Exhibit 99.1

Investor Relations
eOn Communications
800-955-5321
investorrelations@eoncc.com
For Release 10:00 AM ET, March 16, 2010
eOn Communications Reports Profitability for the First Six Months
of Fiscal 2010
SAN JOSE, CA(March 16, 2010) – eOn Communications Corporation™ (NASDAQ: EONC) (the “Company”), a leading provider of telecommunications solutions, today reported second quarter fiscal results for the period ended January 31, 2010.
Second quarter revenue increased 169% to $3,516,000 from $1,307,000 in the second quarter of last year. Net income for the quarter excluding the impact of the imputed interest expense was $49,000 or $0.02 per common share. With imputed interest, the quarter has a net loss of $248,000 or $0.09 per common share compared to a net loss of $376,000 or $0.14 per common share in the quarter ended January 31, 2009. Included in net income for the quarter was $297,000 of imputed interest expense due to the amortization of the difference between the face value of the contingent obligation to the former Cortelco shareholders and the discounted present value of the note payable recorded on the balance sheet.
Despite the expected seasonal downturn in operating results for the second quarter, eOn’s operating results for the first six months of fiscal 2010 remain positive. Net income for the six month period ended January 31, 2010 was $131,000 or $0.05 per common share compared to a net loss of $510,000 or $0.19 per common share for the same period last year. Included in net income for the six months ended January 31, 2010 was $350,000 of imputed interest expense as discussed above. Net income for the current six months excluding the impact of the imputed interest expense was $481,000 or $0.18 per common share.
Financial results include Cortelco Systems Holding Corp. net income of $238,000 for the current quarter and $680,000 for the six months ended January 31, 2010. Cortelco Systems Holding Corp., was acquired on April 1, 2009
Cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities increased 20% to $2,871,000 as of January 31, 2010 from $2,383,000 as of January 31, 2009 and decreased 5% from $3,010,000 as of July 31, 2009.
“We are pleased with our continuing efforts to improve the Company’s performance. The second fiscal quarter has historically been seasonally effected and our results were better than expected”, commented Mr. David S. Lee, Chairman of eOn’s Board of Directors. “Our profitability in the last four quarters has resulted in earnings of $1,132,000 or $0.41 per common share before imputed interest expense. Despite adverse economic conditions, we continue to achieve positive results.”
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About eOn Communications™
eOn Communications Corporation™ is a global provider of innovative communications solutions. Backed by over 20 years of telecommunications engineering expertise, our solutions enable our customers to easily leverage advanced technologies in order to communicate more effectively. To find out more information about eOn Communications and its solutions, visit the World Wide Web at www.eoncommunications.com, or call 800-955-5321.
Note:
This press release may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, including technical and competitive factors, which could cause the Company’s results and the timing of certain events to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements. Such risks are detailed in eOn Communications Corporation’s most recent Form 10-Q filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
eOn Communications Corporation, the mark eOn, and eQueue are trademarks of eOn Communications Corporation.
