EXHIBIT 99.1
Immersion Corporation Reports Second Quarter 2007 Financial Results
SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 2, 2007--Immersion
Corporation (NASDAQ:IMMR), a leading developer and licensor of touch
feedback technology, today announced its second quarter 2007 financial
results. Revenues were $8.6 million for the quarter ended June 30,
2007 or 29% higher when compared to revenues of $6.7 million for the
second quarter of 2006.
Net income for the second quarter was $176,000 compared to a net
loss of $2.4 million for the second quarter of 2006. Diluted earnings
per share were $0.01 for the quarter compared to $(0.10) loss per
share for the second quarter of 2006.
Revenues were $15.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2007
compared to revenues of $12.7 million for the first six months of
2006. Net income for the first six months of 2007 was $122.6 million,
or $4.03 diluted earnings per share, compared to a net loss of $(5.3)
million, or $(0.22) loss per share, for the first six months of 2006.
"Second quarter revenue from our Medical, Gaming, and Touch
Interface Products groups led our 29% revenue growth over the second
quarter of last year," said Victor Viegas, Immersion CEO and
president. "Our back-to-back profitable quarters this year reflect our
continued efforts to achieve sustained profitability."
As of June 30, 2007, Immersion had cash, cash equivalents, and
short-term investments totaling $135.5 million compared to $137.6
million as of March 31, 2007. In a press release on July 27, 2007,
Immersion announced it notified the holders of its convertible
Debentures that it will redeem the Debentures at the end of a thirty
day notice period unless they elect to convert the outstanding
principal and accrued interest into shares of Immersion's common stock
within that period.
"We now have the financial base to pursue significant revenue
growth from our many opportunities in existing and new markets,"
continued Viegas. "As a result of our June agreement with Nokia, the
number one maker of mobile devices, we now have licensed our
VibeTonz(R) technology to three of the top five handset makers,
thereby creating the potential for a significant increase in the
number of VibeTonz-enabled mobile devices and the type and amount of
content available for them. In addition, during the quarter we
launched an exciting new medical simulation platform, the
LaparoscopyVR(TM) system, that can address training needs across
multiple disciplines including general surgery, gynecology,
pediatrics, and urology."
Immersion will host a conference call with company management on
Thursday, August 2, 2007, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern time to discuss
operating results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2007. A
question and answer session will follow. To listen to the call, dial
+1 800.374.2366 approximately five minutes prior to the start of the
call and enter confirmation number 6600766. The call will be archived
and available for replay until August 9, 2007, by dialing +1
800.642.1687 and entering confirmation number 6600766. The call will
also be simulcast on the Internet through Immersion Corporation's Web
site, http://www.immersion.com. An audio replay of the call will be
archived and available at www.immersion.com for replay until August 2,
2008.
About Immersion (www.immersion.com)
Founded in 1993, Immersion Corporation is a recognized leader in
developing, licensing, and marketing digital touch technology and
products. Using Immersion's advanced touch feedback technology
(www.immersion.com/corporate/products/), electronic user interfaces
can be made more productive, compelling, entertaining, or safer.
Immersion's technology is deployed across automotive, entertainment,
industrial controls, medical training, mobility, and three-dimensional
simulation markets. Immersion's patent portfolio includes over 600
issued or pending patents in the U.S. and other countries.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains "forward-looking statements" that
involve risks and uncertainties as well as assumptions that, if they
never materialize or prove incorrect, could cause the results of
Immersion Corporation and its consolidated subsidiaries to differ
materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking
statements.
All statements, other than the statements of historical fact, are
statements that may be deemed forward-looking statements, including
any projections of earnings, revenues, profitability targets or other
financial matters; any statements of the plans, strategies, and
objectives of management for future operations; any statements
regarding an action or inaction regarding redemption or conversion of
debentures; any statements concerning the breadth of and timeline to
implement touch feedback technology into handset models or
touchscreens or into games or other content, or release of
VibeTonz-enabled handsets; any statements regarding consumer response
that may occur as a result of having touch feedback in handsets or
content; any statements concerning consumer response that may occur as
a result of the new simulator release, or consumer or market
acceptance of simulator products for medical training, continuing
education or evaluation; any statements regarding consumer or market
acceptance of touch feedback products in general; future development
of force feedback products; proposed products or services; any
statements regarding future economic conditions or performance; and
statements of belief or assumptions underlying any of the foregoing.
