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):  November 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 November 2, 2005, Iteris, Inc. issued a press release announcing its financial results for the second quarter ended September 30, 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 November 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:  November 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

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

 

For Release at 1:05 p.m., PST 11/02/05

 

 

Iteris, Inc. Reports Record Revenues for Second Consecutive Quarter

 

Anaheim, California — November 02, 2005 – Iteris, Inc. (AMEX: ITI), a leading provider of traffic optimization and safety technology products and services, today reported financial results for the second fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2005.

 

For the second quarter ended September 30, 2005, Iteris, Inc. (the “Company”) reported record net sales and contract revenues of $12.7 million, representing an 8.1 percent increase compared to net sales and contract revenues of $11.8 million in the second quarter of the prior fiscal year and a 5.3 percent increase from the $12.1 million of revenue recorded in the previous fiscal quarter. The increase was primarily a result of a 33.9 percent increase in AutoVue revenues and a 15.4 percent increase in Systems consulting revenues compared to the second quarter of the prior fiscal year.  The increase in AutoVue revenues was a result of increased product sales of Lane Departure Warning (“LDW”) units to the heavy truck market, while the increase in consulting revenues was fueled by increased activity in the California market.

 

The second quarter operating results included certain non-cash charges related to the amortization of stock-based compensation of $258,000, the amortization of intangible assets of $36,000 and changes in value of Company common stock held in the Company’s deferred compensation savings plan of $16,000. Including these non-cash

 

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charges the Company reported an operating loss of $66,000 for quarter ended September 30, 2005 compared to operating income of $474,000 in the second quarter of the prior fiscal year. Excluding these non-cash charges, the Company’s operating activities would have resulted in $244,000 of operating income for the three-month period ended September 30, 2005. 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 supplement the Company’s GAAP reporting and provide meaningful information in evaluating operations, and managing and benchmarking its performance.

 

The net loss for the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2005 was $155,000 compared to a net loss of $4,000 in the corresponding period of the prior fiscal year.

 

For the six months ended September 30, 2005, net sales and contract revenues were $24.8 million or an increase of 6.9% compared to net sales and contract revenues of $23.2 million in the corresponding period of the prior fiscal year. The operating loss for the six months ended September 30, 2005 was $384,000 compared to $1.0 million of operating income in the corresponding period of the prior fiscal year. The Company reported a net loss of $881,000 or $0.03 per share for the six months ended September 30, 2005 compared to net income of $962,000 or $0.04 per share for the corresponding period in the prior fiscal year. The September 30, 2004 results benefited from a gain of $949,000 related to the settlement of litigation between Rockwell International and the Michigan Department of Transportation, to which the Company was a third party beneficiary.

 

“As indicated previously, we are seeing increased sales of our consulting services, which contributed to record revenues, and we expect continued improvements in this business during the coming year,” commented Jack Johnson, chief executive officer of Iteris, Inc. “The heavy truck market continues to drive growth in our AutoVue segment where we continue substantial discussions with major vehicle manufacturers to

 

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include our revolutionary safety advance in mass-produced cars and trucks. As we have seen, it remains difficult to predict the timeline for signing new agreements, but we believe we have built key relationships and proven our value proposition which we expect will translate into partnerships and sales in the future.”

 

As of September 30, 2005, the Company had 28.5 million shares of common stock outstanding and total stockholders’ equity of $17.3 million. The Company is in final negotiations with its senior lender to replace its existing credit facility with a new arrangement and expects to have the new facility in place in the coming weeks.

 

Recent Operational Highlights Included:

 

                  Since the introduction of our LDW systems to the passenger car market, Iteris has recorded royalty revenues based on the cumulative shipment of approximately 16,500 units to Infiniti.

 

                  AutoVue LDW systems sales increased 62.5 percent in the heavy truck market in the fiscal second quarter compared to the second quarter of the prior fiscal year and are up 88.2 percent for the six month period ended September 30, 2005 as compared to the prior fiscal year.  AutoVue revenues from product sales and services were $2.2 million in the current quarter.

 

                  Testing of our LDW systems continues with 45 heavy truck fleets estimated to represent up to 97,000 vehicles.

 

                  To date 20 US heavy truck fleets have selected the Iteris LDW system with an estimated 10,000 vehicles between them.

 

                  Approximately $5.6 million in new systems consulting contracts were signed during the quarter ended September 30, 2005. Systems consulting backlog at the end of the second fiscal quarter was $16.4 million, up from $15.9 million reported at the end of the prior quarter.

 

                  On August 3, 2005, the Company announced that its LDW technology has enabled two major commercial truck companies to log a combined 60 million miles of driving with no lane departure-related accidents.

 

                  On August 9, 2005, the Company announced that a bill was introduced in Congress that provides financial incentives to buyers of passenger cars and commercial trucks who purchase safety-oriented advanced technology devices such as Iteris’ LDW systems.

 

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                  On August 25, 2005, the Company announced that its LDW technology will be installed on new trucks purchased by eight more commercial truck fleets across the country. Each of the eight fleets has purchased or ordered new trucks with specifications that include the installation of Iteris’ LDW system.

 

                  On October 5, 2005, the Company announced that Vantage and its regional distributor, Interprovincial Traffic Services Ltd. (“ITS”), were recently awarded two significant orders for Vantage Video Detection Systems in Western Canada.  The Vantage system will be used by the cities of Calgary and Regina, which selected Vantage over other video detection systems for use in traffic management applications, after conducting separate competitive evaluation processes. Iteris initially provided equipment for approximately 60 intersections in total for the two orders.

