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GALAXY GAMING INC. (OTC BB: GLXZ) RATING: BUY
INDUSTRY: GAMING EQUIPMENT DISCLOSURES: 1, 4AD, 10 RISK: HIGH
CLOSING PRICE
10/19/11
TRAILING P/E
(TTM)
SHARES OUT
(MILS.)
MARKET CAP
(MILS.)
3-5 YEAR REV.
GROWTH
PRICE TARGET
(PROJECTED)
$0.27 N/A 36.1 $9.7 65% $0.50
ANNUAL DATA – DEC YEAR END EARNINGS
2011E 2012E 2013E Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 ANNUAL
EPS $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.01 2013E N/A N/A N/A N/A $0.01
P/E N/M N/M 27.0x 2012E $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
REVENUE (MIL.) $3.8 $6.8 $7.9 2011E $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $ 0.00
P/S 2.6 1.4 1.2
There’s No Zoo Like Las Vegas
Introduction: Returning from G2E
I just returned from the 2011 Global Gaming Expo (G2E) and was down there for three reasons: 1)
Examine for myself some of the new games (and TableMax) that GLXZ has purchased over the last
six months; 2) Review the position of GLXZ‘s games versus the competitive backdrop; and 3) Have a
chance to witness GLXZ‘s team in action in the floor booth; selling as well as view the traffic,
prospect interest, catch-up on the game-play and just catch up on the overall feel for the Company‘s
effectiveness in the marketplace.
First, I have to say that I was impressed across the board with the games, performance and acceptance
of the Galaxy products, team, and presentation. The team was professional—attentive, helpful,
definitively there to help forward Galaxy‘s success in the industry, etc. The booth was a little
understated, but if you know CEO Robert Saucier like I do—who still controls about two-thirds of the
equity and cares very much about expenses—there‘s no need to waste extra money on glitzy or extra
trade show trappings. The second overall comment that should be made is that the ―Prime Table
Game‖ (―PTG‖) acquisition, the purchase of games from Lakes Entertainment as well as the TableMax
arrangement are strategically filling-out GLXZ‘s product offering line-up to more effectively compete
when selling a new casino a complete line-up of table games for their floor. Lastly, the word
circulating on the floor by competitors and casino operators is that Galaxy is really ramping-up their
competitive position (ala ShuffleMaster Nasdaq: SHFL - $10.39 – Not Rated ) to vie for casino entre‘.
If an outsider were to think that a lot of disparate acquisitions had occurred during 2011 adding many
games and not a lot of sense, one need genuinely step-back from the individual transactions and view
the whole line-up to bring into focus the CEO‘s grand plan. Over the past several years—and
particularly in 2011, Saucier has nearly completed assembling the ―required set‖ of starting games
needed to launch a table game operation in a casino. The Lakes Entertainment (Nasdaq: LACO-$2.07)
selling partnership allows GLXZ to not only corner a very ―hot‖ Craps (side-bet) game but one with a
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proprietary aspect that is easy-to-learn, fun and incrementally profitable for the ―House.‖ With the
games picked up from the Prime Table Game acquisition, Saucier bought the ―ownership‖ and
operating revenue of one of the hottest new Poker games in the UK as well as the rising-star,
Blackjack/Poker games in the USA. He also obtained two alternatives to help fill the remaining game
void for the table game pit—Baccarat—with two games designed, patented and approved in Nevada.
The TableMax addition has been slower to contribute to Galaxy‘s operating statement than
planned…that delay is/was out of the CEO‘s hands. On the other hand, it will allow a new, training
platform for Galaxy to help new card devotees to pick-up the skills required for playing actual dealer-
operated tables. It also should become a meaningful contributor in the next quarter or early next year.
In the meantime, the arrangement allows for GLXZ to receive vital training on operating these devices
while the technical bugs are worked out.
There is one more aspect to the Galaxy mix of gaming IP and paraphernalia, the electronic tracking,
monitoring and ―bonus-ing‖ capability (now approved in Nevada)….AND, this is a very big aspect to
GLXZ‘s future revenue growth as it becomes introduced and launched into the Market. Installing
GLXZ‘s Inter-casino Jackpot Bonus System and the new, just-allowed ―MEGA-Share Jackpot Bonus
System‖ provides the Company not only with an incredible way to gain access to obdurate casino
management members because of greatly enhanced profit returns on table games, but lock-out
competition from the pits. The new combination systems are about to be launched (MEGA-Share
should receive regulatory permission this week) in the quarter and we‘re betting they take the table pits
by storm.
