Exhibit 99.1

Interlink Electronics Reports 2006 Fourth Quarter
And Fiscal Year Results
Camarillo, California, April 10, 2007 - Interlink Electronics, Inc. [OTC:LINK.PK], a global leader in the design, development and manufacture of human interface products and technologies, today announced financial results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2006.
Revenues in the 2006 fourth quarter were $10.2 million, up 20% from the 2005 fourth quarter and 12% from the third quarter of 2006, driven by the continued success of the Company’s E-transactions, Specialty Component and Branded Products business segments. Revenues in the 2006 fiscal year were $36.2 million, down 5% from the 2005 fiscal year, primarily due to a 24% decline in the Company’s de-emphasized OEM Remotes presentation projector business.
“Our fourth quarter revenue performance was a strong ending to an exceptionally challenging year,” said E. Michael Thoben, Chairman, CEO and President. “While large deals will continue to cause E-transactions revenues to fluctuate on a quarterly basis, we expect this segment to drive much of the Company’s growth in the coming years. OEM Remotes revenues are expected to decline again in 2007, but we plan to continue managing this business segment carefully to minimize its impact on our over all gross margins. Continued growth should come from our other three business segments, and we anticipate record revenues in the last half of 2007 as the E-transactions and Specialty Components segments become larger parts of our overall revenue.”
The Company reported a net loss in the 2006 fourth quarter of $3.7 million with a loss per share of $0.27, compared to a net loss of $3.3 million and a loss per share of $0.24 in the fourth quarter of 2005. Results in the fourth quarter of 2006 include $1.0 million in non-cash stock based compensation expense related to the 2006 implementation of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards 123(R), Share-Based Payment (“SFAS 123(R)”). The Company’s net loss in the 2006 fiscal year was $11.8 million, or a loss per share of $0.85 compared to a net loss of $8.3 million, or a loss per share of $0.61, in the
2005 fiscal year. Results in 2006 included $4.2 million in non-cash stock based compensation as well as approximately $1.5 million of expenses related to accounting, legal and consulting fees necessary to complete certain restatement activities and become current with required SEC filings.
Gross profit in the quarter ended December 31, 2006 was $1.4 million, or 14% of revenues, compared to $1.7 million, or 20% of revenues, in the same quarter in 2005 and $3.2 million, or 36% of revenues in the 2006 third quarter. Results in the 2006 fourth quarter include $191,000 of non-cash stock based compensation expense, as well as excess and obsolete inventory charges and unabsorbed manufacturing overhead costs associated with the integration and development of new products into the manufacturing process.
Gross profit in the fiscal year ended December 31, 2006 was $10.3 million, or 28% of revenues, compared to $8.1 million, or 21% of revenues, for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2005. Both gross profit and gross profit margins increased in 2006 despite lower overall revenues when compared to 2005, due in part to the absence in 2006 of restructuring activities undertaken by the Company in 2005. Gross margins for the 2006 fiscal year include the effects of $796,000 of non-cash stock based compensation expense.
Operating expenses in the quarter ended December 31, 2006 were $5.1 million, consistent with the 2006 third quarter and $423,000 higher than the 2005 fourth quarter due primarily to $831,000 of non-cash stock based compensation expense. Operating expenses in the fiscal year ended December 31, 2006 were $22.2 million, an increase of $5.8 million from 2005 fiscal year due primarily to $3.4 million of non-cash stock based compensation expense and approximately $1.5 million of expenses related to accounting legal and consulting fees necessary to complete certain restatement activities and become current with required SEC filings.
“We are encouraged by our prospects in 2007,” Mr. Thoben continued. “Over the last twelve months we have developed several exciting, new and yet-to-be announced strategic relationships, products and technologies. If successful in the execution of our current business plan, we expect to be operationally profitable in the latter part of 2007 based on our current plan. Our E-transactions business continues to develop nicely with an ever-increasing customer base and product offering and we are making good progress in integrating ourMicroNav™ product into a variety of new handheld devices. We believe our investments in these segments over the last several years will begin to produce returns. Our Branded Products business is also expected to continue its revenue growth with solid margins.”
“Revenues in the first two quarters of 2007 are currently expected to be lower than the $10.2 million posted in the 2006 fourth quarter due primarily to normal fluctuations in E-transactions revenue,” said Mr. Thoben. “However, we expect noticeable growth in our E-transactions and Specialty Components segments in the third and fourth quarters of 2007.”
