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Novatel Wireless Releases Q4 and Fiscal Year 2012 Preliminary Financial Results
Feb 26, 2013 (Close-Up Media via COMTEX) --
Novatel Wireless, Inc., a provider of intelligent wireless solutions, announced preliminary financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2012.
In a release on February 21, the Company reported that fourth quarter revenue was $70.7 million, as compared to $109.8 million in the fourth quarter of 2011. GAAP net loss in the quarter was $14.9 million, or $(0.45) per share. The GAAP net loss includes the impact of non-cash items including $1.1 million in share-based compensation expense; $1.0 million of employee stock purchase plan cancellation charges; $0.3 million of an intangible asset valuation increase; $2.6 million of depreciation and amortization expense; and, $0.3 million in deferred tax asset charges.
"We believe the fundamental progress we made on our strategic initiatives in the fourth quarter has positioned us for a stronger 2013, and currently anticipate significant sequential revenue growth and bottom line improvement in the first quarter," said Peter Leparulo, CEO of Novatel Wireless. "Our M2M business grew sequentially by 16 percent in the fourth quarter due to the positive impact of our new product introductions, customer wins and the changes we made to our sales channels. We believe this business is well-poised to benefit from strong growth in key verticals for our M2M asset management solutions, and growing contributions from our M2M embedded solutions. In mobile computing, we are pleased to have introduced two new products, the MiFi Liberate with AT&T and the MiFi 5510L with Verizon Wireless, and expect to see the benefits of these in the first quarter."
Fiscal year 2012 revenue was $344.3 million. GAAP net loss for the year was $89.3 million, or $(2.72) per share. The GAAP net loss includes the impact of non-cash items including $6.5 million in share-based compensation expense; $1.0 million of employee stock purchase plan cancellation charges; $49.5 million in goodwill and intangible asset impairment charges; $12.3 million of depreciation and amortization expense; and, $0.4 million of net deferred tax asset charges.
Recent Business Highlights
-On November 16, 2012, Novatel Wireless announced the commercial availability of the MiFi Liberate being sold through AT&T, the first Intelligent Mobile Hotspot device with a touchscreen display, and the first launch of the Company's MiFi 2 next generation product. The MiFi Liberate includes a new user interface based on 2.8" multi-touch interactive color display, connectivity for up to 10 devices, 11 hours of continuous use, and other capabilities beyond pure connectivity such as a DLNA-certified media center.
-On January 29, Novatel Wireless announced the new MiFi 5510L Intelligent Mobile Hotspot to be launched on the Verizon Wireless network as the Verizon Jetpack 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot MiFi 5510L. The device exterior is based on Verizon Wireless' new iconic design with a red translucent lens. The MiFi 5510L is a personal mobile hotspot providing Internet connectivity on the go and capable of sharing high-speed 4G LTE broadband Internet connectivity with up to 10 Wi-Fi enabled devices simultaneously. The MiFi 5510L features capacitive touch navigation keys for quick and easy access to essential device details and supports the latest security requirements that some of the strictest corporate VPNs require, including VPN Pass-through and SPI Firewall.
-Recently, Novatel Wireless announced the commercialization of its MT 3050 asset management solution on the Verizon Wireless network. The MT 3050 is a mobile tracking OBD-II device which reduces up-front costs for insurance telematics and fleet management applications with easy, plug-and-play installation and industry-leading small form factor. The new MT 3050 also features integrated disconnect alert supported by an in-device backup battery. The MT 3050 is an ideal solution for insurance telematics and fleet management providers who are looking for information on the vehicle, vehicle location or driver behavior resulting in productivity improvements and cost reductions for customers.
First Quarter 2013 Business Outlook
The following statements are forward-looking and actual results may differ materially. Please see the section titled, "Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements" at the end of this press release. A more detailed description of risks related to our business is included in the reports filed by the company with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Our guidance for the first quarter of 2013 reflects current business indicators and expectations as of the date of this release. All figures are approximations based on management's beliefs and assumptions as of the date of this release.
We are currently forecasting sequential improvement in both our mobile computing and M2M businesses, driven by recent product launches. The relatively wide guidance range is attributable to the uncertainty related to forecasting the sell-through volumes for two of the new MiFi products, and the uncertain timing of other product launches during the quarter.
More information:
www.novatelwireless.com
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