EX-99.1 6 d409824dex991.htm PRESS RELEASE Press Release

Exhibit 99.1

LRAD CORPORATION REPORTS PROFITABLE

FINANCIAL RESULTS FOR FY 2012

Company Anticipates Improved FY 2013

SAN DIEGO, CA, December 4, 2012 – LRAD Corporation (NASDAQ: LRAD), the world’s leading provider of long range acoustic hailing devices (AHDs), today reported revenues of $14.8 million and net income of $0.04 per diluted share for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2012.

Selected accomplishments in fiscal 2012:

 

   

Achieved third consecutive year of profitability; the first three years of profitability in the Company’s history

 

   

Achieved net income of approximately 10% of revenue and increased working capital by 12%

 

   

Grew U.S. revenues 19% over fiscal 2011 in spite of ongoing defense budget uncertainty

 

   

Recorded initial revenues of the LRAD 2000X™, the loudest, most powerful AHD available, to meet the requirements of larger security applications

 

   

Developed and recorded initial revenues of the omnidirectional LRAD 360X™ targeted for the mass notification and emergency communications market

 

   

Managed the balance sheet and controlled expenses while moving into new corporate offices with increased and improved manufacturing space, and continuing to invest in new product development and AHD market expansion

“Direct and indirect revenues from the U.S. military, which declined by 40% in fiscal 2011, showed some improvement in fiscal 2012, though they still remained $2 million below the fiscal 2010 level due to ongoing federal budget uncertainty and the November 2012 election cycle,” said Tom Brown, president and CEO of LRAD Corporation. “Revenues related to law enforcement increased during the past fiscal year. To date, over 100 municipalities, counties and states have equipped their law enforcement agencies and emergency responders with LRAD systems.”

Revenues for fiscal year 2012 decreased 44% to $14.8 million, compared to $26.5 million for fiscal year 2011. Revenues in fiscal 2011 included a $12.1 million foreign government order, which was not repeated in fiscal 2012.

Gross profit for fiscal 2012 was $7.5 million or 51% of total revenues, compared to $15.9 million, or 60% of total revenues for fiscal 2011. The decrease in gross profit was primarily due to decreased revenues, lower fixed cost absorption, and increased amortization of prepaid expenses to support warranty and maintenance required under the large foreign government sale in fiscal 2011. These decreases were partially offset by lower manufacturing overhead spending and lower warranty expense.

Operating expenses for fiscal 2012 decreased 43% to $6.2 million, compared to $10.9 million in fiscal 2011. The decrease was primarily attributed to decreases of $3.1 million for sales commissions, primarily related to the large foreign government sale in fiscal 2011 and $1.9 million for bonus expense based on not meeting annual performance targets in fiscal 2012, partially offset by an increase of $266,000 for non-cash share-based compensation expense.

Net income for fiscal 2012 was $1.5 million, or $0.04 per diluted share, compared to net income of $5.0 million, or $0.15 per diluted share, for fiscal 2011. The decreases in net income and per share income were primarily due to decreased revenue and gross margin, partially offset by decreased operating expenses.


Brown concluded, “While we continue to battle economic and defense budget headwinds, based on expanding AHD markets and a growing pipeline of domestic and international business opportunities, we anticipate our fiscal year 2013 financial results will improve over fiscal 2012.”

About LRAD Corporation

LRAD Corporation is using long range communication to resolve uncertain situations peacefully and save lives on both sides of its proprietary Long Range Acoustic Device®. LRAD® systems are in service around the world in diverse applications including fixed and mobile military deployments, maritime security, critical infrastructure and perimeter security, commercial security, border and port security, law enforcement and emergency responder communications, asset protection and wildlife preservation and control. For more information about the Company and its LRAD systems, please visit www.lradx.com.

Forward-looking Statements: Except for historical information contained herein, the matters discussed are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. You should not place undue reliance on these statements. We base these statements on particular assumptions that we have made in light of our industry experience, the stage of product and market development as well as our perception of historical trends, current market conditions, current economic data, expected future developments and other factors that we believe are appropriate under the circumstances. These statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those suggested in the forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties are identified and discussed in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. These forward-looking statements are based on information and management’s expectations as of the date hereof. Future results may differ materially from our current expectations. For more information regarding other potential risks and uncertainties, see the “Risk Factors” section of the Company’s Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2012. LRAD Corporation disclaims any intent or obligation to update those forward-looking statements, except as otherwise specifically stated.

COMPANY CONTACT:

Robert Putnam

+1 858.676.0519

robert@lradx.com


LRAD Corporation and Subsidiary

Consolidated Balance Sheets

(000’s omitted)

 

     September 30,  
     2012      2011  

ASSETS

     

Current assets:

     

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 13,860       $ 13,871   

Restricted cash

     —           606   

Accounts receivable, net

     5,518         5,098   

Inventories, net

     3,112         2,736   

Prepaid expenses and other

     442         664   

Assets of discontinued operations

     —           6   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total current assets

     22,932         22,981   

Equipment, net

     213         75   

Patents, net

     158         226   

Prepaid expenses—noncurrent

     1,102         1,219   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total assets

   $ 24,405       $ 24,501   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

     

Current liabilities:

     

Accounts payable

   $ 995       $ 1,040   

Accrued liabilities

     624         2,900   

Liabilities of discontinued operations

     —           9   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total current liabilities

     1,619         3,949   

Other liabilities—noncurrent

     364         277   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total liabilities

     1,983         4,226   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total stockholders’ equity

     22,422         20,275   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

   $ 24,405       $ 24,501   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 


LRAD Corporation and Subsidiary

Consolidated Statements of Operations

(000’s omitted except share and per share amounts)

 

     Years Ended September 30,  
     2012     2011  

Revenues

   $ 14,792      $ 26,507   

Cost of revenues

     7,314        10,577   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Gross profit

     7,478        15,930   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating expenses:

    

Selling, general and administrative

     4,541        8,464   

Research and development

     1,660        2,484   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total operating expenses

     6,201        10,948   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income from operations

     1,277        4,982   

Other income

     34        47   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income from continuing operations before income taxes

     1,311        5,029   

Income tax (benefit) expense

     (151     75   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income from continuing operations

     1,462        4,954   

Income from discontinued operations, net of tax

     —          69   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income

   $ 1,462      $ 5,023   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income per common share—continuing operations:

    

Basic

   $ 0.05      $ 0.16   

Diluted

   $ 0.04      $ 0.15   

Net income per common share—discontinued operations:

    

Basic

   $ 0.00      $ 0.00   

Diluted

   $ 0.00      $ 0.00   

Net income per common share:

    

Basic

   $ 0.05      $ 0.16   

Diluted

   $ 0.04      $ 0.15   

Weighted average common shares outstanding:

    

Basic

     32,374,499        31,755,157   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Diluted

     33,015,955        32,722,632