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(IMAGING-TECHNOLOGIES)(ITEC) Imaging Technologies Corp. Reports Record Sales and Record Profits for Third Quarter of Fiscal 1998 (Business Wire; 05/13/98) Business Editors SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 13, 1998-- A 30% Increase In Revenue and 32% Increase in Income Marks Eighth Consecutive Profitable Quarter Imaging Technologies Corp. (NASDAQ:ITEC), pioneer in the development of high-quality digital imaging solutions, today reported record sales and profits for the third quarter of fiscal 1998, which ended March 31, 1998. Net income for the third quarter was $1,121,000, a 32% increase over net income of $848,000 for the third quarter of fiscal 1997. Earnings per share (diluted) increased to $.08 per share from $.07 per share for the third quarter of fiscal 1997. Revenues for the quarter were $10,772,000, a 30% rise over revenues of $8,321,000 in fiscal 1997. Nine-month fiscal 1998 net income was $2,971,000, compared to $39,000 for the first nine months of fiscal 1997. Earnings per share (diluted) increased to $.22 per share from $0.0 per share for the first three quarters of fiscal 1997. Revenues for the nine month period were $28,320,000, compared to $23,717,000, reported in the first nine months of fiscal 1997. Brian Bonar, chief executive officer of Imaging Technologies said, "We continue to press forward with our strategy of building a stronger, more focused company to serve the worldwide needs of digital imaging. The key to our success is the ability to leverage diversified technical resources from across the corporation to create new and unique solutions." Bonar said the third quarter of fiscal 1998 was an extremely active one for ITEC. "We undertook a number of actions that can accelerate the company's growth and competitiveness as we implement plans for Fiscal 1999." Among these efforts: -- Integration of Color Solutions and McMican Corp., two companies acquired during the second fiscal quarter. Color Solutions develops color management software which references ICC profiles to accurately reproduce color across a wide range of peripheral devices. McMican manufactures digital memory storage modules for digital cameras, printers and handheld personal computers. Both acquisitions were key elements in the company's strategic plan. -- The management team was strengthened with the addition of several experienced, results-oriented individuals who will help the company reach new levels of performance in the areas of manufacturing, marketing and sales. -- Establishment of ITEC Europe Ltd. as the new European Headquarters near London. ITEC Europe will be a base of operations for sales, technical support and financial management in the UK and on the European Continent. -- A corporate realignment plan that will consolidate and integrate the company's independent operating subsidiaries along functional lines. This realignment includes relocating manufacturing for the company's Printing Systems Division -- NewGen from Costa Mesa, Calif., to a site adjacent to ITEC's headquarters in San Diego. Marketing and sales operations will be located at ITEC's existing facilities in Santa Clara, Calif. According to Bonar, "Consolidating operations should reduce operating expenses and produce significant savings over time. It should also improve our ability to respond more rapidly to changes in an increasingly dynamic market. This strategy will take advantage of economies of scale by centralizing product development, distribution and marketing, as well as consolidating administration, engineering and manufacturing. It should also improve our ability to respond more rapidly to changes in an increasingly dynamic market. We are investigating strategies to maximize the financial impact of this move, while minimizing the costs involved." "It has been one year since we changed the name of the company to Imaging Technologies Corporation and began implementing our plan for the 'New ITEC'. Today we are positioned as a pioneer in the development, manufacturing, licensing and distribution of high-quality digital imaging solutions. We began with a core technology in the design and development of Adobe(R) PostScript(R) printer controllers and have expanded our product offerings to include monochrome and color printers, digital image storage devices and software. The market opportunities in the arenas we serve are substantial. For example, one key product area on the horizon involves our just announced line of network print servers. The new Xtinguisher(TM) brand was first demonstrated last week at the On-Demand Digital Printing Conference in New York. Xtinguisher(TM) external servers enable printing of high-quality images on digital copiers and wide format printers. This is a natural