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Sales for the second quarter of fiscal year 2013, the three months ended December 31, 2012, amounted to $14,410,000 compared to $14,588,000 for the second quarter of fiscal year 2012. Net income for the quarter amounted to $1,701,000 ($0.20 per share) compared to $1,946,000 ($0.23 per share) for the second quarter of fiscal year 2012.
Sales for the first half of fiscal year 2013, the six months ended December 31, 2012, amounted to
$28,678,000 compared to $24,160,000 for the same six month period in fiscal year 2012. Net
income for the period amounted to $3,405,000 ($0.40 per share) compared to $2,666,000 ($0.31 per share) in the first six months of fiscal year 2012.
Raymond M. Soto, Bolt's chairman and CEO, commented, "Sales in the second quarter of fiscal year 2013 decreased 1% from the prior year, reflecting a 57% decrease in our underwater robotics business, due to unusually high shipments of robotic vehicles to the United States government in last year's second quarter. However, this decrease in sales in our underwater robotics business was almost completely offset by a 43% increase in our marine seismic exploration businesses. Net income in the second quarter decreased 13% to $1,701,000 compared to last year, primarily due to the lower sales at our underwater robotics business."
Mr. Soto continued, "Sales for the first half of fiscal year 2013 increased 19%, reflecting a 34% increase in our marine seismic exploration businesses, partially offset by a 15% decrease in our underwater robotics business. Net income for the first half of fiscal year 2013 increased 28% to
$3,405,000 compared to last year, primarily due to the higher sales of our marine seismic exploration businesses."
Mr. Soto further commented, "I am pleased to report that today the Board of Directors approved a quarterly dividend of $0.07 per common share, payable on April 4, 2013 to stockholders of record on March 7, 2013."
Mr. Soto concluded, "Although world economic conditions remain uncertain, particularly with regard to government spending constraints which could impact our underwater robotics business, we continue to be optimistic that fiscal year 2013 will be another successful year for our company."
Bolt Technology Corporation is a leading worldwide developer and manufacturer of marine seismic data acquisition equipment used for offshore oil and natural gas exploration. Bolt, through its SeaBotix Inc. subsidiary, is also a developer and manufacturer of remotely operated robotic vehicles systems used for a variety of underwater tasks.
Forward Looking Statements
Forward-looking statements in this release are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These include statements about anticipated financial performance, future revenues and earnings, dividends, business prospects, new products, anticipated energy industry activity, anticipated market performance, planned production and shipping of products, expected cash needs and similar matters. Investors are cautioned that all forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainty, including without limitation (i) the risk of technological change relating to the Company's products and the risk of the Company's inability to develop new competitive products in a timely manner, (ii) the risk of changes in demand for the Company's products due to fluctuations in energy industry activity, (iii) the Company's reliance on certain significant customers, (iv) risks associated with a significant amount of foreign sales, (v) the risk of fluctuations in future operating results, (vi) risks associated with global economic conditions, (vii) risks of changes in environmental or regulatory matters and (viii) other risks detailed in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company believes that forward-looking statements made by it are based on reasonable expectations. However, no assurances can be given that actual results will not differ materially from those contained in such forward-looking statements. The words "estimate," "project," "anticipate," "expect," "predict," "believe," "may," "could," "should" and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements.
Contact:
Raymond M. Soto Chairman and CEO (203) 853-0700
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
December 31, December 31,
Average shares outstanding (diluted) 8,607,000 8,488,000 8,594,000 8,523,000
BOLT TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited)December 31, December 31,
Assets | 2012 | 2011 | Liabilities and Stockholders' | 2012 | 2011 |
Equity | |||||
Current Assets | Current Liabilities | ||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $21,825,000 | $21,270,000 | Accounts payable | $ 1,754,000 | $ 1,559,000 |
Accounts receivable | 8,066,000 | 9,701,000 | Accrued expenses | 1,652,000 | 1,549,000 |
Inventories | 16,167,000 | 17,071,000 | Contingent earnout liability | 285,000 | 3,000,000 |
Deferred income taxes | 555,000 | 567,000 | Income taxes payable | 84,000 | 439,000 |
Other | 917,000 | 885,000 | 3,775,000 | 6,547,000 | |
47,530,000 | 49,494,000 | Contingent earnout liability | 2,815,000 | - | |
Property and equipment | 4,973,000 | 4,782,000 | Deferred income taxes | 2,415,000 | 2,609,000 |
Goodwill | 17,227,000 | 17,227,000 | Total liabilities | 9,005,000 | 9,156,000 |
Other intangible assets | 7,421,000 | 8,387,000 | |||
Other | 248,000 | 226,000 | Stockholders' Equity | 68,394,000 | 70,960,000 |
$77,399,000 | $80,116,000 | $77,399,000 | $80,116,000 |
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