CalAmp Reports Fiscal 2008 Second Quarter Results

CalAmp Corp. (Nasdaq:CAMP), a leading provider of wireless communications products, today reported results for its fiscal 2008 second quarter ended August 31, 2007. Key elements include: Second quarter revenues of $32.7 million, GAAP loss from continuing operations of $0.14 per diluted share and Adjusted Basis (non-GAAP) loss from continuing operations of $0.08 per diluted share. Wireless DataCom second quarter revenues of $22.8 million nearly 50% higher than prior year. Completed the sale of the TelAlert software business in a transaction valued at approximately $9.4 million. "Similar to last quarter, our operating results were driven by the continued strength of our Wireless DataCom Division, which generated revenues of $22.8 million—a 46% increase compared to the same period last year,” commented Fred Sturm, CalAmp’s President and Chief Executive Officer. "During the second quarter, the Wireless DataCom Division benefited from contributions by the recent acquisitions of SmartLink Radio Networks and AirIQ’s Vehicle Tracking business. Furthermore, we are pleased that several new wireless communications products that the Company recently developed and launched earlier in calendar year 2007 for mobile resource management (MRM) applications are achieving increased market penetration and are producing solid revenue growth. We continue to believe that our wireless datacom business provides significant growth opportunities and enhances CalAmp’s overall profitability and competitiveness.” Regarding the previously announced product performance issues with a key DBS customer that resulted in the customer suspending orders for new products, Mr. Sturm stated, "We are still in discussions with this customer working towards resolution of this matter, and although it is taking longer than previously anticipated, we expect that we will soon achieve that resolution and resume making volume shipments to this customer.” Fiscal 2008 Second Quarter Results Total revenue for the fiscal 2008 second quarter was $32.7 million compared to $54.6 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2007. Lower revenue from the Satellite Division in the latest quarter was partially offset by growth in the Company’s Wireless DataCom Division, which was driven by recent acquisitions and organic growth. The net loss for the fiscal 2008 second quarter was $4.4 million or $0.19 per diluted share compared to net income of $1.2 million or $0.05 per diluted share for the second quarter of last year. As noted above, during the fiscal 2008 second quarter, the Company completed the sale of its TelAlert software business, the last remaining business within the Solutions Division, in a transaction valued at approximately $9.4 million. The operating results of the Solutions Division have been presented in the accompanying consolidated statement of operations as a discontinued operation for all periods presented. Excluding the effect of discontinued operations, the fiscal 2008 second quarter loss from continuing operations was $3.3 million or $0.14 per diluted share compared to income from continuing operations of $1.7 million, or $0.07 per diluted share, for the same period last year. The Adjusted Basis (non-GAAP) loss from continuing operations for the fiscal 2008 second quarter was $2.0 million or $0.08 per diluted share compared to Adjusted Basis income from continuing operations of $2.8 million or $0.12 per diluted share for the same period last year. Adjusted Basis income (loss) from continuing operations excludes the impact of amortization of intangible assets, stock-based compensation expense and write-off of acquired in-process research and development costs, each net of tax where applicable. A reconciliation of the GAAP basis income (loss) from continuing operations to Adjusted Basis income (loss) from continuing operations is provided in the table at the end of this press release. Excluding the effect of discontinued operations, both GAAP-basis EPS and Adjusted Basis (non-GAAP) EPS for the fiscal 2008 second quarter would have been within previously announced guidance. Gross profit for the fiscal 2008 second quarter was $6.3 million, or 19.3% of revenues compared to $12.7 million or 23.2% of revenues for the same period last year. The reduction in gross profit and gross margin were primarily the result of lower sales of Satellite Division products. Liquidity At August 31, 2007, the Company had total cash of $8.4 million, with $32.8 million in total outstanding debt. As previously disclosed, the loss recorded in the first quarter of fiscal 2008 has caused the Company to become noncompliant with the financial covenants under the Company’s bank credit agreement that preclude additional borrowing under the revolving credit facility until the Company is able to obtain a waiver from its lenders and/or an amendment of the credit agreement. The Company is in discussions with its lenders to resolve the issue. In the near term the Company believes that it has sufficient liquidity such that the restriction on borrowing under the revolving credit facility will not materially affect its