UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, DC 20549

 

FORM 8-K

 

CURRENT REPORT

PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE

SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

Date of report (Date of earliest event reported):  May 29, 2008

 

ITERIS, INC.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

 

Delaware

 

001-08762

 

95-2588496

(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)

 

(Commission File Number)

 

(IRS Employer Identification No.)

 

1700 Carnegie Ave., Suite 100, Santa Ana,  California  92705

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)        (Zip Code)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:  (949) 270-9400

 

Not Applicable

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed since Last Report)

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

 

o  Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act

 

o  Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act

 

o  Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 4d-2(b) under the Exchange Act

 

o  Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act

 

 



 

Item 2.02               Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

 

The information in this Current Report, including the accompanying exhibit, is being furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section.  The information in this Current Report shall not be incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document filed pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filing.

 

On May 29, 2008, Iteris, Inc. issued a press release announcing its financial results for the fourth quarter ended March 31, 2008.  A copy of the press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated by reference herein.

 

Item 9.01               Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

(d)           Exhibits

 

                                                99.1         Press Release dated May 29, 2008 of the Registrant.

 

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SIGNATURE

 

                Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 

Dated:  May 29, 2008

 

 

ITERIS, INC.,

 

a Delaware corporation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

By:

s/s James S. Miele

 

 

James S. Miele

 

 

Vice President of Finance and

 

 

Chief Financial Officer

 

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Exhibit 99.1

 

 

For Information Contact:

Brett Maas

Hayden Communications (646) 536-7331

brett@haydenir.com

 Iteris Home Page: http://www.iteris.com

 

For Release at 1:05 p.m., PDT 05/29/08

 

Iteris, Inc. Reports Record Fourth Quarter Financial Results

 

Fourth quarter revenues increase 10% to $17.1 million while operating income
increases 91% to $2.3 million for the quarter and reaches a record $7.3 million

 for fiscal year 2008

 

SANTA ANA, Calif. — May 29, 2008 — Iteris, Inc. (AMEX: ITI), a leader in the traffic management market that focuses on the application and development of advanced technologies, today reported financial results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year ended March 31, 2008.

 

For the fourth quarter ended March 31, 2008, Iteris, Inc. reported net sales and contract revenues of $17.1 million, representing a 9.9 percent increase compared to net sales and contract revenues of $15.5 million reported for the fourth quarter of the prior fiscal year. The Company reported operating income of $2.3 million and net income of $7.9 million, or $0.23 per share, for the quarter ended March 31, 2008 compared to operating income of $1.2 million and net income of $1.6 million, or $0.05 per share, in the same quarter of the prior fiscal year. Net income in the current quarter included a $5.7 million income tax benefit primarily related to the recording of additional deferred tax assets associated with the Company’s federal net operating loss carryforwards.

 

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The Company achieved a 70 basis point improvement in gross margins to 43.6 percent in the current quarter compared to 42.9 percent in the prior year period.   Quarterly operating expenses were $5.2 million, representing a decrease of 5.6 percent from $5.5 million in the prior year period, and decreased as a percent of net sales and contract revenues from 35.1 percent in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2007 to 30.2 percent in the current period.

 

For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2008, net sales and contract revenues were a record $65.2 million, an increase of 11.8 percent compared to net sales and contract revenues of $58.3 million in the prior fiscal year. All revenue streams contributed to this growth. The Company reported operating income of $7.3 million and net income of $12.2 million, or $0.35 per share, for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2008 compared to operating income of $3.8 million and net income of $2.9 million, or $0.09 per share, for the prior fiscal year. Included in fiscal year 2008 results was a $5.9 million income tax benefit compared to a $1.3 million income tax benefit in the prior year.

 

Abbas Mohaddes, the Company’s chief executive officer, commented, “I am  pleased with the results of both our fourth quarter and our 2008 fiscal year in terms of  financial performance and operational achievements. Aligned with our strategic plan, we achieved significant operating income growth and were able to expand our market share, introduce new products, services and initiatives and achieve key milestones. In addition, we have improved our overall financial strength. We are implementing a series of strategic initiatives and have established a pipeline of products and services which we believe will help to further accelerate our growth. I expect the need for traffic management products and services to expand both domestically and internationally and, by executing on our strategic plan, Iteris intends to be a beneficiary of this expansion.”

 

As of March 31, 2008, the Company had no borrowings against its line of credit, with $8.6 million of remaining availability. On March 31, 2008, there were 33.4 million shares of common stock outstanding.