From a big picture standpoint, the acquisition of Prime Table Games (PTG) boosts Galaxy‘s number of
operating tables from roughly 2,000 to 2,500 tables. So, from a prima fascia review, it adds about 25%
to Galaxy‘s table volume. But, that is not a correct assessment. As you read our report, there are two
very important points that must be focused on: 1) the PTG assets add all kinds of new existing revenue
but also provide GLXZ enumerable ways to expand upon the base of games that PTG had as assets but
hadn‘t deployed. 1a) If I can add an addendum to the two points here, Galaxy could not afford not to
buy PTG because by letting it fall into the hands of any competitor (particularly ShuffleMaster), it
would boost the owner‘s competitive position ahead for a decade. 2) As good as the new games are in
filling-out GLXZ‘s game portfolio, investors have to examine and understand the real workings and
incremental value that MEGA-Share is about to provide the Company. This should be a winning
advancement for GLXZ.
Where Does Galaxy’s Share Price Go From Here:
From a valuation standpoint, making a model this early after an acquisition is tough and dangerous, but
investors need some guidance as to what all these transactions amount to. That said, it should be stated
that GLXZ just doubled the size of the Company and quadrupled its game portfolio of IP. The other
aspect that is the hardest to grasp is the ramp in growth, which we will really need a quarter or two to
properly scribe a trajectory, but it does appear that we should be seeing a growth path that will be
considerably stronger than that experienced over the last couple of years.
As such we are projecting that revenues for 2011 close on a strong note at $3.875 million. This is due
to a very strong fourth quarter…one started slightly after the beginning of the fiscal period with the
completion of the PTG acquisition. In addition, because of the timing differences of the various
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financing and cost aspects of the transaction, we show GLXZ showing a very small bottom-line loss,
but a fairly substantial production of cash (about a third of a million dollars) due to the heavy
amortization of purchased assets.
For next year, and this is where our crystal ball is pretty fuzzy, revenues for the year more than double
to $7.915 million and cash generated exceeds $1.250 million. Our knowledge of the growth in new
game sales and MEGA-Share sales was not sufficient to feel any more comfortable being more
aggressive.
From a valuation standpoint, the nearly $8 million dollars in sales and a very anxious and excited
buyer would be willing to look at GLXZ and bid $ 80 million or 10-time revenues (this is a top-end
multiple for this stream, but I‘m counting up the patent portfolio and the other games, etc) for the
operations. Net to the shareholders would exceed $1.50 per share.
The obvious point is that GLXZ should not be selling in the $0.20 to $0.30 range but should, given
some acceleration in its top-line growth, sell closer to $0.50 during the next 6 months.
Let’s Talk About “Prime Table Games”
Because the transaction is certainly the ‗elephant in the room‘, it‘s best we chat about GLXZ‘s
transforming acquisition. PTG is both a collection of devised table game patents, trademarks and
actually ―licensed‖ (or approved in certain jurisdictions) games that are out in the market. Currently,
just three games out of the roughly forty PTG games that generate pretty ―sufficient‖ revenue, and for
all intents and purposes cash flow and income, for GLXZ to finance the transaction. In addition, there
is ample runway for the Galaxy team to further penetrate existing markets with the three operating
games and develop the UK market with GLXZ games to essentially roll-back the debt service burden
and make the acquisition work to shareholders‘ benefit.
The game portfolio was acquired from well-known game inventor, Derek Webb, who now resides in
Las Vegas. Webb successfully resolved litigation with both Progressive Gaming and ShuffleMaster in
recent years, resulting in the realization of substantial settlement payments. Further, the combination
of those monies plus past game license returns/sale revenues and now adding the gains from the
disposition of PTG leaves Mr. Webb comfortable and preferring retirement to working everyday.
Servicing 140 of 141 casinos located throughout the United Kingdom, the acquirer‘s purchase of PTG
makes Galaxy the largest purveyor of table card games in the UK right out of the box. The games that
are generating the revenue include ―3-Card Poker‖ (TCP), which is an extraordinarily popular game in
the UK and abroad; ―21-plus-3‖ and ―Two-way Poker.‖ There is one unfortunate aspect to the
Galaxy/Prime Table Games transaction that should be mentioned. Since TCP is the most profitable,
proprietary table game ever devised (when measured by win percentages and profits generated for
casinos or by revenue generated for the rights owners), the unfortunate aspect is that Galaxy doesn‘t
own any rights to ―3-Card Poker‖ outside of the British Isles. This limitation was the result of an IP
sale negotiated between ShuffleMaster and Webb back in 1999: It has the unfortunate effect of limiting
GLXZ‘s stance for realizing further revenue gains from this valuable game outside of the British Isles.
