000 $- Current portion of long-term debt obligations 9 8 Accounts payable 11,476 13,411 Accrued expenses 9,636 11,232 Billings in excess of cost on uncompleted contracts 289 221 Deferred revenues 817 1,010 Total current liabilities 24,227 25,882 Long-term debt obligations, net of current portion 15,008 15,015 Deferred income taxes 1,489 1,489 Other liabilities 675 737 TOTAL LIABILITIES 41,399 43,123 Stockholders' equity: Preferred stock ($0.01 par value; 3,000,000 shares authorized; none issued) -- -- Common stock ($0.01 par value; 50,000,000 voting shares authorized, 26,273,240 and 26,210,232 issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007, respectively) 262 262 Additional paid-in capital 155,162 153,356 Accumulated other comprehensive loss (657) (710) Accumulated deficit (73,220) (72,542) TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY 81,547 80,366 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY $122,946 $123,489SOURCE EF Johnson Technologies, Inc.
