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Exhibit 99.1
NEWS RELEASE | ||
Contact: Michael D. Bornak, Chief Financial Officer/ Office: 412-820-1406 mbornak@tollgrade.com |
TOLLGRADE REPORTS THIRD CONSECUTIVE QUARTERLY PROFIT
POSTS FIRST ANNUAL NET INCOME SINCE 2005
PITTSBURGH, PA February 23, 2011 Tollgrade Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: TLGD), a leading
supplier of network service assurance test products and solutions, today reported revenue of $11.9
million and net income of $2.4 million or $0.17 per share on a fully diluted basis for the fourth
quarter ended December 31, 2010. The Companys net income of $2.4 million for the fourth quarter
2010 was almost equal to its third quarter 2010 net income of $2.5 million, which was the highest
quarterly net income since the second quarter of 2001. Although fourth quarter 2010 revenue was
down by approximately $0.8 million compared to fourth quarter 2009 revenue of $12.7 million, the
Companys profit from operations was approximately $1.9 million in the fourth quarter of 2010
compared to an operating loss of $(27.5) million in the fourth quarter of 2009, which included
intangible asset impairments of approximately $27.0 million.
For the year ended December 31, 2010, the Company posted revenue of approximately $45.6 million and
net income of $4.4 million or $0.34 per share on a fully diluted basis compared to revenue of $44.9
million and a net loss of $(36.2) million or a loss per share on a fully diluted basis of $(2.85)
for the prior year. With net income for the year of $4.4 million, 2010 was the Companys first
profitable year since 2005. Included in the Companys 2009 net loss, were approximately $30.5
million of non-cash expenses primarily related to intangible asset impairments and inventory
write-downs.
The Company again performed well during the quarter, posting positive net income for the
third consecutive quarter and for the full year, representing our first annual profit since 2005.
Our number one goal coming into 2010 was to ensure profitability, and we accomplished that goal.
We became profitable in part through our cost saving initiatives, which included moving to a
totally outsourced variable cost manufacturing model, along with workforce and other non-headcount
related cost savings. These cost reductions were strategically made to ensure that our customers
would still receive the highest levels of service. Additionally, during the year, we generated
approximately $5.5 million in cash from operations, said Edward Kennedy, President and Chief
Executive Officer.
First Quarter 2011 Revenue Outlook
We expect revenue to be in the range of $10 million to $12 million for the first quarter of 2011
as the first quarter of the year is traditionally one of our lighter quarters due to timing and
seasonality of orders, said Mr. Kennedy.
Conference Call and Webcast
A conference call to discuss earnings results for the fourth quarter and full year 2010 will be
held on Thursday, February 24, 2011 at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time.
The telephone number for participants is 1-888-338-8373 (International: +1-973-872-3000). Please
reference Tollgrade Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2010 Results Conference Call.
The conference call will also be broadcast live over the Internet. To listen to this conference
call via the Internet, follow this link http://investors.tollgrade.com/events.cfm or simply go to
the www.tollgrade.com home page and select the Join the Webcast link.
The call will be available for replay via web access starting at approximately 7:00 p.m. Eastern
Time on February 24, 2011.
About Tollgrade
Tollgrade Communications, Inc. is a leading provider of network service assurance products and
services for centralized test systems around the world. Tollgrade designs, engineers, markets and
supports centralized test systems, test access and next generation network assurance technologies.
Tollgrades customers range from the top telecom providers, to numerous independent telecom and
broadband providers around the world. Tollgrades network testing, measurement and monitoring
solutions support the infrastructure of telecom companies and power distribution companies. For
more information, visit Tollgrades web site at www.tollgrade.com.
TOLLGRADE COMMUNICATIONS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(In thousands, except per-share data)
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(In thousands, except per-share data)
Three Months Ended | Year Ended | |||||||||||||||
December 31, 2010 | December 31, 2009 | December 31, 2010 | December 31, 2009 | |||||||||||||
Revenues: |
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Products |
$ | 5,193 | $ | 4,950 | $ | 19,067 | $ | 19,936 | ||||||||
Services |
6,730 | 7,705 | 26,579 | 25,005 | ||||||||||||
Total revenues |
11,923 | 12,655 | 45,646 | 44,941 | ||||||||||||
Cost of sales: |
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Products |
2,527 | 3,721 | 8,259 | 11,812 | ||||||||||||
Services |
1,681 | 1,647 | 7,618 | 7,143 | ||||||||||||
Amortization of Intangible Assets |
393 | 627 | 1,570 | 2,576 | ||||||||||||
Impairment of intangible assets |
| 26,960 | | 27,151 | ||||||||||||
Inventory write-down |
| | | 3,070 | ||||||||||||
Severance |
| | 319 | 778 | ||||||||||||
Total cost of sales |
4,601 | 32,955 | 17,766 | 52,530 | ||||||||||||
Gross Profit/(loss) |
7,322 | (20,300 | ) | 27,880 | (7,589 | ) | ||||||||||
Operating expenses: |
||||||||||||||||
Selling and marketing |
1,388 | 1,959 | 5,967 | 6,809 | ||||||||||||
General and administrative |
2,576 | 2,616 | 8,561 | 12,141 | ||||||||||||
Research and development |
1,373 | 2,617 | 6,841 | 9,411 | ||||||||||||
Severance |
52 | | 1,826 | 1,180 | ||||||||||||
Other impairments |
| | | 293 | ||||||||||||
Total operating expenses |
5,389 | 7,192 | 23,195 | 29,834 | ||||||||||||
Income (Loss) from operations |
1,933 | (27,492 | ) | 4,685 | (37,423 | ) | ||||||||||
Other income |
56 | 12 | 9 | 567 | ||||||||||||
Income (Loss) before income taxes |
