Exhibit 99.1
Press Release
RELM Reports First Quarter Earnings
WEST MELBOURNE, Fla, May 3, 2005 - RELM Wireless Corporation (OTCBB: RELM - News) today announced its operating results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2005.
RELM’s sales for the first quarter ended March 31, 2005 were approximately $5.5 million, compared to $4.9 million for the same quarter last year. First quarter pre-tax income increased approximately $0.2 million to $0.5 million, up from $0.3 million for the same quarter last year. First quarter net income was approximately $0.3 million, or $0.02 per diluted share, compared to net income of $0.3 million, or $0.03 per diluted share for the same quarter last year, because the Company recognized a non-cash deferred tax expense for the quarter of approximately $0.2 million. No tax expense or benefit was recognized for the same period last year.
Sales growth for the quarter was driven primarily by sales of new products. This includes sales of the Company’s new BK Radio GPH-CMD portable radio. The GPH-CMD was custom-designed for the California Department of Forestry (CDF), and was selected by the CDF for a contract, which it awarded to one of the Company’s dealers during the first quarter. Sales of digital APCO Project 25 radios used by government and public-safety agencies and the Company’s expanding line of RP-Series analog products targeted for commercial, industrial and municipal two-way radio applications also increased for the quarter.
Gross margins as a percentage of sales for the three months ended March 31, 2005 increased to 44.0 percent from 42.2 percent for the same period last year. The Company has improved production efficiencies and reduced material, labor and manufacturing support expenses. Furthermore, increased sales volumes have enabled the Company to more fully utilize and absorb its base of manufacturing support expenses. The mix of products also contributed to improved margins. Sales of newer high-specification digital and analog products, incorporating recent, more cost-effective product designs, comprised a greater portion of our total sales in the first quarter 2005 compared to the same period in 2004.
SG&A expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2005 totaled approximately $1.95 million (35.2 percent of sales) compared to approximately $1.7 million (34.0 percent of sales) for the same period in 2004. The overall increase in SG&A expenses is attributable primarily to increases in product development and selling and marketing initiatives.
For the quarter ended March 31, 2005, the Company recognized a non-cash deferred income tax expense of approximately $0.2 million and reduced its current net deferred tax asset by a corresponding amount, reflecting the tax effect of income for the quarter. No tax expense or benefit was recognized for the same period last year. This is a non-cash expense derived from the valuation of the Company’s net deferred tax asset, which is comprised primarily of net operating loss carryforwards (NOLs). The Company cannot presently estimate what, if any, changes to the valuation of its deferred tax asset may be made in the future. Future losses or income may make it necessary for the Company to decrease or increase its net deferred net tax asset recognized as of March 31, 2005.
RELM President and Chief Executive Officer Dave Storey commented, “We are pleased with our continuing trend of improved operating results. Sales, gross margins and pretax income all improved compared to the first quarter last year. Most important for the quarter was the introduction of a significant number of new products. These products as well as others planned for later this year, capitalize on a theme of superior value, which we believe, strengthens our position in the market by broadening our offerings and addressable markets.”
For nearly six decades, RELM Wireless Corp. has manufactured and marketed high-specification two-way communications equipment for use by public safety professionals and government agencies, as well as radios for use in a wide range of commercial and industrial applications, including disaster recovery. Revolutionary advances include new low-cost digital portable two-way radios compliant with APCO Project 25 technical specifications. Products are manufactured and distributed worldwide under BK Radio, RELM/BK and RELM. The company maintains its headquarters in West Melbourne, Florida and can be contacted through its web site at www.relm.com or directly at 1-800-821-2900.
This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act Of 1995. These forward-looking statements concern the Company’s operations, economic performance and financial condition and are based largely on the Company’s beliefs and expectations. These statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the Company, or industry results, to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such factors and risks include, among others, the following: reliance on overseas manufacturers; heavy reliance on sales to the U.S. Government; federal, state and local budget deficits and spending limitations; limitations in available radio spectrum for use by land mobile radios; general eco nomic and business conditions; changes in customer preferences; competition; changes in technology; changes in business strategy; the debt and inventory levels of the Company; quality of management, business abilities and judgment of the Company’s personnel; and the availability, terms and deployment of capital. Certain of these factors and risks, as well as other risks and uncertainties are stated in more detail in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004 and in the Company’s subsequent filings with the SEC. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this press release, and the Company assumes no obligation to update the forward-looking statements or to update the reasons why actual results could differ from those projected in the forward-looking statements.