operations. However, if the lenders are unwilling to agree to a waiver or an amendment or exercise their rights to accelerate borrowings outstanding under the credit agreement, the inability to borrow under the revolving credit facility and/or the acceleration of such indebtedness could materially adversely affect the Company’s financial position and operations, including its ability to fund its currently anticipated working capital and capital expenditure needs. Because the lenders have the right to call the loan until such time as a waiver is obtained, the entire $32.8 million outstanding balance of the bank loan is classified as a current liability in the August 31, 2007 balance sheet. Net cash used in operating activities was $2.1 million for the six months ended August 31, 2007. Inventory was $27.0 million at the end of the second quarter, representing annualized turns of approximately 4 times. Accounts receivable outstanding of $24.8 million at the end of the second quarter represents a 67 day average collection period. Business Outlook Commenting on the Company's business outlook, Mr. Sturm said, "Based on our current forecast, we believe fiscal 2008 third quarter consolidated revenues will be in the range of $32 to $35 million, with a loss from continuing operations in the range of $0.07 to $0.11 per diluted share. The Adjusted Basis (non-GAAP) loss from continuing operations for the second quarter, which excludes amortization of intangible assets, stock-based compensation expense and write-off of acquired research and development costs—each net of tax—is expected to be $0.01 to $0.05 per diluted share. During the third quarter, we expect revenue contributions from our Wireless DataCom Division in the range of $22 million to $25 million.” Conference Call, Webcast and Form 10-Q Filing A conference call and simultaneous webcast to discuss fiscal 2008 second quarter financial results and business outlook will be held today at 4:30 p.m. Eastern / 1:30 p.m. Pacific. The live webcast of the call is available on CalAmp's web site at www.calamp.com. Participants are encouraged to visit the web site at least 15 minutes prior to the start of the call to register, download and install any necessary audio software. CalAmp's President and CEO Fred Sturm and CFO Rick Vitelle will host the conference call. After the live webcast, a replay will remain available until the next quarterly conference call in the Investor Relations section of CalAmp's web site. The reader is also referred to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, filed today with the Securities and Exchange Commission. About CalAmp Corp. CalAmp is a leading provider of wireless communications products that enable anytime/anywhere access to critical information, data and entertainment content. With comprehensive capabilities ranging from product design and development through volume production, CalAmp delivers cost-effective high quality solutions to a broad array of customers and end markets. CalAmp is a supplier of Direct Broadcast Satellite (DBS) outdoor customer premise equipment to the U.S. satellite television market. The Company also provides wireless data communication solutions for the telemetry and asset tracking markets, private wireless networks, public safety communications and critical infrastructure and process control applications. For additional information, please visit the Company’s website at www.calamp.com. Forward-Looking Statement Statements in this press release that are not historical in nature are forward-looking statements, which involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties. Words such as "may", "will", "expect", "intend", "plan", "believe", "seek", "could", "estimate", "judgment", "targeting", "should", "anticipate", "goal" and variations of these words and similar expressions, are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Actual results could differ materially from those implied by such forward-looking statements due to a variety of factors, including general and industry economic conditions, product demand, increased competition, competitive pricing and continued pricing declines in the DBS market, the timing of customer approvals of new product designs, operating costs, the Company's ability to efficiently and cost-effectively integrate its acquired businesses, the Company’s ability to obtain a waiver from the lenders under its bank credit agreement of the event of default under the credit agreement, the Company’s ability to successfully requalify with respect to the sale of newer generation products to one of its key DBS customers, the risk that the ultimate cost of resolving a product performance issue with that DBS customer may exceed the amount of reserves established for that purpose, and other risks or uncertainties that are described in the Company's fiscal 2007 Annual Report on Form 10-K on May 17, 2007 today with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Although the Company believes the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are based upon reasonable assumptions, it can give no assurance that its expectations will be attained. