SIMI VALLEY, CA -- (Marketwire - February 14, 2011) - Qualstar® Corporation (NASDAQ: QBAK), a manufacturer of automated tape storage solutions and high efficiency power supplies, today reported financial results for the second quarter of fiscal 2011 ended December 31, 2010.
Fiscal 2011 Second Quarter Financial Results
Revenues for the second quarter of fiscal 2011 were $4.1 million, compared to $3.6 million for the same quarter of fiscal 2010, an increase of $0.5 million or 14.2 percent. Loss from operations was $0.3 million compared to a loss from operations of $0.9 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2010. Net loss was $0.3 million or $(0.02) per basic and diluted share, compared to a net loss of $0.8 million, or $(0.07) per basic and diluted share for the second quarter of fiscal 2010.
Tape library segment revenues were $2.6 million for the second quarter, unchanged from the same quarter last year. Power supply segment revenues were $1.5 million for the quarter, compared to $1.0 million in the prior year quarter, an increase of $0.5 million, or 57.9 percent.
Gross profit increased to $1.6 million, or 39.4 percent of net revenues, for the three months ended December 31, 2010, from $1.2 million, or 33.2 percent of net revenues, for the three months ended December 31, 2009. The increase in gross profit is attributed to a change in product mix and a decrease in inventory reserves.
Research and development ("R&D") expenses for the second quarter of fiscal 2011 were $0.7 million, or 17.7 percent of revenues, compared to $0.8 million, or 22.5 percent of revenues, for the second quarter of fiscal 2010. The decrease is due primarily to lower compensation expenses related to headcount reductions. Sales and marketing expenses were comparable in dollars, at $0.6 million, or 14.1 percent of revenues in the second quarter of fiscal 2011, compared to $0.6 million, or 17.3 percent of revenues, in the corresponding period last year. General and administrative expenses were comparable in dollars, at $0.6 million, or 15.8 percent of revenues in the second quarter of fiscal 2011, compared to $0.6 million, or 17.9 percent of revenues, for the same period last year.
Commenting on the Company's second quarter results, Bill Gervais, president and chief executive of Qualstar said, "Revenues of $4.1 million in the second quarter were within our expected guidance range and increased more than 14 percent on a year-over-year basis. The top line growth was driven by our XLS enterprise class libraries, which continue to generate demand with a total of 21 XLS units shipped in the quarter to a variety of end users. We have shipped as many XLS units during the first six months of fiscal 2011 as we shipped during the entire year of fiscal 2010."
Gervais continued, "Our N2Power business also enjoyed another strong quarter with revenues of $1.5 million, up nearly 58 percent compared to the same period year. Looking forward, our power supply products should continue to generate demand due to worldwide interest in more energy efficient designs."
Fiscal 2011 Six-Month Financial Results
Qualstar reported revenues of $9.3 million for the first six months of fiscal 2011, compared with $7.3 million for the first six months of fiscal 2010. The Company's net loss for the first six months of fiscal 2011 was $0.1 million, or $(0.01) per basic and diluted share, compared with a net loss of $1.7 million, or $(0.14) per basic and diluted share, in the first six months of fiscal 2010.
Cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities were $22.8 million at December 31, 2010, compared to $24.3 million at June 30, 2010. Inventory, net of reserves, at December 31, 2010 was $5.9 million, compared to $4.8 million at June 30, 2010.
Qualstar Corporation Conference Call
Company management will hold a conference call to discuss its fiscal 2011 second quarter results on Monday, February 14, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. Pacific (5:00 p.m. Eastern). Investors are invited to listen to the call live via the Internet using the link under the "Investors" section at www.qualstar.com. Please go to the Website at least 15 minutes early to register, download and install any necessary audio software. A replay of the Webcast will be available after the live conference call. Additionally, participants can dial into the live conference call by calling 800-762-8795 or 480-629-9773. An audio replay will be available through February 21, 2011, by calling 800-406-7325 or 303-590-3030, and entering access code 4409807.
