Stratos International Announces First Quarter Results Reports Q1
Sales of $21 Million CHICAGO, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --
Stratos International, Inc. (NASDAQ:STLW), a leading provider of
optoelectronic, fiber optic, and radio frequency (RF) and microwave
subsystems and components, today announced financial results for
its first quarter ended July 31, 2004. Sales for the first quarter
of fiscal 2005 were $21.0 million. The Company also recorded
license fees and royalty income of $2.8 million in the first
quarter of fiscal 2005, which included a $2.5 million patent
infringement settlement received in July 2004. For comparison,
fourth quarter fiscal 2004 revenue for the three months ended April
30, 2004 was $19.7 million. Fourth quarter fiscal 2004 license fees
and royalty income for the three months ended April 30, 2004 was
$428,000. Jim McGinley, CEO of Stratos, remarked, "We are pleased
to report our fourth consecutive quarter of revenue growth.
Continued growth in our optoelectronic and fiber optic products
combined with the acquisition of the RF Microwave business has
provided significant sales gains from a year ago. Our balance sheet
remains healthy with approximately $37 million of cash and
short-term investments at quarter end." The net loss attributable
to common shareholders for the first quarter of fiscal 2005 was
$480,000, or $0.04 per share. By comparison, the Company reported a
net loss attributable to common shareholders of $7.3 million or
$0.99 per share for the first quarter of fiscal 2004, and a net
loss attributable to common shareholders of $7.0 million or $0.52
per share for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2004. The Company
completed the acquisition of Sterling Holding Company, a leading
designer, manufacturer and marketer of specialty RF and microwave
components, on November 6, 2003 as previously announced. Financial
results include Sterling's operating results from that date. The
merger with Sterling provided Stratos with two leading brands,
Trompeter and Semflex, a suite of highly profitable and
complementary products, an expanded customer base and strong sales
channels to further its penetration into the military and video
markets. Company Exploring Strategic Alternatives In May, Stratos
International announced its decision to explore various strategic
alternatives to maximize shareholder value, including the possible
sale of the Company. The Company has retained CIBC World Markets
Corp. as its exclusive financial advisor. There is no assurance
that a transaction will result involving the Company. In the
meantime, the Company expects to continue operations as usual by
seeking new business, developing new products and working with
customers to maintain a high level of customer service.
Webcast/Conference Call Stratos International will host a live
audio webcast and conference call on Thursday, September 2, 2004 at
5:00 pm EDT. Investors and other interested parties may listen to
the live webcast by visiting the investor relations section of the
Stratos International website at http://www.stratoslightwave.com/ .
James W. McGinley and David A. Slack will discuss the Company's
earnings and operations. A replay of the conference call will be
available for 48 hours beginning at 7:00 pm EDT. The replay number
is (706) 645-9291 with a conference ID of 9674952. A webcast replay
will also be available on the Company's website. ABOUT STRATOS
INTERNATIONAL Stratos International, Inc. is a leading designer,
developer and manufacturer of active and passive optical,
optoelectronic, RF and Microwave components, subsystems and
interconnect products used in telecom, enterprise, military and
video markets. Stratos has a rich history of optical and mechanical
packaging expertise and has been a pioneer in developing several
optical devices using innovative form factors for telecom, datacom
and harsh environments application. This expertise, coupled with
several strategic acquisitions, has allowed the Company to amass a
broad range of products and build a strong IP portfolio of more
than 100 patents. The Company is a market leader in several niches
including high margin specialty optical products such as RJ and low
rider transceivers, Media Interface Adapters, flex circuits, as
well as high performance RF and microwave coax and triax
interconnect products. The Company currently serves more than 400
active customers in telecom, military and video markets. This press
release contains predictions, estimates and other forward- looking
statements regarding anticipated revenue growth, customer orders,
manufacturing capacity and financial performance. All
forward-looking statements in this press release are based on
information available to the company as of the date hereof, and we
assume no obligation to update any such forward-looking statements.
Forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties
and actual results may differ materially from any future
performance suggested. These factors include rapid technological
change in the optical communications industry; fluctuations in
operating results; the Company's dependence on a few large
customers; and competition. Other risk factors that may affect the
Company's performance are listed in the Company's annual report on
Form 10-K and other reports filed from time to time with the
Securities and Exchange Commission. For additional information
contact Stratos International at 7444 W. Wilson Ave., Chicago, IL
USA 60706-4549; Tel: 708.867.9600. Fax: 708.867.0996. Website:
http://www.stratoslightwave.com/ . STRATOS INTERNATIONAL INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (unaudited) (In
thousands, except per share amounts and shares outstanding) Three
Months Ended July 31 2004 2003 Revenue: Net sales $21,023 $6,571
License fees and royalties 2,783 506 Total 23,806 7,077 Costs and
expenses: Cost of products sold 13,814 7,478 Research and
development 2,406 2,890 Sales and marketing 2,809 1,519 General and
administrative 5,234 2,698 Total costs and expenses 24,263 14,585
Loss from operations (457) (7,508) Investment income 64 240 Loss
before income taxes (393) (7,268) Provision (credit) for income
taxes - - Net loss (393) (7,268) Preferred Stock Dividends $(87) $-
Net loss attributable to Common shareholders $(480) $(7,268) Net
loss per share, basic and diluted: $(0.03) $(0.99) Preferred stock
dividend requirement $(0.01) - Net loss per share attributable to
common shareholders $(0.04) $(0.99) Weighted average number of
Common Shares outstanding: Basic 13,534,172 7,364,320 Diluted
13,534,172 7,364,320 STRATOS INTERNATIONAL INC. CONDENSED
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (in thousands) July 31 April 30 2004
2004 (Unaudited) ASSETS CURRENT ASSETS Cash and cash equivalents
$18,094 $15,501 Short term investments 19,296 21,488 Accounts
receivable - net 13,359 12,544 Inventories 16,597 15,964
Recoverable income taxes 4,212 4,176 Prepaid expenses 1,116 1,326
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS 72,674 70,999 PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
90,962 91,530 Less allowances for depreciation 65,271 64,574 NET
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT 25,691 26,956 OTHER ASSETS Goodwill
and other long lived assets 6,110 6,110 Intangible assets, net of
amortization 14,347 14,665 Assets held for sale 2,992 4,441 Other
5,892 5,879 TOTAL OTHER ASSETS 29,341 31,095 TOTAL ASSETS $127,706
$129,050 LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Accounts payable $7,203 $8,422 Current portion of long-term debt
1,926 2,230 Other current liabilities 8,273 7,373 TOTAL CURRENT
LIABILITIES 17,402 18,025 OTHER LIABILITIES Long term debt 310 801
Deferred Income Taxes 445 445 Redeemable Preferred Stock 5,000
5,000 SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY Common Stock 142 143 Paid in capital
318,606 319,212 Accumulated deficit (211,114) (210,633) Unearned
Compensation (2,951) (3,809) Treasury Stock (248) (248) Foreign
Currency Translation Adjustment 114 114 TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
104,549 104,779 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY $127,706
$129,050 DATASOURCE: Stratos International, Inc. CONTACT: David A.
Slack, Chief Financial Officer, or Barry R. Hollingsworth, Investor
Relations, both of Stratos International, Inc., +1-708-867-9600 Web
site: http://www.stratoslightwave.com/
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