extension of our technical strengths in embedded controllers. "The 'New ITEC' can produce more competitive products and more effectively sell the products we have on the drawing table. Through this transition, ITEC has continued to exhibit revenue and earnings growth each quarter. This is a strong testimony that our plan is working. As we look to the future, growth should continue as we evolve the next generation of technologically advanced imaging products." A one hour audio teleconference to announce earnings results is scheduled for 1pm Pacific Daylight time. Brian Bonar, chief executive officer, and Gerry Berg, acting chief financial officer, will review the results of the quarter and answer questions. Those interested in listening to the conference can call in on 212/346-6419 or 415/904-7359. -0- *T IMAGING TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEET (Dollars in thousands)ASSETS March 31, June 30, 1998 1997 (Unaudited) Current assets: Cash $1,778 $255 Accounts receivable trade, net 8,139 2,556 Contract receivables: Billed 2,490 1,415 Unbilled recoverable costs and accrued profit on progress completed 4,538 3,208 Inventories 4,040 2,348 Other current assets 2,011 550 Total current assets 22,996 10,332 Property and equipment, net 1,523 1,672 Prepaid Licenses, net 1,020 697 Capitalized software, net 2,417 549 Income tax benefit 600 250 Goodwill 504 73 Other 49 50 ------- ------- $29,109 $13,623 LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITYCurrent liabilities: Accounts payable $4,863 $2,877 Accrued expenses 878 1,417 Borrowings under bank lines of credit 5,028 955 Notes payable 262 349 Total current liabilities 11,031 5,598 Long-term debt 200 222 ------ ----- 11,231 5,820 Shareholders' equity: 5% convertible preferred stock, $1,000 par value, 7,500 shares authorized, 420.5 issued and outstanding 420 420 5% series C convertible preferred stock, $10,000 par value, 1,200 shares authorized, 335 shares issued and outstanding 3,350 -- Common Stock, $.005 par value, 100,000,000 shares authorized, 11,804,770 and 10,584,612 shares, respectively, issued and outstanding 54 49 Paid-in capital 35,043 31,300 Shareholder loans (135) (140) Accumulated deficit (20,854) (23,826) Total shareholders' equity 17,878 7,803 ------- ------- $29,109 $13,623 IMAGING TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS (Dollars in thousands except per share data) (Unaudited) Three months ended March 31, 1998 1997Revenues: Sales of products $9,275 $6,790 Engineering fees 1,497 1,531 ------ ------ 10,772 8,321 Costs and expenses: Cost of products sold 6,864 4,441 Selling, general and administrative 2,500 2,006 Cost of engineering fees and research and development 566 999 ----- ----- 9,930 7,446 Income from operations 842 875 Other income (expense): (71) (22) Income before income tax benefit (expense) 771 853 Income tax benefit (expense) 350 (5) Net income $1,121 $848 Income per share data: Basic income per share $0.10 $0.09 Diluted income per share $0.08 $0.07 Common shares outstanding 11,447 9,086 Common shares outstanding assuming dilution 13,685 11,627 IMAGING TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS (Dollars in thousands except per share data) (Unaudited) Nine Months ended March 31, 1998 1997Revenues: Sales of products $23,776 $19,187 Engineering fees 4,544 4,245 License fees and royalties -- 285 ------ ------ 28,320 23,717 Costs and expenses: Cost of products sold 17,053 12,312 Selling, general and administrative 6,807 8,143 Cost of engineering fees and research and development 1,720 2,452 Purchased research and development -- 780 ------ ------ 25,580 23,687 Income from operations 2,740 30 Other income (expense): (115) 25 Income before income tax benefit (expense) 2,625 55 Income tax benefit (expense) 346 (16) Net income $2,971 $39 Income per share data: Basic income per share $0.27 $0.00 Diluted income per share $0.22 $0.00 Common shares outstanding 11,048 8,157 Common shares outstanding assuming dilution 13,276 11,102*T This press release contains forward-looking statements regarding Imaging Technologies Corp. and its future sales-related activities. Actual results could differ materially from those described or implied in this press release as a result of a number of factors. These include, but are not limited to, the future growth of these markets, any adverse actions by the company's partners, competitive products, other economic factors affecting the company's markets, the degree of acceptance that new products achieve, and seasonal changes. Readers are referred to public documents filed by Imaging Technologies Corp. with the Securities and Exchange Commission which identify important risk factors that could cause actual results to differ from those contained in any forward-looking statements. --30--AMP/se* |