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Nighthawk Systems Reports Record Third Quarter and YTD Results

^{Published on 2008-11-20 05:47:42 - Market Wire}
 

SAN ANTONIO--([ BUSINESS WIRE ])--Nighthawk Systems, Inc. (OTCBB:[ NIHK ]), a leading provider of wireless and IP-based control devices and solutions, today reported record financial results for three and nine months ended September 30, 2008, with the filing of its amended Form 10-Q with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company generated more revenues during the three months ended September 30, 2008, than in any previous fiscal quarter in the Company's history. Year to date revenues for the reporting period also set a record, more than doubling the total from the same period in 2007. While sales of the Company's high-definition set-top boxes led to the record quarterly results, the Company also noted that sales of its legacy power control products also produced record results for the first nine months of the year.

Revenues generated during the third quarter of 2008 were $849,582 as compared to $368,855 for the third quarter of 2007, an increase of 130% between periods. Revenues for the nine months ending September 30, 2008, were $$2,412,260 as compared to $920,560 for the same period in 2007, an increase of 162%.

As a result of improvements made in the manufacturing of its set-top boxes during the quarter, gross margins increased from 25% to 34% from last year's quarter to this year's quarter, and the Company produced more gross profit, $291,092, during the quarter ended September 30, 2008, than in any previous fiscal quarter in the Company's history. The Company expects the improved margins on the set-top boxes to continue going forward. The Company also expects to generate improvement in margins on the sale of power control products in the coming months as it nears completion of new circuit boards to be used in those products.

The Company's net loss for the quarter before recognition of non-cash preferred dividends was $510,492, which included approximately $90,000 of amortization of intangible assets recognized with the Company's purchase of its set-top box operations in October 2007. This compares favorably with a net loss of $586,892 recognized during the third quarter of 2007. The net loss per common share narrowed to less than a penny per share for the third quarter of 2008, from a just over a penny per share in the same period in 2007.

H. Douglas Saathoff, Nighthawk's CEO, commented, "While I'm pleased with the continuation of top line growth, I'm even more pleased with the improved margins we're now producing. Improved margins increase cash flows and the viability of the Company in the face of the tough economic times, and have opened the door to financing opportunities that can help the Company continue to grow. As we noted in our release earlier this week, tough economic times actually stand to increase demand for our power control products as companies feel the need to cut operating costs. We're excited to have new products, both power control and set-top boxes, rolling out over the coming weeks and months that we are confident will be well received by the markets."

About Nighthawk Systems, Inc.

Nighthawk is a leading provider of intelligent devices and systems that allow for the centralized, on-demand management of assets and processes. Nighthawk products are used throughout the United States in a variety of mission critical applications, including remotely turning on and off and rebooting devices, activating alarms, and emergency notification, including the display of custom messages. Nighthawk's IPTV set top boxes are utilized by the hospitality industry to provide in-room standard and high definition television and video on demand. Individuals interested in Nighthawk Systems can sign up to receive email alerts by visiting the Company's website at [ www.nighthawksystems.com ].

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