AeroVironment, Inc.
(NASDAQ: AVAV) today reported financial results for its first quarter
ended August 1, 2015.
"Strong order flow in the first quarter resulted in funded backlog of
$89 million, an increase of 37 percent over the prior quarter and a
solid start to fiscal 2016," said Tim Conver, AeroVironment chairman and
chief executive officer. "Our market leading core businesses remain on
track for our fiscal 2016 plan, and we continue to make meaningful
progress moving our growth portfolio forward."
Conver concluded, "We will continue to manage strategic R&D and SG&A
investments and monitor the progress of our initiatives to create new
market opportunities and enhance stockholder value."
FISCAL 2016 FIRST QUARTER RESULTS
Revenue for the first quarter of fiscal 2016 was $47.1 million, down 9%
from first quarter fiscal 2015 revenue of $51.9 million. The decrease in
revenue resulted from a decrease in sales in our Efficient Energy
Systems (EES) segment of $3.8 million and a decrease in sales in our
Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) segment of $1.0 million.
Gross margin for the first quarter of fiscal 2016 was $16.0 million, up
14% from first quarter fiscal 2015 gross margin of $14.1 million. The
increase in gross margin was due to an increase in service margin of
$4.1 million offset by a decrease in product margin of $2.1 million. As
a percentage of revenue, gross margin increased to 34% from 27%.
Loss from operations for the first quarter of fiscal 2016 was
$9.1 million compared to loss from operations for the first quarter of
fiscal 2015 of $6.5 million. The increase in loss from operations was a
result of an increase in research and development (R&D) of $2.7 million
and in selling, general & administrative (SG&A) expense of $1.9 million,
offset by an increase in gross margin of $2.0 million.
Other expense for the first quarter of fiscal 2016 was $2.4 million
compared to other income for the first quarter of fiscal 2015 of $0.6
million. The decrease is primarily due to the recording of an
other-than-temporary impairment loss on our CybAero equity securities in
the three months ended August 1, 2015. During the three months ended
August 2, 2014, no impairment loss was recorded.
Net loss for the first quarter of fiscal 2016 was $7.0 million compared
to net loss for the first quarter of fiscal 2015 of $3.6 million.
Loss per share for the first quarter of fiscal 2016 was $0.30 compared
to loss per share for the first quarter of fiscal 2015 of $0.16. Loss
per share for the first quarter of fiscal 2016 was impacted by both the
impairment loss and losses on sales of our CybAero equity securities.
Loss per share for the first quarter of fiscal 2015 was reduced by $0.02
per share due to the increase in fair value of the conversion option of
our CybAero convertible bond investment and related sales of stock.
Our investment in CybAero produced a favorable economic return for the
company. The initial $3.0 million investment in CybAero convertible
bonds in fiscal 2013 included an embedded conversion option which
resulted in a cumulative increase in fair value of $8.0 million,
recorded in other income from the time of investment through the second
quarter of fiscal 2015. The conversions of these bonds into CybAero
common shares in fiscal 2014 and 2015, the related sales of these shares
through the first quarter of fiscal 2016 and the subsequent sale of all
remaining shares in August 2015, produced cumulative cash proceeds of
$7.8 million, net of cumulative recognized losses of $3.2 million.
BACKLOG
As of August 1, 2015, funded backlog (unfilled firm orders for which
funding is currently appropriated to us under a customer contract) was
$89.0 million compared to $64.7 million as of April 30, 2015.
FISCAL 2016 — OUTLOOK FOR THE FULL YEAR
For fiscal 2016, the company expects to generate revenue between $260
million and $280 million, and a gross profit margin between 36 percent
and 37.5 percent. Planned increases in strategic R&D and SG&A
investments for Commercial UAS in fiscal 2016 may largely offset
operating profit in the current fiscal year.
The foregoing estimates are forward looking and reflect management's
view of current and future market conditions, including certain
assumptions with respect to our ability to obtain and retain government
contracts, changes in the timing and/or amount of government spending,
changes in the demand for our products and services, activities of
competitors, changes in the regulatory environment, and general economic
and business conditions in the United States and elsewhere in the world.
Investors are reminded that actual results may differ materially from
these estimates.
CONFERENCE CALL
In conjunction with this release, AeroVironment, Inc. will host a
conference call today, Tuesday, September 1, 2015, at 1:30 pm Pacific
Time that will be broadcast live over the Internet. Timothy E. Conver,
chairman and chief executive officer, Raymond D. Cook, chief financial
officer and Steven A. Gitlin, vice president of investor relations, will
host the call.
4:30 PM ET
3:30 PM CT
2:30 PM MT
1:30 PM PT
Investors may dial into the call at (877) 561-2749 (U.S.) or (678)
809-1029 (international) five to ten minutes prior to the start time to
allow for registration.
