SATC Satcon Technology Corp. (MM)

SatCon Technology Corporation� (NASDAQ CM: SATC), a developer and supplier of power management and system architecture solutions for the alternative energy and distributed power markets, today announced its operating results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2007. �2007 was an exciting and busy year for SatCon. Our revenues hit an all time high of $56.6 million,� said David Eisenhaure, President and Chief Executive Officer. �This change was fueled by the growth in our solar inverter product line of 200%. Our expectation for the year, that we set at mid-year, was for $55 million in revenue. We exceeded that expectation. We also saw a significant increase in our sales order backlog which grew from $35 million at the end of 2006 to $46 million at the end of 2007, a 30% increase, both of which were driven by our alternative and renewable energy business.� �In addition, I am pleased to announce that we have recently completed our year-end audit and Vitale, Caturano and Company, our auditors, have decided to remove the 'going concern' opinion from our 10-K filing for the year-ended 2007. We take this move very seriously and believe that we have the plans in place and the cash and availablity to move SatCon to a sustainable company in the near future,� said David Eisenhaure. Revenues for the 4th quarter ended December 31, 2007, were $15.6 million, compared to $9.6 million in the 4th quarter of 2006, an increase of over 60%. Driving that growth were revenue increases in photovoltaic inverters of over 142% to $8.0 million compared to $3.3 million for the same period in 2006. Operating losses for the 4th Quarter of 2007 improved to $3.4 million, as compared to an operating loss of $4.4 million for the fourth quarter of 2006, a $1.0 million reduction. Revenues for the year ended December 31, 2007 were $56.6 million, compared to $33.7 million in the same period of 2006, an increase of approximately 68%. Revenues in the Stationary Power Systems Division increased by 134% to $33.0 million for 2007 compared to $14.1 million in 2006. Driving that growth were increases in photovoltaic PowerGate inverters of over 140% to $21.1 million compared to $8.7 million in 2006. Also included in 2007 results was a high power DC-to-DC converter project, which accounted for an increase of approximately $5 million over 2006. Operating losses for the year 2007 were reduced by approximately 25% to $11.0 million dollars versus $14.6 million for 2006. These losses in 2007 would have been lower if not for a weakening of the US dollar relative to the Canadian dollar, which cost approximately $2 million dollars, and losses on two large legacy projects booked in 2004 which also added approximately $2 million dollars. Direct investment spending in unfunded R&D increased approximately $1.2 million to $3.2 million in 2007 over that of 2006, primarily to support the development of new products in the photovoltaic inverter line and other products throughout the company. �In 2008 one of our key objectives is to significantly lower our variable manufacturing costs,� continued Eisenhaure. �The rollout of our new PowerGate Plus inverters for photovoltaic and fuel cell applications will help us achieve this goal.� He further stated �During the year we entered into a strategic relationship with Rockport Capital Partners and NGP Energy Technology Partners resulting in a preferred stock financing of $25.0 million, for which we used a portion to retire our Senior Convertible Notes and some Warrants from July 2006. The remainder will be used for general working capital purposes. We anticipate that this strategic partnership will introduce us to new opportunities in the future, improve our position and reputation within the marketplace and strengthen our resources as we continue to grow in our pursuit of expanding globally into the alternative and renewable energy marketplace�. �In addition, we also recently signed a Line of Credit with Silicon Valley Bank allowing up to $10 million dollars in borrowings, which will be used to fund working capital needs as we continue to grow the business�, continued Eisenhaure. �As we look forward to 2008, we believe that our revenues will continue to grow, fueled primarily by the alternative and renewable energy marketplace. We also believe that our losses will continue to decline as we achieve record revenue levels and improve our gross margins as we continue the rollout of our new PowerGate Plus inverters.