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):  June 2, 2005

 

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.)

 

1515 South Manchester Avenue, Anaheim, California 92802

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)    (Zip Code)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:  (714) 774-5000

 

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 June 2, 2005, Iteris, Inc. issued a press release announcing its financial results for the fourth quarter ended March 31, 2005.  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.

 

(c)                   Exhibits

 

99.1             Press Release dated June 2, 2005 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:  June 2, 2005

 

 

ITERIS, INC.,

 

a Delaware corporation

 

 

 

 

 

By:

/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:

Matt Hayden

Hayden Communications

(858) 704-5065

matt@haydenir.com

 

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

 

For Release at 1:05 p.m., PDT 06/02/05

 

Iteris, Inc. Reports Fiscal Fourth Quarter Results

 

Anaheim, California — June 02, 2005 – Iteris, Inc. (AMEX: ITI), a leading provider of traffic optimization and safety technology products and services, today reported financial results for the fiscal fourth quarter ended March 31, 2005.

 

For the fourth quarter ended March 31, 2005, Iteris, Inc. (the Company) reported net sales and contract revenues of $11.5 million compared to net sales and contract revenues of $11.4 million in the fourth quarter of the prior fiscal year. Sales of VantageTM video detection products increased 10.1 percent compared to the fourth quarter of the prior fiscal year which we believe continues to indicate strong demand for video detection and our VantageTM products. AutoVueTM revenues also increased 46.8 percent compared to the fourth quarter of the prior fiscal year reflecting a continued increase in product sales of Lane Departure WarningTM (“LDW”) systems to European and North American truck manufacturers.  Additionally, in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2005 the Company recorded its first royalty revenues of approximately $76,000 from sales of LDW systems to Nissan through its strategic partner Valeo.

 

 Contract revenues declined by 17.5 percent to $4.6 million in the fourth quarter compared to $5.5 million reported in the fourth quarter of the prior fiscal year and

 

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increased by 10.0 percent from $4.1 million in the previous quarter of the current year. Management believes the overall year-over-year decrease in contract revenues was largely due to delays in passing the Federal Highway Bill and other budgetary issues within certain government agencies.

 

For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2005, the Company reported net sales and contract revenues of $46.4 million, an increase of 2.5 percent compared to the $45.3 million reported for the prior fiscal year. The VantageTM business grew 13.7 percent during the current fiscal year while AutoVueTM revenues grew in the aggregate 70.2 percent over the same period. These increases were offset by a 20.5 percent decline in contract revenues for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2005 compared to 2004 which was largely due to government budgetary issues as indicated above.

 

The operating loss in the current quarter and for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2005, was driven by charges related to the October 22, 2004 step-acquisition and merger of the Iteris, Inc. subsidiary. In the current quarter the Company recorded non-cash, stock-based compensation charges of $287,000 and for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2005 the Company recorded an $11.8 million non-cash stock-based compensation charge related to the Company’s assumption in the merger of the outstanding stock options to purchase common stock of the Iteris, Inc. subsidiary. Additionally, the Company incurred $1.5 million in development expenses up from $1.1 million in the prior quarter and $879,000 in the fourth quarter of the prior fiscal year. This increase represents a shift in AutoVueTM resources from revenue generating engineering projects for the passenger car market, funded in part by our partner Valeo, to development activities focused on releasing the next generation of LDW for the heavy truck market. The increase also represents additional development activities in our VantageTM business to offer enhanced functionality enabling the Company to capitalize on the expanding market opportunity for video detection. As a result, the Company reported an operating loss of $292,000 for the three-month period ended March 31, 2005 as compared to operating income of $454,000 in the fourth quarter of the prior fiscal year and operating loss of $11.3 million for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2005 as compared to operating income of $1.0

 

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million for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2004.  Pro-forma unaudited operating income which excludes merger related and other non-cash charges would have been breakeven and $1.9 million for the three-month and twelve-month periods ended March 31, 2005, respectively. The Company has chosen to provide this supplemental pro-forma information to investors to enable them to perform additional comparisons of operating results and to illustrate the results of ongoing operations. A table is attached to this release to reconcile the Company’s operating income (loss) as calculated and presented in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) to pro-forma non-GAAP operating income for all periods presented to provide meaningful insight into the Company’s operations exclusive of charges related to the merger and acquisition of the Iteris, Inc. subsidiary and other non-cash charges.

 

Jack Johnson, chief executive officer, commented “The past year has been both challenging and extremely rewarding. We were delighted with the 24 percent year-over- year growth in our combined VantageTM and AutoVueTM revenues and although Transportation Systems revenues declined by 21 percent, largely due to governmental budgetary issues, that part of the business was still profitable and finished the year with strong bookings. We anticipate measurable growth in all areas on a year-over-year basis during fiscal 2006 and the first quarter thus far confirms this belief.

