NOIZ Micronetics, Inc. (MM)

Micronetics, Inc. (NASDAQ:NOIZ) today reported results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year ended March 31, 2012 ("FY 2012").

Net sales were $12,258,367 for the quarter ended March 31, 2012, an increase of $2,913,873 or 31% as compared to $9,344,494 for quarter ended March 31, 2011. For FY 2012, the Company reported record net sales of $45,970,284 as compared to net sales of $35,296,705 for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2011, an increase of $10,673,579 or 30%.

The increase in net sales for fiscal year 2012 is primarily attributable to an increase in sales of integrated sub-systems for defense jamming electronic modernization and in-flight internet of approximately $4.1 million, and an increase in space and defense components of approximately $6.6 million

For the quarter ended March 31, 2012, the Company reported net income of $863,123 or $0.18 per diluted share as compared to net income of $444,137 or $0.10 per diluted share, for the quarter ended March 31, 2011. For FY 2012, net income was $3,412,565 or $0.74 per diluted share, as compared to net income of $1,517,827 or $0.33 per diluted share for FY 2011.

Backlog as of March 31, 2012 was over $26M and bookings in the quarter ended March 31, 2012 were $12M.

David Robbins, Micronetics CEO stated “We are pleased with this fiscal year’s financial performance. We achieved improved operating margins and cash flow driven from subsystems business momentum and steady components revenue growth. We expanded our product portfolio to include high performance microwave subsystems. We believe that our positive engagements with many of our key customers point toward further growth in the niche markets in which we compete.”

Micronetics manufactures microwave and radio frequency (RF) components and integrated subassemblies used in a variety of defense, aerospace and commercial applications. Micronetics also manufactures and designs test equipment and components that test the strength, durability and integrity of communication signals in communication equipment. Micronetics serves a diverse customer base, including BAE Systems, Boeing, Cobham, EADS, General Dynamics, ITT Exelis, L-3 Communications, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, Raytheon, Rockwell, Telecom Industries, Teradyne, and Thales. Additional information can be found on our website at www.micronetics.com.

Some of the statements contained in this news release are forward-looking statements, including statements regarding positive engagement with key customers and further growth in niche markets. The accuracy of these statements cannot be guaranteed as they are subject to a variety of risks, including but not limited to reductions in spending by certain of our customers, yearly and quarterly fluctuations in our operating results, trends and factors affecting our markets which may reduce demand and pricing pressure on our products, our reliance on a limited number of customers, risk that federal government contracts may be terminated at any time, factors which may negatively affect our gross margins, our ability to attract and retain key technical and management personnel, our ability to operate and integrate acquired companies, our ability to manage our growth, disruptions in supply or production, increased levels of debt, future economic conditions in our industry and generally, as well as other factors. The information in this release should be reviewed in conjunction with Micronetics' Annual Report on Form 10-K for its fiscal year ended March 31, 2012 as well as its other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

INCOME STATEMENT DATA ($000s omitted except per share data)

    Quarter Ended March 31, 2012 2011 (unaudited)   Net sales $ 12,258 $ 9,345   Gross margin 3,690 2,741   Research and development 364 513 Selling, general and administrative expenses 2,038 1,518   Amortization of intangibles 79 73   Other expense 19 40   Income before income taxes 1,190 597   Provision for income taxes 327 153   Net income 863 444   Earnings per common share: Basic 0.19 0.10 Diluted 0.18 0.10  

Weighted average shares outstanding:

  Basic 4,573 4,556 Diluted 4,642 4,565   INCOME STATEMENT DATA ($000s omitted except per share data)     Year Ended March 31, 2012   2011 (unaudited)     Net sales $ 45,970 $ 35,297   Gross margin 14,819 11,552   Research and development 1,455 1,791   Selling, general and administrative expenses 7,442 6,899   Loss on disposal of assets - 4     Amortization of intangibles 314 321   Other expense 166 238   Income before income taxes 5,442 2,299   Provision for income taxes 2,029 781   Net income 3,413 1,518   Earnings per common share: Basic 0.75 0.33 Diluted 0.74 0.33  

Weighted average shares outstanding:

  Basic 4,565 4,555 Diluted 4,596 4,566 CONDENSED BALANCE SHEET DATA (Unaudited) ($000s omitted)   Year Ended March 31, 2012     2011   Cash and cash equivalents $ 857 $ 745 Working capital 13,239 9,608 Total assets 29,569 29,548 Non-current liabilities 1,252 1,593 Shareholders' equity 18,694 14,934