Trans-Lux Reports Third Quarter Results

NORWALK, CT--(Marketwire - Nov 14, 2012) - Trans-Lux Corporation, a leading supplier of Digital Displays and next generation LED lighting, reported financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2012 on November 14, 2012. Trans-Lux President and Chief Executive Officer J.M. Allain made the announcement.

Third Quarter 2012
Revenues for the third quarter of 2012 totaled $5.9 million, compared with $7.1 million for the third quarter of 2011. Trans-Lux recorded income for the third quarter of $0.2 million ($0.01 per share), compared with a loss of $2.2 million (loss of $0.88 per share) in the third quarter of 2011. The third quarter results include a $1.4 million benefit for the warrant valuation adjustment and a $0.2 million additional restructuring charge.

"We continue to see tangible results from the efficiencies we've implemented across the scope of our operations which resulted in a positive net income despite lower revenues for the quarter," said Mr. Allain. "Moving forward, new business opportunities will be driven by new and innovative sales programs that further differentiate us form the competition and capitalize on the combined sale of LED displays and lighting into numerous vertical markets."

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2012
Trans-Lux reported revenues for the nine-month period ending September 30, 2012 of $18.4 million, up from $17.1 million for the nine-month period ending September 30, 2011. Trans-Lux incurred a loss of $0.7 million (loss of $0.06 per share) during the first nine months of 2012, versus the $5.5 million loss (loss of $2.23 per share) reported for the same nine-month period in 2011. The nine months ended September 30, 2012 results include a $3.3 million benefit for the warrant valuation adjustment and a $0.4 million additional restructuring charge.

For more information, email info@trans-lux.com or visit www.trans-lux.com.

About Trans-Lux
Trans-Lux Corporation is a leading designer and manufacturer of TL Vision digital video displays and TL Energy LED lighting solutions for the financial, sports and entertainment, gaming, education, government, and commercial markets. With a comprehensive offering of LED Large Screen Systems, LCD Flat Panel Displays, Data Walls and scoreboards (marketed under Fair-Play by Trans-Lux), Trans-Lux delivers comprehensive video display solutions for any size venue's indoor and outdoor display needs. TL Energy enables organizations to greatly reduce energy related costs with green lighting solutions. For more information please visit www.Trans-Lux.com.

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This news release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Forward-looking statements such as "will," "believe," "are projected to be" and similar expressions are statements regarding future events or the future performance of Trans-Lux Corporation, and include statements regarding projected operating results. These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, forecasts and assumptions and involve a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated by these forward-looking statements.

TRANS-LUX CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

September 30

December 31

In thousands, except share data

2012

2011

(unaudited)

(see Note 1)

ASSETS

Current assets:

Cash and cash equivalents

$

853

$

1,109

Receivables, less allowance of $502 - 2012 and $884 - 2011

2,450

2,060

Unbilled receivables

54

63

Inventories

2,909

2,875

Prepaids and other

294

729

Total current assets

6,560

6,836

Rental equipment

43,779

43,252

Less accumulated depreciation

29,885

27,060

13,894

16,192

Property, plant and equipment

4,439

4,381

Less accumulated depreciation

2,496

2,316

1,943

2,065

Asset held for sale

-

696

Goodwill

744

744

Other assets

488

926

TOTAL ASSETS

$

23,629

$

27,459

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT)

Current liabilities:

Accounts payable

$

1,796

$

1,589

Accrued liabilities

6,431

6,719

Current portion of long-term debt

4,206

4,444

Warrant liabilities

2,132

5,408

Total current liabilities

14,565

18,160

Long-term debt:

Notes payable

472

512

Deferred pension liability and other

5,341

4,930

Total liabilities

20,378

23,602

Redeemable convertible preferred stock:

Preferred - $0.001 par value - 500,000 shares authorized, 416,500 Series A convertible preferred shares issued in 2011


-


6,138

Stockholders' equity (deficit):

Common - $0.001 par value - 60,000,000 shares authorized, 25,895,424 shares issued in 2012 and 5,071,424 shares issued in 2011


26


5,071

Additional paid-in-capital

23,804

12,620

Accumulated deficit

(14,178

)