 

As previously announced, the Company will conduct a conference call with analysts and investors to discuss the financial results for the second fiscal quarter of 2006 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 or view the financial or other statistical information required by SEC regulation G, please visit the Company’s website at www.iteris.com. The webcast will be recorded and available for replay until November 16, 2005.

 

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 is headquartered in Anaheim, California.  Investors are encouraged to visit our website 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 projected revenues, future performance and operating results, and future strategic partners, the impact of the adoption of the Federal Highway Bill, and our ability to achieve new contracts and to negotiate a satisfactory new line of credit, such statements 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.

 

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Important factors that may cause such a difference include, but are not limited to, the market acceptance of our technologies and our customers’ ability to achieve market acceptance of products that incorporate our technologies; the ability of our partner, Valeo, to expand sales of LDW systems into the passenger car markets; political agendas and the availability for funding for government contracts and budgetary constraints; 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 potential unforeseen impact of product offerings from competitors and other competitive pressures; the effectiveness of our 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 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)

 

 

 

September 30,
2005

 

March 31,
2005

 

 

 

(unaudited)

 

 

 

ASSETS:

 

 

 

 

 

Cash

 

$

 

$

46

 

Trade accounts receivable, net

 

8,883

 

8,866

 

Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts

 

2,568

 

2,086

 

Inventory

 

3,003

 

4,344

 

Prepaid expenses

 

627

 

384

 

Deferred tax assets

 

849

 

660

 

Property and equipment, net

 

1,154

 

1,103

 

Goodwill

 

27,774

 

27,774

 

Identifiable intangible assets, net

 

625

 

698

 

Other assets

 

560

 

695

 

Total assets

 

$

46,043

 

$

46,656

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY:

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable and other liabilities

 

$

8,385

 

$

9,007

 

Revolving line of credit

 

1,711

 

945

 

Deferred gain on sale of building

 

591

 

733

 

Deferred compensation plan liability

 

850

 

772

 

Long term debt

 

4,670

 

5,327

 

Convertible debentures, net

 

9,100

 

8,996

 

Total liabilities

 

25,307

 

25,780

 

Redeemable common stock

 

3,414

 

3,414

 

Total stockholders’ equity

 

17,322

 

17,462

 

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

 

$

46,043

 

$

46,656

 

 

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ITERIS, INC.

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED

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

 

 

 

Three Months Ended
September 30,

 

Six Months Ended
September 30,

 

 

 

2005

 

2004

 

2005

 

2004

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net sales and contract revenues:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net sales

 

$

7,975

 

$

7,651

 

$

15,500

 

$

14,554

 

Contract revenues

 

4,740

 

4,109

 

9,294

 

8,647

 

Total net sales and contract revenues

 

12,715

 

11,760

 

24,794

 

23,201

 

Costs and expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cost of net sales

 

4,227

 

4,332

 

7,973

 

7,878

 

Cost of contract revenues

 

2,970

 

2,733

 

5,869

 

5,679

 

Gross profit

 

5,518

 

4,695

 

10,952

 

9,644

 

Operating expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Selling, general and administrative expenses

 

3,950

 

3,201

 

7,639

 

6,801

 

Research and development expenses

 

1,324

 

871

 

3,023

 

1,664

 

Acquired in-process research and development

 

 

115

 

 

115

 

Stock-based compensation

 

258

 

 

523

 

 

Deferred compensation plan expense

 

16

 

 

78

 

 

Amortization of intangible assets

 

36

 

34

 

73

 

34

 

Total operating expenses

 

5,584

 

4,221

 

11,336

 

8,614

 

Income (loss) from operations

 

(66

)

474

 

(384

)

1,030

 

Non-operating income (expense):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other income, net

 

86

 

57

 

38

 

980

 

Interest expense, net

 

(358

)

(470

)

(710

)

(540

)

Income (loss) before income taxes and minority interest

 

(338

)

61

 

(1,056

)

1,470

 

Income tax benefit (provision)

 

183

 

 

175

 

(75

)

Minority interest in earnings of subsidiary

 

 

(65

)

 

(433

)

Net income (loss)

 

$

(155

)

$

(4

)

$

(881

)

$

962

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Earnings (loss) per share:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic earnings (loss) per share

 

$

(0.01

)

$

0.00

 

$

(0.03

)

$

0.04

 

Diluted earnings (loss) per share

 

$

(0.01

)

$

0.00

 

$

(0.03

)

$

0.04

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares used in calculating earnings (loss) per share:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

28,106

 

25,685

 

28,084

 

23,938

 

Diluted

 

28,106

 

25,685

 

28,084

 

25,358

 

 

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ITERIS, INC.

UNAUDITED RECONCILIATION OF

GAAP OPERATING INCOME (LOSS) TO
PRO FORMA NON-GAAP OPERATING INCOME
(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”). The pro forma non-GAAP financial information presented herein should be considered supplemental to, and not as a substitute for, the financial measures calculated in accordance with GAAP. 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 certain non-cash charges.

 

 

 

Three Months Ended
September 30,

 

Six Months Ended
September 30,

 

 

 

2005

 

2004

 

2005

 

2004

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GAAP operating income (loss)

 

$

(66

)

$

474

 

$

(384

)

$

1,030

 

Add back non-cash charges:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Acquired in-process research and development

 

 

115

 

 

115

 

Stock-based compensation expense

 

258

 

 

523

 

 

Deferred compensation savings plan expense

 

16

 

 

78

 

 

Amortization of intangible assets

 

36

 

34

 

73

 

34

 

Pro forma non-GAAP operating income

 

$

244

 

$

623

 

$

290

 

$

1,179

 

 

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