ClearOne

 

ClearOne (NASDAQ: CLRO) today reported its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2012.

 

For the 2012 fourth quarter, revenue increased 9% to $13.0 million from $12.0 million for the fourth quarter of 2011. Gross profit was $7.4 million, or 57% of revenue, compared with $7.1 million, or 59% of revenue, for the fourth quarter of 2011. Operating income was $39.1 million and net income was $24.5 million, or $2.67 per diluted share, which included $38.3 million of proceeds from litigation, net. For the prior year fourth quarter, operating income was $2.1 million and net income was $1.4 million, or $0.15 per diluted share. Non-GAAP net income, which excludes proceeds from litigation, share-based compensation and other non-operating items, was $1.2 million, or $0.13 per diluted share, compared with $1.5 million, or $0.17 per diluted share, for fourth quarter 2011. Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA was $2.9 million, or $0.31 per diluted share, compared with $2.6 million, or $0.28 per diluted share, for fourth quarter of 2011.

 

For the 2012 full year, revenue was $46.4 million compared with $46.1 million for 2011. Gross profit was $27.3 million, or 59% of revenue, compared with $27.5 million, or 60% of revenue, for 2011. Operating income, which included $38.5 million of proceeds from litigation was $42.5 million and net income was $26.6 million, or $2.89 per diluted share. For the prior year, which included $3.7 million of proceeds from litigation, operating income was $10.6 million and net income was $6.9 million, or $0.75 per diluted share. Non-GAAP net income was $4.0 million, or $0.43 per diluted share, compared with $5.3 million, or $0.57 per diluted share, for 2011. Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA was $8.0 million, or $0.87 per diluted share, compared with $9.0 million, or $0.97 per diluted share, for 2011.

 

The reconciliation between GAAP and Non-GAAP measures is available in the tables attached to this release.

 

“We finished 2012 with a record performance due to substantial increase in demand for our products in North America. We are optimistic that our positive momentum will be not only sustained but further propelled by the introduction of new and innovative audio and video products into our channel,” said Zee Hakimoglu, President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of ClearOne. “The strong cash position we currently enjoy has also allowed us to increase our commitment to our stock buy-back program. We will also carefully evaluate over time, opportunities available to us and use the cash for selective infusions of technology, sales & marketing, infrastructure, and other investments to fuel our growth, as well as acquisitions that may strategically fit our business and are accretive to our performance.”

 

At December 31, 2012, the company had cash and cash equivalents of $55.5 million, up from $16.7 million at the end of the prior year, and no debt.