EX-99.1 2 ex991.htm Exhibit 99.1

 

 

Contact:           

Patrick Johnson, President & CEO
(714) 241-4411

 

 

For Immediate Release

Jim White, Investor Relations

 

Kehoe, White & Co., Inc.

 

(562) 437-0655

PRO-DEX, INC. ANNOUNCES CONTINUED STRONG SALES AND PROFIT GROWTH IN FISCAL 2004 FOURTH QUARTER
 AND YEAR END OPERATING RESULTS

YEAR END SALES INCREASE 18% FROM PRIOR YEAR
YEAR END EARNINGS INCREASE NEARLY 750% FROM PRIOR YEAR AND 67% FROM PREVIOUS QUARTER

SANTA ANA, CA, September 8, 2004 - PRO-DEX, INC. (NASDAQ: PDEX) today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended June 30, 2004.  The Company reported net income for the three months ended June 30, 2004 of $437,000 or $0.05 per share on a basic and diluted basis, as compared to a net income of $113,000 or $0.01 per share on a basic and diluted basis, for the three months ended June 30, 2003.  This represents an increase of $324,000 or 286% over the same quarter of the previous year and a sequential increase of $176,000 or 67% over the third quarter, producing the eighth consecutive increase in quarterly net profit.  The Company also reported net income for the year ended June 30, 2004 of $1,120,000 or $0.13 per share on a basic and $0.12 per share on a diluted basis, as compared to a net income of $133,000 or $0.02 per share on a basic and $0.01 per share on a diluted basis, for the year June 30, 2003.  This represents an increase of $987,000 or 743% over the previous year.

Commenting on the Company's financial results, Pro-Dex's President and CEO, Patrick Johnson said, "The Company's performance in the fourth quarter was a fitting conclusion to a very successful year.  We grew sales at a purposeful rate throughout the year, concentrating on improving the product mix, the efficiency of our operations and the pace of our expenses.  As a direct result of that approach to growing the business, we drove nearly 75% of our incremental sales growth or $1,684,000 to the pre-tax profit line.  We are very proud of this accomplishment and believe that is proof positive that the strategy we are using to grow the business is both effective and differentiating." 

Consolidated net sales increased $352,000 or 11% to $3,666,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2004, compared to the three months ended June 30, 2003.  On a sequential basis, consolidated sales increased $364,000 or 11% for the three months ended June 30, 2004 compared to the previous three month period.  This produced the Company's tenth sequential increase in sales out of the past eleven quarters.  For the year ended June 30, 2004, consolidated net sales increased $2,210,000 or 18% to $14,200,000 compared to fiscal 2003.

The Company's consolidated gross profit for the three months ended June 30, 2004 increased $626,000 or 47% compared to the same three months in the previous year.  For the year ended June 30, 2004, consolidated gross profit increased $1,890,000 or 38% compared to the same period in the prior year.  Gross profit as a percentage of sales increased significantly to 53% for the three months ended June 30, 2004 compared to 40% for the three months ended June 30, 2003 and compared favorably to a gross margin percentage of 48% for the previous quarter.  For the year, gross margin as a percent of sales increased to 48% compared to 41% at the year ended June 30, 2003. 

 



 

"Coming into fiscal year 2004, we indicated that increasing the gross profitability of the Company was going to be a priority," stated Mr. Johnson.  "We attacked this priority from several different approaches.  For example, we increased top line sales, which helped us spread our fixed cost over a bigger revenue base.  We increased sales 72% to the medical device market and 11% to the semi-conductor market, markets where channels of distribution are more efficient and pricing is therefore more favorable.  We also invested in improving the efficiency of our operations, which produced immediate improvements in productivity.  All of these efforts resulted in a significant improvement in gross profitability."

Total operating expenses increased 12% to $1,247,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2004 from $1,118,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2003.  This increase is attributed to increased sales, marketing and product development activities aimed at all of the Company's major market segments.  On a sequential basis, operating expenses increased by only $43,000 or 3.6% compared to the previous quarter, an increase reasonably expected given the increase in sales for the quarter.  For the year ended June 30, 2004, operating expenses increased $361,000 or 7.8% compared to prior year, primarily driven by a $333,000 increase in research and development expenses related to the development of new products. 

