Download Q4 09 Financials

Q4 Highlights:
•    GAAP operating loss of ($1.3) million; non-GAAP operating profit of $0.6 million
•    GAAP net loss of ($0.02) per share; non-GAAP net income of $0.01 per share
•    WiMAX revenues up 5% sequentially to $42.7 million
•    WiMAX shipments down 9% sequentially to $34.2 million

2009 Highlights (compared to 2008):
•    Reduced GAAP operating expenses by 16%; reduced non-GAAP operating expenses    by 14%
•    GAAP operating loss of ($8.0) million; non-GAAP operating loss of ($0.6) million
•    GAAP net loss of ($0.12) per share; non-GAAP net income of $0.01 per share
•    WiMAX revenues up 5% to $179 million
•    WiMAX shipments down 20% to $152 million

In the fourth quarter of 2009, total revenues were $60.2 million, an increase of 3.1% from $58.4 million in the third quarter of 2009, and a decrease of 14% from $70.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2008.

GAAP net loss in the fourth quarter of 2009 was ($1.3) million, or ($0.02) per share, compared to a net loss of ($1.0) million, or ($0.02) per share in Q3 2009. GAAP net loss in the fourth quarter of 2008 was ($4.8) million, or ($0.08) per share.
Excluding the amortization of intangibles, stock based compensation, restructuring and other charges, net, on a non-GAAP basis, the company reported net income of $0.7 million in the fourth quarter of 2009, or $0.01 per diluted share, compared with non-GAAP net income of $0.2 million, or $0.00 per diluted share in the third quarter of 2009, and non-GAAP net loss of ($0.4) million, or ($0.01) per diluted share in the fourth quarter of 2008. 
Please refer to the accompanying financial table for reconciliation of GAAP financial information to non-GAAP for the fourth quarter of 2009 and the comparative periods.
Cash used in operations was ($5.8) million. As of December 31, 2009, cash, cash equivalents and investments totaled $118 million. 


Comments from Management

“We are pleased with the increase in WiMAX revenues in 2009 and our ability to deliver a non-GAAP profit in the face of business challenges arising from the worst global economic crisis in a generation,” said Eran Gorev, president and CEO of Alvarion. “Throughout the year, operators’ interest in deploying WiMAX networks remained robust and the WiMAX ecosystem continued to expand.

“Several important business catalysts expected in Q4, such as the awarding of broadband stimulus funds in the U.S. and the auction of WiMAX spectrum in India, have been delayed and are now expected to materialize during 2010.

“By Q4, there were over 120 WiMAX Forum-certified subscriber devices available.  As additional devices are introduced, more spectrum is allocated, new vertical market applications are launched and additional funds are made available to help conquer the digital divide, we believe the future of WiMAX is bright.

“During 2009, we acted decisively to streamline the organization, improve efficiency and lower our breakeven point to position the company to deliver operating leverage as revenues improve.  As a result, we achieved a non-GAAP operating profit in Q4.

“Looking ahead, we expect gradual improvement during the second half of 2010 as the tight credit environment starts to ease and some of the business catalysts materialize.”

Q1 2010 Guidance

The company’s revenue guidance for Q1 2010 is $50 to $60 million.  Based on the indicated revenue range, non-GAAP per share results are expected to range between a loss of ($0.07) and profit of $0.01. GAAP per share results are expected to range between a loss of ($0.10) and ($0.02).

Alvarion management will host a conference call today, February 3, at 9:00 a.m. Eastern time to discuss the quarter.

Please call the following dial in number to participate:
USA: (800) 230-1096; International: +1(612) 332-0107.

The public is invited to listen to the live webcast of the conference call.
For details please visit Alvarion’s website at www.alvarion.com.
An archive of the online broadcast will be available on the website.

A replay of the call will be available from 11:00 a.m. EST on February 3, 2010 through 11:59 a.m. EST on March 3, 2010.

To access the replay, please call:
USA: (800) 475-6701
International: +1(320) 365-3844. 
To access the replay, users will need to enter the following code: 140419.

Alvarion has scheduled dates for the earnings announcements during 2010 and this schedule is available on the website at http://www.alvarion.com/index.php/en/investors .
About Alvarion
Alvarion (NASDAQ:ALVR) is a global leader in 4G wireless communications with the industry’s most extensive customer base with hundreds of commercial WiMAX deployments. Alvarion’s industry leading solutions enable true open 4G and vertical applications for service providers and enterprises. Through an OPEN WiMAX strategy, superior IP and OFDMA know-how, and ability to deploy large scale end-to-end turnkey networks, Alvarion is delivering the true 4G broadband experience today (www.alvarion.com)

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