11-23-2005, 09:52 AM | #1 (permalink) |
| Admin rixride is replying to forum games... | A Fisherman's Tale Quote: FREMONT, Calif., Nov. 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AltiGen Communications, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATGN), a leading provider of next generation IP-PBX phone systems today reported its financial results for the Company's fourth quarter and full fiscal year ended September 30, 2005. Revenue for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2005 was $4.2 million, compared to $4.0 million a year ago and $4.1 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2005. Net profit for the quarter was $313,000 or $0.02 per diluted share, compared to $136,000 or $0.01 per diluted share a year ago, and net loss of $96,000 or $0.01 per share in the previous quarter. Revenue for the full 2005 fiscal year was $15.4 million compared to $14.8 million in 2004. Net loss for fiscal 2005 was $299,000 or $0.02 per share compared to net profit of $28,000 or $0.00 per share for 2004. "We are pleased by the progress that AltiGen has made this fiscal year, despite the temporary slowdown in business during the March period," said Gilbert Hu, Chief Executive Officer of AltiGen Communications. "Our results reflect the success of AltiGen's product portfolio. In particular, our AltiContact Manager (ACM) call center system has performed well in the market, growing approximately 49% this past year. The ACM has been recognized by influential industry media with several awards this year, including "Best of Show" at CMP's Call Center Demo and Conference and "2004 Product of the Year" awards by Technology Marketing Corporation (TMC (R))'s INTERNET TELEPHONY (R) Magazine and TMC's Customer Inter@ction Solutions(R) Magazine. Growth of our IP telephones has been robust, and our recently introduced IP 710 phone has rapidly gained market acceptance. This phone underscores the strength of our R&D organization and its ability to develop industry leading technology. "We continue to have success with our banking vertical market strategy. During this past year, we expanded our business into more regional banks and added more than 50 installations. Overall, we are very encouraged by the positive trends in our key targeted markets. In addition, AltiGen's robust technology offerings combined with our strong reseller and distribution networks reinforce the confidence we have in our ability to take our company to the next level," Mr. Hu concluded. Phil McDermott, AltiGen's Chief Financial Officer commented, "We are pleased with the profitable growth delivered during the fourth quarter. Looking ahead, based on current business trends, we believe our profitable growth should continue in 2006. With a solid financial position of $9.4 million in cash and short-term investments, which increased over the prior quarter, we believe AltiGen is well-positioned to achieve long-term success." | |
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