Despite the twist of history, the UK license fees from TCP are generating about $1.17 million per year,
which GLXZ secured rights to in the recent transaction. Revenue realized can be increased by the new
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operator by in-selling more games per casino, when new casinos are added in the UK and potentially
through the addition of Ireland as part of the British Isles, which may be included in the license.
The other big game popular with the Brits (and gaining real popularity here in the States) is ―21-plus-
3‖. This is Blackjack with a very rigorous side bet. (More precisely, you start with a game of ―3-Card
Poker‖ and end with Blackjack. The two games start when you‘re dealt two Blackjack cards and the
dealer deals himself two cards but only your two cards and one of the dealers cards are face-up. You
then proceed to play a quick hand of 3-card-poker with the three, face-up cards. Best ―abbreviated
poker‖ hand wins the side-bet. When finished, the players continue playing ―21‖ with the same dealt
hands of cards.)
In the UK, not only is this side-bet generating about $200 thousand at the casino tables for PTG per
year, but ―21-plus-3‖ via internet adds another $45 thousand to the sum, annually. The really positive
feature is that ―21-plus-3‖ is approved for play in the USA and is generating revenue from essentially
five states amounting to $1.25 million: Those states being Indiana, Missouri, Mississippi, Illinois and
South Dakota. ―21-plus-3‖ is also approved in Nevada; we learned that one casino (in Winnemucca)
has the table game and was playing it in the pit at this time.
21-Plus-3 Casino Card Table
Given the small operating territory, it is reported that there is incredible, pent-up demand for ―21-plus-
3‖ because game requests from both US and UK operators have not been fulfilled by Mr. Webb.
Probably the most notable opportunity is that GLXZ‘s team has a strong chance to fill ready demand
for ―21-plus-3‖ along the Vegas Strip. While at the booth, I surely witnessed several major casino
floor operators come over and discuss the installation of this game into their facilities. According to
GLXZ management, they believe that the current revenue run rate should be as much as tripled in as
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many years. The validity of the value of this game and the fact that it wasn‘t being properly marketed
or serviced by the former owner is illustrated by the license fee the owners are able to charge:
Currently, Galaxy will receive $12 per day or $365 per month as the on-going license compensation
for ―21-plus-3‖. This is nearly three-times the current license fee GLXZ is getting for other ―side-
bets.‖
Other assets of value that were purchased by Galaxy with the transaction include International
trademarks and patents for ―21-plus-3‖ as well as ―Two-Way Poker.‖ Interestingly, the seller also was
able to create and benefit from an Internet version of ―21-plus-three‖, which should soon be adding to
GLXZ‘s monthly cash flow. Also, there are thirty-five US patents and eleven patents pending for
other new games. From a more immediate operating standpoint, fifteen of Webb‘s games received
approval in Mississippi, of which six are also approved in Nevada (such is the case with ―21-plus-3‖,
which is approved in both Mississippi and Nevada.) There is also seven other game designs ―in
progress‘ as well as concepts for video games.
The other new game that was being showcased at G2E was a side-bet game for Craps, called ―Bonus
Craps.‖ This is an unbelievably easy game to learn (and fun to play) and that is particularly true for
the novice. It also has the unique distinction of being a side-bet that is attached to the Craps table
essentially placing somewhat of a proprietary flag on a table game position that has been out of reach
for GLXZ in the past. ―Bonus Craps‖ is a relatively new game, and there are now about 100 games out
in the field, according to the salesman in the booth. I understood that 40 games are installed in casinos
with the remainder being tested.
