Exhibit 99.1
HALIFAX ANNOUNCES SECOND QUARTER
FINANCIAL RESULTS
Revenues Up 25% Compared to Prior Year’s Second Quarter
ALEXANDRIA, VA — November 14, 2005 — Halifax Corporation (AMEX:HX) today announced its financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2005.
Revenues for the second quarter of fiscal 2006 were $14.0 million versus $11.2 million for the same period in fiscal 2005, an increase of 25%. The revenue increase resulted from growth within existing contracts and the inclusion of the AlphaNational acquisition, which closed in September of 2004.
The operating loss for the second quarter of 2006 was $170,000 versus an operating loss of $623,000 for the comparable quarter of last year. Revenue growth and a fixed cost containment program are facilitating the reduction in operating losses. Income from discontinued operations was $540,000 for the quarter ended September 30, 2004, compared to $0 for the current quarter. With the sale of its Secure Network Services business on June 30, 2005, for $12.5 million, the financial performance of this business area is being classified, for accounting purposes, as a discontinued operation. The net gain on the sale of approximately $5.6 million is being deferred until certain contract novation contingencies are resolved.
For the quarter ended September 30, 2005, the Company reported a net loss of $172,000, or $0.05 per share, compared to net income of $44,000, or $0.02 per basic and $0.01 per diluted share, for the same quarter last year.
According to Charles McNew, president and chief executive officer, “The cash infusion from the previously announced sale of our Secure Network Services business has significantly improved our financial position. We have reduced long-term debt and enhanced working capital flexibility. As soon as our contract novation process is completed, we will be able to recognize the $5.6 million gain on the sale of the Secure Network Services business, further strengthening our balance sheet.”
He added, “The combination of our continued solid revenue growth with an aggressive fixed cost containment program puts us in a strong position for a return to profitability. Our singular focus on the enterprise maintenance business is paying off, improving our position for performance on long-term growth opportunities.”
For the six months ended September 30, 2005, revenues were $28.6 million compared to $21.9 million for the same period last year, an increase of 31%. The operating loss for the six months ended September 30, 2005, was $313,000 versus $908,000 for the same
period last year. Income from discontinued operations for the six months ended September 30, 2005, was $310,000, compared to $907,000 for the comparable period of the prior year. The net loss for the six months ended September 30, 2005, was $96,000, or $0.03 per share, versus net income of $135,000, or $0.05 per basic and diluted share, for the six months ended September 30, 2004.
McNew added, “Our marketplace is characterized by competitive pricing pressures and enhanced service requirements. Our innovative approach to service delivery has enabled us to grow in a market that continues to undergo a consolidation. We are evaluating various strategic alternatives to further position our Company for near- and long-term growth and profitability.”
The Company will host a conference call for investors at 11 a.m. EST on Monday, November 14, 2005, to review the financial and operational results for the quarter. The conference call phone number is 888-343-7144 for U.S. callers and 415-537-1962 for international callers. The conference call replay will be available from 12 p.m. EST on Monday, November 14, 2005, to 12 p.m. EST on Tuesday, November 15, 2005. The replay number is 800-633-8284 for U.S. callers and 402-977-9141 for international callers. The reservation number is 21268601.
Founded in 1967, Halifax Corporation is an enterprise maintenance solutions company providing a wide range of technology services to commercial and government customers throughout the United States. The Company’s principal products are high availability hardware maintenance services, technology deployment and integration services. More information on Halifax can be found at www.hxcorp.com.
