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BOOM!! I told you. $10.00 per share soon - EASILY!! LRAD is a HUGE WINNER - HUGE!!
Yes - I totally agree with you. LRAD is at least a TEN DOLLAR ($10.00) per share stock - EASILY!! We have a HUGE WINNER here with LRAD - HUGE!!
2+ hours left will tell the story for Thursday - record volume in reach
the cheeseheads are making $$$ - LRAD is paying for my next vacation to Whistling Straights
Anyone else making $$$ on this like ElCollector or will I continue to talk to myself
would be nice to hit 4+ today on record volume meaning > 1.5M shares - very doable...
3.50 - 52 week and 7 year high!!! I feel like I'm posting and moderating myself - LOL...
Wow - the other public safety company went from 3.40 (LRAD current level) to 31 in 10 trading days - getting ready to hold on!!!
Busting thru 52 week 3.45 high today 0 woo-hoo
Great bull flag from $2 setting up - all volume was in Aug.and started 8/8
A $MM new order annoucement and a little attention will make LRAD run hard - very excited about this to collect on...I like finding these sympathy stocks in advance of Joe Q Public
just bought this stock last week in sympathy with another quick digital video mover - I think this can go to 5+ quickly - any views?
This stock is non-stop to $3.00+? guessing from orders that keep coming in. Wikipedia has some coverage on them that is interesting.
I've been following LRAD for years and am glad they finally landed a significant contract. You state a good case if the trend continues. Theirs is a unique product and, as you pointed out, it has relevance in today's roiling world events. I recall from when the product first came to market that they enjoy some degree of patent protection. What is the state of their competition?
Thanks and Good luck!
-Fritz
Thanks, I wish you the best too.
In my view the outlook for LRAD is good - even geopolitical instability could be viewed as increasing demand for mass notification and law enforcement technology. As far as valuation goes, with $21M in cash on the balance sheet and no debt, you could subtract that from the market cap in considering discounted cash flow valuation. At today's price of about $2.20 per share, with 34M shares outstanding, the market cap is about $75M. Subtract the $21M cash in hand and shareholders are valuing future cash flows at $54M for all time ahead. Trailing twelve months' earnings are $5M, and the outlook is to continue growing, even as competition comes in. I think today's valuations are quite low from this perspective, lumpy sales or not.
Put another way, this company is growing sales at over 100% per year in a growing global market, has no debt, and a P/E ratio at about 11 when you correct for cash on hand. It is the most compelling business investment I know of.
Do you think this is do to a one and done contract or can they sustain this type of growth?
Good luck!
-Fritz
Better than expected :O) The margin increase is great to see!
LRAD(R) Corporation Reports Fiscal Third Quarter 2014 Financial Results
Continued International Expansion Drives Q3 Revenue Growth of 271% to $8.0 Million
SAN DIEGO, Aug. 7, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LRAD Corporation (Nasdaq:LRAD), the world's leading provider of long range acoustic hailing devices (AHDs), today reported financial results for the fiscal third quarter and nine months ended June 30, 2014.
Fiscal Third Quarter 2014 Financial Highlights
-- Revenue: Fiscal third quarter 2014 revenues grew by $5.8 million or 271%
to $8.0 million, compared to $2.2 million of revenues in the fiscal third
quarter of 2013.
-- Strong demand from international markets continued to drive growth,
including the delivery of a $4.0 million order for border security
to a country in the Middle East.
-- Net Income: Net Income of $1.9 million, or $0.06 per diluted share,
increased by $3.0 million from a loss of $1.1 million, or $0.03 per share,
reported during the fiscal third quarter of 2013.
-- Gross profit of $5.0 million, or 63.1% of revenues, compared to
$915,000, or 42.4% of revenues, due to the strong revenue growth,
favorable fixed overhead absorption and favorable channel mix.
-- Operating expenses increased by $1.1 million or 53%, primarily due
to commissions paid to third party sales representatives, bonus
accruals for meeting forecasted performance targets, and salaries,
travel and consulting fees related to business development
personnel, partially offset by a decrease in legal expenses due to
a lawsuit in the prior year.
-- Balance Sheet: Cash totaled $21.2 million at June 30, 2014, an increase
of $5.4 million from the $15.8 million reported at September 30, 2013.
Working Capital increased to $26.6 million from $23.7 million over the
same period.