“Bonus Craps” Casino Layout of the Game Felt
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If you notice the above photo of the ―Craps‖ playing table, there is a bright red/orange banner on the
felt closest to the croupier. The point of the game is to wager that your throws will not ‗come up to
equal 7‘ but you can throw dice sums that will either add to ―2,3,4,5,6‖ or ―8,9,10,11,12‖. Note that
the pay-outs are posted right on the banner and are pretty ―rich.‖
Now, beside this game providing GLXZ a completely new entrée into the table game pit with a Craps
game, it has already been approved in states including California, Nevada, New Mexico, Mississippi,
Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan and is about ready for approval in both Pennsylvania and
Connecticut. ―Bonus Craps‖ has also been a great door-opener for Galaxy‘s sales team. Some of the
most prestigious casinos on the Vegas Strip--those that have been least likely to return the sales staffs
calls in the past—are now responding to phone calls by the Galaxy sales team given that Bonus Craps
is so popular and in such high demand by the clientele.
The deal with Lakes Entertainment was more of an extended operating agreement…a 50/50 split on
existing business and then an increasing scale on the new business that Galaxy uncovers (say, for new
tables in an existing account or new tables installed in new casinos opened.) Galaxy secured a ―buy-
out‖ option and you can see why this would be cash flow positive from day #1: Galaxy is charging
around $200 per month for the monthly table license fee.
What Happened to TableMax
I too, have been a little disappointed over the lack of evidence regarding any incremental benefit from
TableMax. On one hand, we were expecting some good things to be happening by certainly the fourth
quarter (yet, we were hoping for the third quarter.) It now appears that the new model that is able to
leap regulators restrictions and assuage casino owners criticisms won‘t be out until sometime in the
First quarter of 2012. The one good aspect of the ―Yea!/Boo!‖ situation is that Ari Emanuel (the lead
investor of the TableMax public company) is reimbursing the losses that GLXZ is accumulating in
relationship to the their TableMax product operations.
What‘s going on? Well, I sat down at the machine that was at G2E (see below) for several good hours
playing ―Blackjack‖ with different Expo visitors as well as the ―booth babes.‖ (I have to make sure
that my wife—who really helps proofing my long, editorial ramblings—completely understands the
experience playing ―Blackjack‖ with the young ladies was purely for research purposes.) I am not an
avid patron of casinos: So, I am quite shy around the ―big rollers!‖ at the actual tables and really don‘t
want to embarrass myself in front of the dealer and other players.
(Please continue reading on the next page.)
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TableMax Table Game with Blackjack with Upright Screen and Five Player Positions
So, here I was able to play with, not only other avid casino operators/patrons, but professional dealers
who weren‘t in a rush to deal out the next hand and impatient over slow decision-making card players.
I was also able to ask the booth visitors and ladies what the benefits and features were that they really
liked about the TableMax game versus other available machines.
I learned a lot!
1. These machines are just what the novice player wants to experience when being tutored on a
new game. The ―gals‖ were talking about how they try to take time on the floor to teach new
players, but a lot of dealers are very cranky, are short with the patrons and novices don‘t need
that negative feedback.
2. The TableMax machines have a face-up, eyes ahead ―table‖ display, which makes playing the
game more enjoyable since there is better viewing of the cards and game in total and there can
be more interaction between players while playing.
3. The TableMax has large buttons (switches) directly in front of the players to hit when making
bets or taking other game actions: This seems more preferable to players than a touch LCD
because they can get excited while in play and the actual feel of the button and positive
reaction is more decisive to the player.
4. The Unit can have multiple games loaded onto the system, or include games that include side-
bets, providing greater flexibility and a broader ability to learn more games.
The Model ―E‖, which is the unit under development, has some features that will be very important to
help Galaxy grow the acceptance of the TableMax systems by Casinos. For instance:
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The Model ―E‖ will have the ability to trim down the number of player seats from five places to
three player seats. This, interestingly enough, is because in some jurisdictions the table game
system is considered a ―slot machine‖ and each seat at the TableMax is legally considered one
more mechanical device. If a casino is up against the top-limit of the slot machine allowance as
dictated by the regulators, Galaxy can ―trim‖ down the number of places to help the casino
owner ―fit‖ within his allowed machine guidelines.
One of the real reasons the TableMax E unit is needed is that they are moving from a disk
memory technology to an EEPROM memory technology. This is a requirement for many
jurisdictions and is the single largest reason holding back placement growth.
Right now, the TableMax unit is approved in Idaho, California, Oklahoma and they would like
to launch New Mexico as soon as they get GLI approval. It‘s rumored that GLXZ has some
pending orders in hand.
I guess my hands-on experience with the table game confirms the ―player‘s positive feedback‖ on the
points I‘ve made above. I think that this device should be a pretty exciting addition whenever it gets
introduced.
