MTLG Metrologic Instruments

Revenue Increases 28.7% to Record $62.6 Million Confirms Guidance for Full Year 2006 BLACKWOOD, N.J., July 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Metrologic Instruments, Inc. (NASDAQ:MTLG) today announced financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2006 with total revenue of $62.6 million and net income of $4.4 million or $0.19 per fully diluted share. Beginning January 1, 2006, the Company adopted SFAS No. 123(R), Share-Based Payments. Excluding the effects of SFAS No. 123(R), which for the second quarter 2006 totaled approximately $0.7 million net of income taxes or $0.03 per fully diluted share, net income was $5.1 million or $0.22 per fully diluted share. Financial Results and Second Quarter Highlights -- Revenue for the second quarter of 2006 increased by 28.7% to a record $62.6 million as compared to $48.6 million in the second quarter of 2005. This is the highest quarterly revenue in the Company's history. -- For the quarter, gross margin was 40.3% versus 44.4% for the second quarter 2005. On a sequential basis, gross margin improved 0.7% as compared to the first quarter's gross margin of 39.6%. Gross margin for the second quarter 2006 was primarily impacted by continued sales to Tier 1 retailers, product mix, business segment mix, and royalty costs. Excluding the effects of SFAS No. 123(R), gross margin for the second quarter of 2006 would have been 40.7%, an increase of 0.4%. -- Operating expense as a percentage of revenue was 30.0% for the second quarter 2006 compared to 29.5% in the second quarter 2005. This increase is primarily caused by higher selling, general and administrative expenses related to increased legal spending for ongoing litigation. It is anticipated that an elevated level of legal expense will continue for the remainder of 2006. Excluding the effects of SFAS No. 123(R), operating expense would have been $17.9 million versus $18.8 million, a decrease of $0.9 million or 4.9%. -- Net income for the second quarter 2006 was $4.4 million, or $0.19 per fully diluted share, as compared to $4.7 million or $0.20 per fully diluted share in the second quarter 2005. Excluding the effects of SFAS No. 123(R), net income for the second quarter of 2006 would have been approximately $5.1 million or $0.22 per fully diluted share, an increase of $0.7 million or $0.03 per fully diluted share. -- The Data Capture and Collection business segment grew 30.5% to approximately $51.1 million as compared to the second quarter of 2005, reflecting continued strength in the Channel and in reverse vending applications. The Optical Systems business was also quite strong, with growth of 47.2% as compared to the second quarter of 2005. -- On a geographic basis, sales in the EMEA (Europe, Middle East, Africa) region increased by 53.3% to approximately $29.7 million, fueled by new and follow-on orders received from Tier 1 retailers and for reverse vending applications. The Asia/Pacific region grew at 19.3% to approximately $7.2 million. The Americas region experienced continued growth in sales, up 10.6% to approximately $25.6 million, reflecting solid strength in the Optical Systems business. First Half 2006 Results Revenue for the first six months of 2006 was approximately $122.8 million, an increase of 28.6% as compared to revenue of $95.5 million in the first half of 2005. Net income for the first half of 2006 increased 2.5% to approximately $8.8 million, or $0.38 per fully diluted share, as compared to $8.6 million or $0.37 per fully diluted share in the first half of 2005. Excluding the effects of SFAS No. 123(R), which was not in effect during the comparable period in 2005, net income for the first half of 2006 would have been approximately $10.5 million or $0.45 per fully diluted share. Please refer to the reconciliation of GAAP results to non-GAAP results included with the financial statements in this release. The non-GAAP data is intended to provide investors with a more complete understanding of our financial results but must be used in conjunction with our GAAP results and not on a stand-alone basis. 