EX-99.1 2 e991-8k080107.htm NEW RELEASE OF AUGUST 1, 2007 Exh 99.1-Form 8K-8/1/07

EXHIBIT 99.1

[inTEST News Release Letterhead]


inTEST REPORTS SECOND QUARTER 2007 RESULTS

CHERRY HILL, NJ, August 1, 2007 - inTEST Corporation (Nasdaq: INTT), an independent designer, manufacturer and marketer of semiconductor automatic test equipment (ATE) interface solutions and temperature management products, today announced results for the quarter ended June 30, 2007.

Net revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2007 were $12.1 million, compared to $12.1 million in the first quarter of 2007. The net loss for the second quarter of 2007 was $(1.1) million or $(0.12) per diluted share, compared to a net loss of $(1.2) million or $(0.13) per diluted share for the first quarter of 2007.

Robert E. Matthiessen, President and Chief Executive Officer of inTEST commented, "Second quarter revenues were sequentially flat, resulting in our operating loss which declined compared with the first quarter of 2007 due to an improved gross margin. Our bookings increased in the second quarter of 2007 to $13.8 million, compared to $12.6 million in the first quarter of 2007. Although we cannot be certain when the present business downturn will end and growth will resume, we have now experienced two consecutive quarters of increased bookings. We continue to explore methods to reduce our operating expense structure while we work on development of new products and concentrate on our long-term growth strategy."

Hugh T. Regan, Jr., Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer of inTEST said, "We are disappointed to post a loss in the quarter given the significant costs we previously took out of the business. Based upon customer forecasts, we believe our business will start to resume sequential growth as we move through the second half of the year. The actions we have taken early in the third quarter of 2007 to reduce our operating expense structure include reductions in several areas such as travel spending, the use of third-party consultants and certain patent development costs. We expect that the benefits of these targeted expense reductions will be reflected in future periods."

Investor Conference Call / Webcast Details

inTEST will review second quarter 2007 results today, Wednesday, August 1, 2007 at 5:00 p.m. EST. The conference call will be available at www.intest.com and by telephone at (201) 689-8560 or toll free at (877) 407-0784. A replay of the call will be available 2 hours following the call through 11:59 p.m. EST on Wednesday, August 8, 2007 at www.intest.com and by telephone at (201) 612-7415 or toll free at (877) 660-6853. The account number to access the replay is 3055 and the conference ID number is 248240. A transcript of the conference call will be filed as an exhibit to a Current Report on Form 8-K as soon as practicable after the conference call is completed.

About inTEST Corporation

inTEST Corporation is an independent designer, manufacturer and marketer of ATE interface solutions and temperature management products, which are used by semiconductor manufacturers to perform final testing of integrated circuits (ICs) and wafers. The Company's high-performance products are designed to enable semiconductor manufacturers to improve the speed, reliability, efficiency and profitability of IC test processes. Specific products include positioner and docking hardware products, temperature management systems and customized interface solutions. The Company has established strong relationships with semiconductor manufacturers globally, which it supports through a network of local offices. For more information visit http://www.intest.com.

 

CONTACTS:

Hugh T. Regan, Jr., Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer, inTEST Corporation, 856-424-6886, ext 201.
David Pasquale, 646-536-7006 or Joseph Villalta, 646-536-7003
Both of The Ruth Group, www.TheRuthGroup.com

Forward-Looking Statements:

This press release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements do not convey historical information, but relate to predicted or potential future events that are based upon management's current expectations. These statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements. In addition to the factors mentioned in this press release, such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, changes in business conditions and the economy, generally; changes in the demand for semiconductors, generally; changes in the rates of, and timing of, capital expenditures by semiconductor manufacturers; progress of product development programs; increases in raw material and fabrication costs associated with our products; implementation of additional restructuring initiatives; costs associated with compliance with Sarbanes Oxley and other risk factors set forth from time to time in our SEC filings, including, but not limited to, our periodic reports on Form 10-K and Form 10-Q. The Company undertakes no obligation to update the information in this press release to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events.

(Financials Attached)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
(In thousands, except per share data)


Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations Data:

 

          Three Months Ended          

 

    Six Months Ended    

 

 

6/30/2007

 

6/30/2006

 

3/31/2007

 

6/30/2007

 

6/30/2006

 

Net revenues

$12,062

 

$18,889

 

$12,118

 

$24,180

 

$32,621

 

Gross margin

4,612

 

8,397

 

4,419

 

9,031

 

14,245

 

Operating expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   Selling expense

2,283

 

2,593

 

2,174

 

4,457

 

4,722

 

   Engineering and product development expense

1,394

 

1,290

 

1,404

 

2,798

 

2,726

 

   General and administrative expense

2,061

 

2,172

 

2,150

 

4,211

 

4,126

 

Operating income (loss)

(1,126

)

2,342

 

(1,309

)

(2,435

)

2,671

 

Other income

126

 

88

 

121

 

247

 

144

 

Earnings (loss) before income taxes

(1,000

)

2,430

 

(1,188

)

(2,188

)

2,815

 

Income tax expense

86

 

488

 

33

 

119

 

533

 

Net earnings (loss)

(1,086

)

1,942

 

(1,221

)

(2,307

)

2,282

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net earnings (loss) per share - basic

$(0.12

)

$0.22

 

$(0.13

)

$(0.25

)

$0.25

 

Weighted average shares outstanding - basic

9,194

 

9,015

 

9,179

 

9,186

 

9,003

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net earnings (loss) per share - diluted

$(0.12

)

$0.21

 

$(0.13

)

$(0.25

)

$0.25

 

Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted

9,194

 

9,124

 

9,179

 

9,186

 

9,096

 



Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets Data:

 

As of

 

6/30/2007

 

3/31/2007

 

12/31/2006

Cash and cash equivalents

$10,567

 

$12,434

 

$13,174

Trade accounts and notes receivable, net

7,643

 

7,255

 

8,678

Inventories

6,686

 

6,755

 

6,193

Total current assets

25,399

 

27,197

 

28,803

Net property and equipment

2,898

 

3,107

 

3,328

Total assets

31,945

 

33,976

 

35,759

Accounts payable

2,430

 

3,134

 

3,145

Accrued expenses

3,812

 

3,995

 

4,169

Total current liabilities

6,646

 

7,652

 

8,410

Noncurrent liabilities

464

 

495

 

527

Total stockholders' equity

24,835

 

25,829

 

26,822