Occam Networks Announces Third-Quarter 2009 Results

Revenue for the third quarter was $21.7 million, compared with revenue of $25.1 million for the same period a year ago and with revenue of $21.0 million for the second quarter of 2009. Third-quarter 2009 revenue reflected the impact of a revenue deferral of $1.3 million of some shipments due to the bankruptcy filing by FairPoint Communications on October 26, 2009. FairPoint has announced that it will continue operations uninterrupted during this process and Occam expects to supply product during the company's post-petition period.

Gross margin for the third quarter was $8.9 million, or 41% of revenue, compared with $10.8 million, or 43% of revenue, for the third quarter of 2008. Gross margin for the second quarter of 2009 was $8.0 million, or 38% of revenue. The increase in gross margin percentage from the second quarter was primarily due to changes in product mix.

As reported under U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and including a previously announced $1.7 million charge related to a settlement of a stockholder class action lawsuit, initially filed on April 26, 2007, net loss attributable to common stockholders for the third quarter of 2009 was $2.6 million, or a loss of $0.13 per basic share, compared with a net loss of $659,000, or a loss of $0.03 per basic share, for the comparable period a year ago. Second-quarter 2009 net loss was $2.4 million, or a loss of $0.12 per basic share.

Non-GAAP net income available to common stockholders for the third quarter of 2009 was $120,000, or $0.01 per basic share, excluding stock-based compensation expense of $1.1 million and the $1.7 million charge to settle the class action lawsuit. This compared with a non-GAAP net loss for third-quarter 2008 of $31,000, or a loss of $0.00 per basic share, excluding stock-based compensation expense of $628,000. For the second quarter of 2009, non-GAAP net loss was $1.3 million, or a loss of $0.06 per basic share, excluding a restructuring charge of $213,000 and stock-based compensation expense of $891,000. A reconciliation of Occam's non-GAAP measures to its GAAP measures is provided in the financial statements portion of this news release.

"Despite the revenue deferral from FairPoint, we were encouraged by higher shipments overall, due to an increase in the order rate by customers during the quarter," said Bob Howard-Anderson, president and CEO of Occam. "In addition, our bottom-line results reflected the steps we have taken in recent months to reduce total operating expenses.

"During the quarter, we announced a number of new products designed to give our customers cost-effective options to incrementally build out their networks or migrate from copper to fiber," continued Howard-Anderson. "We believe that these new offerings should enhance our long-term competitive position in the market for broadband access solutions."

Highlights for the third quarter of 2009 included:

-- Expansion into European FTTP access markets by building out a network of value-added resellers throughout Europe to deploy Occam's expertise in Ethernet and GPON broadband infrastructure solutions

-- Introduction of three new GPON ONTs -- the ON 2541, ON 2543 and ON 2544 -- that offer greater service capabilities in FTTP networks for residential subscribers

-- Announcement of a new, high-density Gigabit Ethernet FTTP Blade -- BLC 6316 -- that offers the industry's highest port density in the most compact footprint, enabling service providers to serve up to 576 Ethernet FTTP customers from a 12-rack-unit platform, providing space and energy savings

-- Launch of new VDSL2 Blade -- BLC 6216 -- that provides double the port density of competitive products in a compact form factor with less energy consumption

-- Expanded BLC 6000 FTTH deployments at Farmers Telephone Cooperative, Northeast Missouri Rural Telephone and Stayton Telephone Cooperative.

Business Outlook

The company currently expects fourth-quarter 2009 revenue to be relatively flat with third-quarter 2009.

Today's Conference Call

Occam plans to hold a teleconference to discuss its third-quarter results at 5:00 p.m. ET (2:00 p.m. PT) today. The call can be accessed by dialing (480) 629-9724 (for both U.S. and international callers). A live and archived webcast of the call will be available on the Occam website for up to one year after the call. To access the webcast, go to the Investor Relations page at http://www.occamnetworks.com and click on the "3Q 2009 Webcast" link. In addition to the webcast, a phone replay will be available for one week after the live call at (303) 590-3030, code number 4172526.

Non-GAAP Disclosure

Certain non-GAAP financial measures are included in this news release. Occam's GAAP results have been adjusted to exclude stock-based compensation charges associated with the issuance of stock options, restricted stock units, and restricted stock as well charges associated with settlement of a stockholder class action lawsuit. These non-GAAP financial measures are provided to enhance the reader's overall understanding of the company's financial performance and its prospects for the future. Specifically, Occam believes non-GAAP measures can provide useful information to both management and investors by excluding certain non-cash or one-time expenses that are not indicative of the company's core operating results. Further, these non-GAAP financial measures are one of the primary indicators management uses for planning and forecasting future periods. In addition, since Occam has historically reported non-GAAP measures to the investment community, management believes the inclusion of non-GAAP measures provides consistency in Occam's financial reporting. The presentation of this additional information is not meant to be considered a substitute for, or superior to, the financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP. A detailed reconciliation of non-GAAP net income to GAAP net loss is included below.

Cautionary Note Concerning Forward-Looking Statements

This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of applicable securities laws, including statements about the company's efforts to benefit from anticipated growth in broadband product offerings by service providers and its efforts to improve operating performance. The news release also includes forward-looking statements concerning the company's revenue outlook for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2009. Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated in forward-looking statements. Risks and uncertainties that could adversely affect the company's business, revenues, results of operations and financial condition include, without limitation, the following: (i) the company's revenues and operating results have varied substantially on a quarter-to-quarter basis in the past and are likely to continue to vary in the future based, among other factors, on levels of customer demand, capital investment trends in the telecommunications industry, the size and timing of orders the company receives, and potentially substantial delays from the time the company receives orders until the company may recognize revenue under applicable revenue recognition rules; (ii) capital investment in the telecommunications industry may be reduced if macroeconomic weakness continues in North America; (iii) any inability to remedy previously disclosed internal control deficiencies could have an adverse impact on the reliability of the company's financial statements. The company makes no commitment to revise or update any forward-looking statements in order to reflect events or circumstances after the date any such statement is made. Please also refer to the company's most recent Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on August 7, 2009, as well as the company's future filings with the SEC, for other important risk factors that could cause the company's actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements.

