ATG Announces Third Quarter 2000 Results.Business EditorsFREMONT, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 14, 2000 ATG ATG antithymocyte globulin. lymphocyte immune globulin (antithymocyte globulin equine, ATG, ATG equine, LIG) Atgam Pharmacologic class: Immunoglobulin Therapeutic class: Immunosuppressant Inc. (Nasdaq:ATGC ATGC Adenine,Thymine, Guanine, & Cytosine ATGC Asiantaeth Trwyddedu Hywyr A Cherbydau (Welsh: Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency, UK) ), a leading provider of low-level radioactive ra·di·o·ac·tive adj. Of or exhibiting radioactivity. radioactive characterized by radioactivity. radioactive decay and low-level mixed waste treatment services, today announced results for its third quarter ended September 30, 2000. Revenue for the third quarter of 2000 was $10.8 million compared with $16.6 million in the comparable quarter of 1999. Net income for the third quarter was $72,000, or $0.00 per fully diluted di·lute tr.v. di·lut·ed, di·lut·ing, di·lutes 1. To make thinner or less concentrated by adding a liquid such as water. 2. To lessen the force, strength, purity, or brilliance of, especially by admixture. share in the third quarter of 2000, compared to net income of $1.4 million, or $0.10 per fully diluted share in the comparable quarter of 1999. Revenue and gross margin in the 2000 third quarter continued to be negatively impacted by the Company's shutdown shut·down n. A cessation of operations or activity, as at a factory. shutdown Noun the closing of a factory, shop, or other business Verb shut down of its older thermal resin resin, any of a class of amorphous solids or semisolids. Resins are found in nature and are chiefly of vegetable origin. They are typically light yellow to dark brown in color; tasteless; odorless or faintly aromatic; translucent or transparent; brittle, fracturing treatment process in order to transition to its more cost-effective cost-effective, n the minimal expenditure of dollars, time, and other elements necessary to achieve the health care result deemed necessary and appropriate. Resin Decon Technology (RDT RDT 1. Renal dialysis treatment 2. Retinal damage threshold ). "As expected, our decreased revenues and gross margin in the third quarter continue to reflect the impact of our transition to a more cost-effective treatment process and our efforts to increase capacity," said Doreen Chiu, president and chief executive officer of ATG. "We are pleased to announce that our Tennessee facility has resumed accepting resin receipts in the fourth quarter as we have made substantial progress in the transition to the RDT treatment process. "We are making good progress in the Low Level Mixed Waste (LLMW LLMW Low Level Mixed Waste ) treatment facility equipment start-up and testing and we anticipate that we will commence commercial operations in late December. We look forward to bringing our new facility online and anticipate that it will have a positive impact on our operations," said Chiu. "Also as previously announced, we completed Phase II of our Low Level Radioactive Waste radioactive waste, material containing the unusable radioactive byproducts of the scientific, military, and industrial applications of nuclear energy. Since its radioactivity presents a serious health hazard (see radiation sickness), disposing of such material is a (LLRW LLRW Low-Level Radioactive Waste ) thermal facility equipment upgrade that brought increased capacity online at the end of the third quarter. "We are now entering the homestretch home·stretch n. 1. The portion of a racetrack from the last turn to the finish line. 2. Informal The final stages of an undertaking. Noun 1. with the completion of our LLMW treatment facility, the start-up of our RDT process, and the increased capacity of our LLRW thermal facility. The future looks very bright for ATG as we continue to execute the strategic initiatives we set earlier this year," concluded Chiu. For the nine months ended September 30, 2000, revenue was $33.0 million compared with $45.6 million for the same period in 1999. ATG's year-to-date net loss was $1.6 million, or ($0.10) per share, compared with net income of $4.2 million, or $0.29 per fully diluted share, for the first nine months of 1999. As previously reported, the nine months ended September 30, 2000, includes a pre-tax $2.4 million restructuring charge restructuring charge The expense of reorganizing a company's operations. A restructuring charge is an infrequent expense that generally results from asset writedowns or facility closings. related to the Tennessee plant consolidation and workforce reduction and an $841,000 gain from the sale and leaseback sale and leaseback The sale of a fixed asset that is then leased by the former owner from the new owner. A sale and leaseback permits a firm to withdraw its equity in an asset without giving up