NORTHVALE, N.J., March 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Photonic Products Group, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: PHPG) today reported its consolidated financial results for the year ended December 31, 2009.
Fourth quarter sales of $3.0 million declined by 30% from $4.3 million in the corresponding quarter of 2008. Sales for the year were $11.1 million, or approximately 32% below last year's all-time high of $16.3 million. All three of the Company's brands had a sales decline for the year.
Bookings for 2009 were $9.5 million, a decrease of 27% from $13.0 million a year earlier. Year-end backlog was $4.4 million versus $6.1 million at the end of 2008.
Net (loss) income applicable to common shareholders was $(26,000) for the fourth quarter of 2009, compared to $144,000, last year in the comparable period, which included a deferred tax benefit from income taxes of $87,000. Fourth quarter (loss) earnings per share was $0.00 basic and diluted in 2009 and $0.01 basic and diluted in 2008, respectively.
For the year ended December 31, 2009, the Company's net (loss) applicable to shareholders was $(2.8) million, including a non-cash goodwill impairment charge of $1.6 million against the full carrying value of goodwill in its Florida subsidiary. In 2008, the Company reported net income applicable to common shareholders of $1.1 million. For 2009, basic and diluted (loss) per share was $(0.25) compared to earnings per share of $0.10 basic and $0.08 diluted for 2008. The 2008 results include the positive impact of a deferred tax benefit of $408,000.
Despite lower sales in the fourth quarter compared to the fourth quarter of last year, gross profit margin as a percentage of sales ("GPM") increased, reflecting the positive impact of management's cost reductions implemented throughout 2009. Fourth quarter 2009 GPM was 25.3% of sales or $747,000, up from 23.8% of sales, or $1.03 million in 2008. For fiscal 2009, GPM of $2.15 million or 19.5% of sales decreased from $4.8 million or 29.5% of sales in the previous year.
EBITDA(1) for the year was a loss of $(1.6) million versus EBITDA of $2.1 million in 2008. Excluding the $1.6 million goodwill impairment charge which the Company recorded in the third quarter of 2009, adjusted EBITDA(2) for the year was $10,000.
During the year, the Company continued to reduce its debt obligations by paying the balance of $125,000 on a Promissory Note originally issued by the Company in 2004, as part of the purchase price of its Florida subsidiary.
Net cash flow from operating activities improved for the year to $815,000 compared to $548,000 in 2008. Cash flows were favorably impacted by reductions in accounts receivable and inventory balances, net of lower accounts payable and customer advances. Although the Company incurred losses in 2009, PPGI ended the year in a strong cash position, up $597,000 from the previous year balance including certificates of deposit.
Joe Rutherford, President and CEO of PPGI stated, "The severe economic recession affected most of the markets we served in 2009 and continues to impact our business in the first quarter of 2010. The company experienced an increase in business from the universities/national laboratories sector but this was not significant enough to offset the severe downturn in the semiconductor related marketplace that we serve. In addition, sales of products into the defense/aerospace marketplace declined due to program delays and/or cutbacks. We do, however, have reason to be optimistic that the economy and the markets we serve, are improving due to a significant increase in requests for quotes in the fourth quarter of 2009 and orders received in the first quarter of 2010. During the past year we increased our efforts to improve our international sales and are seeing encouraging interest and demand for our products in both Europe and the Far East. Our focus remains on improving our customer relationships, and decreasing our product cost while improving our product quality through process improvements."
"During 2009 the Company strengthened its cash position, made selective capital investments to improve our metrology, and prioritized our efforts in the development of new products to be released in 2010. In the first quarter of 2010, we are adding to our engineering and sales staff in order to better serve our customers and to respond to the improved business environment anticipated in 2010. We look forward to the future with cautious optimism."
