GSI Group Announces Preliminary Third Quarter and Nine Month Results
</pre> <p>BEDFORD, Mass., <span class="xn-chron">Nov. 18, 2010</span> /CNW/ -- GSI Group Inc. (Pink Sheets: LASR) (the "Company" or "GSI") today announced its preliminary consolidated operating results and bookings, for the third quarter and first nine months ended <span class="xn-chron">October 1, 2010</span>.</p> <p/> <p>During the third quarter of 2010, GSI generated sales of <span class="xn-money">$90.9 million</span>, compared to <span class="xn-money">$55.1 million</span> for the third quarter of 2009. Sales for the third quarter of 2010 and 2009 include <span class="xn-money">$1.4 million</span> and <span class="xn-money">$2.4 million</span>, respectively, of sales that had been deferred from orders placed by semiconductor systems customers prior to 2009, but that had not been recognized in the period in which the order was shipped due to previously undelivered elements or unresolved commitments. The revenue related to these orders was recognized in the applicable third quarter of 2010 or 2009 when the final deliverables or commitments were resolved. The Company had a net loss of <span class="xn-money">$1.1 million</span>, or <span class="xn-money">$0.01</span> per diluted share, during the third quarter of 2010, an improvement from a net loss of <span class="xn-money">$13.0 million</span>, or <span class="xn-money">$0.27</span> per diluted share, in the third quarter of 2009. During the third quarter of 2010, the Company generated Adjusted EBITDA of <span class="xn-money">$15.3 million</span>, compared to <span class="xn-money">$4.2 million</span> for the third quarter of 2009. For an explanation of our definition of Adjusted EBITDA, as well as a reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to our net loss, see "Reconciliation of Net Loss to Adjusted EBITDA" below.</p> <p/> <p>For the first nine months of 2010, GSI generated sales of <span class="xn-money">$291.2 million</span>, compared to <span class="xn-money">$181.9 million</span> for the first nine months of 2009. Sales for the first nine months of 2010 and 2009 include <span class="xn-money">$42.4 million</span> and <span class="xn-money">$28.6 million</span>, respectively, of sales that had been deferred from orders placed by semiconductor systems customers prior to 2009, but that had not been recognized in the period in which the order was shipped due to previously undelivered elements or unresolved commitments. The revenue related to these orders was recognized in the applicable periods of 2010 and 2009 when the final deliverables or commitments were resolved. The Company had a net loss of <span class="xn-money">$0.3 million</span>, or <span class="xn-money">$0.01</span> per diluted share, during the first nine months of 2010 compared to a net loss of <span class="xn-money">$39.6 million</span>, or <span class="xn-money">$0.83</span> per diluted share, for the first nine months of 2009. For the first nine months of 2010, the Company generated Adjusted EBITDA of <span class="xn-money">$57.9 million</span>, compared to <span class="xn-money">$15.1 million</span> for the first nine months of 2009.</p> <pre> Bookings and Backlog </pre> <p>The Company also announced that its bookings for the third quarter ended <span class="xn-chron">October 1, 2010</span> were approximately <span class="xn-money">$85 million</span>, compared to bookings of approximately <span class="xn-money">$100 million</span> in the second quarter of 2010 and approximately <span class="xn-money">$60 million</span> in the third quarter of 2009. At <span class="xn-chron">October 1, 2010</span>, the Company's consolidated backlog was approximately <span class="xn-money">$96 million</span> compared to <span class="xn-money">$100 million</span> at the end of the second quarter of 2010. Bookings and backlog will not necessarily result in shipments or sales, as they are subject to termination or cancellation under certain circumstances.</p> <pre> Cash and Debt </pre> <p>At <span class="xn-chron">October 1, 2010</span>, the Company had cash and cash equivalents of approximately <span class="xn-money">$53.9 million</span> and long-term debt of <span class="xn-money">$107.0 million</span> due in 2014. Common shares issued and outstanding at <span class="xn-chron">October 1, 2010</span> totaled 100,026,395.</p> <p/> <p>The Company's independent registered accountants have not completed their review of these preliminary operating results and related balance sheet data; consequently, the results are subject to change as a result of their review. The Company intends to file its Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarters ended <span class="xn-chron">April 2</span>, <span class="xn-chron">July 2</span> and <span class="xn-chron">October 1, 2010</span> prior to <span class="xn-chron">December 31, 2010</span>.</p> <pre> About GSI Group Inc. </pre> <p>GSI Group Inc. supplies precision technology to the global medical, electronics, and industrial markets and semiconductor systems. GSI Group Inc.'s common shares are quoted on Pink OTC Markets Inc. (LASR.PK).