use of the asset. Also called leaseback. of the Company's corporate offices. ATG will be holding an investor conference call to discuss the company's financial and operational results at 11:00 a.m. Eastern/8:00 a.m. Pacific on Nov. 14, 2000. Investors will have the opportunity to listen to the conference call over the Internet through Vcall at www.vcall.com. To listen to the live call, go to the web site at least 15 minutes early to register, download To receive a file transmitted over a network. In any communications session, "download" means receive, and "upload" means send. The download/upload often implies a big/little scenario, in which data is being downloaded from the "big" server into the "little" user's computer. and install any necessary audio software. For those who cannot listen to the live broadcast, a replay will be available shortly after the call at www.vcall.com. About ATG Inc. ATG Inc. is a leading provider of environmental technologies, hazardous and radioactive waste management Radioactive waste management The treatment and containment of radioactive wastes. These wastes originate almost exclusively in the nuclear fuel cycle and in the nuclear weapons program. Their toxicity requires careful isolation from the biosphere. services. The Company offers comprehensive thermal and non-thermal treatment solutions for hazardous, radioactive and mixed wastes. The Company's Fixed Facilities Division and Engineering and Construction Division provide waste management and environmental restoration services for commercial, institutional and government clients such as nuclear power plants, medical facilities, research institutions, and the U.S. Departments of Defense and Energy. This news release may contain forward-looking statements forward-looking statement A projected financial statement based on management expectations. A forward-looking statement involves risks with regard to the accuracy of assumptions underlying the projections. pursuant to the "safe harbor Safe Harbor 1. A legal provision to reduce or eliminate liability as long as good faith is demonstrated. 2. A form of shark repellent implemented by a target company acquiring a business that is so poorly regulated that the target itself is less attractive. " provisions of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Such forward-looking statements involves risks and uncertainties, including, without limitation, the Company's new products and services, competition, and various factors set forth under "Factors Affecting Future Operating Results" in the Company's annual report on Form 10-K Form 10-K A report required by the SEC from exchange-listed companies that provides for annual disclosure of certain financial information. Form 10-K See 10-K. and such other risks detailed from time to time in the Company's other reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
ATG INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(In thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
Three Months Nine Months
Ended Sep. 30, Ended Sep. 30,
2000 1999 2000 1999
Revenue $ 10,823 $ 16,617 $ 33,046 $ 45,621
Cost of revenue 6,468 10,457 20,341 28,007
Gross profit 4,355 6,160 12,705 17,614
Sales, general & administrative
expenses 4,131 3,594 12,092 9,824
Stock-based compensation
expense -- 30 32 90
Restructuring charge -- -- 2,400 --
Operating income 224 2,536 (1,819) 7,700
Other income 421 -- 841 --
Net interest income (expense) (525) (196) (1,642) (687)
Income before provision for
taxes 120 2,340 (2,620) 7,013
Provision (benefit) for income
taxes 48 936 (1,048) 2,805
Net income (loss) $ 72 $ 1,404 $(1,572) $ 4,208
Net income (loss) per share
Basic $ 0.00 $ 0.10 $ (0.10) $ 0.30
Fully diluted $ 0.00 $ 0.10 $ (0.10) $ 0.29
Weighted average shares
Basic 16,792 14,053 15,024 14,040
Fully diluted 17,317 14,556 15,024 14,624
ATG INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands)
September 30, December 31,
2000 1999
(Unaudited)
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 1,170 $ 2,776
Accounts receivable, net 22,519 24,488
Prepayments and other current assets 4,364 5,396
Total current assets 28,053 32,660
Property and equipment, net 99,421 80,428
Restricted cash 1,038 16,014
Intangible assets, net 2,163 2,203
Other assets, net 5,043 4,774
Total assets $ 135,718 $ 136,079
Current liabilities:
Short-term borrowings $ 25,250 $ 1,721
Current portion of long-term debt and
capital leases 4,336 4,259
Accounts payable 10,738 11,649
Accrued liabilities 9,241 15,197
Total current liabilities 49,565 32,826
Long-term debt and capitalized leases, net 35,909 56,595
Total liabilities 85,474 89,421
Common stock 47,264 42,137
Deferred compensation -- (32)
Retained earnings 2,980 4,553
Total shareholders' equity 50,244 46,658
Total liabilities and shareholders'
equity $ 135,718 $ 136,079
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