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.         CAL AMP CORP. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (Unaudited, in thousands except per share amounts)     Three Months Ended Six Months Ended August 31 , August 31 ,   2007     2006     2007     2006     Revenues $ 32,668 $ 54,629 $ 79,061 $ 97,586   Cost of revenues   26,353     41,973     78,132       74,842     Gross profit   6,315     12,656     929     22,744     Operating expenses: Research and development 3,795 3,613 8,114 6,119 Selling 2,373 2,067 4,642 2,724 General and administrative 3,457 2,600 6,659 4,655 Intangible asset amortization 1,558 1,150 3,302 1,309 In-process research and development   -     -     310     6,850     11,183     9,430     23,027     21,657     Operating income (loss) (4,868 ) 3,226 (22,098 ) 1,087   Non-operating income (expense), net   (507 )   (237 )   (1,090 )   727     Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes (5,375 ) 2,989 (23,188 ) 1,814   Income tax benefit (provision)   2,117     (1,291 )   8,985     (3,525 )   Income (loss) from continuing operations (3,258 ) 1,698 (14,203 ) (1,711 )   Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax (180 ) (463 ) (597 ) (31,105 ) (a)   Loss on sale of discontinued operations, net of tax   (935 )   -     (935 )   -     Net income (loss) $ (4,373 ) $ 1,235   $ (15,735 ) $ (32,816 )     Basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share: Income (loss) from continuing operations $ (0.14 ) $ 0.07 $ (0.60 ) $ (0.07 ) Loss from discontinued operations (0.01 ) (0.02 ) (0.03 ) (1.34 ) Loss on sale of discontinued operations   (0.04 )   -     (0.04 )   -   Total basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share $ (0.19 ) $ 0.05   $ (0.67 ) $ (1.41 )     Shares used in per share calculations: Basic 23,623 23,337 23,612 23,230 Diluted 23,623 23,689 23,612 23,230         (a) Includes a goodwill and intangible asset impairment charge of $29.8 million on discontinued operations in the quarter ended May 31, 2006.       CAL AMP CORP. BUSINESS SEGMENT INFORMATION (Unaudited, in thousands except per share amounts)       Three Months Ended Six Months Ended August 31 , August 31 ,   2007     2006     2007     2006   Revenue Satellite Division $ 9,851 $ 38,955 $ 32,882 $ 73,046 Wireless DataCom Division   22,817     15,674     46,179     24,540     Total revenue $ 32,668   $ 54,629   $ 79,061   $ 97,586     Gross profit (loss) Satellite Division $ (1,835 ) (a) $ 6,123 $ (15,751 ) (a) $ 13,047 Wireless DataCom Division   8,150     6,533     16,680     9,697     Total gross profit $ 6,315   $ 12,656   $ 929   $ 22,744     Operating income (loss) Satellite Division $ (3,064 ) (a) $ 4,232 $ (18,295 ) (a) $ 9,249 Wireless DataCom Division (500 ) (b) 523 (1,146 ) (b) (5,351 ) (c) Corporate expenses   (1,304 )   (1,529 )   (2,657 )   (2,811 )   Total operating income (loss) $ (4,868 ) $ 3,226   $ (22,098 ) $ 1,087       (a) Includes charges for estimated product warranty and related costs in the three and six-month periods ended August 31, 2007 of $1.5 million and $17.8 million, respectively.   (b) Includes intangible asset amortization expense in the three and six-month periods ended August 31, 2007 of $1.6 million and $3.3 million, respectively.   (c) Includes a charge of $6.85 million in the quarter ended May 31, 2006 for the write-off of in-process research and development costs associated with the acquisition of Dataradio.               CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Unaudited - In thousands)   August 31, February 28,   2007     2007   Assets Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 8,370 $ 37,537 Accounts receivable, net 24,837 38,439 Inventories 26,987 25,729 Deferred income tax assets 1,817 4,637 Prepaid expenses and other current assets   13,124     7,182     Total current assets 75,135 113,524   Equipment and improvements, net 5,952 6,308   Deferred income tax assets, less current portion 6,828 -   Goodwill 100,602 90,001   Other intangible assets, net 27,539 18,643   Other assets   4,550     1,227     $ 220,606   $ 229,703   Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Current liabilities: Current portion of long-term debt $ 32,782 $ 2,944 Accounts payable 14,184 26,186 Accrued payroll and employee benefits 3,194 3,478 Accrued warranty costs 11,449 1,295 Other accrued liabilities 11,193 2,799 Deferred revenue   5,659     1,935     Total current liabilities   78,461     38,637     Long-term debt, less current portion   -     31,314     Deferred income tax liabilities   -     7,451     Other non-current liabilities   4,701     1,050     Stockholders' equity: Common stock 236 236 Additional paid-in capital 140,423 139,175 Retained earnings (accumulated deficit) (2,735 ) 13,000 Accumulated other comprehensive loss   (480 )   (1,160 )   Total stockholders' equity   137,444     151,251     $ 220,606   $ 229,703           CAL AMP CORP. CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW STATEMENTS (Unaudited - In thousands)   Six Months Ended   August 31 ,   2007     2006   Cash flows from operating activities: Net loss $ (15,735 ) $ (32,816 ) Depreciation and amortization 5,201 3,111 Stock-based