� About SatCon Technology Corporation SatCon Technology Corporation is a developer and manufacturer of electronics and motors for the Alternative Energy, Hybrid-Electric Vehicle, Grid Support, High Reliability Electronics and Advanced Power Technology markets. For further information, please visit the SatCon website at www.satcon.com. (SATC-E) Statements made in this document that are not historical facts or which apply prospectively are forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. These forward-looking statements are identified by the use of terms and phrases such as �will,� �believes,� �expects,� �plans,� �anticipates� and similar expressions. Investors should not rely on forward looking statements because they are subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the Company�s expectation. There can be no assurance that the company will continue to maintain this level of new orders or that it can successfully deliver the components and systems ordered. Additional information concerning risk factors is contained from time to time in the Company�s SEC filings. The Company expressly disclaims any obligation to update the information contained in this release. SATCON TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION CONSOLIDATD BALANCE SHEETS � December 31, December 31, ASSETS 2007 2006 Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $12,615,566 $7,190,827 Restricted cash and cash equivalents 84,000 84,000 Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $211,263 and $792,245 at December 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively 10,462,323 8,549,923 Unbilled contract costs and fees 536,567 267,247 Inventory 17,190,424 7,945,874 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 1,073,194 � 756,884 Total current assets $41,962,074 $24,794,755 Property and equipment, net 3,059,651 2,783,900 Goodwill, net 704,362 704,362 Intangibles, net 793,739 1,224,488 Restricted cash � 1,000,000 Other long-term assets 88,851 � 69,782 � Total assets $46,608,677 � $30,577,287 � LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT) Current liabilities: Current portion of long-term debt $� $123,219 Accounts payable 9,153,234 4,538,569 Accrued payroll and payroll related expenses 1,880,867 1,449,185 Other accrued expenses 3,453,883 2,405,447 Accrued contract losses 1,300,000 � Accrued restructuring costs � 1,200,326 Current portion of senior secured convertible notes � 5,500,000 Current portion of warrant liability 436,919 Deferred revenue 8,103,093 � 5,834,537 Total current liabilities $23,891,077 $21,488,202 � Long-term Senior secured convertible notes, net of current portion $� $7,240,482 Long-term warrant liability, net of current portion 3,244,316 2,483,634 Redeemable convertible Series B preferred stock (340 and 345 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively; face value $5,000 per share; liquidation preference $1,700,000 and $1,725,000, respectively. � 1,700,000 � 1,725,000 Other long-term liabilities 133,900 � 108,049 Total Liabilities $28,969,293 $33,045,367 � Commitments and contingencies (Note L) Redeemable convertible Series C preferred stock (25,000 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2007, face value $1,000 per share, liquidation preference $30,000,000 at December 31, 2007) 13,276,091 � � Stockholders' equity (deficit): Common stock; $0.01 par value, 200,000,000 and 100,000,000 shares authorized; 49,803,979 and 40,105,073 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively Additional paid-in capital 498,040 401,051 Additional paid-in capital Accumulated deficit 180,933,100 156,379,193 Accumulated deficit Accumulated other comprehensive loss (176,757,615) (158,991,838) Accumulated other comprehensive loss (310,232) � (256,486) Total stockholders' equity (deficit) $4,363,293 $(2,468,080) Total liabilities and stockholders' equity (deficit) $46,608,677 � $30,577,287 SATCON TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS � Year Ended December 31, 2007 2006 Revenue: Product revenue $ 47,576,601 $ 28,766,647 Funded research and development and other revenue � 8,994,582 � � 4,990,022 � � Total revenue � 56,571,183 � � 33,756,669 � � Operating costs and expenses: Cost of product revenue 44,875,818 27,823,402 Research and development and other revenue expenses: Funded research and development and other revenue expenses 6,727,122 4,041,137 Unfunded research and development expenses � 3,159,184 � � 2,000,271 � � Total research and development and other revenue expenses 9,886,306 6,041,408 Selling, general and administrative expenses 12,403,952 13,007,946 Amortization of intangibles 350,739 430,959 Gain on sale of assets � (399,015 ) Restructuring costs � 81,644 � � 1,418,928 � � Total operating costs and expenses � 67,598,459 � � 48,323,628 � � Operating loss (11,027,276 ) (14,566,959 ) Change in fair value of notes and warrants (2,252,264 ) (4,191,768 ) Other (loss) income, net (976,776 ) 41,086 Interest income 280,392 384,394 Interest expense � (3,789,853 ) � (1,444,764 ) � Net loss $ (17,765,777 ) $ (19,778,011 ) � � Deemed dividend and accretion on Series C Preferred Stock $ (11,947,881 ) � Dividend on Series C Preferred Stock � (100,000 ) � � � � � Net loss attributable to common stockholders $ (29,813,658 ) $ (19,778,011 ) � Net loss attributable to common stockholders per weighted average share, basic and diluted $ (0.66 ) $ (0.50 ) � Weighted average number of common shares, basic and diluted 45,433,539 39,290,167