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 25, 2006

 

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 May 25, 2006, Iteris, Inc. issued a press release announcing its financial results for the fourth quarter ended March 31, 2006. 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 25, 2006 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 26, 2006

 

 

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., PDT 05/25/06

 

Iteris, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter Revenue Growth

of 18% to $13.5 million

 

Financial Highlights:

 

                  Operating Income for the Fourth Quarter Increased by $548,000 to $740,000, Representing a Significant Improvement versus Last Year

                  Gross Margins for the Fourth Quarter Expand 120 basis points Year over Year to 41.8%

                  Net Income for the Fourth Quarter was $825,000 or $0.03 per share

 

Anaheim, California — May 25, 2006 – Iteris, Inc. (AMEX: ITI), a leader in vision-based technologies and Intelligent Transportation Systems that optimize traffic flow and enhance driver safety, today reported financial results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year ended March 31, 2006.

 

For the fourth quarter ended March 31, 2006, Iteris, Inc. (the “Company”) reported net sales and contract revenues of $13.5 million, representing a 17.7 percent increase compared to net sales and contract revenues of $11.5 million reported in the fourth quarter of the prior fiscal year. The increase was primarily a result of a 21.3 percent increase in Automotive Sensor revenues to $2.3 million, a 20.8 percent increase in Roadway Sensor revenues to $6.1 million, and 12.7 percent increase in Systems Consulting revenues totaling $5.1 million.

 

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“Growth in each of our segments allowed us to exceed the $13 million revenue mark for the first time as a stand-alone entity,” commented Jack Johnson, CEO of Iteris. “Roadway Sensor revenue benefited from our continued strong market position while Automotive Sensor revenue benefited from development work for Nissan. We are also pleased with the recent approval of the Federal Highway Transportation Bill and are encouraged to see this begin to translate in higher Systems Consulting revenues.”

 

During the fourth quarter the Company experienced a 120 basis point improvement in gross margins to 41.8 percent as compared to 40.6 percent in the prior year period. Gross margin improvement was primarily related to higher margins in our Systems Consulting segment as a result of a continued focus on higher margin contracts. Operating expenses during the quarter were $4.9 million representing an increase of 9.8 percent from $4.5 million in the prior year period but decreased as a percent of sales from 39.0 percent to 36.4 percent, respectively, indicating improving leverage in the business. The Company reported operating income of $740,000 for the quarter ended March 31, 2006 compared to operating income of $192,000 in the fourth quarter of the prior fiscal year. Operating income, excluding certain non-cash items of $196,000, was $936,000 for the quarter ended March 31, 2006. 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. Net income for the quarter ended March 31, 2006 was $825,000, or $0.03 per share compared to a net loss of $57,000 or $0.00 per share in the fourth quarter of the prior fiscal year. During the quarter the Company benefited from a $454,000 income tax benefit primarily related to the recognition of additional deferred tax assets compared to a reported benefit of $118,000 in the prior year period.

 

For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2006, net sales and contract revenues were $50.5 million, an increase of 8.8 percent compared to net sales and contract revenues of $46.4 million in the prior fiscal year. During the year the Company experienced a 22.0 percent increase in Automotive Sensor revenues to $8.7 million, a 2.4 percent increase in Roadway Sensor revenues to $22.5 million and an 11.5 percent increase in Systems Consulting revenues totaling $19.3 million.

 

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Operating income for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2006 was $619,000 compared to an operating loss of $10.8 million in the prior fiscal year. During fiscal year 2005 the Company recorded $11.8 million in non-cash expense related to the Company’s assumption of Iteris, Inc. stock options in connection with the October 2004 merger between the Iteris subsidiary and the Company. The Company reported net income of $80,000 or $0.00 per share for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2006 compared to a net loss of $11.3 million or $0.45 per share for the prior fiscal year. Included in fiscal year 2006 results was a $885,000 income tax benefit compared to a $94,000 benefit in the prior year.