Nine Months Ended June 30, 2014 Financial Highlights
-- Revenue: Revenue for the nine month period ended June 30, 2014 totaled
$17.2 million, representing an increase of $8.9 million, or 107%, from
the $8.3 million for the nine month period ended June 30, 2013.
-- Net Income: Net Income during the nine month period ended June 30, 2014
totaled $2.6 million, or $0.08 per diluted share, a $4.3 million
improvement from the $1.7 million loss, or $0.05 per share, reported for
the nine months ended June 30, 2013.
"Increased product offerings, additional business development staff and support, and continued expansion of international markets offset domestic defense budget reductions, and led to nine-month revenue that exceeded revenue for the full fiscal year 2013," commented Tom Brown, President and CEO of LRAD Corporation. "Our fiscal third quarter, in particular, was positively impacted by sales of our border security solution, the LRAD 2000X, which saw a $4.0 million shipment to a Middle Eastern country to assist in their border and perimeter security program."
Select Operating and Business Highlights
-- Launched the LRAD Mobile Sound Barrier, a vehicle mounted speaker system
that can be secured to any armored, VIP, or other government or corporate
vehicle, to create a 360deg deterrent zone to safely and effectively warn
and ward off threats. Two initial orders were received from a U.S.
Government agency, with additional development costs being absorbed by
the customer in order to customize the product for permanent mounting on
certain government vehicles.
-- Received a $1.7 million order for LRAD-RX systems and accessories from an
international navy in Southeast Asia. An initial $950,000 is scheduled to
ship by September 30, 2014, with the balance to be shipped as new vessels
are built and commissioned.
-- Repurchased 123,009 shares of stock at an average price of $1.85,
bringing the total number of shares repurchased to 256,082 at an average
price paid per share of $1.86.
"Our fourth quarter is off to a good start and we anticipate that we will end the year achieving one of our strongest financial performances in the Company's history from both a top and bottom line standpoint," Brown concluded.
Webcast and Conference Call Details
Management will host a conference call to discuss fiscal third quarter 2014 financial results this afternoon at 4:30 p.m. ET. The conference call can be accessed by dialing toll-free at 888-567-1602, or toll/international at 862-255-5346. A webcast will also be available at the following link: http://www.visualwebcaster.com/event.asp?id=100101. A replay of the call will be available two hours after the airing of the call, and available for 90 days at the aforementioned webcast link. Questions to management may be submitted during the call by emailing them to: investor@lradx.com.
About LRAD Corporation
LRAD Corporation is using long range communication to peacefully resolve uncertain situations and save lives on both sides of its proprietary Long Range Acoustic Device(R) . LRAD(R) systems are being sold into 70 countries around the world in diverse applications including fixed and mobile military deployments, maritime security, critical infrastructure and perimeter security, commercial security, border and port security, law enforcement and emergency responder communications, emergency warning and mass notification, asset protection and wildlife preservation and control. For more information about the Company and its LRAD systems, please visit www.lradx.com.
Forward-looking Statements
Except for historical information contained herein, the matters discussed are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. You should not place undue reliance on these statements. We base these statements on particular assumptions that we have made in light of our industry experience, the stage of product and market development as well as our perception of historical trends, current market conditions, current economic data, expected future developments and other factors that we believe are appropriate under the circumstances. These statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those suggested in the forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties are identified and discussed in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. These forward-looking statements are based on information and management's expectations as of the date hereof. Future results may differ materially from our current expectations. For more information regarding other potential risks and uncertainties, see the "Risk Factors" section of the Company's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2013. LRAD Corporation disclaims any intent or obligation to update those forward-looking statements, except as otherwise specifically stated.