compensation expense 1,027 1,073 Write-off of in-process research and development costs 310 6,850 Impairment loss - 29,848 Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation (55 ) (258 ) Deferred tax assets, net (14,388 ) (261 ) Loss on sale of discontinued operations, net of tax 935 - Gain on sale of investment (331 ) - Changes in operating working capital 20,934 (7,636 ) Other   (2 )   58     Net cash used in operating activities   (2,104 )   (31 )   Cash flows from investing activities: Capital expenditures (920 ) (1,382 ) Proceeds from sale of property and equipment 4 16 Proceeds from sale of investment 1,045 - Proceeds from sale of discontinued operations 4,000 - Acquisition of Aircept (19,315 ) - Acquisition of SmartLink (7,944 ) - Cash restricted for repayment of debt (3,309 ) - Acquisition of Dataradio net of cash acquired - (48,038 ) Acquisition of TechnoCom product line - (2,478 ) Proceeds from Vytek escrow distribution   -     480     Net cash used in investing activities   (26,439 )   (51,402 )   Cash flows from financing activities: Proceeds from long-term debt - 38,000 Debt repayments (1,476 ) (7,658 ) Proceeds from stock option exercises 157 533 Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation   55     258     Net cash provided (used) by financing activities   (1,264 )   31,133     Effect of exchange rate changes on cash   640     2     Net change in cash and cash equivalents (29,167 ) (20,298 )   Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period   37,537     45,783     Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 8,370   $ 25,485           CAL AMP CORP. NON-GAAP EARNINGS RECONCILIATION (Unaudited, in thousands except per share amounts)     Non-GAAP Earnings Reconciliation "GAAP" refers to financial information presented in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in the United States. This press release includes historical non-GAAP financial measures, as defined in Regulation G promulgated by the Securities and Exchange Commission. CalAmp believes that its presentation of historical non-GAAP financial measures provides useful supplementary information to investors. The presentation of historical non-GAAP financial measures is not meant to be considered in isolation from or as a substitute for results prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States.     In this press release, CalAmp reports the non-GAAP financial measures of Adjusted Basis Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations and Diluted Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations Per Share. CalAmp uses these non-GAAP financial measures to enhance the investor's overall understanding of the financial performance and future prospects of CalAmp's core business activities. Specifically, CalAmp believes that a report of Adjusted Basis Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations and Diluted Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations Per Share provides consistency in its financial reporting and facilitates the comparison of results of core business operations between its current and past periods.               The reconciliation of the GAAP Basis Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations to Adjusted Basis Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations is as follows:   Three Months Ended Six Months Ended   August 31,   August 31,   2007     2006   2007     2006     GAAP Basis Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations $ (3,258 ) $ 1,698 $ (14,203 ) $ (1,711 )   Adjustments to reconcile to Adjusted Basis Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations: Amortization of intangible assets, net of tax 954 682 2,022 776 Stock-based compensation expense, net of tax 331 387 629 636 In-process R&D, net of tax in fiscal 2008 - - 190 6,850                 Adjusted Basis Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations $ (1,973 ) $ 2,767 $ (11,362 ) $ 6,551     Adjusted Basis Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations per diluted share $ (0.08 ) $ 0.12 $ (0.48 ) $ 0.28   Weighted average common shares outstanding on diluted basis   23,623 23,689 23,612 23,230   Reconciling items that are not treated as tax deductible in computing the GAAP basis income tax provision (in-process research and development in fiscal 2007) are not tax-effected in the Non-GAAP Earnings Reconciliation. The remaining reconciling items are tax-effected using an adjusted year-to-date effective income tax rate that is computed by excluding from pretax income (loss) those reconciling items that are not treated as tax deductible in computing the GAAP basis income tax provision. The computation of the adjusted year-to-date effective income tax rate is as follows:       Six Months Ended   August 31,   2007     2006   Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes, as reported $ (23,188 ) $ 1,814 Add back nondeductible items: In-process research and development in fiscal 2007 -   6,850   Pretax income before nondeductible items (23,188 ) 8,664 Income tax benefit (provision) as reported 8,985   (3,525 )   Year-to-date effective income tax rate as adjusted 38.8 % 40.7 %