Iteris Holdings Inc. Reports Fiscal First Quarter Results; Record Quarterly Revenues in Both AutoVue and Vantage Product
ANAHEIM, Calif.--Aug. 5, 2004--Iteris Holdings Inc. (OTCBB:ITRSA)(OTCBB:ITRSB), a leading provider of traffic optimization and safety technology, today reported financial results for the fiscal first quarter ended June 30, 2004.For the first quarter, Iteris Holdings Inc. (the "Company") reported net sales and contract revenues of $11.4 million, compared to $11.5 million in the first quarter of the previous fiscal year. Product sales increased to $6.9 million for the quarter compared to $5.8 million in the year ago period, while contract revenues declined to $4.5 million for the first quarter compared to $5.8 million in the year ago period. The Company reported operating income of $556,000, compared to an operating loss of $147,000 reported in the first quarter of the previous fiscal year. The Company's gross profits on product sales increased to 48.6 percent from 46.2 percent, reflecting increased margin performance in its AutoVue(TM) product line. Operating expenses decreased 6.4 percent to $4.4 million; principally reflecting reduced expenses for research and development. Net income for the current year fiscal first quarter was $1.0 million, or $0.04 per diluted share, compared to the net loss of $2.0 million, or $0.13 per diluted share, in the first quarter of the previous fiscal year, which included losses of $695,000 related to discontinued operations. Net income in the current quarter benefited from a $949,000 gain related to the settlement of litigation with the Michigan Department of Transportation.
Jack Johnson, president and CEO of Iteris Inc., commented: "Iteris achieved strong overall revenue performance in its first quarter despite the continued softness in the market for traffic systems consulting and services. Record revenues in the first quarter related to AutoVue lane departure warning systems increased 176.1 percent, compared to the first quarter of the previous fiscal year, and increased 29.4 percent sequentially. Revenues derived from Vantage sales reached a new quarterly record for Iteris and we are off to a strong start in fiscal 2005 with a 14.4 percent sequential increase compared to the preceding quarter. Although revenue in the quarter from systems consulting and contract services decreased compared to the first quarter of last year, we are encouraged by a marked increase in new contract awards adding to current backlog, and we are confident that this market will benefit substantially from the passage of a new Federal Highway Bill which is currently pending before Congress."
Additional Highlights of Quarter Ended June 30, 2004:
-- Nissan announced that the company's AutoVue lane departure warning system will be available on 2005 models of Nissan's luxury brand Infiniti FX and M-45 passenger cars.
-- AutoVue lane departure warning is in field-testing on approximately 25 North American commercial fleets. These fleets have approximately 45,000 heavy trucks in operation.
-- The Company received an order for 146 Vantage Video Detection Systems for the city of Houston.
-- Vantage sales order bookings increased 66.9 percent compared to the first quarter of last year and backlog of $4.4 million, increased 6.2 percent compared to backlog at March 31, 2004.
-- New orders for systems consulting and services activities totaled $6.1 million, a 64.9 percent increase over the first quarter of last fiscal year, and a 79.4 percent sequential increase. Backlog of $13.1 million at June 30, 2004 increased 7.4 percent compared to order backlog at March 31, 2004.
-- The Company issued an aggregate of $15.1 million in new senior and subordinated debt in May 20, 200404. The proceeds were used to successfully repurchase the preferred minority shareholding interest in Iteris Inc. The minority interest at Aug. 5, 2004 is 8.1 percent.
About Iteris Holdings Inc.
Iteris Holdings Inc. is the majority stockholder of Iteris Inc., a leading provider of outdoor machine vision systems and sensors that enhance driver safety and optimize the flow of traffic. The Company has combined outdoor image processing, traffic engineering and information technology to offer a broad range of transportation and safety solutions. Iteris Holdings and Iteris Inc. have headquarters in Anaheim. Investors are encouraged to contact the Company at 714-774-5000 or at www.iteris.com.
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ITERIS HOLDINGS INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands)
June 30, March 31,
2004 2004
ASSETS: (unaudited)
Cash $721 $2,612
Trade accounts receivable and notes receivable 8,288 8,380
Costs and estimated earnings in excess of
billings on uncompleted contracts 2,243 2,653
Inventory 3,642 3,598
Prepaid expenses 583 323
Deferred tax assets 821 821
Total current assets 16,298 18,387
Property, plant and equipment, net 1,614 1,642
Goodwill and other intangible assets, net 21,660 9,807
Other assets 708 215
Total assets $40,280 $30,051
Total current liabilities $8,588 $9,018
Revolving line of credit 1,064 --
Deferred gain on sale of building 1,633 1,774
Notes payable 4,523 891
Convertible debentures 10,100 --
Minority interest 610 17,745
Total stockholders' equity 13,762 623
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $40,280 $30,051
ITERIS HOLDINGS INC.
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(in thousands except per share amounts)
Three Months Ended
June 30,
2004 2003
Net sales and contract revenues:
Net sales $6,903 $5,755
Contract revenues 4,538 5,775
Total net sales and contract revenues 11,441 11,530
Costs and expenses:
Cost of sales 3,546 3,096
Cost of contract revenues 2,946 3,887
Gross profit 4,949 4,547
Selling, general and administrative expense 3,600 3,650
Research and development expense 793 1,044
Total operating expenses 4,393 4,694
Operating income (loss) 556 (147)
Non-operating income (expense):
Other income, net 923 --
Interest expense, net (70) (32)
Income (loss) before income taxes 1,409 (179)
Income tax expense (75) (220)
Income (loss) from continuing operations before
minority interest 1,334 (399)
Minority interest in earnings of subsidiary (368) (860)
Income (loss) from continuing operations 966 (1,259)
Loss from discontinued operations -- (695)
Net income (loss) $966 $(1,954)
Income (loss) per share:
Basic:
Income (loss) from continuing operations $0.04 $(0.08)
Loss from discontinued operations 0.00 (0.05)
Income (loss) per share $0.04 $(0.13)
Diluted:
Income (loss) from continuing operations $0.04 $(0.08)
Loss from discontinued operations 0.00 (0.05)
Income (loss) per share $0.04 $(0.13)
Shares used in calculating income (loss) per
share:
Basic 23,434 15,117
Diluted 24,865 15,117