| LAKE FOREST, Calif., Mar 15, 2007 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Liquidmetal(R) Technologies Inc. (OTCBB:LQMT) today reported
financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31,
2006.
Revenue for the full 2006 year was $27.7 million, up 69% over 2005
revenue of $16.4 million. The Company's gross margin also increased to
19%, up from 8% in 2005. During the year, selling general and
administrative costs were $10.0 million compared to $8.5 million in
2005. Research and development costs came in at $1.0 million compared
to $1.1 million in 2005. The Company had Adjusted EBITDA of negative
$0.4 million in 2006 compared to a negative $5.0 million in 2005.
Under GAAP, the Company had net loss of $14.5 million in 2006 compared
to a net loss of $7.1 million in 2005. Changes in net income fully
reflect the accounting treatment for the outstanding warrants and
conversion features of convertible notes.
Revenue for the fourth quarter of 2006 was $6.0 million, compared
to revenue of $5.5 million in 2005, a 9% increase. The Company's gross
margin was 15%, slightly down from the 16% of 2005. The selling,
general and administrative costs were $2.6 million compared to $2.0
million in the fourth quarter of 2005. Research and development costs
came in at $0.2 million compared to $0.3 million in the fourth quarter
of 2005. The adjusted EBITDA for the fourth quarter of 2006 was a
negative $0.7 million compared to a negative $0.6 million for the same
period in 2005. Under GAAP, the Company had a net loss of $0.7 million
for the fourth quarter of 2006 compared to a net income of $4.1
million for the same period in 2005.
Larry Buffington, President and CEO, commented, "Liquidmetal
Technologies achieved several milestones during the past year in the
adoption and commercialization of our revolutionary technology. In
2006, our customers incorporated Liquidmetal into several key products
which have been introduced into commercial markets. We successfully
demonstrated our supplier capabilities by manufacturing large
quantities to meet product demand while also maintaining the quality
standards of our world class customers. Achieving ISO certification in
our manufacturing operations and complying with Rule 404 of the
Sarbanes Oxley Act are further indications of the foundation
established in all areas of our Company. As we look ahead in 2007, we
are laying the groundwork to make Liquidmetal a more pervasive
technology by combining the superior performance characteristics of
our technology with a highly cost-competitive position and efficient,
capable manufacturing expertise."
Conference Call
As previously announced, Liquidmetal Technologies will host a
conference call at 4:30 pm (EDT) on Thursday, March 15, 2007 to
discuss the results.
Listeners may access the conference call live over the Internet
from Liquidmetal Technologies' website http://ir.liquidmetal.com or at
http://www.companyboardroom.com.
Use of Non-GAAP Numbers
The financial results disclosed in this release include certain
measures calculated and presented in accordance with generally
accepted accounting principles in the United States of America
("GAAP"). In addition to the GAAP financial measures, Liquidmetal
Technologies provides supplemental, non-GAAP financial measures to
facilitate evaluation of Liquidmetal Technologies' operating
performance. Management believes that Adjusted EBITDA is a useful
financial measure that facilitates evaluating the past and future
performance of Liquidmetal Technologies' operations on a comparable
basis. Liquidmetal Technologies reports Adjusted EBITDA as an
alternative method for assessing total company performance. Included
in this press release is a reconciliation of the non-GAAP financial
measures to their most directly comparable GAAP financial measure as
provided with the financial statements attached to this press release.
Liquidmetal Technologies, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Operations Data
(In thousands, except per share data)
For the twelve months For the three months
ended ended
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12/31/2006 12/31/2005 12/31/2006 12/31/2005
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(Restated) (Restated)
(Unaudited)
Revenue $27,669 $16,365 $5,984 $5,453
Cost of sales 22,418 15,129 5,081 4,576
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Gross profit 5,251 1,236 903 877
Operating expenses
Selling, general
and administrative
expenses 9,962 8,534 2,599 2,013
Research and
development
expenses 950 1,120 197 314
Impairment of long
lived assets - 4,487 - 260
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Total operating
expenses 10,912 14,141 2,796 2,587
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Loss before interest,
other income and
income taxes (5,661) (12,905) (1,893) (1,710)
Loss from
extinguishments of
debt - (1,247) - -
Change in value of
warrants, gain 279 3,985 1,633 2,840
Change in value of
conversion
feature, (loss)
gain (226) 9,118 1,707 4,621
Other income 572 - - -
Interest expense (9,509) (6,021) (2,148) (1,644)
Interest income 23 17 6 3
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(Loss) income before
income taxes (14,522) (7,053) (695) 4,110
Income taxes - - - -
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Net (loss) income $(14,522) $(7,053) $(695) $4,110
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Net (loss) income per
share - basic and
diluted $(0.33) $(0.17) $(0.02) $0.10
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Weighted average
common shares - basic
and diluted 43,809 41,833 44,245 42,180
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Liquidmetal Technologies, Inc.
Reconciliation of EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA
(In thousands)
For the twelve months For the three months
ended ended
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12/31/2006 12/31/2005 12/31/2006 12/31/2005
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(Restated) (Restated)
(Unaudited)
Net (loss) income as
reported $(14,522) $(7,053) $(695) $4,110
Add Back:
Interest expense,
net 9,486 6,004 2,142 1,641
Depreciation &
amortization 3,574 3,401 916 885
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EBITDA $(1,462) $2,352 $2,363 $6,636
Add Back:
Loss from
extinguishment of
debt - 1,247 - -
Change in value of
warrants, (gain)
loss (279) (3,985) (1,633) (2,840)
Change in value of
conversion
feature, (gain)
loss 226 (9,118) (1,707) (4,621)
Impairment of long-
lived assets - 4,487 - 260
Stock based
compensation 1,075 41 244 -
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Adjusted EBITDA $(440) $(4,976) $(733) $(565)
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This press release may contain "forward-looking statements" that
involve risks and uncertainties, including statements regarding our
plans, future events, objectives, expectations, forecasts, or
assumptions. Any statement in this press release that is not a
statement of historical fact is a forward-looking statement, and in
some cases, words such as "believe," "estimate," "project," "expect,"
"intend," "may," "anticipate," "plans," "seeks," and similar
expressions identify forward-looking statements. These statements
involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual outcomes and
results to differ materially from the anticipated outcomes or result,
and undue reliance should not be placed on these statements. These
risks and uncertainties may include: our limited operating history in
developing and manufacturing products from bulk amorphous alloys; the
adoption of our alloys by customers; the commercial success of our
customer's products; our ability to identify, develop, and
commercialize new applications for our alloys; competition with
suppliers of incumbent materials; the development of new materials
that render our alloys obsolete; the ability to manage our anticipated
growth; our limited direct experience in manufacturing bulk alloy
products; scaling-up our manufacturing facilities; protecting our
intellectual property; problems associated with manufacturing and
selling our alloys outside of the United States; and other risks and
uncertainties discussed in filings made with the Securities and
Exchange Commission (including risks described in subsequent reports
on Form 10-Q, Form 10-K, Form 8-K, and other filings). Liquidmetal
Technologies disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise
any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new
information, future events, or otherwise.
SOURCE: Liquidmetal Technologies Inc.
Liquidmetal Technologies
Otis Buchanan, 949-206-8020
otis.buchanan@liquidmetal.com
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