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Quarterly Update - Annual Update 2007 |
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“2007 was a pivotal year with many key accomplishments for Azure,” said Scott T. Harrison, Chief Executive Officer. “We have delivered product to end users in our three areas of strategic focus; general delivery, shuttle buses and electric drive solutions. Our executive ranks and Board have been bolstered by industry veterans and we completed additional equity financing to allow us to commercialize our product technology in 2008.” Key 2007 Milestones
Financial Results Revenue for the fourth quarter of 2007 totaled $0.5 million compared to $3.0 million in the fourth quarter of 2006. For the year ended December 31, 2007 revenue decreased to $2.8 million compared to $5.8 million in 2006. Net loss for the fourth quarter of 2007 totaled $8.4 million, or $(0.03) per share compared to a loss of $5.0 million or $(0.03) per share in the fourth quarter of 2006. For the year ended December 31, 2007, the Company’s net loss was $30.2 million, or $(0.14) per share, compared to a net loss of $23.4 million, or $(0.14) per share in 2006. Before contributions, the Company’s engineering, research and development (“R&D”) expenses in the quarter totaled $5.0 million (including $2.7 million in product development costs), compared to $5.1 million for the same period in 2006 (including $2.7 million in product development costs). For the year ended December 31, 2007, the Company’s engineering and R&D expenses totaled $17.8 million (including $10.0 million in product development costs) compared to $17.6 million in 2006 (including $10.8 million in product development costs). As of December 31, 2007, the Company’s cash and cash equivalents totaled $24.1 million and working capital totaled $32.3 million, compared to cash and cash equivalents of $27.2 million and working capital of $32.4 million as at December 31, 2006. During the year, the Company completed an equity financing, raising net proceeds of $27.8 million to fund ongoing product development, operations and working capital. Corporate On April 17, 2007, Azure announced the appointment of Mr. Scott T. Harrison, as Chief Executive Officer. Mr. James J. Padilla, former President and Chief Operating Officer of the Ford Motor Company, was appointed to the Board of Directors in May 2007. Subsequently, Mr. Harrison appointed Mr. Curt Anthony Huston as Chief Operating Officer and Mr. Ryan Carr as Chief Financial Officer. On September 19, 2007, Azure established its new corporate headquarters in Oak Park, Michigan, in order to position the business closer to key partners and automotive industry leaders. “The key executive appointments added considerable experience to an already talented management team,” Mr. Harrison said. “Add to that our changes to the Board of Directors and our headquarters relocation into the heart of the auto industry and Azure is positioned to move to the next level of product development and commercialization.” Product Development Azure has formed significant relationships with industry leaders to increase penetration into its target markets and advance its product development programs. For example, the Company has established arrangements with Ford Motor Company, StarTrans (a business division of Supreme Corporation) and Utilimaster Corporation, which has facilitated a concentration of the Company’s efforts around its core programs for series-hybrid (G1) and parallel-hybrid (P1) delivery vans and shuttle buses. G1 Series (7,500 to 16,000 lbs. gross vehicle weight, “GVW”)
P1 Parallel (10,000 – 19,000 lbs. GVW)
LEEP Product
Other Product Developments
Conclusion Mr. Harrison added, “2007 was a tremendous year for Azure Dynamics. We have launched best-in-class products, with market leading partners, to allow us to deliver product to world-class customers. The development of our key markets and our organization has us looking forward to 2008 and beyond.” The Company’s fiscal 2007 third quarter financial statements and MD&A are available at www.sedar.com or on the Company’s website at www.azuredynamics.com.
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