 

The company made considerable progress with AutoVueTM where we now have agreements with OEM’s that we believe represent collectively over half of the heavy truck vehicles manufactured each year in Europe and North America. In addition, we announced our first major fleet agreement with Maverick, as well as three more fleets this morning, and anticipate securing additional agreements with many of the thirty-five fleet operators who are actively engaged in testing AutoVueTM through pilot programs.  The roll-out of LDW with Infiniti marked the first consumer deployment in North America and both customer and industry feedback, including the receipt of several notable awards, has been exceptional. We anticipate announcing additional OEM customers on the passenger car side of the business through our partner Valeo during the fiscal year. The foundation, partnerships and customers are in place to generate acceleration in both

 

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revenues and royalty payments from AutoVueTM which we believe will ultimately increase our cash flow and profitability,” Mr. Johnson concluded.

 

As of March 31, 2005, the Company had 28.3 million shares of common stock outstanding and total stockholders’ equity of $19.7 million. The Company completed the quarter with $945,000 borrowed against its $5.0 million line of credit.

 

Guidance: For the 2006 fiscal year, the Company expects sales to increase a minimum of 10%.  Margin and operating expenses should be in the normal range, based on historical trends and the projected growth.  However, we do expect R&D to increase by approximately 25% and expect the cost of Sarbanes-Oxley compliance to be between $300,000 and $500K.  Management anticipates an increase in the royalty revenues derived from AutoVueTM.

 

Recent Operational Highlights included:

 

                  On May 3, 2005, the Company announced its AutoVueTM LDW systems were introduced on the all-new 2006 Infiniti M35 and M45 luxury sedans at 172 dealerships nationwide. LDW is being offered as part of the Technology Package on the M35 and M45 sedans which historically has a high take up rate.

 

                  The Company recorded its first royalty revenue from shipments of LDW systems to the passenger car market during the fourth quarter ended March 31, 2005.

 

                  On April 21, 2005, the Company announced its AutoVueTM business unit secured two major contracts with a European and an Asian commercial truck manufacturer which will both offer LDW systems in their heavy commercial trucks.

 

                  AutoVueTM LDW systems sales increased 107.9 percent in the heavy truck market in the quarter compared to the fourth quarter of the prior fiscal year and are up 87.4 percent for the twelve month period ended March 31, 2005 compared to the prior fiscal year.

 

                  Testing of LDW continues with 35 heavy truck fleets representing potentially 70,000 vehicles.

 

                  On April 26, 2005, the Company reported its Transportation Systems Consulting business received a $2.1 million Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project service contract by Northern Nevada. BRT is a creative and emerging public transit solution

 

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combining Intelligent Transportation Systems technologies with geometric solutions such as dedicated bus lanes. Planning and preliminary engineering is anticipated to begin by June 2005 and detail design is envisioned to begin in 2008.

 

                  Approximately $5.2 million in new systems consulting contracts were signed during the quarter ended March 31, 2005 and year-to-date signed contracts were $20.2 million, a 15 percent increase over the prior year. Backlog at the end of the fourth quarter was $13.3 million.

 

                  On March 30, 2005, the Company reported that its VantageTM business was awarded the Open Agency Contract by the Georgia Department of Transportation for video detection systems which allows any public agency within the state of Georgia to readily procure Iteris’ VantageTM video detection systems.

 

                  Sales of VantageTM video detection systems continued to be strong, achieving 10.1 percent sales growth in the fourth quarter ended March 31, 2005 compared to the same quarter of the previous fiscal year and 13.7 percent growth for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2005 compared to the prior fiscal year.

 

About Iteris, Inc.

 

Iteris, Inc. is a leading provider of outdoor vision systems and sensors that optimize the flow of traffic and enhance driver safety.  Iteris combines outdoor image processing, traffic engineering, and information technology to offer a broad range of transportation and safety solutions.  Iteris, Inc. is headquartered in Anaheim, California.  Investors are encouraged to contact us at 714.774.5000, 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, our future performance and operating results such as the demand for and future sales of our products, potential new contracts and the timing and performance of our government contracts, and the impact and timing of the adoption of the Federal Highway Bill, related budgetary constraints, and are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Therefore, 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 specify, develop, complete, introduce, market and transition our products and

 

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technologies to volume production in a timely manner; the availability of key components for our products, the timing and successful completion of customer qualification of our products and the risks of non-qualification; the market acceptance of our products and our customers’ products that incorporate our technologies; the impact of product offerings from competitors and other competitive pressures; political agendas and the availability for funding for government contracts,  and the general economic and political conditions and specific conditions in the markets we address, including the general economic slowdown and volatility in the technology sector, and the possible disruption in government contracting 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,
2005

 

March 31,
2004

 

 

 

(unaudited)

 

 

 

ASSETS:

 

 

 

 

 

Cash

 

$

46

 

$

2,612

 

Trade accounts receivable, net

 

8,866

 

8,255

 

Notes receivable from sale of business units

 

 

125

 

Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts

 

2,086

 

2,653

 

Inventory

 

4,344

 

3,598

 

Prepaid expenses and other assets

 

1,763

 

538

 

Deferred tax assets

 

660

 

821

 

Property and equipment, net

 

1,103

 

1,642

 

Goodwill

 

29,269

 

9,807

 

Total assets

 

$

48,137

 

$

30,051

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY:

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable and other liabilities

 

$

9,007

 

$

9,018

 

Revolving line of credit

 

945

 

 

Deferred gain on sale of building

 

733

 

1,774

 

Notes payable

 

5,327

 

891

 

Convertible debentures, net

 

8,996

 

 

Total liabilities

 

25,008

 

11,683

 

Minority interest

 

 

17,745

 

Redeemable common stock

 

3,414

 

 

Total stockholders’ equity

 

19,715

 

623

 

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

 

$

48,137

 

$

30,051

 

 

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ITERIS, INC.