1,989 | (27,480 | ) | 4,694 | (36,856 | ) | ||||||||||
(Benefit) provision for income taxes |
(377 | ) | (1,089 | ) | 271 | (874 | ) | |||||||||
Income (Loss) from continuing
operations |
2,366 | (26,391 | ) | 4,423 | (35,982 | ) | ||||||||||
Loss from discontinued operations |
| | | (223 | ) | |||||||||||
Net income (loss) |
$ | 2,366 | $ | (26,391 | ) | $ | 4,423 | $ | (36,205 | ) | ||||||
Diluted earnings per-share
information: |
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Weighted average shares of common
stock and equivalents: |
13,594 | 12,690 | 13,160 | 12,683 | ||||||||||||
Net Income (loss) per common and
common equivalent shares |
$ | 0.17 | $ | (2.08 | ) | $ | 0.34 | $ | (2.85 | ) | ||||||
Net Income (loss) per common and
common equivalent shares
from continuing operations |
$ | 0.17 | $ | (2.08 | ) | $ | 0.34 | $ | (2.83 | ) | ||||||
Net Income (loss) per common and
common equivalent shares
from discontinued operations |
$ | 0.00 | $ | 0.00 | $ | 0.00 | $ | (0.02 | ) | |||||||
TOLLGRADE COMMUNICATIONS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In thousands)
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In thousands)
December 31, 2010 | December 31, 2009 | |||||||
ASSETS |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
$ | 72,194 | $ | 66,046 | ||||
Accounts and Other receivables |
8,625 | 8,005 | ||||||
Inventories |
1,373 | 2,119 | ||||||
Prepaid expenses and deposits |
798 | 759 | ||||||
Property and equipment, net |
2,246 | 3,101 | ||||||
Intangible assets |
5,391 | 7,110 | ||||||
Other assets |
710 | 547 | ||||||
Total assets |
$ | 91,337 | $ | 87,687 | ||||
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY |
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Current liabilities |
$ | 5,411 | $ | 7,933 | ||||
Long-Term Liabilities |
1,634 | 2,011 | ||||||
Total liabilities |
7,045 | 9,944 | ||||||
Total shareholders equity |
84,292 | 77,743 | ||||||
Total liabilities and
shareholders equity |
$ | 91,337 | $ | 87,687 | ||||
Forward Looking Statements
The foregoing release contains forward looking statements regarding future events or results
within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, including statements concerning the Companys current
expectations regarding revenue for the first quarter of 2011. We caution readers that such
forward looking statements are, in fact, predictions that are subject to risks and uncertainties
and that actual events or results may differ materially from those anticipated events or results
expressed or implied by such forward looking statements. We disclaim any current intention to
update these forward looking statements, and the estimates and assumptions within them, at any
time or for any reason. In particular, the following factors, among others could cause actual
results to differ materially from those described in the forward looking statements: (a) the risk
that our business could be disrupted as a result of uncertainty related to our recently announced
merger agreement with an affiliate of Golden Gate Capital (GGC) (the Merger); (b) the inability
to complete the Merger in the timeframe or manner currently anticipated, or at all, as a result of
several factors, including, among other things, the failure of one or more of the merger
agreements closing conditions, litigation relating to the Merger, or the failure to obtain
shareholder approval of the Merger; (c) the requirement in the merger agreement that we secure
GGCs consent prior to engaging in certain actions during the pendency of the Merger, and the risk
that this requirement will prevent us from pursuing opportunities or otherwise taking actions that
we might otherwise have; (d) our inability to realize the benefits of our revenue initiatives and
our efforts to reduce our cost structure, in either case due to unforeseen delays, changes in our
markets or other factors, and the risk that these initiatives will not promote revenue growth or
sustain profitability in the timeframe or to the degree that we anticipate; (e) the risk that our
previous cost-cutting initiatives may have impaired, or that our current and future initiatives may
impair, our ability to effectively develop and market products and remain competitive in our
markets and to hire and retain qualified employees; (f) possible delays in, or the inability to
complete, negotiation and execution of purchase and service agreements with new or existing
customers and our ability to enter into agreements with customers upon completion of trials that we
have underway; (g) the 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 products and solutions beyond the timeframes anticipated or at all; (h) our reliance on third
party products and services for a portion of our revenue, in particular, our OEM relationship for
our protocol analyzer products and related services; (i) our inability to recognize all or a
portion of our backlog as expected, due to delays in shipment or other factors; (j) changes in
exchange rates of foreign currencies in which we transact business relative to the U.S. dollar; (k)
general economic uncertainty and its impact on the capital budgets for certain of our major
customers; (l) our dependence upon a limited number of third party subcontractors and component
suppliers to manufacture or supply certain aspects of the products we sell; (m) the ability to
manage the risks associated with and to grow our business; and (n) the uncertain economic and
political climate in certain parts of the world where we conduct business and the potential that
such climate may deteriorate. Other factors that could cause actual events or results to differ
materially from those contained in the forwar
d looking statements are included in the Companys
filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC) including, but not limited to,
the Companys Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009 and any subsequently filed reports.
All documents are also available through the SECs Electronic Data Gathering Analysis and Retrieval
system at www.sec.gov or from the Companys website at www.tollgrade.com.