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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
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(Mark One)
[X] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarter ended
APRIL 30, 2001
OR
[ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from ______________ to ______________
Commission file number 0-5449
COMARCO, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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California 95-2088894
(State or Other Jurisdiction (I.R.S. Employer
of Incorporation or Organization) Identification No.)
2 Cromwell, Irvine, California 92618
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code: (949) 599-7400
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports
required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the
registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such
filing requirements for the past 90 days.
Yes [X] No [ ]
As of June 12, 2001, there were 7,060,860 shares of Common Stock outstanding.
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COMARCO, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
QUARTERLY REPORT ON FORM 10-Q
APRIL 30, 2001
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART I -- FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of April 30, 2001 and January 31, 2001............. 3
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income for the Three Months Ended April 30, 2001
and 2000................................................................................ 4
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Three Months Ended April 30, 2001
and 2000................................................................................ 5
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements ....................................... 6
ITEM 2 MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS....... 11
ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK.................................. 15
PART II -- OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS........................................................................... 16
ITEM 2. CHANGES IN SECURITIES....................................................................... 16
ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES............................................................. 16
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS......................................... 16
ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION........................................................................... 16
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K............................................................ 16
SIGNATURE............................................................................................ 17
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PART I -- FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
COMARCO, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
APRIL 30, JANUARY 31,
2001 2001
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(UNAUDITED)
ASSETS
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents .................... $22,973,000 $24,903,000
Short-term investments ....................... 3,576,000 3,819,000
Accounts receivable, net ..................... 7,901,000 8,418,000
Inventory .................................... 5,793,000 5,277,000
Deferred tax assets, net ..................... 1,827,000 2,133,000
Other current assets ......................... 997,000 1,746,000
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Total current assets ..................... 43,067,000 46,296,000
Property and equipment, net ...................... 3,912,000 3,695,000
Software development costs, net .................. 7,978,000 7,249,000
Goodwill and acquired intangible assets, net ..... 8,120,000 8,381,000
Other assets ..................................... 80,000 430,000
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$63,157,000 $66,051,000
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current Liabilities:
Accounts payable ............................. $ 623,000 $ 1,050,000
Deferred revenue ............................. 5,758,000 6,786,000
Accrued liabilities .......................... 7,109,000 9,364,000
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Total current liabilities ................ 13,490,000 17,200,000
Deferred compensation ............................ 3,576,000 3,918,000
Deferred tax liabilities, net .................... 1,635,000 1,406,000
Minority interest ................................ 33,000 32,000
Stockholders' equity ............................. 44,423,000 43,495,000
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$63,157,000 $66,051,000
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed
consolidated financial statements.
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COMARCO, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(UNAUDITED)
THREE MONTHS ENDED APRIL 30,
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2001 2000
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Revenue .................................................... $ 12,042,000 $ 10,097,000
Cost of sales .............................................. 6,171,000 4,808,000
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Gross profit ............................................... 5,871,000 5,289,000
Selling, general and administrative costs .................. 3,358,000 2,881,000
Engineering and support costs .............................. 1,257,000 1,109,000
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Operating income ........................................... 1,256,000 1,299,000
Other income, net .......................................... 322,000 64,000
Minority interest in earnings of subsidiary ................ (1,000) (1,000)
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Income from continuing operations before income taxes ...... 1,577,000 1,362,000
Income tax expense ......................................... 570,000 497,000
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Income from continuing operations .......................... 1,007,000 865,000
Income from discontinued operations ........................ -- 198,000
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Net income ................................................. $ 1,007,000 $ 1,063,000
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Earnings per share - continuing operations:
Basic .................................................. $ 0.14 $ 0.13
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Diluted ................................................ $ 0.13 $ 0.12
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Earnings per share - discontinued operations:
Basic .................................................. $ 0.00 $ 0.03
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Diluted ................................................ $ 0.00 $ 0.03
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Earnings per share:
Basic .................................................. $ 0.14 $ 0.16
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Diluted ................................................ $ 0.13 $ 0.15
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed
consolidated financial statements.
