AlphaSmart Announces Financial Results for First Quarter of 2005
April 14 2005 - 5:00PM
PR Newswire (US)
AlphaSmart Announces Financial Results for First Quarter of 2005
LOS GATOS, Calif., April 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AlphaSmart,
Inc. (NASDAQ:ALSM) today announced its financial results for the
first quarter ended March 31, 2005. AlphaSmart's first quarter 2005
net revenue was $7.0 million, compared with $8.8 million for the
first quarter of 2004. Net loss under generally accepted accounting
principles (GAAP) was $1.2 million, or a loss of $0.08 per share on
a fully diluted basis, compared with net income of $63,000, or
$0.00 per share on a fully diluted basis, for the first quarter of
2004. Weighted average shares outstanding on a fully diluted basis
for the first quarter were 14.9 million, compared with 13.8 million
for the same quarter a year earlier. On January 25, 2005,
AlphaSmart announced a definitive agreement to merge with
Renaissance Learning, Inc., a leading provider of learning
information systems and school improvement programs for pre-K-12
schools, in a tax-free reorganization valued at approximately $57
million. The two companies filed a Form S-4, including a proxy
statement/prospectus and other relevant materials in connection
with the proposed merger transaction, with the Securities and
Exchange Commission (SEC) on February 25, 2005 and are awaiting SEC
approval. The transaction is expected to close in the second
quarter of 2005, subject to approval by AlphaSmart stockholders and
other customary closing conditions described in the definitive
merger agreement. AlphaSmart's net loss under GAAP for the first
quarter of 2005 included the effect of $990,000 in costs related to
the proposed merger and $417,000 in costs related to litigation and
settlement of a lawsuit with Wolf Electronix, Inc. In the
aggregate, these one-time costs totaled $1.4 million. AlphaSmart's
net income under GAAP for the first quarter of 2004 included the
effect of $588,000 in interest and a premium paid on the redemption
of mandatorily redeemable preferred stock. AlphaSmart plans to
conduct a management teleconference on its first quarter results at
2:00 p.m. PDT / 5:00 p.m. EDT today. This call will be webcast live
and archived for all investors on the AlphaSmart website at
http://www.alphasmart.com/ir/ . In addition, a phone replay of the
call will be available at 719-457-0820, access code 4868811,
through April 21, 2005. AlphaSmart intends to discuss financial and
other statistical information on today's teleconference. This
information will also be available on the company's website at
http://www.alphasmart.com/ir/ in the webcast described above.
AlphaSmart, Inc. AlphaSmart, Inc. is a provider of affordable,
portable personal learning solutions for the K-12 classroom. Its
portable computer-companion products are used by students to
enhance writing, keyboarding and comprehension, and have been
adopted by more than 8,500 school districts in the United States
and other countries. Based in Los Gatos, California, the company
was founded in 1992 by former Apple Computer engineers.
Forward-Looking Statements Safe Harbor This press release contains
forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the
Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934, including statements related to AlphaSmart's
definitive agreement to merge with Renaissance Learning, Inc. and
the expected closing of that merger. Any such forward-looking
statements may involve risks and uncertainties that could cause
actual results or events to differ materially from any future
results or events encompassed within the forward-looking
statements. Factors that could cause or contribute to such
differences include failure to satisfy the closing conditions of
the merger agreement, and unexpected delays in closing the merger.
AlphaSmart expressly disclaims a duty to provide updates to
forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information,
future events or other occurrences. Additional Information and
Where to Find It Renaissance Learning filed a registration
statement on Form S-4, which included a proxy statement/prospectus
and other relevant materials in connection with the proposed merger
transaction involving AlphaSmart and Renaissance Learning, with the
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on February 25, 2005, as
amended on April 13, 2005 (File No. 333-122993). INVESTORS AND
SECURITY HOLDERS ARE URGED TO READ THIS FILING BECAUSE IT CONTAINS
IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING THE PROPOSED MERGER TRANSACTION.
Investors and security holders may obtain free copies of these
documents and other documents filed with the SEC at the SEC's
website at http://www.sec.gov/. In addition, investors and security
holders may obtain free copies of the documents filed with the SEC
by AlphaSmart at AlphaSmart's website at http://www.alphasmart.com/
or by contacting AlphaSmart investor relations at or via telephone
at 408-355-1029. Investors and security holders may obtain free
copies of the documents filed with the SEC by Renaissance Learning
by directing such requests to Renaissance Learning, Inc.,
Attention: Corporate Secretary, 2911 Peach Street, P.O. Box 8036,
Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin 54995 or via telephone at 715-424-3636.
Renaissance Learning, AlphaSmart and their respective directors and
executive officers may be deemed to be participants in the
solicitation of proxies from the stockholders of AlphaSmart in
connection with the merger transaction. Information regarding
directors and executive officers of AlphaSmart and Renaissance
Learning and their respective interests in the proposed transaction
will be available in the proxy statement/prospectus of AlphaSmart
and Renaissance Learning described above and other relevant
materials to be filed with the SEC. NOTE: AlphaSmart is a
registered trademark of AlphaSmart, Inc. in the United States and
other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their
respective owners. ALPHASMART, INC. UNAUDITED CONDENSED
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET (In thousands) March 31, December 31,
2005 2004 ASSETS Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $2,884
$4,070 Accounts receivable, net 3,645 4,052 Inventory 3,601 4,087
Deferred tax assets 498 498 Other current assets 4,599 3,225 Total
current assets 15,227 15,932 Property and equipment, net 480 572
Deferred tax assets, net of current portion 285 285 Other assets
2,581 2,193 Total assets $18,573 $18,982 LIABILITIES AND
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Current liabilities: Accounts payable $504
$750 Accrued liabilities 3,339 2,171 Income taxes payable 348 642
Capital lease obligations, current portion 87 92 Total current
liabilities 4,278 3,655 Capital lease obligations, net of current
portion 7 24 Other long-term liabilities 18 18 Total liabilities
4,303 3,697 Stockholders' equity 14,270 15,285 Total liabilities
and stockholders' equity $18,573 $18,982 ALPHASMART, INC. UNAUDITED
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS (In thousands,
except per share amounts) Three Months Ended March 31, March 31,
2005 2004 Net revenue $6,989 $8,786 Cost of revenue 3,653 4,281
Gross margin 3,336 4,505 Operating expenses: Research and
development 505 614 Sales and marketing 1,807 1,846 General and
administrative 2,332 977 Total operating expenses 4,644 3,437
Income (loss) from operations (1,308) 1,068 Other expenses (20)
(623) Profit (loss) before provision for income taxes (1,328) 445
Benefit from (provision for) income taxes 166 (382) Net income
(loss) $(1,162) $63 Net income (loss) per share: Basic $(0.08)
$0.01 Diluted $(0.08) $0.00 Shares used in computing per share
amounts: Basic 14,870 11,630 Diluted 14,870 13,840 DATASOURCE:
AlphaSmart, Inc. CONTACT: Gary Lewis, Corporate Controller of
AlphaSmart, Inc., or +1-408-355-1029, or Web site:
http://www.alphasmart.com/
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