RELM WIRELESS CORPORATION
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income
(In Thousands Except Per Share Amounts)
| | | Three Months Ended | |
| | | (Unaudited) | |
| | | 3/31/2005 | | | 3/31/2004 | |
Sales | | $ | 5,540 | | | $ | 4,970 | |
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Costs & Expenses: | | | | | | | | |
Cost of Sales | | | 3,100 | | | | 2,871 | |
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses | | | 1,950 | | | | 1,690 | |
Total Costs & Expenses | | | 5,050 | | | | 4,561 | |
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Operating Income | | | 490 | | | | 409 | |
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Other Income (Expense): | | | | | | | | |
Interest Expense | | | (5 | ) | | | (78 | ) |
Other Income | | | 20 | | | | 9 | |
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Pretax Income | | | 505 | | | | 340 | |
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Deferred Income Tax Expense ** | | | 173 | | | | 0 | |
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Net Income | | $ | 332 | | | $ | 340 | |
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Earnings per share – basic | | $ | 0.03 | | | $ | 0.04 | |
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Earnings per share – diluted | | $ | 0.02 | | | $ | 0.03 | |
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Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding, Basic | | | 12,885 | | | | 9,301 | |
Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding, Diluted | | | 13,470 | | | | 12,114 | |
** For the quarter ended March 31, 2005, the Company recognized a non-cash deferred income tax expense of approximately $0.2 million and reduced its current net deferred tax asset by a corresponding amount, reflecting the tax effect of income for the quarter. No tax expense or benefit was recognized for the same period last year. This is a non-cash expense derived from the valuation of the Company’s net deferred tax asset, which is comprised primarily of net operating loss carryforwards (NOLs).
RELM WIRELESS CORPORATION
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In Thousands Except Share Data) (Unaudited)
| | | March 31,
2005 | | | December 31,
2004 | |
ASSETS | | | | | | | | |
Current Assets: | | | | | | | | |
Cash & Cash Equivalents | | $ | 3,952 | | | $ | 3,140 | |
Trade Accounts Receivable, Net | | | 3,029 | | | | 3,651 | |
Inventories, Net | | | 4,944 | | | | 4,735 | |
Deferred tax assets, net ** | | | 1,175 | | | | 1,338 | |
Prepaid Expenses & Other Current Assets | | | 408 | | | | 326 | |
Total Current Assets | | | 13,508 | | | | 13,190 | |
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Property, Plant and Equipment, Net | | | 1,296 | | | | 1,291 | |
Deferred tax assets, net | | | 4,924 | | | | 4,924 | |
Other Assets | | | 280 | | | | 288 | |
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Total Assets | | $ | 20,008 | | | $ | 19,693 | |
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | | | | | | | | |
Current Liabilities: | | | | | | | | |
Current maturities of long-term debt | | $ | 150 | | | $ | 700 | |
Accounts payable | | | 1,066 | | | | 520 | |
Accrued compensation and related taxes | | | 599 | | | | 549 | |
Accrued warranty expense | | | 131 | | | | 118 | |
Accrued other expenses and other current liabilities | | | 263 | | | | 352 | |
Total Current Liabilities | | | 2,209 | | | | 2,239 | |
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Long-Term Debt | | | — | | | | — | |
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Commitments and Contingencies | | | — | | | | — | |
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Stockholders' Equity: | | | | | | | | |
Preferred stock; $1.00 par value; 1,000,000 authorized
shares, none issued or outstanding. | | | — | | | | — | |
Common stock; $0.60 par value; 20,000,000 authorized | | | | | | | | |
shares, 12,951,471 and 12,872,618 issued and | | | | | | | | |
outstanding shares at March 31, 2005 and | | | | | | | | |
December 31, 2004, respectively. | | | 7,770 | | | | 7,723 | |
Additional paid-in capital | | | 22,760 | | | | 22,794 | |
Deficit | | | (12,731 | ) | | | (13,063 | ) |
Total Stockholders' Equity | | | 17,799 | | | | 17,454 | |
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity | | $ | 20,008 | | | $ | 19,693 | |
**For the quarter ended March 31, 2005, the Company recognized a non-cash deferred income tax expense of approximately $0.2 million and reduced its current net deferred tax asset by a corresponding amount, reflecting the tax effect of income for the quarter. No tax expense or benefit was recognized for the same period last year. This is a non-cash expense derived from the valuation of the Company’s net deferred tax asset, which is comprised primarily of net operating loss carryforwards (NOLs).
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Source: RELM Wireless Corporation
