PARSIPPANY, N.J., July 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Emerson Radio Corp. (NYSE Alternext US, LLC: MSN) today reported financial results for its fourth quarter and full year ended March 31, 2009.
As a result of the Company's sale of its membership in the ASI joint venture in April 2009, the results of operations of the Company's membership interest in the ASI joint venture have been presented as discontinued operations for all periods presented.
Net revenues for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2009 were $43.2 million, an increase of 17.2% compared to net revenues in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2008. The increase in net revenues during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2009 was primarily due to higher sales in the housewares category offset by lower sales in the Company's audio category.
Net revenues for fiscal 2009 decreased by $22.6 million, or 10.1%, to $200.6 million, compared to $223.2 million during fiscal 2008. Higher net revenues from housewares, which increased $12.8 million or 10.0% to $140.4 million in fiscal 2009, were offset by a decline of $34.0 million, or 43.1%, in net revenue from Emerson branded products, resulting primarily from lower sales across the Company's audio product category.
Operating loss for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2009 was $2.9 million compared to an operating loss of $6.0 million for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2008. Operating loss for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2009 decreased compared to the prior year primarily as a result of the higher revenue coupled with lower SG&A expenses. The Company's operating loss for fiscal 2009 was $4.4 million compared to an operating loss of $7.2 million during fiscal 2008. The decrease in operating loss during fiscal 2009 was primarily due to a $6.4 million decline in SG&A costs, or 27.5%, resulting from decreases in legal fees, freight costs, and personnel costs, partially offset by the impact of the lower net revenues.
Net loss from continuing operations for the fourth quarter fiscal 2009 was $2.2 million or $0.08 per diluted share compared to a fourth quarter fiscal 2008 net loss from continuing operations of $7.3 million or $0.27 per diluted share. Net loss from continuing operations for fiscal 2009 was $4.2 million or $0.16 per diluted share compared to fiscal 2008's net loss from continuing operations of $9.0 million or $0.33 per diluted share.
After considering the impact of discontinued operations, net loss for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2009 was $2.5 million, or $0.09 per diluted share, compared to a net loss of $7.3 million, or $0.27 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2008. Net loss for fiscal 2009 was $4.8 million, or $0.18 per diluted share, compared to net loss of $9.0 million, or $0.33 per diluted share, in fiscal 2008.
"While the economy remains difficult we are beginning to see some early signs of success in repositioning Emerson as a leaner operation. In the fourth quarter we grew sales, lowered our costs and narrowed losses," said Greenfield Pitts, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Emerson Radio. "Looking ahead, we are looking to further reduce spending and improve efficiencies throughout the Company to better position Emerson for growth once economic conditions normalize. On the product front, we remain focused on bringing redesigned and innovative products to market. In addition, we are exploring opportunities to leverage our portfolio of well known consumer electronic brands, including the recently acquired Olevia brand, through strategic licensing agreements in a variety of consumer product categories."
The Company also announced today that it filed a Current Report on Form 8-K, dated July 9, 2009 with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), stating that it will issue restated financial statements for the three months ended June 30, 2008 and September 30, 2008 to correct an overstatement of pre-tax loss in the June quarter and an understatement of pre-tax loss in the September quarter, each in an amount currently estimated at $1.0 million. Because the amounts to be restated in the periods offset each other, the Company believes that its financial statements for the six months ended September 30, 2008 continue to present fairly the Company's results of operations and financial condition for the period as of that date. The company currently anticipates that it will file the amended financial statements on or before August 31, 2009.
About Emerson Radio Corp.
Emerson Radio Corporation (NYSE Alternext US, LLC: MSN), founded in 1948, is headquartered in Parsippany, N.J. The Company designs, sources, imports and markets a variety of consumer electronic and houseware products, and licenses its trademarks to others on a worldwide basis for a variety of products. For more information, please visit Emerson Radio's Web site at http://www.emersonradio.com/.