 

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Operational and Other Highlights

 

·                              Approximately $6.2 million in new Transportation Systems consulting contracts were signed during the quarter ended March 31, 2008. Transportation Systems consulting backlog at the end of the fourth fiscal quarter was $24.6 million, up from $20.1 million reported at the end of the fourth quarter of the prior fiscal year, representing an increase of 22.4 percent.

 

·                              To date, 62 US heavy truck fleets have selected the Iteris LDW system, collectively representing an estimated 45,000 vehicles, while testing of the LDW systems continues with 82 heavy truck fleets which the Company estimates represent more than 160,000 vehicles.

 

·                              During fiscal year 2008, the Company introduced several new additions to its Vantage® product line. The products introduced include the Edge® 2-4 processor, which is the industry’s first rack mounted 4 channel video detection system, a new Interface Module, a new Input/Output Module, as well as other peripherals. These new products and peripherals are designed to improve ease of use in the sizable and growing key market segments as well as to increase functionality of our Vantage® products.

 

·                              During February 2008, the Company announced the retirement of $2.1 million in convertible debentures for $1.8 million. The debentures were repaid using funds borrowed from the Company’s $10.0 million line of credit.  The line was repaid in full prior to March 31, 2008 and the Company has no borrowings against the line at this time. Repayments on the line were facilitated through internally generated cash flows.

 

·                              On March 13, 2008, the Company announced the introduction of its first-to-market Safety Direct system for the heavy truck market. The Iteris Safety Direct™ system analyzes real-time lane departure warning (LDW) data captured by Iteris’ LDW system and can relay this information directly to fleet operators through integration with the truck’s existing fleet communications system. The system provides an immediate warning to fleet operators if their drivers are having difficulty staying in their lanes, often a first indicator of driver drowsiness or other potential problems.

 

·                              On April 1, 2008, the Company announced the release of the latest addition to its Vantage® family of video detection systems, VersiCamTM. VersiCamTM combines Iteris’ proven video detection algorithms and imaging technology into one, easy to use, integrated camera and processor system. The product is designed to address new markets with price-sensitive applications such as the “semi-actuated” intersection market and is ideal for a wide variety of international traffic management applications. VersiCamTM offers flexibility in “detection zone” placement, reduced need for lane closures during installation, and the availability of a video image for transmission to a central control facility.

 

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Conference Call

 

As previously announced, the Company will conduct a conference call with analysts and investors to discuss the financial results of the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended March 31, 2008 today, at 1:30 p.m. Pacific Time (4:30 p.m. Eastern Time). The Company will broadcast the conference call over the Internet. To listen to the webcast please visit the Investor Relations page on the Company’s website at www.iteris.com/CCBN/ir.html. The webcast will be recorded and available for replay until June 12, 2008.

 

About Iteris, Inc.

 

Iteris, Inc. is a leader in the traffic management market. Iteris is focused on the development and application of advanced technologies that reduce traffic congestion, minimize the environmental impact of traffic congestion and improve the safety of surface transportation systems. Combining outdoor image processing, traffic engineering and information technology, Iteris offers a broad range of Intelligent Transportation Systems and driver safety solutions to customers worldwide. Iteris is headquartered in Santa Ana, California with offices throughout the U.S., Europe and Asia. Investors are encouraged to contact us at 888-329-4483, or at www.iteris.com.

 

Safe Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995:

 

This news release contains forward-looking statements based on our current expectations, estimates and projections about our industry, management’s beliefs, and certain assumptions made by us. Words such as ‘‘anticipates,’’ ‘‘expects,’’ ‘‘intends,’’ ‘‘plans,’’ ‘‘believes,’’ ‘‘seeks,’’ ‘‘estimates,’’ ‘‘may,’’ ‘‘will,’’ and variations of these words are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Such statements speak only as of the date hereof and are subject to change. We undertake no obligation to revise or update publicly any forward-looking statements for any reason. These statements include, but are not limited to the market demand for our products and technologies and statements about our future performance, financial condition and operating results. Such statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Accordingly, our actual results could differ materially and adversely from those expressed in any forward-looking statements as a result of various factors.

