STXN Stratex Networks

Revenue Increases 19% Year over Year; Company Reports Continued Growth in Profitability SAN JOSE, Calif., Nov. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Stratex Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ:STXN), a leading provider of wireless transmission solutions, today reported financial results for the second quarter of fiscal 2007 ended September 30, 2006. Revenues in the second quarter of fiscal 2007 were $67.3 million, compared with $66.2 million in the prior quarter and $56.6 million in the year ago period. Net income in the second quarter of fiscal 2007 was $1.6 million or earnings of $0.02 per diluted share. This compares with earnings of $1.8 million or earnings of $0.02 per diluted share in the prior quarter, and a loss of $(2.3) million, or a loss of $(0.02) per share in the year ago period. The second quarter of fiscal 2007 includes the impact of Financial Accounting Standard No. 123 ( R ), ("FAS 123 ( R )" ), stock compensation and merger- related expenses. On a non-GAAP basis, Stratex Networks had net income of $5.6 million in the second fiscal quarter, or earnings of $0.06 per diluted share. This compares with non-GAAP net income of $4.8 million and non-GAAP earnings of $0.05 per diluted share in the first fiscal quarter and non-GAAP net loss of $(1.3) million and a loss of $(0.01) per share in the year ago period. Non- GAAP net income for the second fiscal quarter of 2007 excludes non-cash stock compensation expense of $2.6 million related to the adoption of FAS 123 ( R ) and the company's restricted stock plan, and $1.5 million in expense related to the proposed merger with Harris Corporation's Microwave Communications Division. In the prior and year ago quarter non-cash compensation expense was $3.0 million and $0.9 million, respectively, and was related to the Company's adoption of FAS 123 ( R ) and its restricted stock plan. A full reconciliation of GAAP net income (loss) to non-GAAP net income (loss) is provided in the accompanying financial tables. "This September quarter marks the fourth consecutive quarter of profitability driven by broad acceptance of the Eclipse wireless transmission system in the international market place, particularly in Africa, the Middle East and Russia," said Tom Waechter, president and chief executive officer of Stratex Networks, Inc. "We are pleased with our overall financial achievements including continued revenue growth, expanding margins and sustained profitability. "On September 5, we announced the proposed merger of Stratex Networks and the Microwave Communications Division of Harris Corporation. We believe that upon completion of this combination, the combined company would be the largest independent global provider of wireless transmission network solutions with trailing 12 month revenues of approximately $620 million as of September 30, 2006, and an unmatched set of solutions. We believe this will be a compelling value proposition for our customers, our employees as well as our investors who will witness a more competitive company better able to leverage its significant resources," said Waechter. This combination is expected to close no later than early calendar year 2007. The new company will be called Harris Stratex Networks. Use of Non-GAAP Financial Information To supplement the company's consolidated financial statements presented in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles "GAAP," Stratex Networks, Inc. uses non-GAAP measures of certain components of financial performance, including operating income (loss), net income (loss) and per share data, which are adjusted from results based on GAAP to exclude certain expenses, gains and losses. These non-GAAP measures are provided to enhance investors' overall understanding of the company's current financial performance and the company's prospects for the future. Specifically, the company believes the non-GAAP results provide useful information to both management and investors by excluding certain expenses that may not be indicative of its core operating results. These measures should be considered in addition to results prepared in accordance with GAAP, but should not be considered a substitute for, or superior to, GAAP results. These non-GAAP measures included in this press release have been reconciled to the nearest GAAP measure. Conference Call Stratex Networks' management will hold a conference call to provide greater detail on the company's financial results for the quarter and its outlook today, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Those wishing to join should dial 303-262-2142 at approximately 4:50 p.m. A replay of the call will be available starting one hour after the completion of the call until