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COMARCO, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(UNAUDITED)
THREE MONTHS ENDED APRIL 30,
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2001 2000
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CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income from continuing operations ...................... $ 1,007,000 $ 865,000
Adjustments to reconcile net income from continuing
operations to net cash provided by operating
activities:
Depreciation and amortization .......................... 1,353,000 976,000
Deferred income taxes .................................. 535,000 --
Provision for doubtful accounts receivable ............. 99,000 6,000
Minority interest in earnings of subsidiary ............ 1,000 1,000
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Trading securities ................................. 168,000 381,000
Accounts receivable ................................ 418,000 (2,587,000)
Inventory .......................................... (516,000) (418,000)
Other assets ....................................... 749,000 25,000
Deferred compensation .............................. (342,000) (347,000)
Current liabilities ................................ (3,101,000) 624,000
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Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities ........ 371,000 (474,000)
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CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Proceeds from sales and maturities of investments ...... 72,000 11,000
Purchases of property and equipment .................... (697,000) (804,000)
Software development costs ............................. (1,341,000) (1,097,000)
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Net cash used in investing activities ...................... (1,966,000) (1,890,000)
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CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Net proceeds from issuance of common stock ............. -- 596,000
Purchase and retirement of common stock ................ (76,000) --
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Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities ........ (76,000) 596,000
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Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents -
continuing operations .................................. (1,671,000) (1,768,000)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents -
discontinued operations ................................ (259,000) 2,442,000
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Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents ....... (1,930,000) 674,000
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period ............. 24,903,000 5,064,000
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Cash and cash equivalents, end of period ................... $ 22,973,000 $ 5,738,000
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Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:
Cash paid for interest ................................. $ -- $ --
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Cash paid for income taxes ............................. $ 328,000 $ 2,000
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed
consolidated financial statements.
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COMARCO, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
1. ORGANIZATION
COMARCO, Inc., through its subsidiary Comarco Wireless Technologies, Inc.
(collectively, "COMARCO" or the "Company"), is a leading provider of advanced
technology tools and engineering services for the wireless communications
industry. COMARCO also designs and manufactures remote voice systems and mobile
power products for notebook computers, cellular telephones, and personal
organizers. COMARCO, Inc. is a California corporation that became a public
company in 1971 when it was spun-off from Genge Industries, Inc. Comarco
Wireless Technologies, Inc. ("CWT") was incorporated in the state of Delaware in
September 1993. During October 1999, the Company embarked on a plan to divest
its non-wireless businesses, which included the defense and commercial staffing
businesses. The divestiture plan was completed during November 2000.
Accordingly, the Company's continuing operations consist solely of the
operations of CWT.
2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of Presentation:
The interim condensed consolidated financial statements of COMARCO
included herein have been prepared without audit in accordance with generally
accepted accounting principles for interim information and with the instructions
for Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include
all of the information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting
principles for complete financial statements. The Company believes that the
disclosures are adequate to make the information presented not misleading when
read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements included
in the Company's annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 31, 2001.
The financial information presented herein reflects all adjustments, consisting
only of normal recurring accruals, which are, in the opinion of management,
necessary for a fair presentation of the results for the interim periods
presented. The results for the three months ended April 30, 2001 are not
necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the year ended January
31, 2002.
Principles of Consolidation:
The condensed consolidated financial statements of the Company include
the accounts of COMARCO, Inc., CWT, and wholly owned subsidiaries primarily
reported as discontinued operations. All material intercompany balances,
transactions, and profits have been eliminated.
Use of Estimates:
The preparation of condensed consolidated financial statements in
conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to
make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and
liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of
the condensed consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of
revenue and expenses during the period reported. Actual results could differ
from those estimates.
Reclassifications:
Certain prior period balances have been reclassified to conform to the
current period presentation.
Stock Split:
In October 2000, the Company effected a stock split of three shares for
every two shares of common stock outstanding. All references in the condensed
consolidated financial statements to the number of shares and to per share
amounts have been retroactively restated to reflect this stock split.
3. STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
During 1992, our Board of Directors authorized a stock repurchase program
of up to 3.0 million shares of our common stock. From program inception through
April 30, 2001, the Company has repurchased approximately
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
2.3 million shares for an average price of $7.80 per share. During the first
quarter ended April 30, 2001, the Company repurchased 5,700 shares of our common
stock in the open market for an average price of $13.38 per share.
4. EARNINGS PER SHARE
The Company calculates net income per share in accordance with Statement
of Financial Accounting Standards No. 128, "Earnings Per Share" ("SFAS No.
128"). Under SFAS No. 128, basic net income per share is calculated by dividing
net income by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during
the reporting period. Diluted net income per share reflects the effects of
potentially dilutive securities. The following tables present reconciliations of
the numerators and denominators of the basic and diluted earnings per share
computations for net income. In the tables below, "Income" represents the
numerator and "Shares" represents the denominator:
THREE MONTHS ENDED APRIL 30,
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2001 2000
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BASIC:
Net income from continuing operations ...................... $1,007,000 $ 865,000
Weighted average shares outstanding ........................ 7,064,000 6,528,000
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Basic income per share from continuing operations .......... $ 0.14 $ 0.13
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Net income from discontinued operations .................... $ -- $ 198,000
Weighted average shares outstanding ........................ 7,064,000 6,528,000
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Basic income per share from discontinued operations ........ $ -- $ 0.03
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Net income ................................................. $1,007,000 $1,063,000
Weighted average shares outstanding ........................ 7,064,000 6,528,000
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Basic income per share ..................................... $ 0.14 $ 0.16
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
4. EARNINGS PER SHARE (CONTINUED)
THREE MONTHS ENDED APRIL 30,
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2001 2000
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DILUTED:
Net income from continuing operations ........................... $ 1,007,000 $ 865,000
Effect of subsidiary options .................................... (53,000) (50,000)
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Net income used in calculation of diluted income per
share from continuing operations ............................ $ 954,000 $ 815,000
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Weighted average shares outstanding ............................. 7,064,000 6,528,000
Effect of dilutive securities - stock options ................... 100,000 374,000
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Weighted average shares used in calculation of diluted
income per share from continuing operations ................. 7,164,000 6,902,000
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Diluted income per share from continuing operations ............. $ 0.13 $ 0.12
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Net income from discontinued operations ......................... $ -- $ 198,000
Effect of subsidiary options .................................... -- --
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Net income used in calculation of diluted income per
share from discontinued operations .......................... $ -- $ 198,000
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Weighted average shares outstanding ............................. 7,064,000 6,528,000
Effect of dilutive securities - stock options ................... 100,000 374,000
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Weighted average shares used in calculation of diluted
income per share from discontinued operations ............... 7,164,000 6,902,000
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Diluted income per share from discontinued operations ........... $ -- $ 0.03
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Net income ...................................................... $ 1,007,000 $ 1,063,000
Effect of subsidiary options .................................... (53,000) (50,000)
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Net income used in calculation of diluted income per share ...... $ 954,000 $ 1,013,000
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Weighted average shares outstanding ............................. 7,064,000 6,528,000
Effect of dilutive securities - stock options ................... 100,000 374,000
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Weighted average shares used in calculation of diluted
income per share ............................................ 7,164,000 6,902,000
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Diluted income per share ........................................ $ 0.13 $ 0.15
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COMARCO, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
5. INVENTORY
Inventory consists of the following (dollars in thousands):
APRIL 30, JANUARY 31,
2001 2001
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Raw materials ........... $4,997 $4,695
Work in progress ........ 571 363
Finished goods .......... 225 219
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$5,793 $5,277
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6. SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT COSTS, NET
Software development costs consist of the following (dollars in thousands):
APRIL 30, JANUARY 31,
2001 2001
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Capitalized software development costs ...... $ 13,926 $ 12,585
Less accumulated amortization ............... (5,948) (5,336)
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$ 7,978 $ 7,249
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Capitalized software development costs for the quarters ended April 30,
2001 and 2000 totaled $1.3 million and $1.1 million, respectively. Amortization
of software development costs for the quarters ended April 30, 2001 and 2000
totaled $612,000 and $657,000, respectively, and have been reported in cost of
sales in the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements.