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eOn Communications Corporation
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
Unaudited
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| | Three Months Ended | | | Six Months Ended | |
| | January 31, | | | January 31, | |
| | 2010 | | | 2009 | | | 2010 | | | 2009 | |
REVENUE | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net revenue | | $ | 3,516 | | | $ | 1,307 | | | $ | 8,041 | | | $ | 3,091 | |
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COST OF REVENUE | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Cost of revenue | | | 2,252 | | | | 703 | | | | 5,056 | | | | 1,516 | |
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Gross profit | | | 1,264 | | | | 604 | | | | 2,985 | | | | 1,575 | |
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OPERATING EXPENSE | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Selling, general and administrative | | | 1,133 | | | | 688 | | | | 2,288 | | | | 1,455 | |
Research and development | | | 117 | | | | 277 | | | | 254 | | | | 582 | |
Other expense | | | 13 | | | | 17 | | | | 32 | | | | 61 | |
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Total operating expense | | | 1,263 | | | | 982 | | | | 2,574 | | | | 2,098 | |
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Income (loss) from operations | | | 1 | | | | (378 | ) | | | 411 | | | | (523 | ) |
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Interest (expense) income, net | | | (297 | ) | | | 2 | | | | (350 | ) | | | 13 | |
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated investee | | | 48 | | | | — | | | | 49 | | | | — | |
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(Loss) income before income taxes | | | (248 | ) | | | (376 | ) | | | 110 | | | | (510 | ) |
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Income tax benefit | | | — | | | | — | | | | 21 | | | | — | |
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Net (loss) income | | $ | (248 | ) | | $ | (376 | ) | | $ | 131 | | | $ | (510 | ) |
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COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net (loss) income | | $ | (248 | ) | | $ | (376 | ) | | $ | 131 | | | $ | (510 | ) |
Unrealized gains on available-for-sale securities | | | — | | | | — | | | | 4 | | | | — | |
Foreign currency translation adjustment | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (1 | ) |
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Comprehensive (loss) income | | $ | (248 | ) | | $ | (376 | ) | | $ | 135 | | | $ | (511 | ) |
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Weighted average shares outstanding | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Basic | | | 2,736 | | | | 2,736 | | | | 2,736 | | | | 2,735 | |
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Diluted | | | 2,736 | | | | 2,736 | | | | 2,738 | | | | 2,735 | |
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Basic (loss) income per share | | $ | (0.09 | ) | | $ | (0.14 | ) | | $ | 0.05 | | | $ | (0.19 | ) |
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Diluted (loss) income per share | | $ | (0.09 | ) | | $ | (0.14 | ) | | $ | 0.05 | | | $ | (0.19 | ) |
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eOn Communications Corporation
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share amounts)
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| | January 31, 2010 | | | July 31, 2009 | |
| | (unaudited) | | | | |
ASSETS | | | | | | | | |
Current assets: | | | | | | | | |
Cash and cash equivalents | | $ | 2,871 | | | $ | 3,010 | |
Trade accounts receivable, net of allowance of $299 and $332, respectively | | | 2,050 | | | | 2,943 | |
Trade accounts receivable - related party | | | 15 | | | | 228 | |
Inventories | | | 4,933 | | | | 5,032 | |
Deferred income taxes | | | 270 | | | | 270 | |
Prepaid and other current assets | | | 262 | | | | 242 | |
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Total current assets | | | 10,401 | | | | 11,725 | |
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Property and equipment, net | | | 164 | | | | 209 | |
Intangibles, net | | | 656 | | | | 410 | |
Investments | | | 1,141 | | | | 1,136 | |
Investment in unconsolidated equity investee | | | 189 | | | | 140 | |
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Total assets | | $ | 12,551 | | | $ | 13,620 | |
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY | | | | | | | | |
Current liabilities: | | | | | | | | |
Trade accounts payable | | $ | 1,082 | | | $ | 1,127 | |
Trade accounts payable - related party | | | 6 | | | | 11 | |
Notes payable, related party | | | 742 | | | | 1,157 | |
Accrued expenses and other | | | 1,144 | | | | 1,628 | |
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Total current liabilities | | | 2,974 | | | | 3,923 | |
Note payable, related party, net of current portion | | | 3,633 | | | | 3,891 | |
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Total liabilities | | | 6,607 | | | | 7,814 | |
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Commitments and contingencies | | | | | | | | |
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Stockholders’ equity: | | | | | | | | |
Preferred stock, $0.001 par value, (10,000,000 shares authorized, no shares issued and outstanding) | | | — | | | | — | |
Common stock, $0.005 par value (10,000,000 shares authorized, 2,890,214 and 2,873,992 shares issued, respectively) | | | 15 | | | | 14 | |
Additional paid-in capital | | | 56,050 | | | | 56,048 | |
Treasury stock, at cost (139,580 shares) | | | (1,503 | ) | | | (1,503 | ) |
Accumulated deficit | | | (48,725 | ) | | | (48,856 | ) |
Accumulated other comprehensive income | | | 107 | | | | 103 | |
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Total stockholders’ equity | | | 5,944 | | | | 5,806 | |
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Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity | | $ | 12,551 | | | $ | 13,620 | |
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