LRAD Corporation and Subsidiary
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(000's omitted)
June 30,
2014 September 30,
(Unaudited) 2013
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ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 21,200 $ 15,805
Accounts receivable, net 3,748 4,958
Inventories, net 4,732 4,588
Prepaid expenses and other 550 1,004
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Total current assets 30,230 26,355
Property and equipment, net 337 237
Intangible assets, net 47 52
Prepaid expenses and other - noncurrent 774 915
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Total assets $ 31,388 $ 27,559
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable $ 652 $ 1,597
Accrued liabilities 3,008 1,055
----------- -------------
Total current liabilities 3,660 2,652
Other liabilities - noncurrent 161 146
----------- -------------
Total liabilities 3,821 2,798
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Total stockholders' equity 27,567 24,761
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Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 31,388 $ 27,559
=========== =============
LRAD Corporation and Subsidiary
Consolidated Statements of Operations
(000's omitted except share and per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
Three months ended Nine months ended
June 30, June 30,
------------------------ ------------------------
2014 2013 2014 2013
----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Revenues $ 8,004 $ 2,158 $ 17,214 $ 8,328
Cost of revenues 2,955 1,242 7,491 4,564
----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Gross profit 5,049 916 9,723 3,764
----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Operating expenses:
Selling, general and
administrative 2,488 1,607 5,544 4,150
Research and development 622 424 1,592 1,302
----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Total operating expenses 3,110 2,031 7,136 5,452
----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Income (loss) from
operations 1,939 (1,115) 2,587 (1,688)
Other income 5 7 15 22
----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Income from operations
before income taxes 1,944 (1,108) 2,602 (1,666)
Income tax expense 1 -- 2 2
----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Net income (loss) $ 1,943 $ (1,108) $ 2,600 $ (1,668)
=========== =========== =========== ===========
Net income (loss) per
common share:
Basic $ 0.06 $ (0.03) $ 0.08 $ (0.05)
Diluted $ 0.06 $ (0.03) $ 0.08 $ (0.05)
Weighted average common
shares outstanding:
Basic 33,041,142 32,428,095 33,067,515 32,407,475
=========== =========== =========== ===========
Diluted 34,040,509 32,428,095 33,756,467 32,407,475
=========== =========== =========== ===========
CONTACT: Company Contact
E. Brian Harvey
Director, Investor Relations and Capital Markets
858.753.8974
ebharvey@lradx.com
Been very quiet on this board during the last few months. Anyone have a guess about earnings per share next week? I am supposing revenue of $7M, net income of $0.7M, or $0.022/share assuming a float of 33M shares. FY estimate $24-$26M in sales with net income about $2.1 - $2.5M, a P/E less than 30 for a company growing in mid-double digits, no debt, and over 25% of its market value in cash on the balance sheet.
LRAD(R) Corporation Reports Fiscal First Quarter 2014 Financial Results
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LRAD(R) Corporation Receives $4.0 Million Perimeter/Border Security Order for LRAD 2000X Systems from a Middle Eastern Countr...
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LRAD(R) Corporation Receives $1.8 Million of Orders from International Public Safety Organizations
http://ih.advfn.com/p.php?pid=nmona&article=60154052&symbol=LRAD
OK - I've now changed my mind and I am now BUYING again. Have a nice day.
LRAD Great quarter well done swing traders!......watch 2.10/2.13 then maybe 2.30s are possible but lock in some profits on the way up....
LRAD the NEXT TASR type of rocketship? LRAD's mass notification technology and other products have even greater potential imo than TASR had at this point in the development of the comapny. Every government around the world, and every municipaility, could utilize the MASS NOTIFICATION products imo.
LRAD Video Chart 11/13/2013
http://www.qualitystocks.net/videocharts.php
Wow - the news has just totally destroyed LRAD. I sure am glad that I got out last week. Looks like it's going back down to $1.00 per share (or LESS). Good Luck if you're still holding.
Flow Trader, chart not bad, 200ma break on weekly and on brink of breaking out of 1.68 top.
LRAD has a on-going and active share repurchase program.They are buying buying back up to 2 million shares currently.Looking for lrad to move into the 1.80s/2.00 in the near term.
YES and LRAD DD, & chart: "LRAD Offers Catalysts And Asymmetric Risk/Reward, by Valuable Insights. LRAD's improving business prospects and a high probability of an exceptional fourth quarter offer 40% short-term upside."
http://seekingalpha.com/article/1658462-sa-pro-top-long-and-short-ideas-tuesday-august-27?source=yahoo
ZERO DEBT
CURRENT RATIO: 15.30
LOW FLOAT OF 22 MILLION
http://finance.yahoo.com/q/ks?s=LRAD+Key+Statistics
Conclusion
"With improving business prospects, a high probability of and exceptional 4Q, insider buying, and a coming buyback, we think shares of LRAD offer an asymmetric risk/reward profile. If the company indeed earns 4Q EPS of $0.05, then the company would be trading at approximately 4.5x run-rate EPS, backing out cash. If shares don't rise with the buyback, the company will be well-positioned for additional accretive share repurchases. More likely, the company will enjoy additional business wins in the months ahead, and investors will see shares rapidly move to higher levels."