2006 Full Year Outlook Confirmed Metrologic also confirmed its prior guidance for the full year 2006. Revenue is expected within a range of $245.0 million to $255.0 million. The Company expects gross margin to be in the range of 40.0% to 42.0% for the year, with the expectation that wide variances may occur quarter to quarter due to product mix, business segment contribution and other factors. Net income for 2006 will be impacted by discretionary spending associated with our previously announced strategic initiatives and is expected to be $19.0 million to $21.0 million, or $0.82 to $0.91 per fully diluted share, including the estimated annual compensation expense for options issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2006 in accordance with SFAS No. 123(R). Excluding the effects of SFAS No. 123(R), net income is expected to be $22.0 million to $24.0 million, or $0.95 to $1.03 per fully diluted share. SFAS No. 123(R) became effective for Metrologic as of January 1, 2006. Other factors to consider include an assumed rate for the Euro of $1.20 to $1.25 to the US Dollar and an effective annual tax rate of 36%. These statements do not consider the effect of any acquisitions, dispositions, the future results of litigation or other significant Company events that may take place during the year. Conference Call Information The Company will host a conference call for investors on Wednesday, July 26 at 8:30 AM ET. The dial-in numbers for the teleconference are: (800) 946-0705 (Domestic/Canada) or (719) 457-2637 (International). Those interested in participating in the conference call should dial in at least 10 minutes prior to commencement of the call. The audio for the conference call will also be available as an audio web cast that can be accessed through the Metrologic web site at http://www.metrologic.com/ by clicking on the banner and following the instructions. Also available through our web site will be a graphical presentation that will be referred to throughout the conference call. The graphical presentation will be available for download and printing approximately 30 minutes before the start of the conference call. About Metrologic Metrologic Instruments, Inc. ("Metrologic" or the "Company") is a global supplier of choice for data capture and collection hardware, optical solutions, and image processing software. Metrologic has been delivering innovative, quality products that are cost effective, reliable and supported by a superior level of personal service for nearly 40 years. Metrologic products are sold worldwide through Metrologic's sales, service and distribution offices located in The Americas, EMEA and Asia/Pacific. Metrologic provides its customers not only with a great deal, but a great deal more. For more information please call 1-800-667-8400 or visit http://www.metrologic.com/. Forward-Looking Statements Forward-looking statements contained in this release are highly dependent upon a variety of important factors which could cause actual results to differ materially from those reflected in such forward looking statements. Specifically, the factors that could cause actual results to differ from expectations include: the timing, introduction and market acceptance of Metrologic's new products; foreign currency fluctuations with the US dollar; pricing pressures; competitive factors; sales cycles of Metrologic's products; Metrologic's ability to control manufacturing and operating costs as well as product and revenue mix which affect future profitability; the effect of current and pending legislation on the Company's effective annual tax rate; technological changes in the data capture industry, including the adoption of imaging-based and RFID technologies; availability of patent protection for Metrologic's vision-based technologies, and other products; the results of litigation; general economic conditions; and the potential impact of terrorism, international hostilities and natural disasters. When used in this release and documents referenced, the words "believes," "expects," "may," "should," "seeks," or "anticipates," and similar expressions as they relate to Metrologic or its management are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. We undertake no obligation to correct or update any forward- looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. For additional factors, please see Metrologic's reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Metrologic Instruments, Inc. Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (amounts in thousands, except per share data) Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30, June 30, (Unaudited) 2006 2005 2006 2005 ---- ---- ---- ---- Sales $62,551 $48,604 $122,786 $95,455 Cost of sales 37,337 27,044 73,746 53,777 ---------------------- ---------------------- Gross profit 25,214 21,560 49,040 41,678 Selling, general and administrative expenses 16,032 12,139 30,819 23,534 Research and development expenses 2,763 2,218 5,249 4,170 ---------------------- ---------------------- Operating income 6,419 7,203 12,972 13,974 Net interest income 377 112 246 134 Other income/(expense) 95 (45) 485 (742) ---------------------- ---------------------- Income before income tax expense 6,891 7,270 13,703 13,366 Income tax expense 2,481 2,617 4,933 4,812 ---------------------- ---------------------- Net income $4,410 $4,653 $8,770 $8,554 ====================== ====================== Earnings per share: Basic $0.19 $0.21 $0.39 $0.39 Diluted $0.19 $0.20 $0.38 $0.37 Weighted average number of common shares outstanding: Basic 22,669 22,136 22,550 22,022 Diluted 23,237 23,076 23,221 23,100 Metrologic Instruments, Inc. Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (all amounts in thousands) June 30, December 31, 2006 2005* ---- ----- (Unaudited) Cash and cash equivalents $40,138 $49,463 Marketable securities 25,599 24,475 Accounts receivable, net 49,583 48,462 Inventories, net 35,682 29,364 Other current assets 5,344 6,400 ------- ------- Total current assets 156,346 158,164 Property, plant and equipment, net 20,873 20,402 Goodwill and other intangibles, net 43,253 43,103 Other assets 1,634 4,513 ------- ------- Total assets $222,106 $226,182 ======= ======= Accounts payable and accrued expenses $26,096 $46,709 Current portion of debt 16,572 18,433 Deferred contract revenue 981 739 ------- ------- Total current liabilities 43,569 65,881 Debt 4 3 Other liabilities 2,502 8 Total shareholders' equity 175,951 160,290 ------- ------- Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $222,106 $226,182 ======= ======= *Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation Supplemental Sales Data (amounts in thousands) Three Months Ended June 30, % % 2006 2005 Total Growth ---- ---- ----- ------ By Geography The Americas $25,596 $23,149 40.9% 10.6% EMEA 29,713 19,387 47.5% 53.3% Asia/Pacific 7,242 6,068 11.6% 19.3% ------- ------- ------ $62,551 $48,604 100.0% 28.7% By Business Segment Data Capture and Collection $51,059 $39,128 81.6% 30.5% Industrial Automation/Optical Systems Industrial Automation 2,639 3,461 4.2% -23.8% Optical Systems 8,853 6,015 14.2% 47.2% ------- ------- ------ $62,551 $48,604 100.0% 28.7% Six Months Ended June 30, % % 2006 2005 Total Growth ---- ---- ----- ------ By Geography The Americas $53,541 $45,766 43.6% 17.0% EMEA 56,825 38,253 46.3% 48.6% Asia/Pacific 12,420 11,436 10.1% 8.6% -------- ------- ------ $122,786 $95,455 100.0% 28.6% By Business Segment Data Capture and Collection $101,329 $75,656 82.5% 33.9% Industrial Automation/Optical Systems Industrial Automation 5,122 8,015 4.2% -36.1% Optical Systems 16,335 11,784 13.3% 38.6% -------- ------- ------ $122,786 $95,455 100.0% 28.6% Metrologic Instruments, Inc. Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations Non-GAAP Financial Measures (amounts in thousands, except per share data) Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30, 2006 June 30, 2006 Actual Effect Actual Actual Effect Actual Before of as Before of as SFAS SFAS Reported SFAS SFAS Reported 123(R) 123(R) -------- 123(R) 123(R) -------- ------ ------ ------ ------ (Unaudited) Sales $62,551 $0 $62,551 $122,786 $0 $122,786 Cost of sales 37,120 217 37,337 73,208 538 73,746 ------- ------ ------- ------- ------ ------- Gross profit 25,431 (217) 25,214 49,578 (538) 49,040 Selling, general and administrative expenses 15,370 662 16,032 29,226 1,593 30,819 Research and development expenses 2,545 218 2,763 4,739 510 5,249 ------- ------ ------- ------- ------ ------- Operating income 7,516 (1,097) 6,419 15,613 (2,641) 12,972 Net interest income 377 0 377 246 0 246 Other income 95 0 95 485 0 485 ------- ------ ------- ------- ------ ------- Income before income tax expense 7,988 (1,097) 6,891 16,344 (2,641) 13,703 Income tax expense/ (benefit) 2,876 (395) 2,481 5,884 (951) 4,933 ------- ------ ------- ------- ------ ------- Net income $5,112 $(702) $4,410 $10,460 $(1,690) $8,770 ======= ====== ======= ======= ====== ======= Earnings per share: Basic $0.23 $(0.04) $0.19 $0.46 $(0.07) $0.39 Diluted $0.22 $(0.03) $0.19 $0.45 $(0.07) $0.38 Weighted average number of common shares outstanding: Basic 22,669 22,669 22,550 22,550 Diluted 23,237 23,237 23,221 23,221 DATASOURCE: Metrologic Instruments, Inc. CONTACT: Ann Anthony, Director, Investor Relations of Metrologic Instruments, Inc., +1-856-228-8100, ext. 5507, or Web site: http://www.metrologic.com/

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