</p> <p/> <p>More information about GSI is available on the company's website at <a href="http://www.gsig.com">www.gsig.com</a>. For additional information, please contact GSI Group Inc., Investor Relations, at (781) 266-5137 or <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a>.</p> <pre> Safe Harbor and Forward Looking Information </pre> <p>Certain statements in this release are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and are based on current expectations and assumptions that are subject to risks and uncertainties. All statements contained in this news release that do not relate to matters of historical fact should be considered forward-looking statements, and are generally identified by words such as "expect," "intend," "anticipate," "estimate," "plan," and other similar expressions. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements related to: the Company's ability to be positioned for growth and flexibility well into the future; the Company's belief that its financial results reflect growth in demand for its products and improvement in its business and operations; the Company's optimism regarding its prospects for the future; and other statements that are not historical facts.</p> <p/> <p>These forward-looking statements involve a number of risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other factors that could affect future results and cause actual results and events to differ materially from historical and expected results and those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, the following: the potential adverse impact of the Company's recently completed Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings on the Company's business, financial condition or results of operations; the potential adverse impact of the SEC's formal investigation relating to its review of the Company's accounting practices and the restatement of the Company's historical consolidated financial statements; the highly unpredictable nature of the semiconductor and electronics materials processing industry; the Company's ability to manage its significant indebtedness in light of current economic and business conditions; the Company's ability to grow and increase profitability; the Company's ability to quickly increase manufacturing capacity and promptly respond to fluctuating product demands; the Company's need to invest in research and development; the Company's ability to develop and deliver new competitive technology and enhancements and customer acceptance thereof; the effects of competition; the Company's ability to identify and hire permanent senior management; the Company's failure to identify and manage weaknesses in internal controls; the Company's ability to complete its restatement and complete and file its delayed periodic reports with the SEC and its ability to file timely with the SEC in the future; and the incurrence of additional material obligations as part of the Chapter 11 restructuring. Other important risk factors that could affect the outcome of the events set forth in these statements and that could affect the Company's operating results and financial condition are discussed in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended <span class="xn-chron">December 31, 2009</span>, and in the Company's subsequent filings with the SEC made prior to or after the date hereof. Such statements are based on the Company's management's beliefs and assumptions and on information currently available to the Company's management. The Company disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statements as a result of developments occurring after the date of this document except as required by law.</p> <p/> <p> </p> <p> </p> <pre> GSI GROUP INC. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS Three and Nine Months Ended October 1, 2010 and October 2, 2009 (In thousands of U.S. dollars, except share and per share amounts) </pre> <p> </p> <p> </p> <pre> Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended ------------------ ----------------- </pre> <p> </p> <p> </p> <pre> October 1, October 2, October 1, October 2, 2010 2009 2010 2009 ---- ---- ---- ---- </pre> <p> </p> <p> </p> <pre> (Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Unaudited) Sales $90,895 $55,067 $291,247 $181,879 Cost of goods sold 50,772 32,768 164,564 111,528 ------ ------ ------- ------- </pre> <p> </p> <pre> Gross profit 40,123 22,299 126,683 70,351 ------ ------ ------- ------ </pre> <p> </p> <pre> Operating expenses: Research and development and engineering 7,260 6,472 22,024 21,473 Selling, general and administrative 21,337 14,840 56,773 44,279 Amortization of purchased intangible assets 1,108 1,438 3,362 4,658 Restructuring, restatement related costs and other 336 3,410 2,015 14,800 Pre-petition and post- emergence bankruptcy professional fees 481 2,222 481 4,172 --- ----- --- ----- </pre> <p> </p> <pre> Total operating expenses 30,522 28,382 84,655 89,382 ------ ------ ------ ------ </pre> <p> </p> <pre> Income (loss) from operations 9,601 (6,083) 42,028 (19,031) Interest income 20 38 70 267 Interest expense (4,424) (7,105) (15,979) (21,336) Foreign exchange transaction gains (losses) (449) 239 (186) (1,102) Other income (expense), net 410 (745) 2,096 (583) --- ---- ----- ---- </pre> <p> </p> <pre> Income (loss) from continuing operations before reorganization items and income taxes 5,158 (13,656) 28,029 (41,785) Reorganization items (5,909) - (26,156) - ------ --- ------- --- </pre> <p> </p> <pre> Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes (751) (13,656) 1,873 (41,785) Income tax provision (benefit) 426 (739) 2,199 (2,395) --- ---- ----- ------ </pre> <p> </p> <pre> Loss from continuing operations (1,177) (12,917) (326) (39,390) Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax - - - (132) --- --- --- ---- </pre> <p> </p> <pre> Consolidated net loss (1,177) (12,917) (326) (39,522) Less: Net income (loss) attributable to non- controlling interest 29 (49) (23) (44) --- --- --- --- </pre> <p> </p> <pre> Net loss attributable to GSI Group Inc. $(1,148) $(12,966) $(349) $(39,566) ======= ======== ===== ======== </pre> <p> </p> <p> </p> <pre> Net loss attributable to GSI Group Inc. per common share- basic and diluted $(0.01) $(0.27) $(0.01) $(0.83) ====== ====== ====== ====== </pre> <p> </p> <p> </p> <pre> Weighted average common shares outstanding- basic and diluted 88,651,633 47,822,133 61,420,185 47,715,172 ========== ========== ========== ========== </pre> <p> </p> <p> </p> <pre> GSI GROUP INC. Reconciliation of Net Loss to Adjusted EBITDA* (In thousands of U.S. dollars) </pre> <p>Adjusted EBITDA (as defined below) is a non-GAAP financial measure. Management believes this non-GAAP financial measure provides meaningful supplemental information regarding the Company's operating results because it excludes amounts that management does not consider part of operating results when assessing and measuring the operational and financial performance of the Company, as well as non-cash share-based compensation. Management believes Adjusted EBITDA allows it to readily view operating trends and perform analytical comparisons. Accordingly, the Company believes this non-GAAP measure provides greater transparency and insight into management's method of analysis. While management believes this non-GAAP financial measure provides useful information, it is not a measure of financial performance or liquidity under U.S. GAAP, and therefore, it should not be considered in isolation from, or as a substitute for, other GAAP financial measures such as income (loss) from operations or net loss.</p> <p/> <p> </p> <pre> Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended ------------------ ----------------- </pre> <p> </p> <p> </p> <pre> October 1, October 2, October 1, October 2, 2010 2009 2010 2009 ---- ---- ---- ---- </pre> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> (Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Unaudited)</p> <p> </p> <pre> Net loss attributable to GSI Group, Inc. $(1,148) $(12,966) $(349) $(39,566) Interest expense, net of interest income 4,404 7,067 15,909 21,069 Income taxes 426 (739) 2,199 (2,395) Depreciation and amortization 4,156 4,240 11,661 13,505 Share-based compensation 674 420 1,764 1,746 Reorganization items (net), restructuring costs, restatement costs & other non-recurring costs 6,726 5,632 28,652 18,972 Loss from discontinued operations - - - 132 Other 39 506 (1,910) 1,685 --- --- ------ ----- </pre> <p> </p> <pre> Adjusted EBITDA $15,277 $4,160 $57,926 $15,148 ======= ====== ======= ======= *Reconciliation of a GAAP to a non-GAAP financial measure. </pre> <p>The Company defines Adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP financial measure, as the net loss attributable to GSI Group, Inc. before deducting interest expense, net of interest income, income taxes, depreciation, amortization, non-cash share-based compensation and other non-operating charges, including reorganization items, restructuring costs, restatement costs and other non-recurring items. Reorganization items, restructuring costs and restatement costs include costs incurred in connection with the Company's 2009 bankruptcy filing, the filing of the joint Chapter 11 plan of reorganization, administration of the bankruptcy, confirmation of the plan of reorganization and the debt restructuring and the review and investigation of revenue transactions examined in connection with the restatement of the Company's previously issued financial statements. Where outside professionals provided both services typically provided by employees as well as services defined above, the Company has allocated the expenses partially as operating costs and partially as reorganization costs, reorganization items and restatement costs. In evaluating Adjusted EBITDA, you should be aware that in the future we may incur expenses that are the same as or similar to some of the adjustments in this presentation. Our presentation of Adjusted EBITDA should not be construed as an inference that our future results will be unaffected by unusual or non-recurring items.</p> <pre>
For further information: For further information: GSI Group Inc., Investor Relations, +1-781-266-5137, [email protected] Web Site: http://www.gsig.com
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