November 8, 2006. To access the replay, dial 303-590-3000 (pass code: 11072669 #). A live and an archived webcast of the conference call will also be available via the company's Web site at http://www.stratexnet.com/. Upcoming Conferences Stratex Networks' management will be presenting at the AeA Classic Investor Conference in Monterey, Calif. on November 6 and 7, the UBS Communications and Technology Conference in New York on November 15, and the Needham Growth Conference in New York held January 9-12, 2007. Those wishing to listen to live and/or archived webcasts of available management presentations may do so at http://www.stratexnet.com/. About Stratex Networks With headquarters in San Jose, California, Stratex Networks, Inc. is one of the world's leading providers of high-speed wireless transmission solutions. Since it was founded in 1984, Stratex Networks has achieved international recognition for quality, innovation, and technical superiority in delivering data, voice, and video communication systems, including comprehensive service and support. Stratex Networks, with its broad product offering and worldwide sales and support organization, is strategically positioned to serve its customers' needs in wireless high-capacity transmission technology. Additional information is available at http://www.stratexnet.com/ . Safe Harbor Statement This press release contains statements that qualify as "forward-looking statements" under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements relating to the Company's expectations regarding the continued acceptance of, and demand for, the Eclipse wireless transmission platform, continued supply chain improvements and resulting effect on revenue growth; forecasted future revenue and future earnings. These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and the Company assumes no obligation to update this information. Without regard to the effects of the proposed combination of the Company with Harris Corporation's Microwave Communications Division, the Company's actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of significant risks and uncertainties including: -- Suppliers inability to perform and timely deliver as a result of their financial condition, component shortages or other supply chain constraints; -- Continued market expansion through strategic alliances; -- Continued timely rollout of Eclipse functionality and features; -- Unexpected delays in the schedule for shipments of Eclipse and new generations of the Eclipse platform; -- Failure to realize expected cost improvement throughout the Company's supply chain; and -- Order cancellations or postponements in product deliveries resulting in delayed revenue recognition. -- Intellectual property litigation could be costly to defend and resolve, and could prevent us from using or selling the challenged technology -- The potential adverse effects on the Company's operating results and cash flow if the Company fails to complete the proposed combination with Harris Corporations' Microwave Communications Division. In addition, because the Company's business is heavily concentrated in foreign markets, there is a significant risk of adverse currency fluctuations and unforeseen governmental action including but not limited to the denial of export and/or import licenses. For a further discussion of these and other factors that impact the Company's business in general, see the information provided under the heading "Factors That May Affect Future Financial Results" in Item 1A of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the period ended March 31, 2006 and subsequent quarterly filings, on file with the Securities and Exchange Commission. In addition, "forward-looking statements" regarding the Company's expectations with regard to the proposed combination with the Microwave Communications Division of Harris Corporation as set forth in the preliminary prospectus/proxy statement included in the registration statement of Harris Stratex Networks, Inc. on Form S-4 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on October 13, 2006 are subject to factors that could cause actual results to differ materially and include the following: the possibility that the parties may be unable to achieve expected synergies and operating efficiencies in the proposed transaction within the expected time-frames or at all; integration of the operations of Harris' Microwave Communications Division with those of Stratex Networks now may be more difficult, time- consuming or costly than expected and may not be as successful as the parties anticipate; revenues of the combined business following the transaction may be lower than expected; operating costs, customer loss and business disruption (including, without