Certain statements made by the Company which are not historical facts may be considered forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, statements as to trends, management’s beliefs, views, expectations and opinions, which are based upon a number of assumptions concerning future conditions that ultimately may prove to be inaccurate. Such forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties and may be affected by various factors described in the Risk Factors Section in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K that may cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. For further information that could affect the Company’s financial statements, please refer to the Company’s reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Halifax Corporation
Summary Financial Data
(in 000’s except per share amounts)
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Statements of operations | | For the three months ended September 30, | | | For the six months ended September 30, | |
| | 2005 | | | 2004 | | | 2005 | | | 2004 | |
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Revenues | | $ | 13,958 | | | $ | 11,198 | | | $ | 28,637 | | | $ | 21,866 | |
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Cost of services | | | 12,864 | | | | 10,363 | | | | 26,361 | | | | 19,938 | |
Selling, marketing, general & administrative | | | 1,264 | | | | 1,279 | | | | 2,589 | | | | 2,657 | |
Abandonment of facilities | | | — | | | | 179 | | | | — | | | | 179 | |
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| | | 14,128 | | | | 11,821 | | | | 28,950 | | | | 22,774 | |
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Operating (loss) | | | (170 | ) | | | (623 | ) | | | (313 | ) | | | (908 | ) |
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Other income | | | 5 | | | | 3 | | | | 5 | | | | 3 | |
Interest expense | | | (105 | ) | | | (160 | ) | | | (322 | ) | | | (299 | ) |
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(Loss) before income taxes | | | (270 | ) | | | (780 | ) | | | (630 | ) | | | (1,204 | ) |
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Income tax expense (benefit) | | | (98 | ) | | | (284 | ) | | | (224 | ) | | | (432 | ) |
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(Loss) from continuing operations | | | (172 | ) | | | (496 | ) | | | (406 | ) | | | (772 | ) |
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Income from discontinued operations (net) | | | — | | | | 540 | | | | 310 | | | | 907 | |
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Net income | | $ | (172 | ) | | $ | 44 | | | $ | (96 | ) | | $ | 135 | |
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Earnings (loss) per common share — basic: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Continuing operations | | $ | (.05 | ) | | $ | (.17 | ) | | $ | (.13 | ) | | $ | (.26 | ) |
Discontinued operations | | | .00 | | | | .19 | | | | .10 | | | | .31 | |
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| | | (.05 | ) | | | .02 | | | | (.03 | ) | | | .05 | |
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Earnings (loss) per common share — diluted: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Continuing operations | | $ | (.05 | ) | | $ | (.17 | ) | | $ | (.13 | ) | | $ | (.26 | ) |
Discontinued operations | | | .00 | | | | .18 | | | | .10 | | | | .31 | |
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| | | (.05 | ) | | | .01 | | | | (.03 | ) | | | .05 | |
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Weighted average number of common shares outstanding: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Basic | | | 3,172 | | | | 2,927 | | | | 3,172 | | | | 2,920 | |
Diluted | | | 3,191 | | | | 2,970 | | | | 3,192 | | | | 2,971 | |
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Balance Sheets | | September 30, 2005 | | | March 31, 2005 | |
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Current assets | | | | | | | | |
Cash | | $ | 2,520 | | | $ | 1,264 | |
Trade accounts receivable, net | | | 10,064 | | | | 12,468 | |
Inventory, net | | | 5,870 | | | | 5,600 | |
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | | | 337 | | | | 487 | |
Deferred tax asset | | | 864 | | | | 3,814 | |
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Total current assets | | | 19,655 | | | | 23,633 | |
Property and equipment, net | | | 1,289 | | | | 1,608 | |
Goodwill and intangibles, net | | | 7,276 | | | | 7,438 | |
Other assets | | | 136 | | | | 141 | |
Deferred tax asset | | | 930 | | | | 930 | |
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Total assets | | $ | 29,286 | | | $ | 33,750 | |
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Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity | | | | | | | | |
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Current liabilities | | | | | | | | |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | | $ | 6,799 | | | $ | 10,731 | |
Deferred gain on sale | | | 5,611 | | | | — | |
Deferred maintenance revenue | | | 2,866 | | | | 3,776 | |
Income taxes payable | | | 627 | | | | | |
Current portion of long-term debt | | | 175 | | | | 679 | |
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Total current liabilities | | | 16,078 | | | | 15,186 | |
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Long-Term bank debt | | | 5,630 | | | | 9,463 | |
Other long-term debt | | | — | | | | 3 | |
Subordinated debt — affiliate | | | 1,000 | | | | 2,400 | |
Deferred income | | | 248 | | | | 278 | |
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Total liabilities | | | 22,956 | | | | 27,330 | |
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Stockholders’ equity | | | 6,330 | | | | 6,420 | |
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Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity | | $ | 29,286 | | | $ | 33,750 | |
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