Wireless Telecom Group Announces Strong Growth in 2005 Sales.PARSIPPANY, N.J. -- Wireless Telecom Group, Inc. (AMEX AMEX See: American Stock Exchange Symbol: WTT WTT Want To Trade WTT World Team Tennis WTT Well-To-Tank WTT White Trailer Trash (gaming clan) WTT Weapon Tactics Trainer WTT Web Technology Training (Alcan Aluminum Corporation) WTT Wyoming Travel & Tourism ) announced today results for the twelve months and fourth quarter ended December December: see month. 31, 2005. For the twelve months, net sales Net Sales The amount a seller receives from the buyer after costs associated with the sale are deducted. Notes: This amount is calculated by subtracting the following items from gross sales: merchandise returned for credit, allowances for damaged or missing goods, freight were $38,771,000 as compared to $22,105,000 recorded in the twelve months ended in 2004, an increase of 75%. The increase resulted from the combination of sales of recently acquired Willtek Communications GmbH as well as continued growth in sales of the company's pre-acquisition units. For the quarter ended December 31, 2005, net sales were $14,297,000 as compared to $5,091,000 recorded in the fourth quarter of 2004, an increase of 181%. Net sales for the quarter, excluding the impact of the acquisition, were $5,916,000 as compared to $5,091,000 in the fourth quarter of 2004. Net sales for the Willtek group included initial revenue from a major Asian handset The part of the telephone that contains the speaker and the microphone. On a desktop phone, the part you hold in your hand is the handset. On a cellphone, the entire phone is the handset. See multihandset cordless and headset. manufacturer. Net income for the twelve months ended December 31, 2005 was $3,544,000 or $.16 per share 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. as compared with $2,331,000 or $.13 per share diluted reported for the comparable period of the prior year. Net income for the fourth quarter was $790,000 or $.03 per share diluted as compared to net income of $711,000 or $.04 per share diluted for the comparable period of the prior year. Income before income taxes for the fourth quarter was $1,306,000 or $.05 per share diluted as compared to income before taxes of $411,000 or $.02 per share diluted for the comparable period of the prior year. "With contribution from both the excellent performance of our historic business and our acquisition of Willtek Communications with its strong position in the robust cellular/wireless handset testing market, we are pleased with the growth of revenue from 2004 to 2005," said Monty (programming, abuse) monty - /mon'tee/ Any program with a ludicrously complex user interface that performs a trivial task. An example would be a menu-driven, button clicking, pulldown, pop-up windows program for listing directories. Johnson, 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. . "We are also pleased that our earnings have increased in 2005 over those for 2004. The combination of our strong revenue performance and the impact of our synergy-based cost reduction program from the Willtek acquisition are providing positive financial results." "To maximize the return to our shareholders, our strategy is based on continued revenue and earnings growth," continues Johnson. "Consistent with that strategy and the growth opportunities we see in the markets we serve, we plan to re-invest our earnings into the business. We believe this provides the best opportunity to build sustained value." Wireless Telecom Group, Inc. designs and manufactures a variety of products serving the global wireless and telecommunications Communicating information, including data, text, pictures, voice and video over long distance. See communications. markets. Comprised of four business groups brought together through acquisitions, NoiseCom, Boonton Electronics Boonton Electronics is an American manufacturer of electronic test equipment. Originally founded in 1947 in Morris Plains, New Jersey, they are now located nearby in Parsippany. Boonton became a wholly owned subsidiary of the Wireless Telecom Group in 2000. , Microlab/FXR, and Willtek Communications, the group provides a complementary suite of RF and Microwave-based products, with a major portion focused on advanced telecom testing. Their products include peak power meters, precision noise generators, mobile phone testing solutions, and passive component solutions for cellular/mobile, WiFi, satellite, and other advanced communications networks The transmission channels interconnecting all client and server stations as well as all supporting hardware and software. , all critical enablers to the rapid growth in world-wide communications and computing computing - computer solutions. This technological synergy The enhanced result of two or more people, groups or organizations working together. In other words, one and one equals three! It comes from the Greek "synergia," which means joint work and cooperative action. has enabled Wireless Telecom Group, Inc. to become a full service supplier of both the commercial and military telecommunications industries. Wireless Telecom Group's website address is http://www.wtt.bz. Except for historical information, the matters discussed in this news release may be considered "forward-looking" statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended a·mend v. a·mend·ed, a·mend·ing, a·mends v.tr. 1. To change for the better; improve: amended the earlier proposal so as to make it more comprehensive. 2. , and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Such statements include declarations regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of the Company and its management. Prospective investors are cautioned that any such 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. are not guarantees of future performance and involve a number of risks and uncertainties that could materially affect actual results. Such risks and uncertainties are identified in the Company's reports and registration statements filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its 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. , as amended by Form 10-K/A, for the year ended December 31, 2004 and Forms 10-Q for 2005.
SELECTED FINANCIAL RESULTS
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
Three months Twelve months
ended ended
December 31, December 31,
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(unaudited)
2005 2004 2005 2004
Statement of Operations Data: ---- ---- ---- ----
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Net sales $14,297 $ 5,091 $38,771 $22,105
Gross profit 7,890 2,489 20,887 11,783
Selling, general and
administrative expenses 6,601 2,169 16,528 9,462
Other (income) expense (17) (92) (223) (299)
Income before income taxes 1,306 411 4,582 2,621
Net income $ 790 $ 711 $ 3,544 $ 2,331
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Net income per common share:
Basic $.03 $.04 $.16 $.14
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Diluted $.03 $.04 $.16 $.13
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Weighted average shares
outstanding:
Basic 25,593 17,384 21,561 17,193
Diluted 25,671 17,699 21,697 17,578
December 31, December 31,
2005 2004
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Balance Sheet Data:
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Cash & cash equivalents $13,851 $15,784
Working capital 17,907 23,560
Total assets 79,294 35,407
Total liabilities 26,682 5,928
Shareholders' equity $52,612 $29,479
Note: The results for the quarter and twelve months ended
December 31, 2005 include the July 1, 2005 acquisition of Willtek
Communications, GmbH
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