"There are 5 key points that significantly bolster LRAD's bull case:
It is implicit from LRAD SEC filings that management believes the company can consistently generate at least $0.15 in annual EPS.
Based on announced wins, 4Q (September) revenue and EPS should be at least $6 million and $0.05, respectively.
There is a $3 million buyback (approximately 7% of shares at current prices) that has yet to begin, but is set to start imminently, which is likely to be executed quickly and put significant upward pressure on shares.
Two new members of the Board of Directors made open market stock purchases at higher prices since earnings.
LRAD represents a bite-size acquisition for a larger player, with LRAD offering potential for cost take-outs, a cash rich balance sheet (approximately $0.50 a share), and NOLs (NPV approximately $0.25 per share)".
http://seekingalpha.com/article/1656022-lrad-offers-catalysts-and-asymmetric-risk-reward?source=yahoo
http://seekingalpha.com/article/1649052-activist-investor-influence-at-lrad-corporation-is-creating-positive-change?source=yahoo
INSIDER BUYS this month:
Aug 12, 2013 WEND DENNIS JAMESDirector 25,000 Direct Purchase at $1.47 per share. $36,750
Aug 8, 2013 OSGOOD RICHARD HOE IIIDirector 50,000 Direct Purchase at $1.48 - $1.5 per share. $75,000
MORE GREAT NEWS JUST NOW (8-1-13)!! Get ready for the stock price of LRAD to go UP - WAAAAAAY UP!! LRAD is quickly becoming a RED HOT STOCK!!
NEWS LETTER
•LRAD Corporation Receives $1.7 Million LRAD-RX Order for Asian Maritime Security
•LRAD Corporation Announces $1.1 Million in New LRAD Orders from U.S. Military
•LRAD Assists Canadian Natural Win President's Award for Wildlife Preservation
•LRAD Systems Used to Keep the Peace at NATO 2012
•Standoff Ends Peacefully
•U.K. MOD Confirms LRAD Will be Deployed in London During Summer Olympics
•LRAD Corporation Debuts New Corporate Video
•LRAD Corporation Receives LRAD 500X Systems and Scram Cart Order from U.S. NAVY
•LRAD Corporation Announces Fiscal Q2 and First Half 2012 Results
•LRAD Featured on AOL's Digital Justice
•LRAD Systems Used for Large Crowd Communications at SOFIC (Special Operations Forces Industry Conference) 2012
•LRAD Corporation Ships First LRAD 360X Order for Asian Earthquake and Tsunami Warning
•Ahoy, matey! Inforgraphic: How to Pirate-Proof a Freighter
•LRAD Corporation Article in San Diego Union Tribune
•LRAD Corporation Responds to New U.S. Navy RFP
•LRAD Featured at Posidonia International Anti-Piracy Exhibition
•LRAD Anti-Piracy Article Picked Up in Several Maritime Publications
•LRAD Corporation Presented at The 13th Annual B.Riley & Co. Investor Conference
•July 12-13, 2012
ADS Warrior Expo East
Virginia Beach, VA
•September 17-18, 2012
Military Police Regimental Association Show
Fort Leonard Wood, MO
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LRAD Corporation Announces $1.1 Million in New LRAD Orders from U.S. Military
The orders include the LRAD 100XTM, LRAD 300XTM and LRAD 500XTM systems and support equipment.
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LRAD Corporation Receives LRAD 500X Systems and Scram Cart Order from U.S. NAVY
LRAD Corporation received an order from the U.S. Navy for LRAD 500XTM systems and Scram Carts. The Company has supplied LRAD systems and services to the U.S. Navy since 2003. The order is worth in excess of $400,000.
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LRAD Systems Used for Large Crowd Communications at SOFIC (Special Operations Forces Industry Conference) 2012
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LRAD Corporation Ships First LRAD 360XTM Order for Asian Earthquake and Tsunami Warning Trial Installation
SAN DIEGO, CA, June 21, 2012 – LRAD Corporation (NASDAQ: LRAD), the world’s leading provider of long range acoustic hailing devices (AHDs), announced today it has shipped its first LRAD 360X order to an Asian customer for a trial earthquake and tsunami warning mass notification installation.
"Unlike our directional LRAD® systems, the LRAD 360X broadcasts siren sounds and voice messages 360 degrees over a wide area," commented Tom Brown, president and CEO of LRAD Corporation. "We developed the LRAD 360X based on input from customers requiring a uniform solution for their emergency mass notification systems and wildlife protection applications including land and sea-based wind farms and oil platforms."