7. GOODWILL AND ACQUIRED INTANGIBLE ASSETS
Goodwill and acquired intangible assets consist of the following (dollars
in thousands):
APRIL 30, JANUARY 31,
2001 2001
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Purchased technology ................... $ 1,790 $ 1,790
Customer base .......................... 930 930
Goodwill ............................... 4,947 4,947
Other acquired intangible assets ....... 1,650 1,650
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$ 9,317 $ 9,317
Less accumulated amortization .......... (1,197) (936)
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$ 8,120 $ 8,381
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Amortization of intangible assets for the quarters ended April 30, 2001
and 2000 totaled $261,000 and $79,000, respectively.
8. BUSINESS SEGMENT INFORMATION
The Company has two operating segments: wireless infrastructure and
wireless applications. Wireless infrastructure provides advanced technology
tools and engineering services to the wireless communications industry. Wireless
applications designs and manufactures remote voice systems and advanced
technology products for notebook computers, cellular telephones, and personal
organizers.
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
8. BUSINESS SEGMENT INFORMATION (CONTINUED)
Performance measurement and resource allocation for the reportable
segments are based on many factors. The primary financial measures used are
revenue and gross profit. The revenue, gross profit, and gross margin
attributable to these segments are as follows (dollars in thousands):
THREE MONTHS ENDED APRIL 30, 2001
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WIRELESS WIRELESS
INFRASTRUCTURE APPLICATIONS TOTAL
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Revenue ............... $ 6,692 $ 5,350 $12,042
Cost of sales ......... 2,863 3,308 6,171
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Gross profit .......... $ 3,829 $ 2,042 $ 5,871
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Gross margin .......... 57.2% 38.2% 48.8%
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WIRELESS WIRELESS
INFRASTRUCTURE APPLICATIONS TOTAL
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Revenue ............ $ 6,986 $ 3,111 $10,097
Cost of sales ...... 2,745 2,063 4,808
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Gross profit ....... $ 4,241 $ 1,048 $ 5,289
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Gross margin ....... 60.7% 33.7% 52.4%
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Revenue by geographic area consisted of the following (dollars in
thousands):
THREE MONTHS ENDED APRIL 30,
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North America ........... $11,727 $ 9,299
Europe .................. 16 69
Asia .................... 275 2
Latin America ........... 24 727
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$12,042 $10,097
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9. CONTINGENCIES
The Company is subject to legal proceedings and claims that arise in the
ordinary course of business. Management does not believe that the impact of such
matters will have a material adverse effect on the Company's financial position
or results of operations when resolved.
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS
The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with
the condensed consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included
elsewhere in this quarterly report on Form 10-Q. This report contains
forward-looking statements. These statements relate to future events or our
future financial performance. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking
statements by terminology such as "may," "will," "should," "expect," "plan,"
"anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "predict," "potential," or "continue," the
negative of such terms, or other comparable terminology. These statements are
only predictions. Actual events or results may differ materially. Investors are
also directed to consider a more detailed description of risks and uncertainties
facing the Company discussed in the Company's annual report on Form 10-K for the
year ended January 31, 2001, and other risks identified from time to time in our
filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, press releases, and other
communications.
Although we believe that the expectations reflected in the
forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot guarantee future results,
levels of activity, performance, or achievements. Moreover, neither any other
person nor we assume responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of the
forward-looking statements. We undertake no obligation to revise or update
publicly any forward-looking statements for any reason.
OVERVIEW
COMARCO, Inc., through its subsidiary Comarco Wireless Technologies, Inc.
