XLTC Excel Tech (MM)

Excel Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: XLTC) today announced second quarter results for the quarter ended June 27, 2008. Sales: Excel reported revenues of $40.7 million for the quarter ended June 27, 2008 compared to $40.5 million in sales for the quarter ended June 29, 2007, an increase of 0.4% or $0.2 million. Sales for the six months decreased 1.8% to $80.0 million for the six months ended June 27, 2008 as compared to $81.5 million for the same period last year. Pretax Income decreased 4.2% to $6.3 million for the second quarter of 2008 as compared to $6.5 million for the same period last year. Pretax income decreased 7.8% for the six months ended June 27, 2008 to $11.9 million as compared to $12.9 million for the same period last year. Net Income increased 2.1% to $4.6 million for the second quarter of this year as compared to $4.5 million in the same period last year. For the six months ending June 27, 2008 net income decreased 2.5% to $8.9 million as compared to $9.2 million for the same period last year. EPS: Net income per share on a diluted basis increased 13.5% to $0.42 for the quarter ended June 27, 2008 compared to the $0.37 per share on a diluted basis reported for the quarter ended June 29, 2007. EPS for the six months ending June 27, 2008 increased 8.1% to $0.80 per diluted share from $0.74 for the same period last year. Antoine Dominic, Chief Executive Officer stated, �Overall we had a very good quarter in Revenues and Profit considering the current macro economic condition. Our year-to-date bookings have increased 9.5% over the same period last year, which is quite good. These increased bookings are a direct result of increased new product offerings, broadening our product portfolio and expanding our global presence. We were unable to capitalize on our stock buy back program during the quarter due to the on-going merger negotiations with GSI. We have a healthy backlog going into the next quarter and we are optimistic in achieving our objectives in 2008.� Alice Hughes Varisano, Chief Financial Officer, concluded, "Sales increased 0.4% and decreased 1.8% for the quarter and six months ended June 27, 2008 to $40.7 million from $40.5 million and to $80.0 million from $81.5 million respectively. Bookings increased 26.6% and 9.5% for the quarter and six months ended June 27, 2008 to $43.7 million from $34.6 million and to $82.7 million from $75.5 million, respectively. Operating income for the quarter ended June 27, 2008 increased 2.1% to $5.8 million from $5.7 million. The Company�s interest income decreased 50.4% for the quarter ended June 27, 2008 to $418 thousand from $843 thousand due to decreased interest rates and the cumulative cash utilized for the stock buy back. The backlog increased 24.6% to $37.4 million as compared to $30.0 million for the second quarter of 2007.� This news release contains forward-looking statements, which are based on current expectations. Actual results could differ materially from those discussed or implied in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors including future economic, competitive, regulatory, and market conditions, future business decisions, market acceptance of the Company�s products, and those factors discussed in the Company�s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007. In light of the significant uncertainties inherent in such forward-looking statements, they should not be regarded as a representation that the Company�s objectives and plans will be achieved, and they should not be relied upon by investors when making an investment decision. Words such as "believes," "anticipates," "expects," "intends," "may," and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, but are not the exclusive means of identifying such statements. Excel and its wholly owned subsidiaries manufacture and market photonics-based solutions, consisting of laser systems and electro-optical components, primarily for industrial and scientific applications. FINANCIAL SUMMARY (UNAUDITED AND IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA) � FOR THE QUARTER ENDED FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 27, 2008 � JUNE 29, 2007 JUNE 27, 2008 � JUNE 29, 2007 Net Sales & Services $ 40,705 $ 40,532 $ 80,039 $ 81,473 Cost of Sales and Services $ 22,092 $ 22,470 $ 44,328 $ 45,570 Gross Profit $ 18,613 $ 18,062 $ 35,711 $ 35,903 Operating Expenses: Selling & Marketing $ 5,167 $ 4,619 $ 9,934 $ 8,946 General & Administrative $ 3,823 $ 3,944 $ 7,497 $ 8,118 Research and Development $ 3,787 $ 3,783 $ 7,673 $ 7,609 Operating Income $ 5,836 $ 5,716 $ 10,607 11,230 Interest Income, net $ 418 $ 843 $ 1,051 $ 1,624 Other Income (Expense) $ 10 $ (18) $ 273 $ 80 Pre-Tax Income $ 6,264 $ 6,541 $ 11,931 $ 12,934 Provision for Income Taxes $ 1,655 $ 2,028 $ 2,995 $ 3,766 Net Income $ 4,609 $ 4,513 $ 8,936 $ 9,168 � Net Income Per Common Share - Basic $ 0.42 $ 0.37 $ 0.82 $ 0.76 � Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding - Basic 10,859 12,063 10,934 12,085 � Net Income Per Common Share - Diluted $ 0.42 $ 0.37 $ 0.80 $ 0.74 � Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding - Diluted 11,031 12,352 11,125 12,380 BALANCE SHEET & SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA � JUNE 27, 2008 DECEMBER 31, 2007 (unaudited) (audited) � Cash & Cash Equivalents $ 25,839 $ 9,981 Investments $ -- $ 47,550 Accounts Receivable, net $ 26,493 $ 24,008 Inventory $ 35,793 $ 33,792 Other Current Assets $ 3,841 $ 6,217 Total Current Assets $ 91,966 $ 121,548 Investments $ 29,602 $ -- Property, Plant & Equipment, net $ 24,116 $ 24,679 Other Non-Current Assets & Goodwill $ 34,707 $ 34,305 Total Assets $ 180,391 $ 180,532 � Accounts Payable $ 6,438 $ 5,090 Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities $ 11,155 $ 8,659 Total Current Liabilities $ 17,593 $ 13,749 Other Non-Current Liabilities $ 4,000 $ 5,068 Minority Interest in Subsidiary $ 150 $ 128 Stockholders' Equity $ 158,648 $ 161,587 Total Liabilities & Stockholders' Equity $ 180,391 $ 180,532 Working Capital $ 74,373 $ 107,799