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED

STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(in thousands, except per share amounts)

 

 

 

Three Months Ended
March 31,

 

Twelve Months Ended
March 31,

 

 

 

2005

 

2004

 

2005

 

2004

 

Net sales and contract revenues:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net sales

 

$

6,932

 

$

5,862

 

$

29,062

 

$

23,470

 

Contract revenues

 

4,550

 

5,513

 

17,335

 

21,813

 

Total net sales and contract revenues

 

11,482

 

11,375

 

46,397

 

45,283

 

Costs and expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cost of sales

 

3,767

 

3,267

 

15,645

 

12,758

 

Cost of contract revenues

 

3,049

 

3,685

 

11,398

 

14,712

 

Gross profit

 

4,666

 

4,423

 

19,354

 

17,813

 

Operating expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Selling, general and administrative

 

3,161

 

3,090

 

13,964

 

12,844

 

Research and development

 

1,474

 

879

 

4,193

 

3,923

 

Stock-based compensation

 

287

 

 

11,777

 

 

Disposal of fixed assets

 

 

 

422

 

 

Acquired in-process research and development

 

 

 

140

 

 

Amortization of intangible assets

 

36

 

 

114

 

 

Total operating expenses

 

4,958

 

3,969

 

30,610

 

16,767

 

Operating income (loss)

 

(292

)

454

 

(11,256

)

1,046

 

Non-operating income (expense):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other income (expense), net

 

14

 

33

 

1,054

 

1,003

 

Interest expense, net

 

(340

)

(31

)

(1,178

)

(123

)

Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes and minority interest

 

(618

)

456

 

(11,380

)

1,926

 

Income tax benefit (expense)

 

118

 

644

 

94

 

(100

)

Minority interest in earnings of subsidiary

 

 

(516

)

(485

)

(3,034

)

Income (loss) from continuing operations

 

(500

)

584

 

(11,771

)

(1,208

)

Income (loss) from discontinued operations

 

 

(467

)

 

1,215

 

Net income (loss)

 

$

(500

)

$

117

 

$

(11,771

)

$

7

 

Basic earnings (loss) per share:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Earnings (loss) from continuing operations

 

$

(0.02

)

$

0.03

 

$

(0.46

)

$

(0.06

)

Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations

 

 

(0.02

)

 

0.06

 

Basic earnings (loss) per share

 

$

(0.02

)

$

0.01

 

$

(0.46

)

$

0.00

 

Diluted earnings (loss) per share:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Earnings (loss) from continuing operations

 

$

(0.02

)

$

0.03

 

$

(0.46

)

$

(0.06

)

Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations

 

 

(0.02

)

 

0.06

 

Diluted earnings (loss) per share

 

$

(0.02

)

$

0.01

 

$

(0.46

)

$

0.00

 

Shares used in calculating earnings (loss) per share:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

28,305

 

20,438

 

25,422

 

19,454

 

Diluted

 

28,305

 

21,726

 

25,422

 

19,680

 

 

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ITERIS, INC.

UNAUDITED RECONCILIATION OF

GAAP OPERATING INCOME (LOSS) TO
PRO FORMA NON-GAAP OPERATING INCOME (LOSS)
(in thousands)

 

The pro forma non-GAAP adjustments set forth below are based upon our unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations for the periods shown. These adjustments are not in accordance with or an alternative for, U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”).  However, the Company believes pro forma non-GAAP reporting provides meaningful insight into the Company’s ongoing economic performance and therefore uses pro forma non-GAAP reporting internally to assist in evaluating and managing the Company’s operations. The Company has chosen to provide this supplemental information to investors to enable them to perform additional comparisons of operating results, and to illustrate the results of the Company’s ongoing operations exclusive of charges related to the merger and acquisition of the Iteris, Inc. subsidiary and other non-cash charges.

 

 

 

Three Months Ended
March 31,

 

Twelve Months Ended
March 31,

 

 

 

2005

 

2004

 

2005

 

2004

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GAAP operating income (loss)

 

$

(292

)

$

454

 

$

(11,256

)

$

1,046

 

Add back:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stock-based compensation expense

 

287

 

 

11,777

 

 

Disposal of fixed assets

 

 

 

422

 

 

Severance charges

 

 

 

807

 

 

Acquired in-process research and development

 

 

 

140

 

 

Pro forma non-GAAP operating income (loss)

 

$

(5

)

$

454

 

$

1,890

 

$

1,046

 

 

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