(collectively, "COMARCO," or the "Company"), is a leading provider of advanced
technology tools and engineering services for the wireless communications
industry. COMARCO also designs and manufactures remote voice systems and mobile
power products for notebook computers, cellular telephones, and personal
organizers. COMARCO, Inc. is a California corporation that became a public
company in 1971 when it was spun-off from Genge Industries, Inc. Comarco
Wireless Technologies, Inc. ("CWT") was incorporated in the State of Delaware in
September 1993. During October 1999, we embarked on a plan to divest our
non-wireless businesses, which included the defense and commercial staffing
businesses. The divestiture plan was completed during November 2000.
Accordingly, our continuing operations consist solely of the operations of CWT.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS - CONTINUING OPERATIONS
We have two reportable operating segments: wireless infrastructure and
wireless applications.
Wireless Infrastructure
This operating segment designs and manufactures advanced technology
hardware and software tools for use by wireless carriers, equipment vendors, and
others. These tools are used by radio frequency ("RF") engineers, professional
technicians, and others to design, deploy, and optimize wireless networks, and
to test and measure the Quality of Service once the wireless networks are
deployed. The wireless infrastructure segment is also a provider of engineering
services that assist the wireless carriers, equipment vendors, and others in all
phases of the wireless network lifecycle.
Wireless Applications
This operating segment designs and manufactures remote voice systems and
mobile power products for notebook computers, cellular telephones, and personal
organizers. Remote voice systems currently include various call box products
that provide emergency communication over existing wireless networks. In
addition to the call box products, we provide system installation and long-term
maintenance services. Currently, there are approximately 18,000 installed call
boxes, the majority of which are serviced and maintained under long-term
agreements.
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The wireless applications segment also includes the ChargeSource 70-watt
universal AC power adapter, our second-generation mobile power system that
powers and charges most laptop computers, cellular telephones, handheld devices,
and portable printers. This product is distributed by Targus Group International
("Targus"). We anticipate expanding the ChargeSource product offering with a
companion product to the universal AC power adapter during the third quarter
ending October 31, 2001.
The following table sets forth certain items as a percentage of revenue
from our condensed consolidated statements of income for the three months ended
April 30, 2001 and 2000. The table and discussion that follows provide
information which management believes is relevant to an assessment and
understanding of our condensed consolidated results of operations and financial
condition. The discussion should be read in conjunction with the condensed
consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes thereto included
elsewhere herein.
THREE MONTHS ENDED APRIL 30,
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2001 2000
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Revenue ...................................................... 100.0% 100.0%
Cost of sales ................................................ 51.2 47.6
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Gross profit ................................................. 48.8 52.4
Selling, general and administrative costs .................... 27.9 28.5
Engineering and support costs ................................ 10.5 11.0
Operating income ............................................. 10.4 12.9
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Other income, net ............................................ 2.7 0.6
Minority interest in earnings of subsidiary .................. -- --
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Income from continuing operations before income taxes ........ 13.1 13.5
Income tax expense ........................................... 4.7 4.9
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Net income from continuing operations ........................ 8.4% 8.6%
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CONSOLIDATED
Revenue
Total revenue for the first quarter of fiscal 2002, which ended April 30,
2001, increased 19.3 percent to $12.0 million compared to the first quarter of
fiscal 2001. The increase reflects increased sales from our wireless
applications segment, partially offset by a decrease in sales from our wireless
infrastructure segment.
Cost of Sales and Gross Margin
Total cost of sales for the first quarter of fiscal 2002 increased 28.3
percent to $6.2 million compared to the first quarter of fiscal 2001. As a
percentage of revenue, gross margin decreased to 48.8 percent from 52.4 percent
in the first quarter of the prior fiscal year. The decrease in gross margin is
primarily attributable to decreased absorption of fixed costs due to lower
revenue in our wireless infrastructure segment.
