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Carrier Access Reports Second Quarter 2004 Financial Results; Company Reports Fifth Consecutive Quarter of Revenue Growth.


BOULDER Boulder, city, United States
Boulder, city (1990 pop. 83,312), seat of Boulder co., N central Colo.; inc. 1871. A Rocky Mountain resort and a suburb of Denver, it is the seat of the Univ. of Colorado (1876).
, Colo. -- Carrier Access Corporation (NASDAQ NASDAQ
 in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations

U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on
: CACS CACS Center for Advanced Computer Studies
CACS Computer Audit, Control and Security
CACS Carrier Access Corporation (stock symbol)
CACs Criteria Air Contaminants
CACS Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies
CACS Coronary Artery Calcium Scoring
), a leading provider of broadband broadband

Term describing the radiation from a source that produces a broad, continuous spectrum of frequencies (contrasted with a laser, which produces a single frequency or very narrow range of frequencies).
 communications technologies Noun 1. communications technology - the activity of designing and constructing and maintaining communication systems
engineering, technology - the practical application of science to commerce or industry
, today reported results for its second quarter ended June June: see month.  30, 2004.

Revenue for the second quarter of 2004 was $30.8 million compared to first quarter 2004 revenue of $28.5 million, an 8% increase. Year over year revenue, including revenue from the Paragon acquisition, increased 152% from the $12.2 million reported for the second quarter of 2003.

Net income for the second quarter of 2004 was $3.6 million, or $0.10 per share, compared with the $2.7 million, or $0.09 per share, reported in the first quarter of 2004, an increase of 32%. Year over year net income increased more than 29 times from the $122,000, or $0.00 cents per share Cents per share

The amount of a mutual fund's dividend or capital gains distributions that a shareholder will receive for each share owned.
, reported for the second quarter of 2003. This marks the fifth consecutive quarter of revenue growth and eighth consecutive quarter of net income growth for Carrier Access.

Revenue for the first six months of 2004 totaled $59.4 million, compared to $23.4 million for the same period of 2003, an increase of 154%. Net income for the first six months of 2004 was $6.3 million or $0.18 per share, compared with net income for the first six months of fiscal 2003 of $239,000 or $0.01 per share.

In the second quarter, Carrier Access was added to the Russell 3000 Index The Russell 3000 Index is a stock market index of US stocks.

The ticker is "RUA" or similar.

See Russell Indexes page for main discussion.

See also the iShares Russell 3000.
 as part of Russell Russell, English noble family. It first appeared prominently in the reign of Henry VIII when

John Russell, 1st earl of Bedford, 1486?–1555, rose to military and diplomatic importance.
 Investment Group's annual re-evaluation of the closely watched indexes. The Russell 3000 measures the top 3,000 U.S. equities in terms of market capitalization Market Capitalization

A measure of a public company's size. Market capitalization is the total dollar value of all outstanding shares. It's calculated by multiplying the number of shares times the current market price. This term is often referred to as market cap.
.

"The second quarter 2004 was another positive quarter for Carrier Access. Once again we met our financial expectations and gained increased interest from both current and potential customers for our wireless backhaul (1) The original definition of backhaul was to transmit a telephone call or data beyond its normal destination point and then back again in order to utilize available personnel (operators, agents, etc.) or network equipment that is not located at the destination location.  and VoIP technologies," said Roger Koenig, chairman, CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board.  and president, Carrier Access. "We continue to operate against a solid business plan, and maintain a long-term Long-term

Three or more years. In the context of accounting, more than 1 year.


long-term

1. Of or relating to a gain or loss in the value of a security that has been held over a specific length of time. Compare short-term.
 outlook and commitment to our three focus markets -- wireless, broadband and fiber access."