About Occam Networks, Inc.

Occam Networks' broadband access solutions empower service providers to offer profitable new voice, data and video services over copper and fiber. Occam systems deliver flexibility and scalability in a Triple Play world. Over 2 million BLC 6000 ports are currently deployed at over 300 service providers worldwide. For more information, please visit www.occamnetworks.com.

Occam Networks and Occam BLC 6000 are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Occam Networks, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries.

All other trademarks mentioned are the property of their respective owners.

OCCAM NETWORKS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands, except share data)
                                                                      September 30,        December 31,
                                                                      2009                 2008
                                                                             (Unaudited)
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents                                             $      38,843        $      30,368
Restricted cash                                                              6,259                13,771
Accounts receivable, net                                                     16,142               17,391
Inventories                                                                  10,173               16,761
Prepaid and other current assets                                             1,542                3,290
Total current assets                                                         72,959               81,581
Property and equipment, net                                                  9,111                10,834
Intangibles, net                                                             180                  251
Other assets                                                                 106                  68
Total assets                                                          $      82,356        $      92,734
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable                                                      $      7,141         $      6,911
Accrued expenses                                                             8,514                8,687
Deferred revenue                                                             12,197               17,612
Deferred rent                                                                361                  394
Capital lease obligations                                                    25                   24
Total current liabilities                                                    28,238               33,628
Deferred rent, net of current portion                                        1,681                1,892
Capital lease obligation, net of current portion                             25                   43
Total liabilities                                                            29,944               35,563
Stockholders' equity:
Common stock, $0.001 par value, 250,000,000 shares authorized;               289                  289
20,496,347 and 20,268,488 shares issued and outstanding at September
30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, respectively
Additional paid-in capital                                                   186,726              183,409
Accumulated deficit                                                          (134,603)            (126,527)
Total stockholders' equity                                                   52,412               57,171
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity                            $      82,356        $      92,734

OCCAM NETWORKS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
GAAP CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(In thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
                                                              Three Months Ended                               Nine Months Ended
                                                              September 30,   June 30,         September 30,   September 30,   September 30,
                                                              2009            2009             2008            2009            2008
Revenue                                                       $      21,673   $    21,028   $  25,131          $      62,120   $      67,610
Cost of revenue (1)                                                  12,725        13,000      14,380                 36,970          38,331
Gross margin                                                         8,948         8,028       10,751                 25,150          29,279
Operating expenses (1):
Research and product-development                                     3,762         4,035       5,004                  12,186          14,337
Sales and marketing                                                  4,459         4,364       4,677                  13,404          14,760
General and administrative                                           1,760         2,053       2,050                  6,179           8,253
Restructuring charges                                                -             213         -                      213             -
Loss on litigation settlement                                        1,700         -           -                      1,700           -
Total operating expenses                                             11,681        10,665      11,731                 33,682          37,350
Loss from operations                                                 (2,733)       (2,637)     (980)                  (8,532)         (8,071)
Other income (expense), net                                          43            104         -                      147             (702)
Interest income, net                                                 38            91          250                    274             885
Loss before benefit from income taxes                                (2,652)       (2,442)     (730)                  (8,111)         (7,888)
Benefit from income taxes                                            (21)          (27)        (71)                   (35)            (30)
Net Loss                                                      $      (2,631)  $    (2,415)  $  (659)           $      (8,076)  $      (7,858)
Net loss per share attributable to common stockholders:
Basic                                                         $      (0.13)   $    (0.12)   $  (0.03)          $      (0.40)   $      (0.40)
Diluted                                                       $      (0.13)   $    (0.12)   $  (0.03)          $      (0.40)   $      (0.40)
Weighted average shares attributable to common stockholders:
Basic                                                                20,273        20,219      19,894                 20,214          19,826
Diluted                                                              20,273        20,219      19,894                 20,214          19,826
(1) Total stock-based compensation included in:
Cost of revenue                                               $      133      $    104      $  72              $      326      $      290
Research and product-development                                     297           258         243                    778             868
Sales and marketing                                                  248           247         149                    692             557
General and administrative                                           373           282         164                    889             633
Total stock-based compensation                                $      1,051    $    891      $  628             $      2,685    $      2,348

OCCAM NETWORKS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
GAAP to Non-GAAP Reconciliation
(In thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
                                            Three Months Ended
                                            September 30,   June 30,          September 30,
                                            2009            2009          2008
GAAP net loss                               $      (2,631)  $    (2,415)  $   (659)
Stock-based compensation expense                   1,051         891          628
Restructuring charges                              -             213          -
Loss on litigation settlement                      1,700         -            -
Non-GAAP net income (loss)                  $      120      $    (1,311)  $   (31)
GAAP basic net loss per share               $      (0.13)   $    (0.12)   $   (0.03)
Stock-based compensation expense                   0.06          0.05         0.03
Restructuring charges                              -             0.01         -
Loss on litigation settlement                      0.08          -            -
Non-GAAP basic net income (loss) per share  $      0.01     $    (0.06)   $   (0.00)

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