The LRAD 360X is the latest addition to the Company’s proprietary Long Range Acoustic Device® product line. The LRAD 360X broadcasts powerful emergency/warning siren sounds, multi-language messages and a near infinite variety of wildlife tones and predator calls in a 360° pattern over distances up to 2 miles. The LRAD 360X is modular enabling customization of the broadcast area footprint for mass notification systems and wildlife protection requirements.
"The LRAD 360X creates new business opportunities for the Company including new installations and upgrading older mass notification infrastructure incapable of providing clear voice communication," Brown added. "We see an expanding global market for emergency/warning mass notification systems, which incorporate LRAD’s highly intelligible voice message capability to broadcast warnings and instructions before, during and after severe weather events, natural disasters or man-made emergencies."
About LRAD Corporation
LRAD Corporation'sLong Range Acoustic Device® (LRAD®) directional communication systems are being used around the world in diverse applications including fixed and mobile military deployments, maritime security, critical infrastructure and perimeter security, commercial security, border and port security, law enforcement and emergency responder communications, and wildlife preservation and control. For more information about LRAD Corporation and its long-range directional sound systems, please visit the company's web site at http://www.lradx.com/.
LRAD Corporation Announces $1.1 Million in New LRAD® Orders from U.S. Military
LRAD® Systems Protecting Ships, Convoys and Ports
SAN DIEGO, CA, May 24, 2012 – LRAD Corporation (NASDAQ: LRAD), the world's leading provider of long range acoustic hailing devices (AHDs), announced today it has received new orders totaling $1.1 million from the U.S. Military. The orders, which include LRAD 100XTM, LRAD 300XTM and LRAD 500XTM systems and support equipment, are scheduled to ship this quarter. "We're pleased to receive these latest orders from the U.S. Military and help protect armed services personnel by enhancing their ability to limit the escalation of force and eliminate innocent civilian casualties," remarked Tom Brown, president and CEO of LRAD Corporation. "Using focused long range communication to broadcast highly intelligible hails, warnings and commands enables soldiers and sailors to unequivocally determine intent, while providing them time and distance to scale their response." LRAD 100X, LRAD 300X and LRAD 500X systems transmit powerful, multi-language voice commands and deterrent tones that can be clearly heard and understood over distances of 500 yards to 1.5 miles in any type of terrain and environment. "Our rugged, reliable LRAD-X® product designs have helped us build a strong base of repeat business with the U.S. Military," added Brown. "LRAD systems have proven to be the loudest, lightest, most cost effective AHD solution available."
About LRAD Corporation
LRAD Corporation's Long Range Acoustic Device® (LRAD®) directional communication systems are being used around the world in diverse applications including fixed and mobile military deployments, maritime security, critical infrastructure and perimeter security, commercial security, border and port security, law enforcement and emergency responder communications, and wildlife preservation and control. For more information about LRAD Corporation and its long-range directional sound systems, please visit the company's web site at http://www.lradx.com/.
LRAD Corporation Receives $1.7 Million LRAD-RX® Order for Asian Maritime Security
SAN DIEGO, CA, May 15, 2012 – LRAD Corporation (NASDAQ: LRAD), the world's leading provider of long range acoustic hailing devices (AHDs), today announced it has received a $1.7 million LRAD-RX systems order for Asian maritime security. Deliveries on the order are scheduled to begin this quarter and continue into the Company's 2013 fiscal year.
"This order further confirms that our LRAD-RX systems are becoming an important component in maritime escalation of force (EOF) protocols to help combat terrorist and piracy threats," stated Tom Brown, president and CEO of LRAD Corporation. "When a suspicious vessel fails or refuses to respond to radio calls, the LRAD-RX initiates the EOF through powerful voice broadcasts and deterrent tones. By unequivocally determining the intent of an approaching threat, the LRAD-RX assists armed security forces to avoid accidental shooting incidents while providing them time and distance to scale their response and make life and death decisions."
The Company's proprietary LRAD-RX features a camera, high intensity searchlight (optional), a robust, IP-addressable full pan and tilt drive for precise aiming and tracking, and can be integrated with radar to provide automated vessel alerts. The LRAD-RX broadcasts highly intelligible, hails, warnings and instructions over distances up to 2 miles. Through the use of focused, multi-language voice commands and deterrent tones, the LRAD-RX creates increased standoff zones, determines intent, supports peaceful conflict resolution, and potentially prevents the use of deadly force.
