EX-99 2 ex99pr2006q1.htm PRESS RELEASE Exhibit 99 - 2006 Q-1 Earnings Press Release

Exhibit 99

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contacts: Ewen R. Cameron, President & CEO
ecameron@teltronics.com
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TELTRONICS ANNOUNCES FIRST QUARTER RESULTS

Teltronics looks forward to large customer's release of projects
under multi-million dollar contract commencing in second quarter 2006.

SARASOTA, Fla., May 10, 2006 - Teltronics, Inc. (OTCBB: TELT) today announced its financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2006.

Sales for the three months ended March 31, 2006 were $10.3 million as compared to $9.8 million reported for the same period in 2005. Gross profit margin for the three months ended March 31, 2006 decreased to 38.9% from 43.6% reported for the same period in 2005. Operating expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2006 were $4.3 million as compared to $4.7 million reported for the same period in 2005. The net loss for the three months ended March 31, 2006 was $560,000 as compared to a net loss of $237,000, which included a one-time gain on the sale of certain patents of $495,000, reported for the same period in 2005. The net loss available to common shareholders for the three months ended March 31, 2006 was $723,000 as compared to $396,000 reported for the same period in 2005. Our diluted net loss per share for the three months ended March 31, 2006 was $0.08 as compared to a diluted net loss per share of $0.05 reported for the same period in 2005.

"We are pleased to see that one of our large customers has started, in the second quarter, to release some of the projects associated with the $20 plus million contract that Teltronics was awarded in the first quarter of 2005," said Ewen Cameron, Teltronics' President and Chief Executive Officer. "Release of these projects will allow us to build-out a significant piece of our backlog over the next two years which will have a positive impact on sales and earnings during that period," explained Cameron.

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About Teltronics:
Teltronics, Inc. is a leading global provider of communications solutions and services that help businesses excel. The Company manufactures telephone switching systems and software for small-to-large size businesses and government facilities. Teltronics' Enhanced 911 solutions provide lifesaving information to public safety communications centers. Teltronics offers a full suite of Contact Center solutions - software, services and support to help their clients satisfy customer interactions. Teltronics also provides remote maintenance hardware and software solutions to help large organizations and regional telephone companies effectively monitor and maintain their voice and data networks. The Company serves as an electronic contract-manufacturing partner to customers in the U.S. and overseas. Further information regarding Teltronics can be found on their web site, www.teltronics.com.

A number of statements contained in this press release are forward-looking statements, which are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can generally be identified as such because the context of the statement will include words such as we "believe," "anticipate," "expect," or words of similar import. Similarly, statements that describe our future plans, objectives, strategies or goals are also forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties that may materially adversely affect the anticipated results. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the timely development and market acceptance of products and technologies, competitive market conditions, payment of the consideration under our acquisition agreements, successful integration of acquisitions and the failure to realize the expected benefits of such acquisitions, the ability to secure additional sources of financing, the ability to reduce operating expenses ,the ability to make payments under our outstanding indebtedness, the ability to pay dividends on our preferred stock, risks relating to foreign currency translations, and other factors described in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Shareholders, potential investors and other readers are urged to consider these factors carefully in evaluating the forward-looking statements made herein and are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements made herein are only made as of the date of this press release and we disclaim any obligation to publicly update such forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances.







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TELTRONICS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

in thousands, except shares and per share amounts

ASSETS

  March 31,
2006
(Unaudited)
  December 31,
2005
Current assets:              
     Cash and cash equivalents     $ 1,148     $ 1,150   
     Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts       7,871       6,568  
     Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings    
          on uncompleted contracts       283       418  
     Inventories, net       5,489       5,970  
     Other current assets       615       953  
 
 
          Total current assets       15,407       15,059  

Property and equipment, net
      903       967  
Other assets    875      954  
 
 
          Total assets   $ 17,185     $ 16,980  
 
 

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' DEFICIENCY

Current liabilities:
     Line of credit     $ 5,864     $ 5,112  
     Current portion of long-term debt and capital    
          lease obligations       846       855  
     Accounts payable       5,399       5,630  
     Deferred dividends       1,100       ---  
     Other current liabilities       4,396       3,788  
 
 
          Total current liabilities       17,605       15,385  
Long-term liabilities:    
     Deferred dividends       ---       1,100  
     Long-term debt and capital lease obligations, net of    
          current portion       2,886       3,081  
 
 
          Total long-term liabilities       2,886       4,181  
Commitments and contingencies    
Shareholders' deficiency:    
     Capital stock       9       9  
     Additional paid-in capital       24,672       24,658  
     Accumulated deficit and other comprehensive loss       (27,987 )     (27,253 )
 
 
          Total shareholders' deficiency       (3,306 )     (2,586 )
 
 
          Total liabilities and shareholders' deficiency     $ 17,185     $ 16,980  
 
 

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TELTRONICS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

In thousands, except shares and per share amounts

  Three Months Ended March 31,
2006
2005
Net sales                      
     Product sales and installation     $ 6,915         $ 6,529  
     Maintenance and service       3,376           3,233  
 
 
      10,291         9,762
Cost of goods sold       6,286           5,501  
 
 
Gross profit       4,005           4,261  
 
 
Operating expenses:    
     General and administrative       1,321           1,465  
     Sales and marketing       1,888           1,986  
     Research and development       927           1,030  
     Depreciation       119           174  
 
 
        4,255         4,655  
 
 
Loss from operations       (250 )         (394 )

Other income (expense):
   
     Interest       (318 )         (348 )
     Other       25           510  
 
 
        (293 )       162  
 
 
Loss before income taxes       (543 )         (232 )
Income taxes       17           5  
 
 
Net loss     $ (560 )       $ (237 )
Dividends on Preferred Series B and C Convertible stock       163           159  
 
 
Net loss available to common shareholders     $ (723 )       $ (396 )
 
 
Net loss per share:    
     Basic and Diluted     $ (0.08 )       $ (0.05  
 
 
Weighted average shares outstanding:    
     Basic and Diluted       8,636,539           7,869,617  
 







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