EXHIBIT
99.1
BOCA
RATON, Fla. - July 6, 2005 — Airspan
Networks Inc
(NASDAQ: AIRN),
a
leading worldwide provider of broadband wireless access networks, including
WiMAX standard systems, today announced preliminary second quarter
results.
Revenues
for the second quarter are expected to be in the range of $21 million,
approximately 12% below the previous forecast of $23.8 million. The
principal cause of this fall off was the lack of availability of a component
used in the manufacture of some Proximity products. As a result, the
Company was unable to fulfill all of the orders it had booked for June
delivery. A new supplier of this component is now fully operational,
and
the Company expects improved revenues from this product line in the third
quarter.
As
a
result, the Company also expects its second-quarter operating loss to be wider
than the previously forecast $2.9 million. Reduced revenues will yield reduced
gross margins. The Company also incurred $0.5 million in unforeseen product
and
period costs in the quarter that it believes will be negated in future
periods by cost reduction efforts. The Company also expects
to take
an additional restructuring charge of up to $1.2 million related to certain
facility leaseholds and other items.
The
Company is providing preliminary third quarter revenue guidance in the range
of
$28 million. Commenting on the Company’s performance, Airspan’s President and
CEO stated: “We are obviously disappointed with these preliminary results.
However, order input in the second quarter was good, the third-quarter outlook
is robust, and the strong response to our WiMAX product line introduction is
encouraging for the longer term future of the Company.”
The
Company will provide full quarterly information and additional guidance in
conjunction with its second quarter earnings release and conference call.
It expects to report final results for the second quarter on August 3, 2005,
with a conference call following the release. Details of the conference
call will be announced in the near future.
About
Airspan Networks Inc.
Airspan
Networks provides wireless voice and data systems and solutions, including
Voice
Over IP (VoIP), to both licensed and unlicensed operators around the world
in
frequency bands between 700 MHz and 6 GHz, including both PCS and 3.5GHz
international bands. Airspan has a strong product evolution roadmap that
includes offerings compliant with the new 802.16-2004 standard, and with
built-in 802.16e capability. Airspan is on the Board and a founder
member
of the WiMAX Forum.
The Company has deployments with more than 300 operators in more than 100
countries. Airspan’s systems are based on radio technology that delivers
excellent area coverage, high security and resistance to fading. Airspan’s
systems can be deployed rapidly and cost effectively, providing an attractive
alternative to traditional wired communications networks. Airspan also offers
radio planning, network installation, integration, training and support services
to facilitate the deployment and operation of its systems. Airspan is
headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida with its main operations center in
Uxbridge, United Kingdom.
More
information on Airspan can be found at http://www.airspan.com
This
press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section
27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section
21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. All statements, other than
statements of historical facts, including statements regarding the strategy,
future operations, financial position, future revenues, projected costs,
prospects, plans and objectives of Airspan and its management, may be deemed
to
be forward-looking statements. The words "anticipates," "believes," "estimates,"
"expects," "intends," "may," "plans," "projects," "will," "would" and similar
expressions or negative variations thereof are intended to identify
forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain
these identifying words. Airspan may not actually achieve the plans,
intentions or expectations disclosed in their forward-looking statements and
readers should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements.
Airspan is also subject to the risks and uncertainties described in its filings
with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including Airspan’s Annual Report
on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004. You should read
those
factors as being applicable to all related forward-looking statements wherever
they appear in this press release. Airspan assumes no obligation to update
any
forward-looking statements.
For
inquiries, contact:
Airspan
Networks:
Peter
Aronstam
Chief
Financial Officer
Tel:
+1
561 893-8682
Fax:
+1
561 893-8671
Email:
paronstam@airspan.com