Forward Looking Statements
This release contains "forward-looking statements" made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements reflect management's current knowledge, assumptions, judgment and expectations regarding future performance or events. Although management believes that the expectations reflected in such statements are reasonable, they give no assurance that such expectations will prove to be correct and you should be aware that actual results could differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including the risk factors detailed in the Company's reports as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company assumes no obligation to update the information contained in this news release.
EMERSON RADIO CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (Unaudited) (In thousands, except earnings per share data) Three Months Twelve Months Ended Ended March 31, March 31, 2009* 2008* 2009* 2008* ----- ---- ---- ---- Net revenues Net revenues $43,157 $36,832 $200,581 $222,801 Net revenues-related party - 3 15 373 --- --- --- --- 43,157 36,835 200,596 223,174 ------ ------ ------- ------- Costs and expenses: Cost of sales 41,912 35,934 182,346 200,766 Cost of sales-related party - - - 232 Other operating costs and expenses 993 1,319 5,762 6,097 Selling, general and administrative expenses 3,108 5,537 16,889 23,285 ----- ----- ------ ------ 46,013 42,790 204,997 230,380 ------ ------ ------- ------- Operating loss (2,856) (5,955) (4,401) (7,206) ------ ------ ------ ------ Other income (expense): Gain on sale of building - - - 854 (Loss) Gain on foreign exchange forward contracts - (50) - 465 Interest income (expense), net 18 212 245 140 Interest income-related party - - - 163 Loss on impairment of securities (309) (1,952) (117) (1,952) ------ ------ ------ ------ Loss before income taxes and minority interest (3,147) (7,745) (4,273) (7,536) (Benefit) provision for income taxes (938) (510) (90) 1,427 ---- ---- --- ----- Loss from continuing operations (2,209) (7,235) (4,183) (8,963) Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax benefit (277) (58) (634) (58) ---- --- ---- --- Net loss ($2,486) ($7,293) ($4,817) ($9,021) ======= ======= ======= ======= Basic net loss income per share: Continuing operations (0.08) (0.27) (0.16) (0.33) Discontinued operations (0.01) - (0.02) - ----- --- ----- --- (0.09) (0.27) (0.18) (0.33) Diluted net loss income per share: Continuing operations (0.08) (0.27) (0.16) (0.33) Discontinued operations (0.01) - (0.02) - ----- --- ----- --- (0.09) (0.27) (0.18) (0.33) Weighted average shares outstanding: Basic 27,130 27,130 27,130 27,126 Diluted 27,130 27,130 27,130 27,126 * As a result of the Company's sale of its membership in the ASI joint venture in April 2009, the results of operations of the Company's membership interest in the ASI joint venture have been presented as discontinued operations for all periods presented. EMERSON RADIO CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (In thousands) March 31, 2009 March 31, 2008 --------------- --------------- Cash and cash equivalents $22,518 $14,283 Restricted cash 3,025 - Foreign exchange forward contracts - 134 Accounts receivable (less allowances of $4,325 and $4,148, respectively) 15,970 17,254 Due from affiliates 78 765 Inventory, net 20,691 24,721 Deferred tax assets 4,872 5,412 Other current assets 3,777 4,706 ----- ----- Total current assets 70,931 67,275 Property, plant and equipment, net 1,139 1,481 Investments in marketable securities 6,031 11,948 Other assets 7,943 7,225 ----- ----- Total assets $86,044 $87,929 ======= ======= Current liabilities 26,098 22,978 Long-term borrowings 59 142 Other long term debt 87 57 Minority interest - 133 Shareholders' equity 59,800 64,619 ------ ------ Total liabilities and equity $86,044 $87,929 ======= =======
Emerson Radio Corp.
CONTACT: Emerson Radio Corp., Greenfield Pitts, Chief Financial Officer,
+1-212-897-5441; Investor Relations: Robert Maffei, Investor Relations
Manager, +1-973-428-2098; Brainerd Communicators, Denise Roche,
+1-212-986-6667; or Media Relations: Brainerd Communicators, Inc., Scott
Cianciulli, +1-212-986-6667
Web Site: http://www.emersonradio.com/
