Exhibit 99.2
equipping networks for life
Q3 2004 Earnings Results
November 2, 2004
Safe Harbor
This presentation may make forward-looking statements, including discussing Somera’s revenue, gross margin, operating expenses, and net income or loss levels in future periods; Somera’s strategy and goals in future periods and the execution thereof; expected stabilization of and growth in domestic and international revenues; expected areas of future growth and market share gains in specific customer segments and product categories; Somera’s ability to execute on its lifecycle management services offering; Somera’s future increase in sales force headcount and operational changes in the areas of sales; the impact of inventory valuation and inventory supply issues on future operation results; Somera’s ability to help its customers leverage under-utilized assets; Somera’s ability to execute on process efficiencies; Somera’s ability to execute its plan to achieve profitability; and future customer spending levels. These and other forward-looking statements are based on current expectations that involve risks and uncertainties. Somera’s actual results may differ materially from the forward-looking statements made in this presentation. Factors that could cause actual results to differ include general economic conditions, particularly those affecting the telecommunications industry; capital equipment spending levels of Somera’s customer base, including the risk of continued customer spending delays associated with carrier consolidation; the impact of competition on Somera’s business; Somera’s continued ability to match equipment supply with customer demand; potential shortages in product supply; Somera’s ability to continue its international expansion; Somera’s ability to reduce operating expenses and breakeven revenue amounts; and risks related to its services business, including it’s lifecycle services offering These and other risk factors are detailed in Somera’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2003, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Introduction
Somera’ financial peformance for the third quarter of 2004 Somera’s vision for lifecycle management services Somera’s progress on it’s lifecycle management strategy Somera’s roadmap to profitability in 2005
David W. Heard President and CEO
Q3 2004 Results
(Select Financial Data)
Refurbished Equipment Revenue $ 15,790
New Equipment Revenue $ 4,946
Services Equipment Revenue $ 1,957
Total Revenue $ 22,693
Gross Profit $ 3,892
% Gross Profit 17%
Total Operating Expenses $ 12,294
OpEx % of Revenue 54%
Income from Operations ($ 8,402)
EPS ($ 0.17)
Rebalanced people, products, and services to drive overall breakeven revenue run rate down in 2005
Q3 2004 Highlights
Laying the Groundwork for Growth
Delivered 20 proposals for lifecycle management services.
Growth opportunities for traditional brokerage business both domestically and abroad. Reorganized sales into geographic regions with sales and supply tightly aligned and providing rapid response.
Increased sales staffing and training.
Aligned sales compensation for improved performance Implemented more seamless connection to our customers:
Building our e-presence with the re-launch of somera.com
Creating a more effective 1-866-Somera1 service line and support program
Establishing customer winback loyalty programs
Provided new offers that our customers are requesting to support the immense technology transition that is going on in the network.
Addition of Mike Foliano, expert VP of Operations & Services, and David Peters, VP Finance
Our Vision
Somera will be the leading telecom equipment lifecycle manager by providing customers with comprehensive value, quality, and reliability driven by the core strengths of the organization – people, technical knowledge, operational precision and scale.
For customers – carriers and OEMs – our solutions will be…
…equipping networks for life.
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Drivers -
Equipment Lifecycle Management
Planned Life Cycle Actual Life Cycle
Time
Cost
Introduction of:
VoIP Data
Wireless Data DSL, Cable Gig E
Uncertain ending for:
Class 3,4,5 switching ATM, FR
TDMA, CDMA, GSM DLC
SONET, SDH
Supply of New & Used
Asset Disposition & Valuation
Services & Repair
- Advanced Programs
Market Size -
Lifecycle Management Services
Market Size $ Billion
12 10 8 6 4 2 0
2004 2005 2006 2007
Re-Use Market New & Refurbished Equipment LCM Services
Source: Tyler Group. Proprietary research and industry data. Company does not undertake to verify or update information.
Definition of Service Offering
1.
Asset Valuation & Inventory Analysis Service Fees (C) 2.
Liquidation revenues from sales (A) 3.
Consign revenues from sales (A) 4.
Exchange revenues from sales (A) (B)
5. Scrap service fees (C)
Valuation & Disposition
SOMERA “Equipping Networks for Life”
Equipment Supply
Services & Repair
1. Repair revenues (C)
2. Spares Exchange service contract revenue (C)
3. Testing, Refurbishment & Reconfiguration service fees (C)
4. Logistics Management service fees (C)
1. New Equipment sales revenues (B)
2. Refurbished Equipment sales revenues (A)
(A) + (B) + (C) = Lifecycle Management Profits
Refurbished Equipment Profits New Equipment Profits Service Profits
Roadmap to Profitability
1. Increasing our traditional equipment business is critical to our strategy
2. Growing our international business at a much faster pace is equally as important.
3. Establishing ourselves as the early leader of lifecycle management services to carriers and OEMs globally.
4. Deriving a significant portion of our business in contracted services over the next 2 years.
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Steps to Profitability
Restructuring Summary
Step 1
Identify “Orange Cones” and impact areas to growth.
First 90 Days
Step 2
Rebalance resources and align foundation of the company financially.
Next 90-120 Days
Step 3
Execute roadmap to profitability.
Target 2005
Plant seeds for growth Sales Training Sales Staffing New Products New Offers Somera.com 1-866-Somera1 Loyalty Programs Trade Credits International Growth
Step up investment in sales and marketing.
Refocus Services Drive efficiency in supporting functions. Set company on a plan to breakeven at reduced revenue levels
Implement and fine tune rebalancing plan
Respond to Lifecycle Management Proposals and Sign Contracts
equipping networks for life
Questions & Answers