Selling, General and Administrative Costs
Selling, general, and administrative costs for the first quarter of
fiscal 2002 were $3.4 million compared to $2.9 million for the first quarter of
fiscal 2001, an increase of $0.5 million or 16.6 percent. Excluding the
acquisition of EDX Engineering, Inc. ("EDX") on December 7, 2000, selling,
general, and administrative costs for the first quarter of 2002 were flat in
comparison to the corresponding quarter of the prior fiscal year. As a
percentage of revenue, selling, general and administrative costs were 27.9
percent and 28.5 percent for the quarters ended April 30, 2001 and 2000,
respectively.
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Engineering and Support Costs
Engineering and support costs for the first quarter of fiscal 2002 were
$1.3 million compared to $1.1 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2001, an
increase of $0.2 million or 13.3 percent. Excluding the acquisition of EDX,
engineering and support costs for the first quarter of 2002 were flat in
comparison to the corresponding quarter of the prior fiscal year.
Other Income
Other income, consisting primarily of interest income, increased $258,000
to $322,000 in the first quarter of fiscal 2002 from $64,000 in the first
quarter of fiscal 2001. The increase was primarily due to higher invested cash
balances during the first quarter of fiscal 2002.
Income Tax Expense
The effective tax rate for the quarters ended April 30, 2001 and 2000 was
36.1 percent and 36.5 percent, respectively.
WIRELESS INFRASTRUCTURE
THREE MONTHS ENDED APRIL 30,
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2001 2000
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(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)
Revenue ................. $6,692 $6,986
Cost of sales ........... 2,863 2,745
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Gross profit ............ $3,829 $4,241
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Gross margin ............ 57.2% 60.7%
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Revenue
Revenue from our wireless infrastructure segment for the first quarter of
fiscal 2002 was $6.7 million compared to $7.0 million for the first quarter of
fiscal 2001, a decrease of $0.3 million or 4.2 percent. Excluding the
acquisition of EDX, the decrease in revenue was $0.9 million or 12.5 percent.
This decrease was primarily attributable to decreased sales of engineering
services. During fiscal 2001, our offering of engineering services consisted
primarily of Quality of Service competitive benchmarking drive testing delivered
under contracts with various completion dates. A significant portion of this
contract work was completed during fiscal 2001 and was not expected to recur
annually. During the first quarter of fiscal 2002, we invested to expand our
offering of engineering services in anticipation of receiving contract awards.
In April 2001, we were awarded a $6.6 million contract to provide network
optimization services. Revenue from this contract in the first quarter of fiscal
2002 was not significant due to the timing of award and commencement of
services.
Cost of Sales and Gross Margin
Cost of sales from our wireless infrastructure segment in the first
quarter of fiscal 2002 was $2.9 million compared to $2.7 million for the first
quarter of fiscal 2001, an increase of approximately $0.2 million or 4.3
percent. As a percentage of revenue, gross margin decreased to 57.2 percent from
60.7 percent in the first quarter of the prior fiscal year. The increase in cost
of sales is attributable to increased amortization of capitalized software
development costs. In addition to increased cost of sales, the decrease in gross
margin is attributable to decreased absorption of fixed costs due to lower sales
of engineering services.
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WIRELESS APPLICATIONS
THREE MONTHS ENDED APRIL 30,
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2001 2000
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(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)
Revenue ................. $5,350 $3,111
Cost of sales ........... 3,308 2,063
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Gross profit ............ $2,042 $1,048
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Gross margin ............ 38.2% 33.7%
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Revenue
Revenue from our wireless applications segment for the first quarter of
2002 was $5.4 million compared to $3.1 million for the first quarter of 2001, an
increase of approximately $2.3 million or 72.0 percent. The increase was
attributable to an increase in sales of the ChargeSource 70-watt universal AC
power adapter, our second-generation mobile power system that went into
production during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2001.
Cost of Sales and Gross Margin
Cost of sales from our wireless applications segment for the first
quarter of fiscal 2002 was $3.3 million compared to $2.1 million for the first
quarter of fiscal 2001, an increase of $1.2 million or 60.3 percent. As a
percentage of revenue, gross margin increased to 38.2 percent from 33.7 percent
in the first quarter of the prior fiscal year. The increases in cost of sales
and gross margin are attributable to sales of the ChargeSource 70-watt universal
AC power adapter, our second-generation mobile power system that went into
production during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2001.
DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
As discussed above, we embarked on a plan to divest our non-wireless
businesses, which included the defense and commercial staffing businesses. The
divestiture plan was completed during November 2000. Revenues and cost of goods
sold from the discontinued businesses were $11.0 million and $6.9 million,
respectively, for the first quarter of fiscal 2001.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Our financial position remains strong, with cash and cash equivalents of
$23.0 million at April 30, 2001.
Cash Flows from Operating Activities
Cash provided by operating activities for the first quarter of fiscal
2002 was $371,000 and was primarily a result of net income from continuing
operations adjusted for non-cash charges for depreciation and amortization, a
decrease in accounts receivable, a decrease in other assets, primarily
attributable to income tax refunds received, partially offset by an increase in
inventory, and a decrease in current liabilities, primarily attributable to
fiscal 2001 commission and bonus payments and current year income tax payments.
Cash used in operating activities for the first quarter of fiscal 2001
was $474,000 and was primarily a result of an increase in both accounts
receivable and inventory, partially offset by income from continuing operations
adjusted for non-cash charges for depreciation and amortization, and an increase
in current liabilities.
Cash Flows from Investing Activities
Net cash used in investing activities was $2.0 million for the first
quarter of fiscal 2002 compared to $1.9 million for the corresponding quarter of
fiscal 2001. In both periods, capital expenditures for property and
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equipment and software development partially offset by proceeds from sales and
maturities of investments constituted substantially all of our cash used in
investing activities.
The development of software is critical to our products currently under
development. We intend to invest aggressively in a software development program
designed to bring new products and services for the wireless communications
industry to market in a timely manner. Software and hardware development
programs are expected to be funded with current cash balances and cash provided
by operating activities.
Cash Flows from Financing Activities
Net cash used in financing activities for the first quarter of fiscal
2002 consisted of $76,000 that was used to repurchase 5,700 shares of the
Company's common stock in the open market for an average price of $13.38 per
share under our share repurchase program. From program inception in 1992 through
April 30, 2001, the Company has repurchased approximately 2.3 million shares for
an average price of $7.80 per share.
Net cash provided by financing activities for the first quarter of fiscal
2001 consisted of $596,000 of proceeds from the sales of common stock issued
through employee and director stock option plans.
The Company maintains a $10.0 million unsecured revolving credit facility
(the "Credit Facility") which expires June 30, 2001. The Company is currently
negotiating a one year extension. Borrowings under the Credit Facility bear
interest at the bank's prime rate or the London Interbank Offered Rate plus 150
basis points, at the option of the Company. At April 30, 2001 and as of the date
of this quarterly report on Form 10-Q, there are no amounts outstanding on the
Credit Facility and the entire $10.0 million commitment is available to the
Company.
Our liquidity is affected by many factors, some of which are based on the
normal ongoing operations of our businesses and some of which arise from
fluctuations related to domestic and global economies and markets. We believe
that cash generated from operations and our unused line of credit will be
sufficient to satisfy our working capital, capital expenditure, and development
funding requirements for the foreseeable future.
ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
The Company is exposed to market risk, including changes in interest
rates and currency exchange rates. As of April 30, 2001, the Company had
approximately $81,000 of accounts receivable denominated in foreign currencies.
The Company's standard terms require foreign customers to pay for the Company's
products and services with U.S. dollars.
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PART II -- OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
None.
ITEM 2. CHANGES IN SECURITIES
None.
ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
None.
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
None.
ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION
None.
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
(a) EXHIBITS:
11 Schedule of Computation of Net Income Per Share
(b) REPORT ON FORM 8-K:
None.
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this Report to be signed on
its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in the City of Irvine,
State of California, on June 12, 2001.
COMARCO, INC.
By: /s/ Daniel R. Lutz
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Daniel R. Lutz
Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
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EXHIBIT INDEX
11 Schedule of Computation of Net Income Per Share