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Exhibit 99.1

LRAD CORPORATION ANNOUNCES FISCAL Q1 2013 RESULTS

Anticipates Strong International Sales Growth in Fiscal 2013

SAN DIEGO, CA, February 6, 2013 – LRAD Corporation (NASDAQ: LRAD), the world’s leading provider of long range acoustic hailing devices (AHDs), today announced revenues of $3.0 million and a net loss of $100,000, or $(0.00) per share, for its first fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2012.

“Our fiscal Q1 2013 results were affected by the uncertainty surrounding the federal budget process, which is expected to continue through at least the second fiscal quarter,” commented Tom Brown, the Company’s president and chief executive officer. “We are encouraged, however, by the foreign orders received to date, which indicate continued demand for our proprietary acoustic hailing devices and a strong fiscal year for international LRAD® sales. Consistent with our commitment to create long-term stockholder value we are pursuing a diverse range of market opportunities and applications. Two years ago, we had sold LRADs into 35 countries. Today, LRAD systems are deployed in over 60 nations around the world.”

Brown added, “We anticipate fiscal 2013 financial results will improve over fiscal 2012 due to continued international sales growth.”

Revenues for fiscal Q1 2013 decreased 17% from $3.6 million recorded in fiscal Q1 2012, due to a decrease in U.S. military orders and the timing of shipments.

Gross profit for fiscal Q1 2013 was $1.5 million, or 50% of revenues, compared to $1.7 million, or 48% of revenues, for the same period a year ago. The decrease in gross profit was primarily due to lower revenues and higher contracted annual maintenance costs, offset by higher product margins as a percentage of sales due to favorable product mix.

Operating expenses for fiscal Q1 2013 were $1.6 million, an 11% increase from $1.4 million recorded in fiscal Q1 2012, related to legal fees associated with a recent lawsuit, non-cash share-based compensation expense and R&D costs.

Net loss for fiscal Q1 2013 was $100,000, or $(0.00) per share, compared to net income of $314,000, or $0.01 per share, for the same period last year. The decrease in net income was primarily the result of lower revenues and gross margin in the quarter, and an increase in operating expenses. Cash and cash equivalents at December 31, 2012 was $16.1 million, compared to $13.9 million at September 30, 2012.

Management is scheduled to discuss the Company’s fiscal Q1 2013 business and financial results on a conference call today at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time.

About LRAD Corporation

LRAD Corporation is using long range communication to resolve uncertain situations peacefully and save lives on both sides of its proprietary Long Range Acoustic Device®. LRAD® systems are in service around


the world in diverse applications including fixed and mobile military deployments, maritime security, critical infrastructure and perimeter security, commercial security, border and port security, law enforcement and emergency responder communications, asset protection and wildlife preservation and control. For more information about the Company and its LRAD systems, please visit www.lradx.com.

Important Additional Information

This release may be deemed to be solicitation material in respect of a proxy contest for the election of directors to the Board of Directors of the Company. The Company will be filing a proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). STOCKHOLDERS ARE URGED TO READ THE PROXY STATEMENT AND ANY OTHER RELEVANT DOCUMENTS FILED OR THAT WILL BE FILED WITH THE SEC WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION. Stockholders will be able to receive the proxy statement and other relevant documents free of charge at the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov, or upon written request to the Secretary of LRAD Corporation at 16990 Goldentop Road, Ste. A, San Diego, California 92127.

Participants in Solicitation

The Company and its directors and executive officers and other members of management and employees may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies in respect of a proxy contest for the election of directors to the Board of Directors of the Company. Information concerning these participants is set forth in the proxy statement, dated January 23, 2012, relating to the Company’s 2012 Annual Meeting of Stockholders as filed with the SEC on Schedule 14A, and the Company’s 2012 Annual Report on Form 10-K/A, as filed with the SEC on January 22, 2013. Additional information regarding the interests of participants in the solicitation of proxies in respect of the 2013 Annual Meeting of Stockholders and other relevant materials, including the Company’s proxy statement, will be filed with the SEC when they become available.

Forward-looking Statements: This release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Forward-looking statements include, among others, statements that refer to expected sales growth and other improvements in fiscal 2013 financial results. You should not place undue reliance on these statements. We base these statements on particular assumptions that we have made in light of our industry experience, the stage of product and market development as well as our perception of historical trends, current market conditions, current economic data, expected future developments and other factors that we believe are appropriate under the circumstances. These statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those suggested in the forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties are identified and discussed in our filings with the SEC. These forward-looking statements are based on information and management’s expectations as of the date hereof. Future results may differ materially from our current expectations due to a variety of factors including, among others, general economic conditions, our dependence on a limited number of customers, our dependence on continued sales to U.S. and international governments and businesses that sell to governments, our ability to obtain financing on favorable terms, or at all, and our ability to expand our customer base and the acceptance of our products. For more information regarding other potential risks and uncertainties, see the “Risk Factors” section of the Company’s Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2012. The Company disclaims any intent or obligation to update those forward-looking statements, except as otherwise specifically stated.

COMPANY CONTACT:

Robert Putnam

(858) 676-0519

robert@lradx.com


LRAD Corporation and Subsidiary

Consolidated Balance Sheets

(000’s omitted)

 

     December  31,
2012
(Unaudited)
     September  30,
2012
 
     
     

ASSETS

     

Current assets:

     

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 16,139       $ 13,860   

Accounts receivable, net

     2,269         5,518   

Inventories, net

     4,192         3,112   

Prepaid expenses and other

     357         442   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total current assets

     22,957         22,932   

Property and equipment, net

     265         213   

Intangible assets, net

     148         158   

Prepaid expenses and other - noncurrent

     1,055         1,102   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total assets

   $ 24,425       $ 24,405   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

     

Current liabilities:

     

Accounts payable

   $ 791       $ 995   

Accrued liabilities

     723         624   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total current liabilities

     1,514         1,619   

Other liabilities - noncurrent

     365         364   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total liabilities

     1,879         1,983   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total stockholders’ equity

     22,546         22,422   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

   $ 24,425       $ 24,405   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 


LRAD Corporation and Subsidiary

Consolidated Statements of Operations

(000’s omitted except share and per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

 

     Three months ended
December 31,
 
     2012     2011  

Revenues

   $ 2,980      $ 3,612   

Cost of revenues

     1,494        1,863   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Gross profit

     1,486        1,749   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating expenses:

    

Selling, general and administrative

     1,172        1,057   

Research and development

     422        381   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total operating expenses

     1,594        1,438   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

(Loss) income from operations

     (108     311   

Other income

     8        13   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

(Loss) income from operations before income taxes

     (100     324   

Income tax expense

     —          10   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net (loss) income

   $ (100   $ 314   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income per common share - basic and diluted

   $ 0.00      $ 0.01   

Weighted average common shares outstanding:

    

Basic

     32,399,199        32,374,499   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Diluted

     32,399,199        33,061,520