limitation, difficulties in maintaining relationships with employees, customers, clients or suppliers) of the combined business may be greater than expected following the transaction; the ability to retain key employees in Harris' Microwave Communications Division and at Stratex Networks subsequent to the completion of the transaction; the conditions to the completion of the transaction may not be satisfied; regulatory approvals that might be required for the transaction might not be obtained on the terms expected and obtaining any such approvals or any other necessary regulatory reviews may not occur on the anticipated schedule; the parties' ability to meet expectations regarding the timing, completion and accounting and tax treatments of the transaction; Harris' Microwave Communications Division and Stratex Networks are subject to intense competition; the failure of either Harris' Microwave Communication Division or Stratex Networks to protect its intellectual property rights may weaken the competitive position of the combined company; in the future third parties may assert claims, including intellectual property infringement claims that could materially adversely affect the operating results of the combined company; as well as other factors discussed in "Risk Factors" under Item 1A. of Stratex Networks' Annual Report on Form 10-K for the most recently ended fiscal year and Stratex Networks' other filings with the SEC (which may also be applicable to Harris' Microwave Communication Division), which are available at http://www.sec.gov/. No person assumes any obligation to update the information in this document, except as otherwise required by law. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements that speak only as of the date hereof. - Financial Tables Follow - CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (In thousands) (Unaudited) Sept. 30, March 31, 2006 2006 Assets Cash and short-term investments $53,107 $57,686 Restricted cash 2,608 0 Accounts receivable, net 51,369 42,003 Inventories 38,980 43,867 Other current assets 13,821 12,620 Total current assets 159,885 156,176 Property & equipment, net 23,479 24,049 Other assets 790 605 Total assets $184,154 $180,830 Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Accounts payable $40,330 $38,725 Short-term debt 11,250 11,250 Other current liabilities 29,692 31,136 Total current liabilities 81,272 81,111 Long-term debt 16,667 22,291 Other long-term liabilities 13,225 15,085 Total liabilities 111,164 118,487 Stockholders' equity 72,990 62,343 Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $184,154 $180,830 CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (In thousands, except per share amounts) (Unaudited) Three Months Ended Six Months Ended Sept. 30, Sept. 30, 2006 2005 2006 2005 Net sales $67,279 $56,554 $133,516 $111,426 Cost of sales 46,512 41,386 92,877 83,657 Gross margins 20,767 15,168 40,639 27,769 Operating expenses: Research and development 4,299 3,703 8,883 7,404 Selling, general and administrative 14,625 12,182 27,600 24,176 Total operating expenses 18,924 15,885 36,483 31,580 Operating income (loss) 1,843 (717) 4,156 (3,811) Other income (expense) (268) (1,048) (524) (1,843) Income (loss) before income taxes 1,575 (1,765) 3,632 (5,654) Provision for income taxes 23 496 257 773 Net income (loss) $1,552 $(2,261) $3,375 $(6,427) Basic net income (loss) per share $0.02 $(0.02) $0.03 $(0.07) Diluted net income (loss) per share $0.02 $(0.02) $0.03 $(0.07) Basic weighted average shares outstanding 97,634 95,175 97,405 95,059 Diluted weighted average shares outstanding 100,037 95,175 100,537 95,059 UNAUDITED NON-GAAP CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (In thousands, except per share amounts) Three Months Ended Sept. 30, 2006 GAAP Adjust- Non-GAAP (As Reported) ments Net sales $67,279 $67,279 Cost of sales 46,512 (175)(a) 46,337 Gross margins 20,767 175 20,942 Operating expenses: Research and development 4,299 (667)(a) 3,632 Selling, general and administrative 14,625 (3,236)(a)(b) 11,389 Total operating expenses 18,924 (3,903) 15,021 Operating income (loss) 1,843 4,078 5,921 Other income (expense) (268) (268) Income (loss) before income taxes 1,575 4,078 5,653 Provision for income taxes 23 23 Net income (loss) $ 1,552 $4,078 $5,630 Basic net income (loss) per share $0.02 $0.04 $0.06 Diluted net income (loss) per share $0.02 $0.04 $0.06 Basic weighted average shares outstanding 97,634 97,634 97,634 Diluted weighted average shares outstanding 100,037 100,037 100,037 Three Months Ended Sept. 30, 2005 GAAP Adjust- Non-GAAP (As Reported) ments Net sales $56,554 -- $56,554 Cost of sales 41,386 (163)(c ) 41,223 Gross margins 15,168 163 15,331 Operating expenses: Research and development 