(1, 2) Note Regarding Use of Certain Non-GAAP Financial Measures:
The Company defines EBITDA(1) as (loss) earnings before non-cash, stock-based compensation, net interest, income taxes, depreciation, and amortization. Adjusted EBITDA(2) is calculated by excluding the goodwill impairment charge from the EBITDA results. EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA are presented herein because we consider these numbers an important measure of the Company's ability to internally fund capital expenditures and service debt. EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA should not be considered an alternative to cash flow as an indicator of the Company's financial performance, or liquidity. The reader is referred to the Supplemental Financial Data set forth below for a reconciliation of net (loss) income to EBITDA.
The reconciliation follows: At December 31, --------------- Reconciliation of EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA to Net (Loss) Income 2009 2008 ---- ---- (in thousands) Net (loss) income, as reported $(2,800) $1,098 Net income tax provision (benefit) - (303) Interest expense, net 131 170 Depreciation and amortization 1,008 1,060 Non-cash, stock- based compensation 113 88 --- --- EBITDA $(1,548) $2,113 Goodwill impairment charge 1,558 - ----- --- Adjusted EBITDA $10 $2,113 === ======
Founded in 1973, Photonic Products Group, Inc. develops, manufactures, and markets products and services for use in diverse Photonics industry sectors via its portfolio of distinctly branded businesses. INRAD specializes in crystal-based optical components and devices, laser accessories and instruments. Laser Optics specializes in precision custom optical components, assemblies, and optical coatings. MRC Optics' business specializes in precision diamond turned optics, metal optics, and opto-mechanical and electro-optical assemblies. PPGI's customers include leading corporations in the Defense and Aerospace, Laser Systems, and Process Control and Metrology sectors of the Photonics Industry, as well as the U.S. Government. Its products are also used by researchers at National Laboratories and Universities world-wide.
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PHOTONIC PRODUCTS GROUP, INC AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS December 31, ------------ 2009 2008 ---- ---- Assets ------ Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $4,069,310 $2,672,087 Certificates of deposit - 800,000 Accounts receivable (after allowance for doubtful accounts of $15,000 in 2009 and 2008) 1,927,672 2,810,602 Inventories, net 2,265,973 2,732,336 Other current assets 164,081 188,084 ------- ------- Total Current Assets 8,427,036 9,203,109 --------- --------- Plant and equipment: Plant and equipment at cost 14,604,728 14,445,027 Less: Accumulated depreciation and amortization (12,016,247) (11,139,771) ----------- ----------- Total plant and equipment 2,588,481 3,305,256 Precious Metals 157,443 112,851 Deferred Income Taxes 408,000 408,000 Goodwill 311,572 1,869,646 Intangible Assets, net of accumulated amortization 673,016 751,580 Other Assets 45,192 81,707 ------ ------ Total Assets $12,610,740 $15,732,149 =========== =========== Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity --------------------- Current Liabilities: Current portion of notes payable -other $9,000 $136,892 Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 1,632,650 2,160,665 Customer advances 346,429 456,754 ------- ------- Total Current Liabilities 1,988,079 2,754,311 Related Party Convertible Notes Payable 2,500,000 2,500,000 Notes Payable - Other, net of current portion 344,946 353,663 ------- ------- Total Liabilities 4,833,025 5,607,974 --------- --------- Commitments Shareholders' equity: Common stock: $.01 par value; 60,000,000 authorized shares 11,443,347 issued at December 31, 2009 and 11,230,678 issued at December 31, 2008 114,433 112,306 Capital in excess of par value 17,073,871 16,622,466 Accumulated deficit (9,395,639) (6,595,647) ---------- ---------- 7,792,665 10,139,125 Less -Common stock in treasury, at cost (4,600 shares) (14,950) (14,950) ------- ------- Total Shareholders' Equity 7,777,715 10,124,175 --------- ---------- Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity $12,610,740 $15,732,149 =========== =========== PHOTONIC PRODUCTS GROUP, INC AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS Years Ended December 31, ------------ 2009 2008 2007 Revenues Net sales $11,051,127 $16,301,209 $15,099,878 Cost and expenses Cost of goods sold 8,896,539 11,486,620 9,141,049 Selling, general and administrative expense 3,278,161 3,857,805 3,561,570 Goodwill Impairment Charge 1,558,074 - - --------- --- --- 13,732,774 15,344,425 12,702,619 ---------- ---------- ---------- Operating (loss) income (2,681,647) 956,784 2,397,259 Other income (expense) Interest expense, net (130,387) (170,476) (261,327) Gain on sale of plant and equipment 4,671 9,113 - Gain (loss) on sale of precious metals 7,371 - (5,851) (118,345) (161,363) (267,178) -------- -------- -------- (Loss) income before income taxes and preferred stock dividends (2,799,992) 795,421 2,130,081 Income tax benefit (provision) - 303,000 (250,000) --- ------- -------- Net (loss) income (2,799,992) 1,098,421 1,880,081 Preferred stock dividends - - (238,167) --- --- -------- Net (loss) income applicable to common shareholders $(2,799,992) $1,098,421 $1,641,914 =========== ========== ========== Net (loss) income per share -basic $(0.25) $0.10 $0.19 ====== ===== ===== Net (loss) income per share -diluted $(0.25) $0.08 $0.13 ====== ===== ===== Weighted average shares outstanding - basic 11,331,258 10,902,061 8,609,822 ========== ========== ========= Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted 11,331,258 15,619,304 13,777,114 ========== ========== ========== PHOTONIC PRODUCTS GROUP, INC AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS Years Ended December 31, ------------ 2009 2008 2007 Cash flows from operating activities: Net (loss) income $(2,799,992) $1,098,421 $1,880,081 ---------- ---------- Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net cash provided by operating activities: Depreciation and amortization 1,008,310 1,059,741 1,119,887 Goodwill impairment charge 1,558,074 - - 401K common stock contribution 179,068 160,180 166,694 Deferred income taxes - (408,000) - Gain on sale of plant and equipment (4,671) (9,113) - (Gain) loss on sale of precious metal (7,371) - 5,851 Stock-based compensation expense 112,950 88,417 34,074 Change in inventory reserve 94,628 302,511 163,391 Changes in operating assets and liabilities: Accounts receivable 882,930 (628,743) 214,627 Inventories 371,735 (103,767) (758,438) Other current assets 24,003 (24,019) 12,522 Other assets 34,107 7,865 32,854 Accounts payable and accrued liabilities (528,015) (581,301) 246,568 Customer advances (110,325) (413,796) (117,413) -------- -------- -------- Total adjustments 3,615,423 (550,025) 1,120,617 --------- -------- --------- Net cash provided by operating activities 815,431 548,396 3,000,698 ------- ------- --------- Cash flows from investing activities: Proceeds (purchase) of certificates of deposit 800,000 (800,000) - Purchase of plant and equipment (210,563) (784,534) (246,518) Purchase of precious metals (53,538) - - Proceeds from sale of plant and equipment 4,671 10,000 - Proceeds from sale of precious metals 16,317 - 12,030 ------ --- ------ Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities 556,887 (1,574,534) (234,488) ------- ---------- -------- Cash flows from financing activities: Net proceeds from issuance of common stock 161,514 1,064,357 445,247 Redemption of Series B Preferred shares - - (50,000) Principal payments of notes payable-other (136,609) (14,989) (647,215) Principal payments of convertible promissory notes - (1,700,000) (1,000,000) Principal payments of capital lease obligations - (47,088) (196,349) --- ------- -------- Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities 24,905 (697,720) (1,448,317) ------ -------- ---------- Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 1,397,223 (1,723,859) 1,317,893 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the year 2,672,087 4,395,945 3,078,052 $4,069,310 $2,672,087 $4,395,945 Cash and cash equivalents at end of the year Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information: Interest paid $19,000 $508,000 $298,000 ------- -------- -------- Income taxes (refund) paid $(8,000) $408,000 $69,000 ------- -------- -------
Photonic Products Group, Inc.
CONTACT: William J. Foote of Photonic Products Group, Inc.,
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Web Site: http://www/ppgrpinc.com
