Tollgrade Reports First Quarter 2008 Results
PITTSBURGH, April 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Tollgrade Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ:TLGD), a leading supplier of service assurance products and solutions, today reported revenue of $13.2 million and a loss per share of ($0.49) for the first quarter ended March 29, 2008. The Company previously announced on April 10, 2008 that revenue and per share results for the first quarter of 2008 would fall below the guidance ranges that were provided on January 30. These first quarter results include the impact of non-cash charges for impairment of certain intangible assets and inventory, and stock-based compensation expense, including credits for expenses provided in prior periods, as well as restructuring and severance expenses. For the first quarter of 2008, these charges affected loss per share by ($0.33), resulting in a non-GAAP loss per share of ($0.16) for the first quarter of 2008. In comparison, revenue and earnings per share for the first quarter of 2007 were $13.0 million and $0.01, respectively, and similar charges in the first quarter of 2007 affected per share results by ($0.03), resulting in non-GAAP earnings per share of $0.04 for the first quarter of 2007.
(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050603/CLF046LOGO ) "While revenue increased slightly in the first quarter of 2008 compared to the first quarter of 2007, a significant portion of our first quarter 2008 revenue came from product and service sales to international customers gained from our recent Broadband Test Division acquisition," said Joseph Ferrara, Tollgrade's President and CEO. "This new source of revenue helped to offset a decline in demand for several mature products. We expect this trend to continue in the near term as we plan for our newer products and solutions to begin gaining traction in the second half of the year," added Ferrara.
First Quarter 2008 Revenue Results Sales of Tollgrade's system test products were $4.5 million in the first quarter of 2008, compared to $2.5 million in the same period of 2007. The results for the first quarter of 2008 include revenues from the sale of DigiTest(R), LDU and N(x)Test(TM) products. These revenues increased as a result of greater DigiTest and LDU product sales, offset by significantly lower sales of N(x)Test products resulting from the completion of a customer project in Eastern Europe. Overall sales of cable hardware and software products were $1.6 million in the first quarter of 2008 compared to $3.3 million in the first quarter of 2007. The decline was primarily a result of reduced market demand through our OEM channel, which we believe is at least partially connected to general economic conditions. Overall sales of the Company's MCU(R) products, which extend testability into the POTS network, were $0.9 million in the first quarter of 2008, compared to $3.4 million in the first quarter of 2007. The decrease was the result of the completion of a major customer's testability project and a lower than anticipated market demand for MCUs. Sales of LoopCare(TM) software products separate from and unrelated to the Company's DigiTest system test products, were $0.2 million in the first quarter of 2008, compared to $0.8 million in the first quarter of 2007. A number of projects that were anticipated for the first half of 2008 have either been deferred to the second half of the year or have been delayed indefinitely as service providers carefully evaluate expenditures. Overall LoopCare software license fees and services revenues, including the separate software products previously discussed, were $2.4 million in the first quarter of 2008, compared to $2.9 million in the first quarter of 2007. First quarter 2008 sales from Services, which includes software maintenance and project management fees and repairs, were $6.0 million compared to $3.0 million in the first quarter of 2007. The increase is primarily due to the additional service revenues from international customers of the Broadband Test Division, which we acquired in August 2007. First Quarter 2008 Financial and Operating Data Gross profit for the first quarter of 2008 was $2.5 million, compared to $7.0 million in the first quarter of 2007. As a percentage of sales, gross profit was 19.1% in the first quarter of 2008, compared to 53.8% in the first quarter of 2007. First quarter 2008 gross profit results include a charge of $4.1 million for impairment of certain intangible assets related primarily to our cable testing products, as well as an inventory write-down. Excluding these charges, non-GAAP gross profit for the first quarter of 2008 was $6.6 million, and as a percentage of sales was 49.8%. The decrease in non-GAAP gross profit as a percentage of sales between years is due primarily to increased amortization expense in the 2008 quarter resulting from our recent Broadband Test Division acquisition. Including restructuring expenses, the Company's operating expenses were $9.1 million for the first quarter of 2008, compared to $7.6 million in the prior year quarter. Excluding restructuring expenses for both periods, operating expenses on a non-GAAP basis were $8.6 million and $7.2 million in the first quarter of 2008 and 2007, respectively. Expenses for the first quarter of 2008 have been reduced by a reversal of stock-based compensation expense provided in prior periods in the amount of $0.4 million. Selling and marketing expenses in the first quarter of 2008 were $2.4 million, an increase of $0.3 million from the same period in 2007. The increase is primarily associated with additional costs incurred as a result of the Broadband Test Division acquisition. General and administrative expenses were $2.6 million for the first quarter 2008 compared to $2.1 million in the first quarter of 2007. The increase is related to additional professional services expense, as well as other incremental recruiting and consultation costs. Research and development costs were $3.6 million for the first quarter of 2008 compared to $3.0 million in the first quarter of 2007. The increase is primarily associated with increased costs incurred as a result of the acquisition of the Broadband Test Division. The provision for income taxes of approximately $0.4 million consists primarily of taxes on income earned in foreign jurisdictions. Based on a review of its tax position at March 29, 2008, the Company did not record any tax benefit on losses pertaining to its U.S. operations and certain of its foreign operations. The Company's order backlog for firm customer purchase orders and signed software maintenance contracts was $20.6 million as of March 29, 2008, compared to a backlog of $19.2 million as of December 31, 2007. Further, the backlog at March 29, 2008 and December 31, 2007 included approximately $15.7 million and $13.6 million, respectively, related to software maintenance contracts, which is primarily earned and recognized as income on a straight-line basis during the remaining terms of these agreements. Management expects that approximately 35% of the current total backlog will be recognized as revenue in the second quarter of 2008. Second Quarter 2008 Outlook "Our second quarter 2008 revenue outlook reflects continuing lower demand for more mature products while new product revenue of any significance is at least several quarters ahead of us," said Joseph Ferrara. "We expect revenue for the second quarter to range from $11 million to $14 million. In connection with our review of strategic alternatives, we will continue to review and adjust our business model with a view toward achieving near-term profitability. As a result, it is possible that we will incur additional restructuring expenses and other write-downs and impairment charges during this period. Given this uncertainty, we have determined not to provide earnings guidance for the second quarter of 2008," continued Ferrara. "The second quarter 2008 revenue range reflects our continuing concerns about global economic conditions and their general impact on customer capital expenditures and budgets. Regardless of the current market conditions, we remain focused on determining the most viable strategies to leverage Tollgrade's test and measurement competencies and enhancing shareholder value," added Ferrara. Conference Call and Webcast A conference call to discuss earnings results for the first quarter of 2008 will be held on Thursday, May 1, 2008 at 9:00 AM, Eastern Time. The telephone number for U.S. participants is 1-800-860-2442 (international: 412-858-4600). Please reference Tollgrade's First Quarter 2008 Earnings Results Call. The conference call will also be broadcast live over the Internet. To listen to this conference call via the Internet, simply log on to the following URL address: http://www.videonewswire.com/event.asp?id47857
About Tollgrade Tollgrade Communications, Inc. is a leading supplier of service assurance products and solutions for centralized test systems around the world. Tollgrade designs, engineers, markets and supports centralized test systems, test access and status monitoring products, and next generation network assurance technologies. Tollgrade's customers range from the top RBOCs (Regional Bell Operating Companies) and Cable providers, to numerous independent telecom, cable and broadband providers around the world. Tollgrade's network testing, measurement and monitoring solutions support the infrastructure of cable and telecom companies offering current and emerging triple play services, as well as for power distribution companies. For more information, visit Tollgrade's web site at http://www.tollgrade.com/ TOLLGRADE COMMUNICATIONS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES Three Months Ended Gross profit 2,518 7,018 Operating expenses: Loss from operations (6,547) (610) (Loss) income before income taxes (6,055) 166 Diluted earnings per-share information: Weighted average shares of common stock TOLLGRADE COMMUNICATIONS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES March 29, December 31, Current assets: Property and equipment, net 4,103 4,279 Total assets $132,026 $139,489 LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY Current liabilities: Pension obligation 1,021 908 Total liabilities 15,030 16,489 Total shareholders' equity 116,996 123,000 Total liabilities and shareholders' TOLLGRADE