Immersion's actual results might differ materially from those stated
or implied by such forward-looking statements due to risks and
uncertainties associated with Immersion's business, which include but
are not limited to delay in or failure to achieve commercial demand
for Immersion's expanded technology offerings; a delay in or failure
to achieve the acceptance of force feedback as a critical user
experience in new and existing markets for our business segments; and
risks and uncertainties associated with ongoing and prospective
litigation.
For a more detailed discussion of these factors and other factors
that could cause Immersion's actual results to vary materially,
interested parties should review the risk factors listed in
Immersion's most current Form 10-Q, which is on file with the U.S.
Securities and Exchange Commission. The forward-looking statements in
this press release reflect Immersion's beliefs and predictions as of
the date of this release. Immersion disclaims any obligation to update
these forward-looking statements as a result of financial, business,
or any other developments occurring after the date of this release.
Immersion, Immersion logo, LaparoscopyVR, and VibeTonz are
trademarks of Immersion Corporation in the U.S. and other countries.
All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Immersion Corporation
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
Three Months Six Months
Ended June 30, Ended June 30,
2007 2006 2007 2006
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Revenues:
Royalty and license $ 2,747 $ 1,702 $ 4,958 $ 3,612
Product sales 5,289 3,917 8,879 7,283
Development contracts and
other 559 1,034 1,172 1,790
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Total revenues 8,595 6,653 15,009 12,685
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Costs and expenses:
Cost of product sales
(exclusive of amortization of
intangibles shown separately
below) 2,427 1,802 3,970 3,157
Sales and marketing 3,030 3,009 5,733 6,086
Research and development 2,513 1,802 5,056 3,531
General and administrative 3,122 2,296 6,381 5,107
Amortization of intangibles 242 219 496 429
Litigation conclusions and
patent license - (400) (134,900) (1,050)
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Total costs and expenses 11,334 8,728 (113,264) 17,260
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Operating income (loss) (2,739) (2,075) 128,273 (4,575)
Interest and other income
(expense), net 1,413 (319) 1,368 (623)
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Income (loss) before provision
for income taxes (1,326) (2,394) 129,641 (5,198)
Benefit (provision) for income
taxes 1,502 15 (7,032) (87)
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Net income (loss) $ 176 $(2,379) $ 122,609 $(5,285)
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Basic net income (loss) per
share $ 0.01 $ (0.10) $ 4.75 $ (0.22)
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Shares used in calculating basic
net income (loss) per share 26,297 24,546 25,822 24,483
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Fully diluted net income (loss)
per share $ 0.01 $ (0.10) $ 4.03 $ (0.22)
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Shares used in calculating fully
diluted net income (loss) per
share 28,619 24,546 30,530 24,483
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Immersion Corporation
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In thousands)
June 30, December 31,
2007 2006
(Unaudited) (1)
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ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents $ 110,630 $ 32,012
Short-term investments 24,890 -
Accounts receivable, net 6,691 5,153
Inventories, net 3,090 2,639
Deferred income taxes 4,267 -
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 912 1,179
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Total current assets 150,480 40,983
Property and equipment, net 1,859 1,647
Intangibles and other assets, net 8,864 7,385
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TOTAL ASSETS $ 161,203 $ 50,015
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LIABILITIES
Accounts payable $ 1,971 $ 2,334
Accrued compensation 1,697 1,526
Income taxes payable 3,083 -
Other accrued liabilities 2,056 1,750
Deferred revenue and customer advances 6,763 1,716
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Total current liabilities 15,570 7,326
Long-term debt 18,438 18,122
Long-term liabilities and deferred revenue 13,653 32,559
Long-term customer advance from Microsoft - 15,000
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Total liabilities 47,661 73,007
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT) 113,542 (22,992)
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TOTAL LIABILITIES & STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
(DEFICIT) $ 161,203 $ 50,015
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(1) Derived from Immersion's annual audited consolidated financial
statements.
CONTACT: Immersion Corporation
Stephen Ambler, +1-408-467-1900
invest@immersion.com