"Our LRAD® systems have proven to be highly effective for maritime security," Brown added. "To date, LRAD systems have helped to prevent accidental shooting incidents and to peacefully resolve hundreds of maritime EOF situations throughout the world."
About LRAD Corporation
LRAD Corporation's Long Range Acoustic Device® (LRAD®) directional communication systems are being used around the world in diverse applications including fixed and mobile military deployments, maritime security, critical infrastructure and perimeter security, commercial security, border and port security, law enforcement and emergency responder communications, and wildlife preservation and control. For more information about LRAD Corporation and its long-range directional sound systems, please visit the company's web site at http://www.lradx.com/.
Sonic Weapon to Be Deployed in London During Olympics, BBC Says
By Hannah Benjamin - May 12, 2012
A device that can be used as a “sonic weapon” will be deployed in London during the Olympic Games, the BBC reported, citing the U.K. Ministry of Defence.
The American-made Long Range Acoustic Device can be used to send verbal warnings over a long distance or emit a beam of pain-inducing tones, the BBC said. The equipment was spotted fixed to a landing craft on the River Thames at Westminster, London, this week, it said.
The device would be used primarily in the loud hailer mode, the BBC citing an MoD spokesman as saying.
To contact the reporter on this story: Hannah Benjamin in London at hbenjamin1@bloomberg.net
To contact the editor responsible for this story: Dick Schumacher at dschumacher@bloomberg.net
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LRAD Corporation Announces Fiscal Q2 and First Half 2012 Results
Company Reports Small Profit for the First Six Months of Fiscal 2012
SAN DIEGO, CA, May 07, 2012 – LRAD Corporation (NASDAQ: LRAD), the world's leading provider of long range acoustic hailing devices (AHDs), today reported revenues of $2.4 million and a net loss of $292,000, or $0.01 per diluted share, for its fiscal second quarter ended March 31, 2012. The Company also reported revenues of $6.0 million and net income of $22,000, or $0.00 per diluted share, for the six months ended March 31, 2012.
"We effectively managed our business to generate breakeven results in our fiscal first half in spite of ongoing worldwide economic and defense budget uncertainties that resulted in lower year over year revenues," commented Tom Brown, president and chief executive officer of LRAD Corporation. "Even with global market conditions remaining unsettled, we anticipate achieving stronger second half results." Revenues for fiscal Q2 2012 decreased 85% from $15.5 million recorded in fiscal Q2 2011. The decrease in revenues was primarily attributable to the lack of orders replacing the delivery of a $12.1 million foreign military order in the quarter ended March 31, 2011.
Gross profit for fiscal Q2 2012 was $1.3 million, or 55% of revenues, compared to $10.9 million, or 70% of revenues, for the same quarter a year ago. The decrease in gross profit was primarily due to a much higher margin in fiscal Q2 2011 as a result of the higher revenues, lower product cost due to volume pricing, and higher fixed absorption due to the increased production levels to fulfill the large foreign military order.
Operating expenses for fiscal Q2 2012 decreased 68% to $1.6 million, compared to $5.1 million for the same period in the prior year. The decrease was primarily attributed to decreases of $3.0 million in commission expense primarily related to the large foreign military sale in the prior year and $482,000 in bonus expense as a result of not meeting current year performance targets.
Net loss for fiscal Q2 2012 was $292,000, or $0.01 per diluted share, compared to net income of $5.7 million, or $0.17 per diluted share, for the same period last year. The decrease in income was primarily attributable to the decrease in revenues and gross margin, partially offset by a reduction in operating expenses.
For the six months ended March 31, 2012, revenues decreased 66% to $6.0 million compared to $17.7 million for the six months ended March 31, 2011. For the first six months of fiscal 2012, gross profit was $3.1 million, or 51% of revenues, compared to $11.9 million, or 67% of revenues, for the same period a year ago. The decrease in gross profit was primarily due to a higher margin in the prior year as a result of the $12.1 million foreign military order, lower product cost due to volume pricing, and higher fixed absorption due to the increased production levels to fulfill the large foreign military order.
Operating expenses for the six months ended March 31, 2012 were $3.1 million, a decrease of $3.4 million from the same period a year ago. The decrease was primarily attributed to decreases of $3.0 million in commission expense primarily related to the large foreign military sale and $482,000 in bonus expense as a result of not meeting current year performance targets.