Investors with Internet access may listen to the live audio webcast via
the Investor Relations page of the AeroVironment, Inc. website, http://investor.avinc.com.
Please allow 15 minutes prior to the call to download and install any
necessary audio software.
Audio Replay Options
An audio replay of the event will be archived on the Investor Relations
page of the company's website, at http://investor.avinc.com.
The audio replay will also be available via telephone from Tuesday,
September 1, 2015, at approximately 4:30 p.m. Pacific Time through
Tuesday, September 9, 2015, at 9:00 p.m. Pacific Time. Dial (855)
859-2056 and enter the passcode 5527860. International callers should
dial (404) 537-3406 and enter the same passcode number to access the
audio replay.
ABOUT AEROVIRONMENT, INC.
AeroVironment is a technology solutions provider that designs, develops,
produces, supports and operates an advanced portfolio of Unmanned
Aircraft Systems (UAS) and electric transportation solutions. The
company's electric-powered, hand-launched UASs generate and process data
to deliver powerful insight, on-demand, to people engaged in military,
public safety and commercial activities around the world.
AeroVironment's electric transportation solutions include a
comprehensive suite of electric
vehicle (EV) charging systems, installation and network services for
consumers, automakers, utilities and government agencies, power
cycling and test systems for EV developers and industrial
EV charging systems for commercial fleets. More information about
AeroVironment is available at www.avinc.com.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This press release contains “forward-looking statements” as that term is
defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
Forward-looking statements include, without limitation, any statement
that may predict, forecast, indicate or imply future results,
performance or achievements, and may contain words such as “believe,”
“anticipate,” “expect,” “estimate,” “intend,” “project,” “plan,” or
words or phrases with similar meaning. Forward-looking statements are
based on current expectations, forecasts and assumptions that involve
risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, economic,
competitive, governmental and technological factors outside of our
control, that may cause our business, strategy or actual results to
differ materially from the forward-looking statements. Factors that
could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking
statements include, but are not limited to, reliance on sales to the
U.S. government; availability of U.S. government funding for defense
procurement and R&D programs; changes in the timing and/or amount of
government spending; potential need for changes in our long-term
strategy in response to future developments; unexpected technical and
marketing difficulties inherent in major research and product
development efforts; changes in the supply and/or demand and/or prices
for our products and services; the activities of competitors and
increased competition; failure of the markets in which we operate to
grow; failure to remain a market innovator and create new market
opportunities; changes in significant operating expenses, including
components and raw materials; failure to develop new products; the
extensive regulatory requirements governing our contracts with the U.S.
government; product liability, infringement and other claims; changes in
the regulatory environment; and general economic and business conditions
in the United States and elsewhere in the world. For a further list and
description of such risks and uncertainties, see the reports we file
with the Securities and Exchange Commission. We do not intend, and
undertake no obligation, to update any forward-looking statements,
whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
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AeroVironment, Inc.
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Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited)
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(In thousands except share and per share data)
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Three Months Ended
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August 1,
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August 2,
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2015
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2014
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Revenue:
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Product sales
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$
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26,639
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$
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42,811
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Contract services
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20,411
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9,055
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47,050
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51,866
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Cost of sales:
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Product sales
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16,765
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30,797
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Contract services
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14,262
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7,015
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31,027
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37,812
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Gross margin:
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Product sales
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9,874
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12,014
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Contract services
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6,149
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2,040
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16,023
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14,054
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Selling, general and administrative
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15,256
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13,403
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Research and development
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9,831
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7,124
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Loss from operations
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(9,064)
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(6,473)
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Other income (expense):
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Interest income
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224
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212
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Other (expense) income
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(2,389)
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591
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Loss before income taxes
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(11,229)
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(5,670)
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Benefit for income taxes
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(4,248)
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(2,061)
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Net loss
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$
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(6,981)
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$
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(3,609)
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Loss per share data:
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Basic
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$
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(0.30)
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$
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(0.16)
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Diluted
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$
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(0.30)
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$
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(0.16)
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Weighted average shares outstanding:
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22,947,487
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22,804,127
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Basic
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22,947,487
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22,804,127
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Diluted
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AeroVironment, Inc.
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Reconciliation of Earnings per Share (Unaudited)
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Three Months Ended
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August 1,
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August 2,
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2015
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2014
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Loss per share as adjusted
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$
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(0.24)
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$
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(0.18)
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Other-than-temporary impairment loss and losses on sale
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(.06)
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—
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Increase in convertible bond and related equity investment
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—
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0.02
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Loss per share as reported
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$
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(0.30)
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$
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(0.16)
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AeroVironment, Inc.