3,703 (62)(c ) 3,641 Selling, general and administrative 12,182 (700)(c ) 11,482 Total operating expenses 15,885 (762) 15,123 Operating income (loss) (717) 925 208 Other income (expense) (1,048) -- (1,048) Income (loss) before income taxes (1,765) 925 (840) Provision for income taxes 496 -- 496 Net income (loss) $(2,261) $925 $(1,336) Basic net income (loss) per share $(0.02) $0.01 $(0.01) Diluted net income (loss) per share $(0.02) $0.01 $(0.01) Basic weighted average shares outstanding 95,175 95,175 95,175 Diluted weighted average shares outstanding 95,175 95,175 95,175 The above non-GAAP adjustments for the three months ended September 30, 2006 includes (a) $2.6 million of non-cash charges for stock option expense related to Financial Accounting Standard 123 ( R ), which was adopted by the Company in the first quarter of Fiscal 2007, and the Company's restricted stock plan, and (b) $1.5 million of expenses related to the proposed combination with Harris Corporation's Microwave Communications Division. (c) The $0.9 million of non-GAAP adjustment for the three months ended September 30, 2005 is for non-cash charges related to the Company's restricted stock plan. UNAUDITED NON-GAAP CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (In thousands, except per share amounts) Six Months Ended Sept. 30, 2006 GAAP Adjust- Non-GAAP (As Reported) ments Net sales $133,516 $133,516 Cost of sales 92,877 (463)(a) 92,414 Gross margins 40,639 463 41,102 Operating expenses: Research and development 8,883 (1,359)(a) 7,524 Selling, general and administrative 27,600 (5,215)(a)(b) 22,385 Total operating expenses 36,483 (6,574) 29,909 Operating income (loss) 4,156 7,037 11,193 Other income (expense) (524) (524) Income (loss) before income taxes 3,632 7,037 10,669 Provision for income taxes 257 257 Net income (loss) $3,375 $7,037 $10,412 Basic net income (loss) per share $0.03 $0.07 $0.11 Diluted net income (loss) per share $0.03 $0.07 $0.10 Basic weighted average shares outstanding 97,405 97,405 97,405 Diluted weighted average shares outstanding 100,537 100,537 100,537 Six Months Ended Sept. 30, 2005 GAAP Adjust- Non-GAAP (As Reported) ments Net sales $111,426 -- $111,426 Cost of sales 83,657 (217) 83,440 Gross margins 27,769 217(c) 27,986 Operating expenses: Research and development 7,404 (83)(c) 7,321 Selling, general and administrative 24,176 (853)(c) 23,323 Total operating expenses 31,580 (936) 30,644 Operating income (loss) (3,811) 1,153 (2,658) Other income (expense) (1,843) -- (1,843) Income (loss) before income taxes (5,654) 1,153 (4,501) Provision for income taxes 773 -- 773 Net income (loss) $(6,427) $1,153 $(5,274) Basic net income (loss) per share $(0.07) $0.01 $(0.06) Diluted net income (loss) per share $(0.07) $0.01 $(0.06) Basic weighted average shares outstanding 95,059 95,059 95,059 Diluted weighted average shares outstanding 95,059 95,059 95,059 The above non-GAAP adjustment for the six months ended September 30, 2006 includes (a) $5.6 million of non-cash charges for stock option expense related to Financial Accounting Standard 123 ( R ), which was adopted by the Company in the first quarter of Fiscal 2007, and the Company's restricted stock plan, and (b) $1.5 million of expenses for the proposed combination with Harris Corporation's Microwave Communications Division. (c) The $1.2 million of non-GAAP adjustment for the six months ended September 30, 2005 is for non-cash charges related to the Company's restricted stock plan. To supplement the company's consolidated financial statements presented in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles "GAAP," Stratex Networks, Inc. uses non-GAAP measures of certain components of financial performance, including gross margins, operating, expenses, operating income (loss), net income (loss) and per share data, which are adjusted from results based on GAAP to exclude certain expenses. These non-GAAP measures are used by management and are provided to enhance investors' overall understanding of the company's current financial performance and the company's prospects for the future. Specifically, the company believes the non-GAAP results provide useful information to both management and investors by excluding certain expenses that may not be indicative of its core operating results. These measures should be considered in addition to results prepared in accordance with GAAP, but should not be considered a substitute for, or superior to, GAAP results. These non-GAAP measures included in this press release have been reconciled to the nearest GAAP measure. DATASOURCE: Stratex Networks, Inc. CONTACT: Mary McGowan of Summit IR Group Inc., +1-408-404-5401, or Web site: http://www.stratexnet.com/

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