 

As of March 31, 2006, the Company had borrowed $2.7 million against its line of credit with availability of $1.1 million remaining. As of March 31, 2006, the Company had 28.6 million shares of common stock outstanding and total stockholders’ equity of $18.6 million.

 

Operational Highlights:

 

Automotive Sensors:

 

                  Sales of LDW units to the heavy truck market increased 35.6 percent for the fiscal year 2006 including a 475 percent increase in the North American aftermarket. Despite an overall unit volume increase of over 10 percent, fourth quarter LDW truck unit sales declined by approximately $130,000 compared to the year ago period primarily as a result of OEM volume discounts to our largest customer and as a result of the transition to our next generation LDW system.

 

                  On March 30, 2006, the Company announced that Prime Inc., one of North America’s most-successful refrigerated, flatbed and tanker carriers, will offer the Iteris LDW system on its National Fleet of 2,600 leased and company-owned heavy trucks.

 

                  On March 21, 2006, the Company announced availability of its second generation LDW systems to the North American and European heavy truck markets.

 

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                  To date, 30 US heavy truck fleets have selected the Iteris LDW system, collectively representing an estimated 13,700 vehicles.

 

                  Testing of our LDW systems continues with 52 heavy truck fleets which represent over 106,000 vehicles.

 

                  Since the introduction of our LDW systems to the passenger car market in September 2004, the Automotive Sensor segment has recorded royalty revenues based on the cumulative shipment of approximately 33,000 units to Infiniti.

 

“The increase in Automotive Sensor revenue for the fiscal fourth quarter was primarily the result of a 151 percent increase, or $454,000 in specific application engineering revenues related to development work for Nissan in the passenger car market.” Mr. Johnson added. “Heavy truck sales increased 35.6 percent versus the prior year and management remains optimistic on the prospects of further growth in the heavy truck market in fiscal 2007 driven by new fleet customers and continued OEM adoption.”

 

Systems Consulting:

 

                  Approximately $6.0 million in new Systems Consulting contracts were signed during the quarter ended March 31, 2006. Systems Consulting backlog at the end of the fourth fiscal quarter was $15.8 million, up from $13.3 million reported at the end of same the quarter in the prior fiscal year and up from the $15.4 million reported at the end of the previous quarter.

 

                  On March 14, 2006, the Company announced it had been selected by the Federal Highway Administration, as part of the Booz Allen Hamilton team, to provide technical support assistance in the area of Intelligent Transportation Systems for the next five years.

 

“The Transportation Bill continues to benefit our Systems Consulting business with growth emanating from both the California market and an increase in activity from the eastern United States,” Mr. Johnson continued.

 

Roadway Sensors:

 

                  Finished year strong with $6.1 million in total revenue in the fourth quarter up 20.8 percent from the year ago period and up 15.9 percent from the prior quarter.

 

                  Gross margins for the three and twelve-months periods ended March 31, 2006 increased by 590 basis points and by 450 basis points, respectively, as a result of our continued ability to sell high margin products while lowering our component and production costs.

 

The increase in Roadway Sensor revenues was mainly a result of strong sales in the sunbelt states and less seasonality due to more moderate winter weather conditions,” Mr. Johnson concluded. “We believe the new product enhancements we have introduced during the past year have also helped drive sales growth.”

 

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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 for the fourth 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 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 8, 2006.

 

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 statements about our future performance and operating results, and future market opportunities. 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, the market acceptance of our technologies and our customers’ ability to achieve market acceptance of products that incorporate our technologies; 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 ability of our partner, Valeo, to expand sales of LDW systems into the passenger car markets the potential unforeseen impact of product offerings from competitors and other competitive pressures; the availability of components used in the manufacture of certain of our products; 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)

 

 

 

March 31,
2006

 

March 31,
2005

 

 

 

(unaudited)

 

 

 

ASSETS:

 

 

 

 

 

Cash

 

$

131

 

$

46

 

Trade accounts receivable, net

 

11,426

 

8,866

 

Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts

 

2,693

 

2,086

 

Inventory

 

