GPIC bounced back today to $11.75 after reporting a first quarter loss yesterday. The loss was less than analysts expectations. The company did have some encouraging comments on future business.
Gaming Partners International Reports Financial Results for the First Quarter of 2007
Monday May 21, 5:06 pm ET
LAS VEGAS, May 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Gaming Partners International Corporation (Nasdaq: GPIC - News), a leading worldwide provider of casino currency and table gaming equipment, today announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2007.
For the first quarter of 2007, the Company reported revenues of $8.9 million compared to $18.3 million for the first quarter of 2006. Gross profit for the quarter was $1.6 million, or 18% of revenues, compared to $7.2 million, or 39% of revenues, in the same period a year ago.
Net loss for the first quarter was $1.5 million, or $(0.18) per basic and diluted share, compared to net income of $2.1 million, or $0.26 per basic and $0.25 per diluted share, in the three months ended March 31, 2006.
As previously reported, the Company's results for the first quarter of 2007 were impacted by delays in the receipt of several large anticipated orders from an existing Macau customer of Gaming Partners International SAS, the Company's French subsidiary.
During the fourth quarter of 2006, GPI SAS submitted several proposals to this customer for very sizeable RFID chip orders. This customer, the owner of several Macau casinos, requested a competing RFID technology to be embedded in gaming chips to be manufactured by GPI SAS, which delayed the proposal until technical and legal solutions could be found. The Company believes that it has found viable solutions to this customer's requests, and as such, can proceed toward an agreement based on amended proposals, which would allow the Company to supply chips based on the customer's specifications during the remainder of 2007 and beyond.
Subsequent to the close of the first quarter the Company has still not received any of these orders but has received several other large orders from other Macau clients, for which it will recognize revenue in the second and third quarters, and anticipates additional orders to be placed throughout the remainder of the year.
Backlog of production orders, which are expected to be filled in 2007, increased to $5.6 million at GPI USA and $7.1 million at GPI SAS at the end of the first quarter. This compares to backlog of $3.9 million and $1.6 million for GPI USA and GPI SAS, respectively, on December 31, 2006.
As of March 31, 2007, the Company had cash and current marketable securities of $8.3 million compared to $10.6 million on December 31, 2006. Working capital was $12.7 million compared to $14.8 million on December 31, 2006.
On April 20, 2007, the Company announced it had received a NASDAQ Staff Determination letter, indicating that the Company was not in compliance with the NASDAQ requirements for continued listing set forth in NASDAQ Marketplace Rule 4310(c)(14) with respect to the Company's failure to file its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ending December 31, 2006 with the Securities and Exchange Commission which was due on April 17, 2007. The Company filed its Form 10-K on May 15, 2007. On May 16, 2007 the Company received notification from NASDAQ that the Company is now in compliance and the previously requested hearing concerning the Company's request for continued listing has been canceled.
Commenting on the results, Gerard Charlier, President and CEO, said, "While we are disappointed with our performance in the first quarter, we believe that the greatest adversity is behind us. The challenges we faced in the first quarter were primarily related to the timing of orders. We have not yet started receiving the orders from the one client in Macau in the second quarter but expect to receive them through the balance of the year. We did however receive large orders from other clients. Our leadership position in the gaming equipment industry and particularly in casino chips with all available RFID technologies remains intact, and we are confident that GPI will be a stronger and more focused organization as a result of these challenges."
Mr. Charlier added, "This remains an incredibly exciting time in the gaming industry, with a number of potential catalysts for GPI. The Asian market is still experiencing tremendous growth, driven by additional American- style mega casino openings planned in Macau. We already supply most of the casinos in the region and throughout Asia, and are well positioned to benefit from the growth of this market as it continues to mature. Additionally, the emerging use of RFID technology in gaming chips has the potential to re-shape the industry as casino operators look for new, more effective ways to combat fraud and monitor wagering activity among individual players. With exclusive rights to sell RFID gaming chips in the United States and a strong position in the rest of the world, we believe that with proper partnerships GPI is poised to lead this next phase in the evolution of casino gaming."
He concluded, "Despite the weakness we faced in the first quarter, we remain optimistic with respect to the future of GPI. As the established leader in the casino currency market, we look forward to further expanding our position as the global gaming industry continues to grow. We believe that our industry-leading products, longstanding reputation and respected team will enable us to succeed in our efforts going forward."
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GAMING PARTNERS INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(unaudited)
(in thousands, except share amounts)
MARCH 31, DECEMBER 31,
2007 2006
ASSETS
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $5,830 $5,888
Marketable securities 2,497 4,710
Accounts receivables, less allowance for doubtful
accounts of $310 and $335 respectively 2,896 4,136
Inventories 11,960 9,251
Prepaid expenses 522 404
Deferred income tax asset --- 355
Other current assets 1,958 1,497
Total current assets 25,663 26,241
Property and equipment, net 14,737 14,567
Goodwill 1,539 1,524
Other intangibles, net 1,179 1,245
Deferred income tax asset 2,443 2,093
Long-term investments 703 683
Other assets, net 613 616
Total Assets $46,877 $46,969
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current Liabilities:
Current maturities of long-term-debt $1,063 $1,047
Accounts payable 3,034 2,993
Accrued expenses 2,998 4,557
Customer deposits 4,911 1,187
Income taxes payable 202 870
Deferred income tax liability 641 623
Other current liabilities 120 177
Total current liabilities 12,969 11,454
Long-term debt, less current maturities 2,505 2,749
Long-term deferred income tax liability 205 182
Total liabilities 15,679 14,385
Commitments and contingencies (note 11)
Stockholders' Equity:
Preferred stock, authorized 10,000,000 shares,
$.01 par value, none issued and outstanding --- ---
Common stock, authorized 30,000,000 shares,
$.01 par value, 8,103,401 and 8,090,901,
respectively, issued and outstanding 81 81
Additional paid-in capital 18,613 18,429
Treasury stock, at cost; 8,061 shares (196) (196)
Retained earnings 11,095 12,690
Accumulated other comprehensive income 1,605 1,580
Total stockholders' equity 31,198 32,584
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity $46,877 $46,969
GAMING PARTNERS INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(unaudited)
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
THREE MONTHS ENDED
MARCH 31,
2007 2006
Revenues $8,921 $18,297
Cost of revenues 7,350 11,103
Gross profit 1,571 7,194
Product development 45 56
Marketing and sales 1,093 1,087
General and administrative 2,806 2,653
Operating income (loss) (2,373) 3,398
Gain (loss) on foreign currency transactions (28) (76)
Interest income 79 61
Interest expense (49) (39)
Other income (expense), net 20 37
Income (loss) before income taxes (2,351) 3,381
Income tax expense (benefit) (861) 1,301
Net income (loss) $(1,490) $2,080
Earnings per share:
Basic $(0.18) $0.26
Diluted $(0.18) $0.25
Weighted-average shares of common stock outstanding:
Basic 8,094 7,909
Diluted 8,264 8,166
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Source: Gaming Partners International Corporation
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