Summary
Globalstar, Inc. reported consistent total revenue for the three months ended September 30, 2011, compared to the prior year period, driven by gains in its SPOT and Simplex subscriber base and engineering services, which offset a decline in its Duplex business due to ongoing two-way communication issues. For the nine-month period, total revenue saw an increase of approximately 8%, largely due to a non-recurring revenue recognition from the termination of the Open Range contract and continued growth in SPOT and Simplex services. The company faces significant operational and financial challenges, including issues with second-generation satellites experiencing in-orbit anomalies with their momentum wheels, which have led to launch delays and potential further impacts on operations and cash flow. Additionally, Globalstar is engaged in arbitration with Thales for additional satellites. The company's liquidity remains a concern, with management stating they do not have sufficient cash or financing commitments to meet existing contractual obligations and funding requirements over the next 12 months, necessitating reliance on its contingent equity account and the arrangement of additional financing.
Financial Highlights
46 data points| Revenue | $18.19M |
| Cost of Revenue | $2.87M |
| Gross Profit | $15.32M |
| SG&A Expenses | $12.25M |
| Operating Expenses | $39.58M |
| Operating Income | -$21.39M |
| Interest Expense | $1.24M |
| Net Income | -$681K |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 19.70M |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 19.70M |
Key Highlights
- 1Total revenue for the third quarter of 2011 remained flat year-over-year, with growth in SPOT and Simplex services offsetting declines in Duplex revenue.
- 2Nine-month total revenue increased by 8% year-over-year, aided by a $2.0 million non-recurring revenue recognition from contract termination.
- 3The Duplex business continues to be negatively impacted by two-way communication issues, leading to decreased service revenue and ARPU.
- 4SPOT and Simplex services showed significant subscriber growth, with SPOT subscribers increasing by 37% and Simplex by 8% year-over-year for the third quarter.
- 5Second-generation satellites are experiencing in-orbit anomalies with momentum wheels, causing launch delays and requiring solutions from the manufacturer.
- 6Globalstar has insufficient cash and financing commitments to meet its obligations for the next 12 months, relying heavily on its contingent equity account and plans for additional financing.
- 7The company received a notice from NASDAQ regarding the minimum bid price requirement and has a grace period until March 12, 2012, to regain compliance.