 

Important factors that may cause such a difference include, but are not limited to, our ability to secure additional Transportation Systems consulting contracts and to further expand our vehicle detection and LDW revenues and technologies; our customers’ production schedules, agendas and plans for the deployment of our LDW system as a standard safety feature or as an option; our customers’ ability to meet their planned manufacturing and sales schedules; the success of our customer’s products that

 

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incorporate our technologies; the potential unforeseen impact of product offerings from competitors and other competitive pressures; governmental budgetary issues and constraints, and funding delays; our ability to specify, develop, complete, introduce, market and transition our products and technologies to volume production in a timely manner; the timing and successful completion of customer qualification of our products and the risks of non-qualification; the availability of components used in the manufacture of certain of our products; the ability of our partner, Valeo, to expand sales of LDW systems into passenger car markets; the effectiveness of cost and expense reduction efforts; warranty and support issues; and the general economic and political conditions and specific conditions in the markets we address, including general economic slowdown and volatility in the technology sector and housing market, and the possible disruption in government spending and commercial activities related to terrorist activity or armed conflict in the United States and other locations. Further information on Iteris, Inc., including additional risk factors that may affect our forward looking statements, is contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K, our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, our Current Reports on Form 8-K and our other SEC filings that are available through the SEC’s website (www.sec.gov).

 

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ITERIS, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(in thousands)

 

 

 

March 31,

 

March 31,

 

 

 

2008

 

2007

 

 

 

(unaudited)

 

 

 

ASSETS:

 

 

 

 

 

Cash

 

$

421

 

$

35

 

Trade accounts receivable, net

 

13,108

 

11,493

 

Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts

 

5,351

 

3,689

 

Inventories

 

4,226

 

6,379

 

Prepaid expenses

 

371

 

385

 

Deferred tax assets

 

8,967

 

3,027

 

Property and equipment, net

 

3,467

 

1,712

 

Goodwill

 

27,774

 

27,774

 

Intangible assets, net

 

257

 

404

 

Other assets

 

322

 

352

 

Total assets

 

$

64,264

 

$

55,250

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY:

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable and other liabilities

 

$

12,852

 

$

9,697

 

Revolving line of credit

 

 

4,015

 

Deferred compensation plan liability

 

391

 

730

 

Term and other debt

 

244

 

2,297

 

Convertible debentures, net

 

7,566

 

9,410

 

Total liabilities

 

21,053

 

26,149

 

Redeemable common stock

 

 

3,414

 

Total stockholders’ equity

 

43,211

 

25,687

 

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

 

$

64,264

 

$

55,250

 

 

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ITERIS, INC.

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED

STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

Twelve Months Ended

 

 

 

March 31,

 

March  31,

 

 

 

2008

 

2007

 

2008

 

2007

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net sales and contract revenues:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net sales

 

$

10,111

 

$

9,750

 

$

40,326

 

$

36,248

 

Contract revenues

 

6,956

 

5,777

 

24,837

 

22,049

 

Total net sales and contract revenues

 

17,067

 

15,527

 

65,163

 

58,297

 

Costs of net sales and contract revenues:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cost of net sales

 

5,197

 

5,029

 

20,499

 

19,829

 

Cost of contract revenues

 

4,429

 

3,842

 

16,367

 

14,460

 

Gross profit

 

7,441

 

6,656

 

28,297

 

24,008

 

Operating expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Selling, general and administrative

 

4,448

 

4,229

 

17,268

 

16,094

 

Research and development

 

943

 

1,218

 

3,566

 

4,030

 

Deferred compensation plan

 

(278

)

(30

)

21

 

(91

)

Amortization of intangible assets

 

37

 

37

 

147

 

147

 

Total operating expenses

 

5,150

 

5,454

 

21,002

 

20,180

 

Operating income

 

2,291

 

1,202

 

7,295

 

3,828

 

Non-operating income (expense):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other income (expense), net

 

211

 

(3

)

252

 

(653

)

Interest expense, net

 

(238

)

(400

)

(1,284

)

(1,600

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income before income taxes

 

2,264

 

799

 

6,263

 

1,575

 

Income tax benefit

 

5,679

 

798

 

5,900

 

1,343

 

Net income

 

$

7,943

 

$

1,597

 

$

12,163

 

$

2,918

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Earnings per share:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

$

0.24

 

$

0.05

 

$

0.37

 

$

0.10

 

Diluted

 

$

0.23

 

$

0.05

 

$

0.35

 

$

0.09

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted average shares outstanding:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

33,188

 

31,077

 

32,723

 

29,698

 

Diluted

 

34,829

 

34,192

 

34,713

 

33,348

 

 

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