SOLON, Ohio, May 15, 2012 (GlobeNewswire via COMTEX) -- Energy Focus, Inc. today announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2012.
Financial results for the first quarter of 2012 include the following:
-- Net sales of $5.3 million compared to $5.5 million for the first quarter of 2011. -- Operating expenses decreased 36% compared to the first quarter of 2011. -- The net loss of $1.9 million improved $0.9 million compared to the first quarter's 2011 net loss of $2.8 million. -- The Company finished the quarter with a balance sheet showing cash in the amount of $1.7 million, a $0.4 million decrease from the fourth quarter of 2011.
Net sales decreased during the first quarter of 2012 as compared to the prior year's first quarter as a result of $1 million in lower sales from our Solutions business. This was partially offset by a $0.8 million increase in our U.S. Government business as a result of our $23 million U.S. Navy contract.
Joe Kaveski, Chief Executive Officer, commented, "Our first quarter sales fell within our guidance of $5-$6 million. While our overall sales were lower in the first quarter due to the weak performance of our Solutions business, we were encouraged to see a $0.8 million increase in U. S. Navy revenues associated with our IntelliTube(TM) sales. We also expect to see significant sales during the remainder of 2012 from the $23 million Navy contract. Further, we anticipate an improvement in our Solutions business beginning in the second quarter and a further strengthening in the second half of 2012 due to an expanded proposal pipeline."
"Our U.S. Products business is also expected to grow in the second quarter of 2012 due to increased sales of our LED products. This increase is led by the fulfillment of the $1.8 million LED product order we recently secured which we began shipping in the second quarter," said Mr. Kaveski.
The Company expects sales for the second quarter to range between $7 million and $8 million and forecasts to be EBITDA positive in the second half of 2012.
Energy Focus, Inc. will host a conference call on Tuesday, May 15, 2012 at 4:30 p.m. EST (1:30 p.m. PST) to review the first quarter of 2012 financial results, followed by a Q & A session. The call can be accessed by dialing (888) 245-0962 (US and Canada) or 1-913-981-5559 (International/Local). The conference ID number is 2466679. Participants are asked to call the assigned number approximately 10 minutes before the conference call begins.
A recording of the conference call will be available through the investor relations section of the Company's web site at http://www.energyfocusinc.com/investors/events/category/investors starting May 15, 2012 and will remain available for 3 months.
Forward Looking Statements
Forward-looking statements in this release are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. For more information about potential factors that could affect the financial results of Energy Focus, please refer to the Company's SEC reports, including its Annual Reports on Form 10-K and its quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date hereof. Energy Focus disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements.
About Energy Focus, Inc.
Energy Focus, Inc. is a leading provider of energy efficient LED lighting products and turnkey energy efficient lighting solutions, holding 75 lighting patents. Our solutions provide energy savings, aesthetics, safety and maintenance cost benefits over conventional lighting. Our long-standing relationship with the U.S. Government includes numerous research and development projects for the DOE and DARPA, creating energy efficient LED lighting systems for the U.S. Navy fleet. Customers include supermarket chains, the U.S. Government, state and local governmental agencies, retail stores, museums, theme parks and casinos, hotels, swimming pool builders and many others. Company headquarters are located in Solon, OH, with additional offices in Nashville, TN, Pleasanton, CA, and the United Kingdom. For more information, see our web site at www.energyfocusinc.com .
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ENERGY FOCUS, INC. CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (amounts in thousands except share and per share amounts) December March 31, 31, 2012 2011 ----------- --------- ASSETS (unaudited) Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 1,733 $ 2,136 Trade accounts receivable less allowances of $462 and $447, respectively 3,601 2,738 Retainage receivable 516 474 Inventories, net 2,452 2,429 Costs in excess of billings 74 171 Prepaid and other current assets 1,621 881 ----------- --------- Total current assets 9,997 8,829 Property and equipment, net 1,968 2,105 Goodwill 672 672 Intangible assets, net 923 1,027 Collateralized assets 1,000 1,000 Other assets 119 145 ----------- --------- Total assets $ 14,679 $ 13,778 =========== ========= LIABILITIES Current liabilities: Accounts payable $ 4,123 $ 5,653 Accrued liabilities 1,409 1,995 Deferred revenue 1,170 1,373 Billings in excess of costs 572 154 Credit line borrowings 1,304 701 Current maturities of long-term debt 50 855 ----------- --------- Total current liabilities 8,628 10,731 Other liabilities 89 71 Acquisition-related contingent liabilities 482 553 Long-term debt 966 955 ----------- --------- Total liabilities 10,165 12,310 SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY Preferred stock, par value $0.0001 per share: Authorized: 2,000,000 shares in 2012 and 2011 Issued and outstanding: no shares in 2012 and 2011 -- -- Common stock, par value $0.0001 per share: Authorized: 60,000,000 shares in 2012 and 2011 Issued and outstanding: 44,513,000 at March 31, 2012 and 24,913,000 at December 31, 2011 4 1 Additional paid-in capital 80,844 75,962 Accumulated other comprehensive income 448 420 Accumulated deficit (76,782) (74,915) ----------- --------- Total shareholders' equity 4,514 1,468 ----------- --------- Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $ 14,679 $ 13,778 =========== ========= ENERGY FOCUS, INC. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (amounts in thousands except per share amounts) Three months ended March 31, 2012 2011 ---------- ---------- Net sales $ 5,302 $ 5,460 Cost of sales 4,517 4,301 ---------- ---------- Gross profit 785 1,159 Operating expenses: Research and development 46 265 Sales and marketing 1,271 1,935 General and administrative 1,154 1,578 Valuation of equity instruments -- 56 ---------- ---------- Total operating expenses 2,471 3,834 ---------- ---------- Loss from operations (1,686) (2,675) Other income (expense): Other (expense) income (28) 49 Interest income 1 1 Interest expense (151) (183) ---------- ---------- Loss before income taxes (1,864) (2,808) Provision for income taxes (3) (5) ---------- ---------- Net loss $ (1,867) $ (2,813) ========== ========== Net loss per share - basic and diluted $ (0.06) $ (0.12) ========== ========== Shares used in computing net loss per share -- basic and diluted 31,621 24,224 ========== ==========
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