2,814

 

4,344

 

Prepaid expenses

 

368

 

384

 

Deferred tax assets

 

1,608

 

660

 

Property and equipment, net

 

1,783

 

1,103

 

Goodwill

 

27,774

 

27,774

 

Intangible assets, net

 

551

 

698

 

Other assets

 

485

 

695

 

Total assets

 

$

49,633

 

$

46,656

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY:

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable and other liabilities

 

$

10,310

 

$

9,007

 

Revolving line of credit

 

2,662

 

945

 

Deferred gain on sale of building

 

449

 

733

 

Deferred compensation plan liability

 

820

 

772

 

Long-term debt

 

4,140

 

5,327

 

Convertible debentures, net

 

9,203

 

8,996

 

Total liabilities

 

27,584

 

25,780

 

Redeemable common stock

 

3,414

 

3,414

 

Total stockholders’ equity

 

18,635

 

17,462

 

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

 

$

49,633

 

$

46,656

 

 

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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,

 

 

 

2006

 

2005

 

2006

 

2005

 

Net sales and contract revenues:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net sales

 

$

8,380

 

$

6,932

 

$

31,156

 

$

29,062

 

Contract revenues

 

5,129

 

4,550

 

19,330

 

17,335

 

Total net sales and contract revenues

 

13,509

 

11,482

 

50,486

 

46,397

 

Costs and expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cost of net sales

 

4,599

 

3,767

 

16,465

 

15,645

 

Cost of contract revenues

 

3,257

 

3,049

 

12,395

 

11,398

 

Gross profit

 

5,653

 

4,666

 

21,626

 

19,354

 

Operating expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Selling, general and administrative expenses

 

3,805

 

3,161

 

14,999

 

13,964

 

Research and development expenses

 

912

 

1,474

 

5,088

 

4,193

 

Stock-based compensation

 

99

 

287

 

725

 

11,777

 

Disposal of fixed assets

 

 

 

 

422

 

Acquired in-process research and development

 

 

 

 

140

 

Deferred compensation plan expense (benefit)

 

60

 

(484

)

48

 

(484

)

Amortization of intangible assets

 

37

 

36

 

147

 

114

 

Total operating expenses

 

4,913

 

4,474

 

21,007

 

30,126

 

Income (loss) from operations

 

740

 

192

 

619

 

(10,772

)

Non-operating income (expense):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other income, net

 

3

 

14

 

35

 

1,054

 

Interest expense, net

 

(372

)

(340

)

(1,459

)

(1,178

)

Income (loss) before income taxes and minority interest

 

371

 

(134

)

(805

)

(10,896

)

Income tax benefit

 

454

 

118

 

885

 

94

 

Minority interest in earnings of subsidiary

 

 

(41

)

 

(526

)

Net income (loss)

 

$

825

 

$

(57

)

$

80

 

$

(11,328

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Earnings (loss) per share:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

$

0.03

 

$

(0.00

)

$

0.00

 

$

(0.45

)

Diluted

 

$

0.03

 

$

(0.00

)

$

0.00

 

$

(0.45

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares used in calculating earnings (loss) per share:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

28,314

 

27,994

 

28,182

 

25,284

 

Diluted

 

32,176

 

27,994

 

32,737

 

25,284

 

 

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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
March 31,

 

Twelve Months Ended
March 31,

 

 

 

2006

 

2005

 

2006

 

2005

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GAAP operating income (loss)

 

$

740

 

$

192

 

$

619

 

$

(10,772

)

Add back non-cash charges:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stock-based compensation

 

99

 

287

 

725

 

11,777

 

Disposal of fixed assets

 

 

 

 

422

 

Acquired in-process research and development

 

 

 

 

140

 

Deferred compensation plan expense (benefit)

 

60

 

(484

)

48

 

(484

)

Amortization of intangible assets

 

37

 

36

 

147

 

114

 

Pro forma non-GAAP operating income

 

$

936

 

$

31

 

$

1,539

 

$

1,197

 

 

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