Addressing the Company's on-going operations, Mr. Johnson noted, "As a small-cap company, Pro-Dex differentiates itself by not relying on a single invention, a single product, a single technology or a single market.  We are a company that understands its fundamental core competencies and have successfully identified the best applications of those core competencies given current market conditions.  More importantly, we don't take current market conditions for granted and are constantly evaluating how we can create new opportunities given changes in market conditions.  Accordingly, and in a further effort to improve the Company's performance, on June 28, 2004, we merged our Micro Motors and Oregon Micro Systems subsidiaries into Pro-Dex, Inc., thereby creating a unified company and eliminating the cost, inefficiencies and complexities related to the "holding company" business structure.  We believe that this further consolidation of the Company will strengthen our approach to the market, optimize our use of valuable resources and maximize the opportunities we see before us."

Commenting on the Company's near term prospects, Mr. Johnson said, "Our on-going efforts to develop new products and new customer relationships continue to bear fruit.  We have proven that we can increase top line sales and effectively drive the benefit of those additional sales to the bottom line.  By focusing on the fundamentals of the business, we have strengthened our balance sheet and positioned the Company well to take advantage of opportunities that will broaden our technical capabilities and our ability to create real value for our strategic partners.  Based on the continued success of this business model, we believe that it's reasonable to expect sales between $3.3 to $3.6 million for the first quarter of fiscal year 2005, and sales between $15 to $17 million for the full fiscal year, excluding any sales from potential acquisitions.  This translates into $0.05 to $0.06 earnings per share in the first quarter compared to $0.02 per share in the first quarter of fiscal 2003 and between $0.18 to $0.22 earnings per share for the fiscal year.  We are proud of what we accomplished in fiscal 2004 and are confident it will serve as a foundation for future successes."   

Investors and all others are invited to listen to a conference call discussing the fourth quarter and year-end financial results and the outlook for fiscal 2005, today at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time. The call will be broadcast over the Internet and can be accessed by visiting the Company's website at www.pro-dex.com.  An online replay will be available for 30 days.  Additionally, a telephone replay will be available one hour after the call for 48-hours by dialing (877) 519-4471 for domestic callers and (973) 341-3080 for international callers; enter conference ID# 5113962.

Pro-Dex Inc., with operations in Santa Ana, California and Beaverton Oregon, specializes in bringing speed to market in the development and manufacture of technology-based solutions that incorporate embedded motion control and miniature rotary drive systems, serving the medical, dental, semi-conductor, and scientific research markets.  Pro-Dex's products are found in hospitals, dental offices, medical engineering labs, scientific research facilities and high tech manufacturing operations around the world.

For more information, visit the Company's website at www.pro-dex.com.

Statements herein concerning the Company's plans, growth and strategies may include 'forward-looking statements' within the context of the federal securities laws. Statements regarding the Company's future events, developments and future performance, as well as management's expectations, beliefs, plans, estimates or projections relating to the future, are forward-looking statements within the meaning of these laws. The Company's actual results may differ materially from those suggested as a result of various factors. Interested parties should refer to the disclosure concerning the operational and business concerns of the Company set forth in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

(tables follow)

 



PRO-DEX, INC. and SUBSIDIARIES

BALANCE SHEET

June 30, 2004

 

ASSETS

Current assets:

     Cash and cash equivalents

$   2,070,000 

     Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful

         accounts of $40,000

      2,370,000 

     Inventories, net

      2,542,000 

     Prepaid expenses

           76,000 

     Deferred taxes

         793,000 

         Total current assets

      7,851,000 

 

Equipment and leasehold improvements, net                 

      1,030,000 

Other assets:

     Goodwill

      1,110,000 

     Deferred taxes

         788,000 

     Other

           16,000 

         Total other assets

      1,914,000 

         Total assets

$ 10,795,000 

 

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

Current liabilities:

     Current portion of long term debt to shareholder

$        70,000 

     Accounts payable

         397,000 

     Accrued expenses

         780,000 

     Income taxes payable

         809,000 

        Total current liabilities

      2,056,000 

Long-term debt to a shareholder, net of current portion

           75,000 

Total liabilities

      2,131,000 

Commitments and contingencies

Shareholders' equity:

     Series A convertible preferred shares; no par value; liquidation

         preference of $3.60 per share; 10,000,000 shares authorized;

          78,129 shares issued and outstanding

         283,000 

     Common shares; no par value; 50,000,000 shares authorized;

         8,858,600 shares issued and outstanding,

    15,075,000 

     Accumulated deficit

    (6,669,000)

      8,689,000 

Receivable for stock purchase

         (25,000)

      Total shareholders' equity

      8,664,000 

   
      Total liabilities and shareholders' equity
10,795,000 

 



 

PRO-DEX, INC. And SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

Years ended June 30, 2004 and 2003

 

2004

2003

Net sales $ 14,200,000  $ 11,990,000 
Cost of sales       7,395,000        7,075,000 
Gross profit       6,805,000        4,915,000 
Operating expenses:
     Selling          857,000           710,000 
     General and administrative expenses       2,325,000        2,410,000 
     Research and development costs       1,790,000        1,457,000 
     Amortization                      -             32,000 
Total operating expenses       4,972,000        4,609,000 
Income from operations       1,833,000           306,000 
Other income (expense):
     Other income, net            22,000             36,000 
     Royalty income            98,000                       - 
     Interest (expense)          (51,000)          (87,000)
Total            69,000           (51,000)
Income before provision for income taxes       1,902,000           255,000 
Provision for income taxes          782,000           122,000 
Net income from continuing operations $   1,120,000  $      133,000 
              
Net Income per share:
     Basic $            0.13  $            0.02 
     Diluted $            0.12  $            0.01 
Weighted average shares outstanding - basic       8,799,477        8,743,575 
Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted       9,327,423        9,040,893 

 



 

PRO-DEX, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

Years ended June 30

 

2004

2003

Cash Flows from Operating Activities:

Net Income

 $  1,120,000 

 $   133,000 

     Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash used in operating activities:

          Depreciation and amortization

362,000 

375,000 

          Provision for doubtful accounts

10,000 

4,000 

          Reserve for obsolete inventory

(83,000)

(200,000)

          Non-cash compensation

25,000 

35,000 

          Deferred taxes

22,000 

177,000 

            Changes in:

                  (Increase) in accounts receivable

(760,000)

(4,000)

                  Decrease in inventories

376,000 

289,000 

                  Decrease in prepaid expenses

38,000 

3,000 

                  Decrease in other assets

5,000 

17,000 

                  Increase (Decrease) in accounts payable and accrued expense

159,000 

(584,000)

                  Decrease in income taxes receivable

330,000 

                  Increase (Decrease) in income taxes payable

780,000 

(72,000)

Net Cash provided by Operating Activities

2,054,000 

503,000 

Cash Flows From Investing Activities:

     Proceeds from sale of discontinued operations

790,000 

     Proceeds from sale of equipment

6,000 

     Purchases of equipment and leasehold improvements

(352,000)

(364,000)

Net Cash provided by (used in) Investing Activities

(352,000)

432,000 

Cash Flows from Financing Activities:

     Principal payments on long-term shareholder borrowings

(71,000)

(126,000)

     Net (payments) on line of credit

(432,000)

(206,000)

     Additional paid in capital

76,000 

     Common stock repurchases

(44,000)

Net Cash (used in) Financing Activities

(427,000)

(376,000)

Net Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents

1,275,000 

559,000 

Cash and Cash Equivalents, beginning of period

795,000 

236,000 

     
Cash and Cash Equivalents, end of period
$  2,070,000  $      795,000 
   

 

Supplemental Information

 

 

  

Cash payments for interest  $       51,000  $      110,000
     

Cash payments (refunds) for income taxes

 $     (15,000)

 $   (313,000)