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Consolidated Balance Sheets
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(In thousands except share data)
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August 1,
2015
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April 30,
2015
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(Unaudited)
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Assets
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Current assets:
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Cash and cash equivalents
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$
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146,450
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$
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143,410
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Short-term investments
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71,018
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85,381
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Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $306
at August 1, 2015 and $606 at April 30, 2015
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28,205
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33,607
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Unbilled receivables and retentions
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13,998
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17,356
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Inventories, net
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43,921
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39,414
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Income tax receivable
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5,569
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—
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Deferred income taxes
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5,062
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5,265
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Prepaid expenses and other current assets
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3,958
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4,599
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Total current assets
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318,181
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329,032
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Long-term investments
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44,727
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46,769
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Property and equipment, net
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13,023
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13,499
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Deferred income taxes
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6,671
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7,426
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Other assets
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672
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741
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Total assets
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$
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383,274
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$
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397,467
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Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
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Current liabilities:
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Accounts payable
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$
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12,944
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$
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19,243
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Wages and related accruals
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10,438
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13,395
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Income taxes payable
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—
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692
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Customer advances
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4,259
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4,235
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Other current liabilities
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8,757
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9,170
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Total current liabilities
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36,398
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46,735
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Deferred rent
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1,330
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1,381
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Liability for uncertain tax positions
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439
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439
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Commitments and contingencies
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Stockholders’ equity:
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Preferred stock, $0.0001 par value:
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Authorized shares — 10,000,000; none issued or outstanding
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—
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—
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Common stock, $0.0001 par value:
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Authorized shares — 100,000,000
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Issued and outstanding shares — 23,530,660 at August 1, 2015 and
23,314,640 at April 30, 2015
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2
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2
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Additional paid-in capital
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150,337
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148,293
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Accumulated other comprehensive loss
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(226)
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(1,358)
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Retained earnings
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194,994
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201,975
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Total stockholders’ equity
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345,107
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348,912
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Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
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$
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383,274
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$
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397,467
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AeroVironment, Inc.
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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)
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(In thousands)
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Three Months Ended
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August 1,
2015
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August 2,
2014
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Operating activities
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Net loss
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$
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(6,981)
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$
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(3,609)
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Adjustments to reconcile net loss to cash (used in) provided by
operating activities:
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Depreciation and amortization
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1,402
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2,192
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Impairment of available-for-sale equity securities
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2,186
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—
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Provision for doubtful accounts
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(147)
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(141)
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Loss from equity method investments
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65
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50
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Deferred income taxes
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203
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291
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Loss (gain) on sale of equity securities
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145
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(473)
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Stock-based compensation
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1,039
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846
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Foreign currency losses
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58
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183
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Change in fair value of conversion feature of convertible bonds
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—
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(393)
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Tax benefit from exercise of stock options
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196
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11
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Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation
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(95)
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(313)
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Amortization of held-to-maturity investments
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1,149
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1,152
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Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
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Accounts receivable
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5,549
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8,667
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Unbilled receivables and retentions
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3,358
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3,271
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Inventories
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(4,507)
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4,258
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Income tax receivable
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(5,569)
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3,124
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Other assets
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710
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940
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Accounts payable
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(6,299)
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(781)
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Other liabilities
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(3,766)
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(3,545)
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Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities
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(11,304)
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15,730
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Investing activities
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Acquisitions of property and equipment
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(906)
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(29)
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Equity method investment
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(85)
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(210)
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Purchases of held-to-maturity investments
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(22,970)
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(28,771)
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Redemptions of held-to-maturity investments
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37,507
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24,695
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Sales of available-for-sale investments
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217
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8,676
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Net cash provided by investing activities
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13,763
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4,361
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Financing activities
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Excess tax benefit from exercise of stock options
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95
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313
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Tax withholding payment related to net settlement of equity awards
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(29)
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—
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Exercise of stock options
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515
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679
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Net cash provided by financing activities
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581
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992
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Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
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3,040
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21,083
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Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
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143,410
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126,969
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Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
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$
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146,450
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$
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148,052
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Supplemental disclosure:
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Unrealized change in fair value of investments recorded in
accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of deferred taxes
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$
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2
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$
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48
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Reclassification from share-based liability compensation to equity
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$
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228
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$
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—
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AeroVironment, Inc.
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Reportable Segment Results are as Follows (Unaudited):
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(In thousands)
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Three Months Ended
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August 1,
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August 2,
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2015
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2014
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Revenue:
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UAS
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$
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40,167
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$
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41,186
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EES
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6,883
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10,680
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Total
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47,050
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51,866
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Cost of sales:
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UAS
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26,466
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31,015
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EES
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4,561
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6,797
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Total
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31,027
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37,812
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Gross margin:
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UAS
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13,701
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10,171
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EES
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2,322
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3,883
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Total
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16,023
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14,054
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Selling, general and administrative
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15,256
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13,403
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Research and development
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9,831
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7,124
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Loss from operations
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(9,064)
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(6,473)
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Other income (expense):
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Interest income
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224
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212
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Other (expense) income
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(2,389)
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591
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Loss before income taxes
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$
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(11,229)
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$
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(5,670)
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