(13,443

)

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

(3,338

)

(3,466

)

Treasury stock - at cost - 383,596 common shares in 2012 and 2011

(3,063

)

(3,063

)

Total stockholders' equity (deficit)

3,251

(2,281

)

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT)

$

23,629

$

27,459

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

TRANS-LUX CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(unaudited)

Three Months Ended
September 30

Nine Months Ended
September 30

In thousands, except per share data

2012

2011

2012

2011

Revenues:

Digital display sales

$

4,250

$

5,185

$

13,101

$

11,152

Digital display lease and maintenance

1,671

1,908

5,261

5,903

Real estate rentals

5

24

36

69

Total revenues

5,926

7,117

18,398

17,124

Cost of revenues:

Cost of digital display sales

3,166

4,911

10,176

9,874

Cost of digital display lease and maintenance

1,510

1,727

4,467

4,976

Cost of real estate rentals

16

16

47

49

Total cost of revenues

4,692

6,654

14,690

14,899

Gross profit from operations

1,234

463

3,708

2,225

General and administrative expenses

(2,112

)

(1,950

)

(7,093

)

(6,205

)

Restructuring costs

(178

)

(16

)

(351

)

(86

)

Operating loss

(1,056

)

(1,503

)

(3,736

)

(4,066

)

Interest expense, net

(120

)

(416

)

(307

)

(1,140

)

Gain on debt extinguishment

-

-

60

-

Change in warrant liabilities

1,379

-

3,276

-

Income (loss) before income taxes

203

(1,919

)

(707

)

(5,206

)

Income tax expense

(7

)

(7

)

(21

)

(21

)

Income (loss) from continuing operations

196

(1,926

)

(728

)

(5,227

)

Loss from discontinued operations

-

(224

)

(7

)

(224

)

Net income (loss)

$

196

$

(2,150

)

$

(735

)

$

(5,451

)

Income (loss) per share continuing operations - basic and diluted

$

0.01

$

(0.79

)

$

(0.06

)

$

(2.14

)

Loss per share discontinued operations - basic and diluted

-

(0.09

)

-

(0.09

)

Total income (loss) per share - basic and diluted

$

0.01

$

(0.88

)

$

(0.06

)

$

(2.23

)

Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic and diluted

25,512

2,443

12,059

2,443

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

TRANS-LUX CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

(unaudited)

Three Months Ended
September 30

Nine Months Ended
September 30

In thousands

2012

2011

2012

2011

Net income (loss)

$

196

$

(2,150

)

$

(735

)

$

(5,451

)

Other comprehensive income (loss):

Unrealized foreign currency translation gain (loss)

110

(299

)

128

(177

)

Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax

110

(299

)

128

(177

)

Comprehensive income (loss)

$

306

$

(2,449

)

$

(607

)

$

(5,628

)

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

TRANS-LUX CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(unaudited)

Nine Months Ended

September 30

In thousands

2012

2011

Cash flows from operating activities

Net loss

$

(735

)

$

(5,451

)

Loss from discontinued operations

7

224

Loss from continuing operations

(728

)

(5,227

)

Adjustment to reconcile net loss from continuing operations to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities:

Depreciation and amortization

3,102

3,492

Stock compensation expense

3

18

Gain on debt extinguishment

(60

)

-

Change in warrant liabilities

(3,276

)

-

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

Receivables

(381

)

(499

)

Inventories

(34

)

1,171

Prepaids and other assets

776

46

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

79

1,330

Deferred pension liability and other

409

239

Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities

(110

)

570

Cash flows from investing activities

Equipment manufactured for rental

(527

)

(296

)

Purchases of property, plant and equipment

(58

)

(48

)

Net cash used in investing activities

(585

)

(344

)

Cash flows from financing activities

Payments of long-term debt

(750

)

(644

)

Proceeds from long-term debt

500

800

Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities

(250

)

156

Cash flows from discontinued operations

Cash provided by sale of asset of discontinued operations

689

-

Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents

(256

)

382

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year

1,109

398

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

$

853

$

780

Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:

Interest paid

$

220

$

358

Income taxes paid

-

-

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

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