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(PR NEWSWIRE) Verilink Reports Fourth Quarter and Annual Results Verilink Reports Fourth Quarter and Annual Results MADISON, Ala., July 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Verilink Corporation (Nasdaq: VRLK), a leading supplier of business-to- business broadband access solutions, today reported its financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended June 28, 2002. Net sales for the fourth quarter were $8 million, up 116% from net sales of $3.7 million in the third quarter of the current fiscal year, and down 42% from net sales of $13.8 million in the same period in the prior year. Net sales for the fiscal year ended June 28, 2002 were $23.4 million. The Company reported net income of $152,000 for the fourth quarter compared to net income of $34,000 in the comparable prior year period. The net loss for fiscal 2002 was $17.2 million. Earnings per share were $0.01 on a primary and diluted basis for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2002 compared to break-even per share for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2001. The Company's fourth quarter results include a charge for bad debts of $368,000 related to amounts outstanding from WorldCom. "Verilink continues to operate in an adverse business climate for telecommunication equipment, but we are pleased with our financial performance and profits for the quarter," stated Leigh S. Belden, President and CEO. "We continue to focus on market segments that offer sales growth opportunities, but remain limited in our forward visibility due to our customers making buying decisions on a day-to-day basis. During the quarter, increased sales came primarily from one customer due to the initial deployments of data services by wireless service providers." During the fourth quarter, the Company acquired 948,300 shares of its common stock from Beacon Telco, L.P. for $332,000, thereby reducing the outstanding stock by approximately 6%. A live Webcast of the conference call discussing Verilink's results is scheduled for July 24, 2002 at 4:00 p.m. CDT and is available on the Internet by visiting firstcallevents.com Instructions for listening, including the URL address and technical requirements, are contained in the Company's press release dated July 19, 2002 and may be found on the Company's website. A replay of the conference will be available on the PR Newswire website. About Verilink Corporation Since 1982, Verilink has provided voice and data access solutions at the network edge over T1/E1, DDS, T3, ISDN and G.shdsl. Verilink offers a wide variety of TDM multiplexing, inverse multiplexing and cross connection solutions, as well as converged solutions for access to Frame Relay, ATM, and IP-based networks. The Company's headquarters are located at 127 Jetplex Cir., Madison, AL 35758. To learn more about Verilink, visit the web site at www.verilink.com . Note: Statements in this press release that are not historical facts are forward looking and actual results could differ materially. Among the factors that could cause actual results to differ are the impact of customer concentration, the impact to revenue from future sales opportunities, savings anticipated from cost reduction measures, and unforeseen changes in demand for the Company's products. Readers should also refer to the risk disclosures outlined in the Company's Securities and Exchange Commission reports, including the latest Annual Report on Form 10-K and Form 10-Q for prior quarters. The Company disclaims any duty to update the forward-looking statements contained herein, except as may be required by law. Verilink and the Verilink logo are registered trademarks of Verilink Corporation. 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VERILINK CORPORATION Summary Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (thousands except per share amounts) Three months ended Twelve months ended June 28, June 29, June 28, June 29, CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS 2002 2001 2002 2001 OF OPERATIONS (Unaudited) (Unaudited)(Audited) (Audited) Net sales $8,001 $13,801 $23,413 $44,956 Cost of sales 4,189 7,024 15,397 24,415 Gross profit 3,812 6,777 8,016 20,541 Research and development 873 3,131 5,505 19,682 Selling, general and administrative 2,757 3,635 14,581 18,042 Impairment of long-lived assets 14 --- 5,379 --- Operating income (loss) 168 11 (17,449) (17,183) Interest and other income, net 63 123 503 974 Interest expense (79) (100) (294) (235) Income (loss) before income taxes 152 34 (17,240) (16,444) Provision for income taxes --- --- --- 6,311 Net income (loss) $152 $34 $(17,240) $(22,755) Net income (loss) per share - Basic $0.01 $0.00 $(1.09) $(1.51) Net income (loss) per share - Diluted $0.01 $0.00 $(1.09) $(1.51) Shares used to compute net income (loss) per share - Basic 15,629 15,633 15,816 15,095 Shares used to compute net income (loss) per share - Diluted 15,634 16,094 15,816 15,095 June 28, June 29, CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS 2002 2001 Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $5,630 $15,219 Restricted cash --- 500 Short-term investments 598 516 Accounts receivable, net 4,045 3,488 Inventories, net 1,246 3,401 Other current assets 354 408 Total current assets 11,873 23,532 Property, plant, and equipment, net 7,288 13,611 Restricted cash, long-term 1,000 500 Other assets 2,019 5,298 Total assets $22,180 $42,941 Current liabilities $5,583 $7,281 Long-term debt and other long-term liabilities 4,480 6,060 Stockholders' equity 12,117 29,600 Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $22,180 $42,941 MAKE YOUR OPINION COUNT - Click Here tbutton.prnewswire.com SOURCE Verilink Corporation -0- 07/24/2002 /CONTACT: Bill Smith of Verilink Corporation, +1-256-327-2204, or bsmith@verilink.com / /Web site: verilink.com / (VRLK) CO: Verilink Corporation ST: Alabama IN: CPR MLM NET TLS SU: ERN CCA *** end of story *** |