[May 25, 2006] 8x8 Announces Fourth Quarter and Year End 2006 Results Tweet SANTA CLARA, Calif., May 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- 8x8, Inc. , provider of Packet8 broadband voice over internet protocol (VoIP) and videophone communications services, today announced financial results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year ended March 31, 2006. Total revenues for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2006 were $10.3 million, compared with $8.5 million for the third quarter of fiscal 2006, an increase of approximately 21%, and $3.9 million for the same period of the prior year, an increase of 164%. The net loss for the quarter was $6.6 million, or $0.11 per share, compared with a net loss of $7 million, or $0.14 per share for the same period last year. Total revenues for the year ended March 31, 2006 were $31.9 million, compared with $11.5 million for fiscal 2005, a 178% increase. The net loss for fiscal 2006 was $24.1 million, or $0.43 per share, compared with a net loss of $19.1 million, or $0.43 per share for fiscal 2005. As of March 31, 2006, the Company had approximately 133,000 activated Packet8 subscriber lines in service, compared to 113,000 lines on December 31, 2005, an 18% increase. The Company reported that its subscriber lines have more than doubled over the 57,000 lines in service at the end of fiscal 2005. At the end of fiscal 2006, 8x8's balance sheet included cash and investments of $23 million, a decrease of $4.7 million from the $27.7 million held at December 31, 2005. The cash burn improved by $1.3 million as compared to the $6 million burn during the quarter ended December 31, 2005, which excludes the effects of $14 million of net proceeds received from the December 2005 common stock offering. The cash burn improved primarily due to reduced inventory expenditures and the elimination of one-time nomadic E911 emergency calling compliance costs incurred in the third quarter. "Quarterly revenues exceeded $10M for the first time in eight years, a significant milestone in the Company's rebirth as a pure play VoIP service provider," said Bryan Martin, 8x8's Chairman and CEO. "Our subscriber base across all Packet8 service categories -- residential, small business and videophone -- has also grown substantially, more than doubling since our prior fiscal year end. We are pleased to report our ninth consecutive quarter of increasing top line revenues and an improvement in our bottom line for the fourth quarter." Mr. Martin continued, "Our Packet8 service features and pricing remain highly competitive, in large part, due to the lower cost base associated with the ongoing use of 8x8's technology for both the service delivery platforms and the customer premise equipment. In particular, our Virtual Office VoIP- hosted small business phone service has gained significant market acceptance, setting sales and subscriber records on a monthly basis. With its robust feature set, ease of use and low monthly service fees, Virtual Office is an ideal solution for cost-conscious small and medium-sized businesses interested in cutting telecommunications costs and enhancing productivity with VoIP services." About 8x8, Inc. VoIP (voice over internet protocol) service provider 8x8, Inc. offers internet-based telephony solutions (http://www.packet8.net/ ) for individual residential and business users as well as small to medium sized business organizations. In addition to regular Packet8 VoIP service plans, priced as low as $19.99 per month for unlimited anytime calling to the U.S. and Canada, 8x8 offers the Packet8 VideoPhone, the industry's first stand alone broadband consumer videophone with worldwide video calling, for $19.99 per month. Packet8 Virtual Office, 8x8's VoIP solution for small to medium sized businesses, is a hosted PBX service comprised of powerful business class features. For additional company information, visit 8x8's web site at http://www.8x8.com/ . NOTE: 8x8, the 8x8 logo, Packet8, the Packet8 logo and Packet8 Virtual Office are trademarks of 8x8, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. 8x8, Inc. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (In thousands, except per share amounts; unaudited) Three Months Ended Twelve Months Ended March 31, March 31, 2006 2005 2006 2005 Service revenues $8,629 $3,440 $26,113 $9,086 Product revenues 1,712 471 5,779 2,389 Total revenues 10,341 3,911 31,892 11,475 Operating expenses: Cost of service revenues 4,177 1,703 12,367 5,195 Cost of product revenues 2,733 1,684 10,732 4,546 Research and development 1,676 1,065 5,916 3,109 Selling, general and administrative 8,712 6,749 27,863 18,534 Total operating expenses 17,298 11,201 56,878 31,384 Loss from operations (6,957) (7,290) (24,986) (19,909) Other income, net 311 301 847 761 Net loss $(6,646) $(6,989) $(24,139) $(19,148) Net loss per share: Basic and diluted $(0.11) $(0.14) $(0.43) $(0.43) Weighted average number of shares: Basic and diluted 61,105 48,988 55,889 44,373 8x8, Inc. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (In thousands, unaudited) March 31, March 31, 2006 2005 ASSETS Current assets Cash and cash equivalents $6,259 $22,515 Restricted cash -- 250 Short-term investments 12,726 9,035 Accounts receivable, net 776 1,144 Inventory 1,738 1,600 Other current assets 2,316 2,485 Total current assets 23,815 37,029 Long-term investments 3,972 -- Property and equipment, net 3,071 1,788 Other assets 262 263 $31,120 $39,080 LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Current liabilities Accounts payable $4,907 $4,496 Accrued compensation 937 515 Accrued warranty 301 187 Deferred revenue 2,493 2,602 Other accrued liabilities 2,319 1,536 Total current liabilities 10,957 9,336 Other liabilities 70 -- Total stockholders' equity 20,093 29,744 $31,120 $39,080 8x8, Inc. CONTACT: Joan Citelli of 8x8, +1-408-687-4320, or [email protected] Web site: http://www.8x8.com/ [ Back To TMCnet.com's Homepage ]