COMMUNICATIONS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES Explanation of Non-GAAP Measures During the first quarter of 2008, we continued the restructuring program that we announced on January 30, 2008, aimed at reducing the Company's existing cost structure. We have provided non-GAAP financial measures (e.g., non-GAAP earnings per share) that exclude the charges associated with the continuation of the restructuring initiatives, as well as the related income tax effects of such items, stock-based compensation expense, write-downs and impairments. These non-GAAP financial measures are provided to enhance the user's overall understanding of our first quarter financial performance. We believe that by excluding these charges, as well as the related income tax effects, our non-GAAP measures provide supplemental information to both management and investors that is useful in assessing our core operating performance, in evaluating our ongoing business operations and in comparing our results of operations on a consistent basis from period to period. These non-GAAP financial measures are also used by management to plan and forecast future periods and to assist us in making operating and strategic decisions. The presentation of this additional information is not prepared in accordance with GAAP. The information may, therefore, not necessarily be comparable to that of other companies and should be considered as a supplement to, and not a substitute for, or superior to, the corresponding measures calculated in accordance with GAAP. To supplement the presentation of our non-GAAP financial measures for the three month periods ended March 29, 2008 and March 31, 2007, we have prepared the following tables that reconcile the differences between the non-GAAP financial measures with the most comparable measures prepared in accordance with GAAP. Our non-GAAP financial measures are not meant to be used in isolation from or as a substitute for comparable GAAP measures, and should be read only in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP. Our non-GAAP financial measures reflect adjustments based on the following items, as well as the related income tax effect: -- Restructuring expense: For the three month period ended March 29, 2008 -- Stock-based compensation expense: For the three month periods ended -- Impairment charges: For the three month period ended March 29, 2008,
(In thousands, Gross GAAP Reported Reconciliation to GAAP- Quarter Ended March 31, 2007 (Unaudited) (In thousands, Gross Operating GAAP Reported
In particular, the following factors, among others could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the "forward looking statements:" (a) inability to complete or possible delays in completing certain research and development efforts required for new products and solutions and delays in market acceptance of our new network acceptance solutions beyond the timeframes anticipated or at all; (b) general economic uncertainty and its impact on the capital budgets for certain of our major customers; (c) the inability to make changes in business strategy, development plans and product offerings to respond to the needs of the significantly changing telecommunications markets and network technologies; (d) the inability of the Company to realize the benefits of the reduction in its cost structure due to changes in its markets or other factors, and the risk that the reduction in costs will not restore profitability in the timeframe anticipated by the Company; (e) the risk that our cost-cutting initiatives may have impaired the Company's ability to effectively develop and market products and remain competitive in our business; (f) possible delays in, or the inability to, complete negotiation and execution of purchase and service agreements with new or existing customers; (g) further declines in demand for our existing cable testing products; (h) pricing pressures affecting our cable-related products as a result of increased competition, consolidation within the cable industry and the adoption of standards-based protocols; (i) our dependence upon a limited number of third party subcontractors and component suppliers to manufacture or supply certain aspects of the products we sell; (j) the ability to manage the risks associated with and to grow our business; (k) the uncertain economic and political climate in certain parts of the world where we conduct business and the potential that such climate may deteriorate; (l) our ability to efficiently integrate acquired businesses and achieve expected synergies. Other factors that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those contained in the "forward looking statements" are included in the Company's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") including, but not limited to, the Company's Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007 and any subsequently filed reports. All documents are also available through the SEC's Electronic Data Gathering Analysis and Retrieval system at www.sec.gov or from the Company's website at http://www.tollgrade.com/. (TM)LoopCare is a trademark of Tollgrade Communications, Inc.
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