SAN DIEGO, CA--(Marketwire - May 13, 2011) - Franklin Wireless Corp. (OTCBB: FKWL), the market leader in dual-mode WiMAX and CDMA modems for 3G and 4G wireless broadband data communications, today announced financial results for the third quarter of fiscal year 2011 ended March 31, 2011.
The Company reported net sales of $9.4 million for the quarter, compared with $31.6 million in net sales for the corresponding period of 2010. Gross margin improved to 29.7% from 13.5%, and despite the decrease in revenue, net income rose to $1.5 million for the three month period ending March 31, 2011, compared with $1.3 million for the same period in 2010, which represents a 13% increase year-over-year. The improved gross margin and net income were driven primarily by an increase in the proportion of FTI supplied products (vs. third party suppliers), which consisted of the Company's U600 and U210 USB modems. On a fiscal year-to-date basis, net income more than doubled to $4.7 million from $2.3 million for the same period last fiscal year.
"During this past quarter, our Company continued to deliver solid bottom line financial results," said OC Kim, president of Franklin Wireless. "In spite of lower revenues for the quarter, we were able to grow net income by 13% year-over-year, which is a significant achievement for our team."
The Company noted that the results reflected the payment received from C-Motech for amounts owed to the Company of approximately $1.9 million, of which approximately $1.6 million was booked to other income.
Diluted earnings per share improved to $0.13 for the quarter compared to $0.10 for same period last year. The earnings per share increase was due to higher net income as well as the lower share count resulting from the recent repurchase of approximately 1.8 million shares from C-Motech as well as the previously announced cancellation of 250,000 shares that took place during the three month period ending March 31, 2011.
The Company's 10-Q filing for the three month period ending March 31, 2011 is on file with the SEC (www.sec.gov).
FRANKLIN WIRELESS CORP. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS UNAUDITED (IN THOUSANDS) March 31, June 30, 2011 2010 -------- -------- ASSETS Cash and cash equivalents $ 13,438 $ 16,108 Accounts receivable 6,869 3,119 Inventories 71 198 Intangible assets, net 2,323 2,859 Deferred tax assets, net 1,672 1,672 Property and equipment, net 440 985 Advance payment to vendor 67 458 Other assets 535 496 -------- -------- TOTAL ASSETS $ 25,415 $ 25,895 ======== ======== LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Trade accounts payable $ 4,100 $ 6,418 Accrued liabilities 263 732 Other liabilities 1,832 3,076 -------- -------- TOTAL LIABILITIES 6,195 10,226 -------- -------- Stockholders' equity Common stock 14 14 Additional paid-in capital 6,199 5,556 Retained earnings 13,662 8,982 Treasury stock (1,873) - Non-controlling interest 1,201 1,130 Other 17 (13) -------- -------- Total stockholders' equity 19,220 15,669 -------- -------- TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY $ 25,415 $ 25,895 ======== ======== FRANKLIN WIRELESS CORP. STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS UNAUDITED (IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA) THREE MONTHS ENDED March 31 2011 2010 -------- -------- Net sales $ 9,440 $ 31,628 Cost of goods sold 6,637 27,364 -------- -------- Gross profit 2,803 4,264 -------- -------- Operating Expenses Selling, general and administrative 2,087 2,049 -------- -------- Total Operating Expenses 2,087 2,049 -------- -------- Income from operations 716 2,215 ======== ======== Other income, net Interest income 12 33 Other income, net 1,685 20 -------- -------- Total other income, net 1,697 53 -------- -------- Income before taxes 2,413 2,268 Income tax provision 1,000 991 Non-controlling interests in net loss of subsidiary 110 75 -------- -------- Net Income $ 1,523 $ 1,352 ======== ======== Basic earnings per share $ 0.13 $ 0.10 Diluted earnings per share $ 0.13 $ 0.10 Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic 11,891 13,548 Weighted average common shares outstanding - diluted 12,071 13,640
About Franklin Wireless
Franklin Wireless Corp. (OTCBB: FKWL) is engaged in the design, manufacture and sale of high speed wireless data products including third generation ("3G") and fourth generation ("4G") modems, routers and modules. Our current products are focused on widely deployed cellular technologies including CDMA EVDO Rev A, HSPA, WiMAX and LTE. We were the world's first supplier of both CDMA EVDO Rev A and dual-mode (CDMA EVDO Rev A/WiMAX) Universal Serial Bus (USB) modems. Franklin's other products include Wi-Fi "hotspot" routers (which operate over WiMAX or CDMA networks) and wireless modules that are generally sold to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). Our Company's primary customers are wireless carriers who seek innovative, reliable and cost effective technology solutions for their subscribers. Our customer base extends from the United States to South America and the Caribbean.
Franklin Wireless is headquartered in San Diego, California and has a majority ownership position in Franklin Technology Inc (FTI), a research and development facility located in Seoul, South Korea. FTI provides design, development and manufacturing services to Franklin for its wireless data products. For additional information, please visit www.franklinwireless.com.
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Contact Information:
Contact:
Richard Walker
Franklin Wireless Corp
+1 858 623 0000
rick.walker@franklinwireless.com