Carrier Access will conduct a conference call and audio webcast to discuss its second quarter 2004 earnings today at 4:30 p.m. EDT EDT
abbr.
Eastern Daylight Time


EDT Eastern Daylight Time

EDT n abbr (US) (= Eastern Daylight Time) → hora de verano de Nueva York

EDT 
. This call is open to the public. Participants should dial 312-470-0008, domestically or internationally, at least fifteen minutes prior to the scheduled start time and reference Carrier Access. The audio webcast will be simultaneously si·mul·ta·ne·ous  
adj.
1. Happening, existing, or done at the same time. See Synonyms at contemporary.

2. Mathematics
 available and will also be available for replay until July July: see month.  20, 2005. To access the simultaneous audio webcast or replay, please visit the Carrier Access Investor Relations Investor relations

The process by which the corporation communicates with its investors.
 page at www.carrieraccess.com/investors.

About Carrier Access

Carrier Access (NASDAQ: CACS) provides next-generation wireline and wireless broadband High-speed wireless transmission of data. What is "high" speed is always a changing number. Wireless systems are typically slower than land-based, wireline networks. In the past, wireless broadband started at 250 Kbps, whereas land-based broadband was generally considered to start at T1  access technologies that optimize optimize - optimisation  communications services for service providers, enterprises and government agencies. Carrier Access products are designed to enable customers to consolidate Consolidate

To combine the assets, liabilities, and other financial items of two or more entities into one.

Notes:
This term is generally used in the context of consolidated financial statements.
 and upgrade access capacity, and implement converged IP services while lowering costs and accelerating service revenue. For more information, visit www.carrieraccess.com.

Forward-Looking Statement 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.
 Caution

This press release contains forward-looking statements about our ability to attain revenue and maintain our balance sheet, incumbent Refers to an entity that is currently in power. For example, in politics, the "incumbent senator" is the person who holds that office today. An "incumbent company" is an organization that has been providing goods and services for some time. See ILEC.  vendor status, direct and indirect sales channels as well as our growth prospects in wireless and VoIP. Our results of operations for the second quarter of fiscal 2004 and quarter over quarter revenue and net income growth are not necessarily indicative indicative: see mood.  of the results that may be expected for any future period. We caution that actual results may differ materially from those indicated by these forward-looking statements as a result of various important factors including, but not limited to, continuing uncertainty regarding general economic conditions, changes in capital spending capital spending

Spending for long-term assets such as factories, equipment, machinery, and buildings that permits the production of more goods and services in future years.
 by carriers and telecommunications companies See telecom company. , market acceptance of our products, problems with or at our customers, distributors, OEM's and/or and/or  
conj.
Used to indicate that either or both of the items connected by it are involved.

Usage Note: And/or is widely used in legal and business writing.
 suppliers, growth rates Growth Rates

The compounded annualized rate of growth of a company's revenues, earnings, dividends, or other figures.

Notes:
Remember, historically high growth rates don't always mean a high rate of growth looking into the future.
 within our industry, growth rates through acquisition, the financial stability of our customers, the introduction of new competition and technologies, and other risks and uncertainties including those factors discussed 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.
 for the year ended December December: see month.  31, 2003, and other documents periodically filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. We do not undertake any obligation to revise or update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.
CARRIER ACCESS CORPORATION
          CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED)
               (in thousands, except per share amounts)

                                                June 30,  December 31,
                                                  2004        2003
                                                --------  ------------
ASSETS
Current assets:
 Cash and cash equivalents                       $93,401      $17,207
 Marketable securities available for sale         28,646       19,335
 Accounts receivable, net
                                                  14,917       18,333
 Inventory, net                                   30,068       26,135
 Prepaid expenses and other                        3,197        4,708
                                               ---------- ------------
 Total current assets                            170,229       85,718

Property and equipment, net                        6,294        7,012
Goodwill                                           6,748        6,748
Intangibles, net                                   7,034        7,692
Other assets                                         209          372
                                               ---------- ------------
 Total assets                                   $190,514     $107,542
                                               ========== ============

