Cimetrix Announces 2009 Fourth Quarter and Year-End Financial Results

SALT LAKE CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

Cimetrix Incorporated CMXX (www.cimetrix.com), a leading provider of factory automation and equipment control software solutions for the global semiconductor, photovoltaic and electronics industries, will report financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2009, on Wednesday, March 31, 2010.

For the fourth quarter of 2009:

  • Net income for the fourth quarter was $30,000, up $28,000 from the third quarter 2009 net income of $2,000, and up $643,000 from the fourth quarter 2008 net loss of $613,000.
  • New software license revenue increased 99% year-over-year and 26% quarter-over-quarter. Total software revenues were up 47% from $458,000 in the same period last year to $675,000.
  • Total revenues were $808,000, compared with third quarter revenues of $778,000 and fourth quarter 2008 revenues of $784,000.

For the full year 2009:

  • Total revenues for 2009 decreased 25% year-over-year to $3,111,000 from $4,143,000.
  • The Company reported a net loss of $476,000, or ($0.01) per basic and diluted share in 2009, compared to a net loss of $1,744,000, or ($0.05) per basic and diluted share in 2008.

Bob Reback, president and CEO, stated, “Worldwide spending on semiconductor capital equipment decreased dramatically in the first quarter of 2009. Although each subsequent quarter saw an incremental increase, the year ended with the semiconductor capital equipment market down 43% from the prior year, making it a very difficult period for our primary customers.”

“However, Cimetrix was able to aggressively adjust our organization and cost structure, enabling us to finish the year with two consecutive profitable quarters,” continued Mr. Reback. “In addition, we saw a significant increase in business from the growing photovoltaic (PV) market.”

He added, “By working closely with our worldwide customer base, we were able to accurately forecast software license revenue levels and make the appropriate adjustments to return to profitability by the middle of the year. We thank our key shareholders and employees for their support during this difficult period and look forward to continuing profitable operations going forward.”

Highlights

  • Cimetrix Continues Trend of Profitable Growth. Benefiting from the recovery in the worldwide capital equipment markets, Cimetrix posted its second consecutive profitable quarter in 2009. The Company credits this trend to its stringent cost-cutting initiatives and aggressive pursuit of new business opportunities throughout the year.
  • Cimetrix Demonstrates 450mm Tool Control. Several key industry IC Makers along with ISMI (International SEMATECH Manufacturing Initiative) have begun working on the adoption of 450mm wafer usage. Rorze, a leading robot and platform supplier, and Cimetrix cooperated together to exhibit a fully functional 450mm vacuum platform at SEMICON Japan 2009. The Cimetrix CIMControlFramework™ software, a .NET tool control framework for OEMs, was used to control the platform. Cimetrix expects the shift from 300mm to 450mm wafers will require increased data usage and new tool control software implementations which will expand opportunities for the Company’s software and services.
  • Growing Success in the Solar Photovoltaic Market. The solar cell (photovoltaic) manufacturing community has begun to adopt industry-wide PV equipment communications standards in an effort to improve efficiencies. Positioned as the industry leader in SEMI standards-based software products, Cimetrix has been a part of this standard development. The Company had seven new PV design wins in 2009 and expects to see sustained growth in this market as the new standard continues to be adopted.

Outlook for 2010

Industry analysts expect the worldwide semiconductor capital equipment spending to increase 45% in 2010. In addition, the solar photovoltaic manufacturing industry is projected to have solid year-over-year growth; yet, this is highly dependent on government incentives. If these forecasts are accurate, Cimetrix should experience increased software license revenue from its customer base that has already integrated Cimetrix software into its equipment. However, the Company is taking a cautious approach while planning for profitable growth in 2010.

About Cimetrix Incorporated

Cimetrix designs, develops, markets, and supports factory automation and equipment control software for the global semiconductor, photovoltaic, and electronics industries. A leading participant in SEMI® standards development, Cimetrix’s connectivity software allows for quick implementation of the SECS/GEM, GEM300 and EDA standards.

The Company’s products can be found on virtually every tool type in nearly every semiconductor 300mm factory worldwide. Key products include:

Cimetrix is an active member of Semiconductor Equipment and Materials International (SEMI), the International SEMATECH Manufacturing Initiative (ISMI) as well as the PV Group. For more information, please visit www.cimetrix.com.