Net income for the six months ended March 31, 2012 was $22,000, or $0.00 per diluted share, compared to $5.3 million, or $0.17 per diluted share, for the same six-month period last year. The decrease in income was primarily attributable to the decrease in revenues and gross margin, partially offset by decreased operating expense.
Cash and cash equivalents of $13.9 million at March 31, 2012 were up $14,000 compared to September 30, 2011.
Management is scheduled to discuss the Company's fiscal Q2 2012 business and financial results on a conference call tomorrow, May 8, 2012, at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time.
View the LRAD and Subsidiary Consolidated Balance Sheets
About LRAD Corporation
LRAD Corporation's Long Range Acoustic Device® (LRAD®) directional communication systems are being used around the world in diverse applications including fixed and mobile military deployments, maritime security, critical infrastructure and perimeter security, commercial security, border and port security, law enforcement and emergency responder communications, and wildlife preservation and control. For more information about LRAD Corporation and its long-range directional sound systems, please visit the company's web site at http://www.lradx.com/.
LRAD Corporation to Present at The
B.Riley & Co. 13th Annual Investor Conference
SAN DIEGO, CA, May 1, 2012 – LRAD Corporation (NASDAQ: LRAD), the world's leading provider of long range acoustic hailing devices (AHDs), announced today it will present at the B. Riley & Co. 13th Annual Investor Conference on Tuesday, May 22, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. (Pacific Time) at Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel.
The presentation will focus on the Company's growing AHD market opportunities, financial results and business prospects. Company management is also scheduled to hold one-on-one meetings with analysts and institutional investors at the conference after the presentation.
Companies presenting at the conference were selected by B. Riley's award-winning Research Department, which ranked first in the recently published INVESTARS Regional Research League Tables for the 3-month and 1-year periods ending March 30, 2012.
Presenting company sectors include: Technology, Telecom, Software & Services, Financials, Internet, Media & Entertainment, Optical, Consumer, Restaurants, Semiconductors, Healthcare, Automotive and Trucking, Special Situations, and Defense.
More than 1,000 participants are expected to attend the invitation-only conference, including senior company executives, institutional, private equity and venture capital investors. For more information on the conference and registration information, please visit www.brileyco.com.
About LRAD Corporation
LRAD Corporation is using long range communication to resolve uncertain situations peacefully and save lives on both sides of its proprietary Long Range Acoustic Device®. Thousands of LRAD® systems are in service around the world in diverse applications including fixed and mobile military deployments, maritime security, critical infrastructure and perimeter security, commercial security, border and port security, law enforcement and emergency responder communications, asset protection and wildlife preservation and control. For more information about the Company and its LRAD systems, please visit http://www.lradx.com/.
FISCAL Q2 CONF CALL
LRAD Corporation Schedules Fiscal Q2 2012 Results& Conference Call
SAN DIEGO, CA, April 25, 2012 – LRAD Corporation (NASDAQ: LRAD), the world's leading provider of long range acoustic hailing devices (AHDs), announced today that it plans to release its fiscal Q2 2012 financial results after market close on May 7, 2012. The Company has scheduled a conference call and webcast on May 8, 2012 at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time to discuss the Company's business and financial results for the fiscal period ended March 31, 2012.
To access the conference call, please dial (888) 390-3967 and ask to join LRAD Corporation's Fiscal Q2 2012 conference call. Questions to management can be submitted during the conference call by emailing them to: investor@lradx.com or dial-in callers may ask questions after the speakers' presentations. The conference call will also be available through the Webcast link below (listen only mode):
WEBCAST LINK
http://www.visualwebcaster.com/event.asp?id=86758
Participants are encouraged to dial in/log on ten minutes prior to the scheduled start time. The webcast will be recorded and available for replay through the link above approximately 2 hours after the conference call. The replay will be available for approximately thirty days.
About LRAD Corporation
LRAD Corporation's Long Range AcousticDevice (LRAD) directional communication systems are being used around the world in diverse applications including fixed and mobile military deployments, maritime security, critical infrastructure and perimeter security, commercial security, border and port security, law enforcement and emergency responder communications, and wildlife preservation and control. For more information about LRAD Corporation and its long-range directional sound systems, please visit the company's web site at http://www.lradx.com/.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Investor Relations:
Robert Putnam
(858) 676-0519
robert@lradx.com
LRAD® Systems for Anti-Terrorism Force Protection
SAN DIEGO, CA, April 10, 2012 – LRAD Corporation (NASDAQ: LRAD), the world's leading provider of long range acoustic hailing devices (AHDs), announced today it has received an order from the U.S. Navy for LRAD 500XTM systems and Scram Carts. The Company has supplied LRAD® systems and services to the U.S. Navy since 2003. The order, worth in excess of $400,000, is scheduled to ship this quarter.