About Qualstar Corporation
Qualstar, founded in 1984, is a diversified electronics manufacturer specializing in data storage and power supplies. The company's products are known throughout the world for high quality and Simply Reliable designs that provide years of trouble-free service. More information is available at www.qualstar.com or www.n2power.com or by phone at 805-583-7744.
Forward-Looking Statements
Statements concerning the future business, operating results and financial condition of the Company are "forward-looking" statements as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements are based upon management's current expectations and are subject to a number of uncertainties that could cause actual performance and results to differ materially from the results discussed in the forward-looking statements. Factors that could affect the Company's actual results include the Company's ability to increase sales of its products; rescheduling or cancellation of customer orders; unexpected shortages of critical components; unexpected product design or quality problems; and, adverse changes in market demand for its products. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Further information on these and other potential factors that could affect the Company's financial results or condition are included in Qualstar's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. In particular, reference is made to the "Risk Factors" section of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2010, and to the "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" sections of its Form 10-K.
QUALSTAR CORPORATION CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (in thousands, except per share amounts) (UNAUDITED) Three Months Ended Six Months Ended ---------------- ---------------- December 31, December 31, 2010 2009 2010 2009 ------- ------- ------- ------- Net revenues $ 4,107 $ 3,597 $ 9,348 $ 7,276 Cost of goods sold 2,490 2,403 5,619 5,119 ------- ------- ------- ------- Gross profit 1,617 1,194 3,729 2,157 ------- ------- ------- ------- Operating expenses: Research and development 725 809 1,432 1,611 Sales and marketing 581 624 1,217 1,168 General and administrative 650 645 1,299 1,316 ------- ------- ------- ------- Total operating expenses 1,956 2,078 3,948 4,095 ------- ------- ------- ------- Loss from operations (339) (884) (219) (1,938) Investment Income 43 86 90 189 ------- ------- ------- ------- Loss before income taxes (296) (798) (129) (1,749) Provision for income taxes - - - - ------- ------- ------- ------- Net loss $ (296) $ (798) $ (129) $(1,749) ======= ======= ======= ======= Loss per share: ------- ------- ------- ------- Basic and Diluted $ (0.02) $ (0.07) $ (0.01) $ (0.14) ======= ======= ======= ======= Shares used to compute loss per share: ------- ------- ------- ------- Basic and Diluted 12,253 12,253 12,253 12,253 ======= ======= ======= ======= ------- ------- ------- ------- Cash dividends declared per common share $ - $ 0.06 $ - $ 0.12 ======= ======= ======= ======= QUALSTAR CORPORATION CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS (in thousands) December 31, June 30, 2010 2010 ASSETS (Unaudited) (Audited) ------------ ------------ Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 1,372 $ 2,234 Marketable securities, short-term 12,628 12,033 Receivables, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $196 as of December 31, 2010 and $113 as of June 30, 2010 2,816 2,829 Inventories, net 5,860 4,823 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 323 299 ------------ ------------ Total current assets 22,999 22,218 ------------ ------------ Property and equipment, net 217 260 Marketable securities, long-term 8,803 9,997 Other assets 46 46 ------------ ------------ Total assets $ 32,065 $ 32,521 ============ ============ LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY Current liabilities: Accounts payable $ 1,120 $ 1,225 Accrued payroll and related liabilities 297 521 Other accrued liabilities 893 903 ------------ ------------ Total current liabilities 2,310 2,649 ------------ ------------ Other long-term liabilities 25 25 Commitments and contingencies Shareholders' equity: Common stock, no par value; 50,000 shares authorized, 12,253 shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2010 and June 30, 2010 18,842 18,830 Accumulated other comprehensive income 64 64 Retained earnings 10,824 10,953 ------------ ------------ Total shareholders' equity 29,730 29,847 ------------ ------------ Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $ 32,065 $ 32,521 ============ ============
Contact: Nicki Andalon Vice President & CFO Qualstar Corporation (805) 583-7744 nandalon@qualstar.com Lasse Glassen General Information Financial Relations Board (213) 486-6546 lglassen@mww.com