MEGA-Share Bonus Jackpot: The Gambling Pièce de Résistance
One of the electronic features that Galaxy was premiering at G2E was their ―MEGA-Share Bonus
Jackpot‖. Now this is a real trick game feature benefit and should greatly help bolster GLXZ‘s top-line
growth possibly as soon as the current quarter. Remembering back to our original report, side-bets
work (like state-sponsored ―Mega-Lotto‘s‖) because gamblers want that chance to win a ―life-altering‖
cash pay-out. The reverse is also true. The state lotteries and casino side-bet opportunities are also the
best (most profitable for the sponsoring entities) wagers for the house.
Galaxy has developed a very distinctive way of building on this thrill aspect regarding their players‘
Bonus Jackpot win, using the winning event to advertise the ―hotness‖ of the table or game, actually
building the brand for the casino (as well as Galaxy if the Company deploys the MEGA-Share Bonus
Jackpot as originally described), and creating a wager that nearly doubles the take for the house on
each game that deploys the new electronic system. Mega-Share is an inspiration.
Here‘s how it works. We‘re going to use the ―Players Edge‖ game photo (see below) because it shows
the game felt and the Bonus Jackpot ―reader board‖, which is off to the right-hand side of the photo
with the two big dollar numbers. It will make explaining the process a lot easier to follow along with
the photo. When you start a Galaxy Gaming game (and that‘s an important distinction!) and begin
your wager, you place your ―ante‖ to enter the game. In the photo, the large, green circle directly in
front you/the player seat position is where the first chip (ante) is placed. At the same time, you decide
to wager on the Bonus Jackpot by making a $1.00 wager (say a $1.00, on the smaller round, red circle
at the ―2:00 o‘clock‖ position) and the MEGA-Share Jackpot wager (by placing another wager, assume
it‘s another $1.00, on the smaller, red circle at the ―10 o‘clock position.)
There will be other players at other tables playing differing MEGA-Share games(!!!); through-out the
casino(!!!); that are making the exact same kind of multiple wagers. Before we go on, this last point is
very important to understand. Notice the ―reader board‖ (in the photo below) just to the left of the two
casino dealers in black (just slightly left of center.) See, there is another MEGA-Share game but it
doesn‘t happen to also be Players Edge (It‘s Galaxy‘s Triple Attack Blackjack). The point I‘m making
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here is that the Galaxy Gaming games that are equipped with the Bonus Jackpot electronic capability
and the MEGA-Share capability are electronically tied together so that if one Jackpot is won, all
qualified players throughout the casino win.
If someone wins the Bonus Jackpot at any of the Galaxy Gaming table game positions—and in this
example, the reader board says that the payout is $339,987, the winner is incredibly happy winning the
nearly $400g‘s. BUT, those of the players who also bet on the additional, MEGA-Share red spot—and
there might be nine players across 20 different games—get to share the other Jackpot of $121,069
among the nine individuals—the nine players each get $13,452!
There is a tremendous amount of hooting and hollering and general carousing because of the
excitement of so many (nine MEGA-Share winners whooping it up and the one big, Bonus Jackpot
guy going crazy) folks raising a commotion.
Photo of MEGA-Share Bonus System using the Player Edge Game Table
Think about what has just happened. From the game players‘ side of the table, the MEGA-Share
players think they will get more opportunities to win—since so many more players are playing thereby
increasing the odds that the lucky event will happen (at least the ―win‖ should be more frequent than
―non-connected‖ jackpots). Separately, there are now ten winners that are hooting and hollering about
the great money they‘ve won, which certainly makes it sound like there are more wins coming from
the same set of tables. The increase in noise and celebration ought to attract attention not only from
other parts of the casino (say, dragging folks away from the bar, shops and slot machines) but from
across the street at the competing casinos. Lastly, there is the ―feeling‖ that the tables are ―hotter‖ at
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the casinos with MEGA-Share capability. It is a perceived competitive advantage for the casino with
MEGA-Share.
From the house‘s side of the game equation, some good things happen, too. First and foremost, the
win probabilities for these Bonus Jackpot games have statistically the poorest possible chances (like 1
in 6+ million, etc) to win. Hence, these Bonus Jackpots games are the best paying bets for the house
that the house has to offer its patrons. What has just happened with the played game of MEGA-Share,
the house standard revenue take has just been doubled because a patron has placed the usual wager
down for the chance to win the Bonus Jackpot as well as another wager down to bet on the same odds
for the MEGA-Share Jackpot win. But, the statistical odds of the game haven‘t changed. The number
of ―perceived‖ winners has changed given the Bonus Jackpot winner and the nine other shared winners
that split a secondary pot. If MEGA-Share works the way it is designed, the casinos play-up the wins
and people‘s human nature remains intact, it should attract other players from various other games
(possibly slot machines) and possibly from competitive casinos.