"We're pleased to receive this order and support U.S. Navy anti-terrorism force protection missions," commented Tom Brown, president and CEO of LRAD Corporation. "After competitive testing and proven performance at sea, the U.S. Navy is using our full line of LRAD systems to assist them in defusing potentially lethal situations and saving lives on both sides of the Long Range Acoustic Device®."
LRAD 500X systems broadcast powerful, multi-language voice commands and deterrent tones that can be clearly heard and understood over distances up to 1.5 miles. Through focused, highly intelligible long-range communication, LRAD systems create large safety zones, determine intent and resolve uncertain situations peacefully.
The Company's proprietary Scram Cart is a portable platform specifically designed for use in harsh maritime conditions. The mobile configuration enables rapid deployment, transportation and storage of a LRAD 500X system by a single operator. The rugged, weatherproof Scram Cart includes a self-contained battery pack that provides up to 6 hours of continuous, full-power operation, eliminating the need for external power.
About LRAD Corporation
LRAD Corporation's Long Range Acoustic Device® (LRAD®) directional communication systems are being used around the world in diverse applications including fixed and mobile military deployments, maritime security, critical infrastructure and perimeter security, commercial security, border and port security, law enforcement and emergency responder communications, and wildlife preservation and control. For more information about LRAD Corporation and its long-range directional sound systems, please visit the company's web site at http://www.lradx.com/.
LRAD Corporation To Report $2.4 Million In Fiscal Q2 2012 Revenues
SAN DIEGO, CA, April 05, 2012 – LRAD Corporation (NASDAQ: LRAD), the world's leading provider of long range acoustic hailing devices (AHDs), announced today that it expects to report fiscal Q2 2012 revenues of approximately $2.4 million for the period ended March 31, 2012.
"We experienced a reduction in quarterly and fiscal first half revenues compared to the prior year due to the continued uncertainty surrounding the U.S. defense budget and a difficult global business environment," remarked Tom Brown, president and CEO of LRAD Corporation. "While our selling cycles can be long and uneven, we are adding to a growing pipeline of potential domestic and international business, focusing in particular on significant AHD military opportunities."
Brown concluded, "We are starting to see a pickup in demand for LRAD systems and expect increasing fiscal second half revenues based on anticipated U.S. and foreign military orders and continued penetration of our AHD systems into worldwide Public Safety, Commercial Security and Wildlife & Asset Protection markets."
About LRAD Corporation
LRAD Corporation's Long Range Acoustic Device® (LRAD®) directional communication systems are being used around the world in diverse applications including fixed and mobile military deployments, maritime security, critical infrastructure and perimeter security, commercial security, border and port security, law enforcement and emergency responder communications, and wildlife preservation and control. For more information about LRAD Corporation and its long-range directional sound systems, please visit the company's web site at http://www.lradx.com/.
$LRAD just move into strong buy on barchart http://barchart.com/opinions/stocks/LRAD
could use a little move vol though
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LRAD Corporation was named American Technology Corporation until stockholders approved a name change on March 24, 2010 at the annual general meeting. Along with the name change, the NASDAQ ticker symbol was changed from ATCO to LRAD.
LRAD Corporation was founded in 1980 as American Technology Corporation and recapitalized in 1992. In May 1996, the company launched its HyperSonic® Sound (HSS) technology and began engineering sound solutions for the commercial and government/force protection system markets. In 2000, the company purchased and subsequently improved its NeoPlanar® technology which has both commercial and government applications. In response to the October 2000 attack on the USS Cole, the company developed and introduced a revolutionary Long Range Acoustic Device (LRAD™) .
At a special meeting of the stockholders held on 6/2/2010, the spin-off of the HSS business into Parametric Sound Corporation was approved. Woody Norris subsequently resigned from LRAD Corporation and will head-up Parametric Sound, which will be traded separatetly via pinksheets.com. Norris and other insiders disclosed that they would benefit from the spin-off. LRAD shareholders are to receive a dividend of one share of Parametric Sound for every two shares of LRAD stock owned.
Website: http://www.lradx.com/
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