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
 Accounts payable                                 $9,569      $12,862
    Accrued compensation payable                   2,616        2,905
    Deferred rent                                    888          912
 Accrued expenses and other liabilities            1,806        1,469
                                               ---------- ------------
 Total liabilities                                14,879       18,148

Stockholders' equity:

Common stock,                                         34           27
Additional paid-in capital                       186,560      106,571
Deferred compensation                                 --          (12)
Accumulated deficit                              (10,925)     (17,185)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss                 (34)          (7)
                                               ---------- ------------
 Total stockholders' equity                      175,635       89,394
                                               ---------- ------------

 Total liabilities and stockholders' equity     $190,514     $107,542
                                               ========== ============
CARRIER ACCESS CORPORATION
     CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED)
               (in thousands, except per share amounts)

                                     Three Months       Six Months
                                        Ended             Ended
                                       June 30,          June 30,
                                     -------------    --------------
                                      2004    2003     2004     2003
                                      ----    ----     ----     ----

Revenue, net                        $30,845  12,156  $59,391   23,359
Cost of sales                        16,894   6,687   32,506   12,841
                                    -------- ------  --------  -------

  Gross profit                       13,951   5,469   26,885   10,518
                                    -------- ------  --------  -------

Operating expenses:
   Research and development           4,692   2,540    8,662    5,149
   Sales and marketing                4,041   2,744    8,617    5,419
   General and administrative         1,892   1,298    3,617    2,531
   Bad debt expense (recoveries)        (98) (1,147)    (281)  (2,559)
   Intangible asset amortization        307       -      654        -
                                    -------- ------  --------  -------

Total operating expenses             10,834   5,435   21,269   10,540
                                    -------- ------  --------  -------

Income (loss) from operations         3,117      34    5,616      (22)

Other income, net                       491      88      711      172
                                    -------- ------  --------  -------

Income before income taxes            3,608     122    6,327      150

Income tax expense  (benefit)            52       -       67      (89)
                                    -------- ------  --------  -------

Net income                           $3,556    $122   $6,260     $239
                                    ======== ======  ========  =======


Income per share:
  Basic                               $0.11   $0.00    $0.20    $0.01
  Diluted                             $0.10   $0.00    $0.18    $0.01

Weighted average common shares:
  Basic                              33,744  24,798   32,010   24,781
  Diluted                            35,790  25,489   34,243   25,266
CARRIER ACCESS CORPORATION
     CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)
                            (in thousands)
                                                  Six Months Ended
                                                       June 30,
                                                ----------------------
                                                    2004        2003
                                                ----------   ---------
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income                                         $6,260        $239
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash
 provided by operating activities:
  Depreciation and amortization expense             2,289       2,037
  Provision for (recoveries of) doubtful
   accounts, net                                     (281)     (2,559)
  Provision for (recoveries of) inventory
   obsolescence                                      (224)       (249)
  Stock-based compensation                             31          61
      Changes in operating assets and
       liabilities:
       Accounts receivable                          3,697         165
       Income taxes receivable                         --       6,891
       Inventory                                   (3,709)     (1,081)
       Prepaid expenses and other                   1,674      (1,065)
       Accounts payable and accrued expenses       (3,269)       (709)
                                                ----------   ---------
                Net cash provided by operating
                 activities                         6,468       3,730
                                                ----------   ---------

Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of property and equipment                  (913)       (398)
Purchases of marketable securities                (18,046)     (6,555)
Sales and maturities of marketable securities
 available for sale                                 8,708       5,795
                                                ----------   ---------
                Net cash used by investing
                 activities                       (10,251)     (1,158)
                                                ----------   ---------

Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from stock offering                       78,372          --
Proceeds from exercise of stock options             1,605          20
                                                ----------   ---------
                Net cash provided by financing
                 activities                        79,977          20

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents          76,194       2,592
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of
 period                                            17,207      14,900
                                                ----------   ---------
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period        $93,401     $17,492
                                                ==========   =========

Supplemental cash flow disclosures:
Income tax refunds                                  $  --      $6,980
                                                ==========   =========
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