From the Galaxy Gaming perspective this presents a significant money-making opportunity because
they receive a fee from every wager. The higher the potential Bonus Jackpot or the MEGA-Share
Jackpot, the more players‘ greed will push them to play to win that life-altering prize. (During last
summer‘s test of the Manufacturer‘s bonus system, table attendance and game plays increased
proportionately and dramatically with the increase in the size of the bonus.). We believe that MEGA-
Jackpot has the potential of creating real cannibalization of players from other casinos on the strip or
from near-by locals first, and then game opportunities from ShuffleMaster‘s near monopoly dominance
in the table game pit. Lastly, it will be a hard strategy for SHFL to broach since MEGA-Share is
already well patented and trademarked.
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Galaxy Gaming, Inc.
Detailed Income Statement Model - Proforma for Continuing Operations
($ in thousands except for per share amounts)
3/31/11 6/30/11 9/30/2011E 12/31/2011E CY2011E 3/31/2012E 6/30/2012E 9/30/2012E 12/31/2012E CY2012E CY2013E
Galaxy Original Gross Revs 781 749 765 $800 3,095 $855 905 960 $1,020 3,740 $4,315
Galaxy Original COGs 29 16 40 50 135 70 85 95 105 355 475
Gross Profit 752 733 725 750 2,960 785 820 865 915 3,385 3,840
Gross Margin 96.3% 97.9% 94.8% 93.8% 95.6% 91.8% 90.6% 90.1% 89.7% 90.5% 89.0%
PTG Incremental Revs na na na 670$ 670 710$ 727$ 738$ 750$ 2,925 3435
PTG Incremental Prof cont na na na 640 640 675 688 699 710 2,772 3320
Lakes Entertain Incr. Rev. na na na 18 18 21 23 25 27 96 165
Lakes Entertain Incr. Profit na na na 16 16 19 20 23 25 87 156
GLXZ Combined Rev contribut na na na 1,488$ 3,783$ 1,586$ 1,655$ 1,723$ 1,797$ 6,761 7,915$
GLXZConsolidated Gross Profit 1,406$ 3,616$ 1,479$ 1,528$ 1,587$ 1,650$ 6,244 7,316$
Selling, Gen'l & Admin. 736 814 830 900 3,280 915 925 935 950 3,725 3965
Research & Development 65 78 80 75 298 65 78 78 80 301 400
Operating Expenses 801 892 910 975 3,578 980 1,003 1,013 1,030 4,026 4,365
Oper. Exp. % 102.6% 119.1% 119.0% 65.5% 94.6% 57.7% 55.9% 54.3% 52.9% 55.1% 50.1%
Net Oper. Profit (Loss) (49) (159) (185) 431 38 499 525 574 620 2,218 2,951
Net Oper. Profit % -6.3% -21.2% -24.2% 29.0% 1.0% 58.4% 58.0% 59.8% 60.8% 59.3% 68.4%
Amortization expense na na na (450) (450) (450) (450) (450) (450) (1,800) ($1,800)
Interest on PTG (111) (163) (160) (156) (590) ($862)
Other Inc. (Exp.) (18) (17) (27) (25) (87) (22) (22) (22) (22) (88) ($80)
Net profit (loss) Bef. Inc. tax (67) (176) (212) (44) (499) (84) (110) (58) (8) (260) 209
Prov. for Inc. Tax - - - - 0 - - - - 0 0
Taxes % 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%
Net Profit (Loss) from Cont. Ops (67) (176) (212) (44) (499) (84) (110) (58) (8) (260) 209
Net Margin % (0) (0) (0) (0) (0) (0) (0) (0) (0) (0) 4.8%
Wtd avg shares out. FD 35,850,000 36,125,000 36,300,000 36,500,000 36,193,750 36,550,000 36,125,000 36,300,000 36,500,000 36,368,750 36,600,000
EPS from continuing ops (0) (0) (0) (0) (0) (0) (0) (0) (0) (0) 0.01
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