Safe Harbor Statement:

The matters discussed in this news release include 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. Statements about the Company’s prospects for future growth and results of operations are forward-looking statements. The comments made by the Company's senior management in regards to future revenue and results are based on current expectations and involve risks and uncertainties that may adversely affect expected results including but not limited to decisions with respect to capital expenditures by semiconductor chip manufacturers, general economic conditions in the semiconductor and photovoltaic markets, continued governmental incentives for photovoltaic initiatives, market acceptance of the Company’s products, the ability of the Company to control its costs associated with providing products and services, the mix between products and services (which generally have higher associated costs of revenue) provided by the Company, the competitive position of the Company and its products, which include CODE, CIMConnect, CIM300 and CIMPortal product families, the success of the Company’s customers in selling and installing tools, unforeseen issues arising from the potential switch from 300mm to 450mm wafers by the semiconductor industry, technological changes and improvements, and other risks discussed more fully in filings by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Many of these factors are beyond the control of the Company. Reference is made to the Company's most recent filings on Forms 10-K and 10-Q, which further detail such risk factors.

CIMETRIX INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Balance Sheets
   
December 31,
ASSETS 2009   2008
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 139,000 $ 15,000

Restricted cash

- 121,000
Accounts receivable, net 432,000 407,000
Inventories 1,000 2,000
Prepaid expenses and other current assets   22,000       25,000  
Total current assets 594,000 570,000
 
Property and equipment, net 21,000 57,000
Intangible assets, net 6,000 56,000
Goodwill 64,000 64,000
Other assets   20,000  

 

  29,000  
 
$ 705,000     $ 776,000  
 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT)
 
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable $ 50,000 $ 184,000
Accrued expenses 346,000 321,000
Deferred revenue 162,000 460,000
Current portion of notes payable and capital lease obligations   295,000       503,000  
Total current liabilities   853,000       1,468,000  
 
Long-term liabilities:
Notes payable – related parties, net 388,000 188,000
Long-term portion of notes payable and capital lease obligations   413,000       335,000  
Total long-term liabilities   801,000       523,000  
 
Total liabilities   1,654,000       1,991,000  
 
Commitments and contingencies
 
Stockholders’ equity (deficit):
Common stock; $.0001 par value, 100,000,000 shares
authorized, 46,861,198 and 33,568,057 shares issued, respectively

5,000

3,000
Additional paid-in capital 33,409,000 32,669,000
Treasury stock, at cost (49,000 ) (49,000 )
Accumulated deficit   (34,314,000 )     (33,838,000 )
Total stockholders’ equity (deficit)   (949,000 )     (1,215,000 )
 
$ 705,000     $ 776,000  
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements

CIMETRIX INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES

Consolidated Condensed Statements of Operations

(Unaudited)

   

Three Months Ended

Twelve Months Ended
December 31,   December 31
2009   2008   2009   2008
Revenues:    
New software licenses $ 462,000 $ 232,000 $ 1,333,000 $ 1,816,000
Software license updates and product support   213,000       226,000       852,000       1,009,000  
Total software revenues 675,000 458,000 2,185,000 2,825,000
Professional services   133,000       326,000       926,000       1,318,000  
 
Total revenues   808,000       784,000       3,111,000       4,143,000  
 
Operating costs and expenses:
Cost of revenues 152,000 331,000 967,000 1,772,000
Sales and marketing 190,000 259,000 788,000 1,135,000
Research and development 127,000 185,000 519,000 862,000
General and administrative 270,000 408,000 1,105,000 1,659,000
Depreciation and amortization   14,000       75,000       85,000       233,000  
 
Total operating costs and expenses   753,000       1,258,000       3,464,000       5,661,000  
 
Income (loss) from operations   55,000       (474,000 )     (353,000 )     (1,518,000 )
 
Other income (expenses):
Interest and other income - - - 1,000
Interest expense (28,000 ) (30,000 ) (127,000 ) (118,000 )
Gain (loss) on sale of assets 3,000 (7,000 ) 4,000 (7,000 )
Loss on impairment of assets - (110,000 ) - (110,000 )
Gain on payment of compensation with equity instruments   -       8,000       -       8,000  
 
Total other income (expenses), net   (25,000 )     (139,000 )     (123,000 )     (226,000 )
 
Income (loss) before income taxes 30,000 (613,000 ) (476,000 ) (1,744,000 )
 
Provision for income taxes   -       -       -       -  
 
Net income (loss) $ 30,000  

 

$ (613,000 )   $ (476,000 )   $ (1,744,000 )
Income (loss) per common share:
Basic and diluted $ 0.00     $ (0.02 )   $ (0.01 )   $ (0.05 )
Weighted average number of shares outstanding
Basic and diluted   46,821,000       33,670,000       37,790,000       32,456,000  
See accompanying notes to consolidated condensed financial statements

Cimetrix Incorporated
Dave Faulkner, 801-256-6500
Fax: 801-256-6510
dave.faulkner@cimetrix.com

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