The Company will hold a conference call to discuss its 2006 fourth quarter and 2006 fiscal year financial results on April 10, 2007 at 1:00 p.m. EDT. To access the live conference call, dial 1-888-942-9565 (pass code is LINK); for international callers dial 210-234-0028 (pass code is LINK). For telephonic replay dial 1-866-418-1755 or for international replay dial 203-369-0747. For live or replay webcast access, go to www.interlinkelectronics.com.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)
(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)
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| | Three Month Period Ended December 31, | | | Twelve Month Period Ended December 31, | |
| | 2006 | | | 2005 | | | 2006 | | | 2005 | |
Revenues | | $ | 10,156 | | | $ | 8,484 | | | $ | 36,238 | | | $ | 38,239 | |
Cost of revenues | | | 8,779 | | | | 6,793 | | | | 25,966 | | | | 30,181 | |
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Gross profit | | | 1,377 | | | | 1,691 | | | | 10,272 | | | | 8,058 | |
Operating expenses: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Product development and research | | | 1,276 | | | | 1,249 | | | | 5,547 | | | | 4,586 | |
Selling, general and administrative | | | 3,821 | | | | 3,425 | | | | 16,622 | | | | 11,733 | |
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Total operating expenses | | | 5,097 | | | | 4,674 | | | | 22,169 | | | | 16,319 | |
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Operating loss | | | (3,720 | )(a) | | | (2,983 | ) | | | (11,897 | )(a) | | | (8,261 | ) |
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Other income (expense): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Interest income (expense), net | | | (13 | ) | | | (134 | ) | | | 281 | | | | 162 | |
Other income (expense) net | | | 38 | | | | (28 | ) | | | (14 | ) | | | (95 | ) |
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Total other income, net | | | 25 | | | | (162 | ) | | | 267 | | | | 67 | |
Loss before provision for income taxes | | | (3,695 | ) | | | (3,145 | ) | | | (11,630 | ) | | | (8,194 | ) |
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Provision for income taxes | | | (48 | ) | | | 111 | | | | 126 | | | | 111 | |
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Net loss | | $ | (3,647 | ) | | $ | (3,256 | ) | | $ | (11,756 | ) | | $ | (8,305 | ) |
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Loss per share – basic and diluted | | $ | (0.27 | ) | | $ | (0.24 | ) | | $ | (0.85 | ) | | $ | (0.61 | ) |
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Weighted average shares – basic and diluted | | | 13,752 | | | | 13,754 | | | | 13,761 | | | | 13,721 | |
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(a) Operating loss for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2006 includes share-based compensation expense pursuant to FAS123(R) of $1,022 and $4,229 respectively. Such expense is included in the statement of operations as follows: | |
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Cost of revenues | | $ | 191 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 796 | | | $ | — | |
Product development and research | | | 219 | | | | — | | | | 887 | | | | — | |
Selling, general and administrative | | | 612 | | | | — | | | | 2,546 | | | | — | |
Total | | $ | 1,022 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 4,229 | | | $ | — | |
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited)
(IN THOUSANDS)
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| | December 31, 2006 | | | December 31, 2005 | |
Assets | | | | | | | | |
Current assets: | | | | | | | | |
Cash and cash equivalents | | $ | 1,344 | | | $ | 3,938 | |
Short-term investments, available for sale | | | 1,600 | | | | 10,000 | |
Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts and product returns of $302 and $336 at December 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively | | | 8,034 | | | | 9,184 | |
Inventories, net | | | 10,706 | | | | 8,119 | |
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | | | 560 | | | | 456 | |
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Total current assets | | | 22,244 | | | | 31,697 | |
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Property and equipment, net | | | 1,594 | | | | 1,099 | |
Patents and trademarks, less accumulated amortization of $1,272 and $1,201 at December 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively | | | 272 | | | | 308 | |
Other assets | | | 245 | | | | 67 | |
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Total assets | | $ | 24,355 | | | $ | 33,171 | |
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Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity | | | | | | | | |
Current liabilities: | | | | | | | | |
Current maturities of long-term debt | | $ | 152 | | | $ | 154 | |
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | | | 4,331 | | | | 5,731 | |
Accrued payroll and related expenses | | | 2,243 | | | | 1,997 | |
Deferred revenue | | | 765 | | | | 863 | |
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Total current liabilities | | | 7,491 | | | | 8,745 | |
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Long-term debt, net of current portion | | | — | | | | 154 | |
Commitments and contingencies | | | | | | | | |
Stockholders’ equity: | | | | | | | | |
Preferred stock, $5.00 par value (100 shares authorized, none issued and outstanding) | | | — | | | | — | |
Common stock, $0.00001 par value (50,000 shares authorized, 13,749 and 13,754 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively | | | 54,946 | | | | 50,740 | |
Due from stockholders | | | — | | | | (157 | ) |
Accumulated other comprehensive loss | | | (505 | ) | | | (490 | ) |
Accumulated deficit | | | (37,577 | ) | | | (25,821 | ) |
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Total stockholders’ equity | | | 16,864 | | | | 24,272 | |
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Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity | | $ | 24,355 | | | $ | 33,171 | |
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About Interlink Electronics, Inc.
Interlink Electronics, Inc. (OTC: LINK.PK), is a global leader in the design, development and manufacture of intuitive human interface products and technologies. Setting tomorrow’s standards for electronic signature and e-notarization products, advanced remote controls and consumer electronics interface solutions, Interlink has established itself as one of the world’s leading innovators of intuitive interface design. With more than 80 patents around the world protecting its technologies and products, Interlink Electronics serves a world-class customer-base from its corporate headquarters in Camarillo, California and offices in Japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong and China. For more information, see http://www.interlinkelectronics.com.
This release contains forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. The following are among the factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements: the sufficiency of cash, credit lines and other sources to finance our operations; the results of pending litigation; business conditions and growth in the electronics industry and general economies, both domestic and international; lower than expected customer orders; delays in receipt of orders or cancellation of orders; competitive factors, including increased competition, new product offerings by competitors and price pressures; the availability of third party parts and supplies at reasonable prices; changes in, and acceptance by our market of, our product mix; significant quarterly performance fluctuations due to the receipt of a significant portion of customer orders and product shipments in the last month of each quarter; and product shipment interruptions due to manufacturing problems. The forward-looking statements contained in this document regarding Interlink’s financial results, industry and revenue trends, the filing of reports with the Securities and Exchange Commission and future business activities should be considered in light of these factors.
Contacts:
Investor Relations Contact:
Michelle Lockard
mlockard@interlinkelectronics.com
805-484-8855 ext. 114
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