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PRESS RELEASE
Contact:
Steve Vukadinovich
Chief Financial Officer
(330) 655-9000
Steve.Vukadinovich@dpactech.com

Steve Runkel
Chief Executive Officer
(330) 655-9000
Steve.runkel@Quatech.com


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

DPAC TECHNOLOGIES REPORTS FINANCIAL RESULTS FOR THE FIRST QUARTER OF 2008

 

Hudson, OH, May 15, 2008 – DPAC Technologies Corp. (OTCBB: DPAC), a leader in device networking and connectivity solutions, today reported results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2008.

These results include the combined operations of DPAC Technologies Corp. and QuaTech, Inc., which combined on February 28, 2006 as previously announced.  As a result of the merger, QuaTech has become a wholly-owned subsidiary of DPAC. For accounting purposes, the transaction is considered a “reverse merger” under which QuaTech is considered the acquirer of DPAC. Accordingly, the purchase price was allocated among the fair values of the assets and liabilities of DPAC, while the historical results of QuaTech are reflected in the results of the combined company (the “Company”). The results of operations are those of QuaTech prior to the merger date, and consolidated QuaTech and DPAC after the merger date of February 28, 2006.
 
Net sales of $3.0 million for the first quarter of 2008 increased 7% from net sales of $2.8 million in the first quarter of 2007, and decreased 8% from net sales of $3.3 million in the fourth quarter of 2007. Net sales related to the Company’s Device Connectivity products decreased $401,000, or 21% from the quarter ended March 31, 2007, while net sales related to the Company’s Device Networking products, including the Airborne wireless product line, increased by $591,000, or 65% over the prior year period. Income generated from operations for the current year quarter of $56,000  compared to an operating loss of $162,000 for the first quarter of 2007 and operating income of $215,000 for the for the fourth quarter of 2007. The Company reported a net loss of $340,000 as compared to a net loss of $539,000 for the prior year’s first quarter and a net profit of $84,000 for the fourth quarter of 2007. Total operating expenses incurred in the first quarter of 2008 of $1.2 million decreased by $154,000, or 11%, from the previous year period. The decrease was due primarily to decreases in sales and marketing expenses of $98,000 and R&D expenses of $45,000, as the Company was in the process of integrating operating departments during 2007 since the date of the Merger. The company recorded a non-cash charge of $129,000 in the current year period for the fair value adjustment for the liability for warrants. Additionally, the Company recorded a preferred stock dividend of $31,000, payable in common stock, related to the issuance of preferred stock during the first quarter of 2008.

 Balance Sheet Summary

At March 31, 2008, the Company had a cash balance of $43,000 and a deficit in working capital of $834,000. This compares to a cash balance of $257,000 and a deficit in working capital of $3,745,000 at December 31, 2007. As previously announced, on January 31, 2008 the Company closed on new equity and debt financing. The value of this financing, which includes the sale of preferred stock, as well as senior subordinated notes and a working capital line of credit, was for approximately $6.0 million, after deducting financing fees. The company used the proceeds from this financing to repay its then existing senior debt held by National City Bank, repay its then existing subordinated debt held by HillStreet Capital, notwithstanding the warrant liability, and provide additional working capital.

Comments

Chief Executive Officer and President Steve Runkel commented, “Our Q1 results reflect continued growth of our Device Networking business. The 65% growth, as compared to Q1, 2007, reflects the continued adoption of our Airborne 802.11 wireless embedded modules by key OEM partners within the emerging Machine to Machine (M2M) market.”

Mr. Runkel continued: “The continued market traction of our Device Networking business, along with decreased operating expenses, allowed us to complete our balance sheet restructuring efforts in Q1. This important accomplishment positions us to continue to drive market share growth within the M2M market.”

DPAC Technologies provides embedded wireless networking products for machine-to-machine communication applications. DPAC’s Airborne™ and AirborneDirect™ wireless products are used by major OEMs in the transportation, instrumentation and industrial control, homeland security, medical diagnostics and logistics markets to provide remote data collection and control. DPAC Technologies is based in Hudson, OH.  The Company’s web site address is www.dpactech.com.  Information concerning DPAC is filed by DPAC with the SEC and is available on the SEC website, www.sec.gov.
 
QuaTech, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of DPAC, delivers high performance device networking & connectivity solutions to help companies improve their bottom line performance.  Quatech enables reliable machine-to-machine (M2M) communications via secure 802.11 wireless or traditional wired networks with industrial grade (hardened) embedded radios, modules, boards and external device servers and bridges.  For local and mobile connections, Quatech serial adapters provide secure connectivity and port expansion via any interface option.  Satisfied customers rely on our unique combination of performance and support to improve bottom line performance through real-time remote monitoring & control, streamlined systems and lower total cost of ownership (TCO).  Quatech markets its products through a global network of distributors, resellers, systems integrators and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs).  Founded in 1983, Quatech is headquartered in Hudson, Ohio, and merged with DPAC Technologies, Inc. in February 2006.   www.quatech.com.   

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release includes forward-looking statements.  You can identify these statements by their forward-looking words such as "may," "will," "expect," "anticipate," "believe," "guidance," "estimate," "intend," predict," and "continue" or similar words or any connection with any discussion of future events or circumstances or of management's current estimates or beliefs.  Forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, and therefore results may differ materially from those set forth in those statements.  More information about the risks and challenges faced by DPAC Technologies Corp. is contained in the Securities and Exchange Commission filings made by the Company on Form S-4, 10-K, 10-Q or 10-QSB and 8-K. DPAC Technologies Corp. specifically disclaims any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise.  

 

Contact:

AT DPAC TECHNOLOGIES:

 

Steve Vukadinovich

Steve Runkel

Chief Financial Officer

Chief Executive Officer

(330) 655-9000

(330) 655-9000

Steve.Vukadinovich@dpactech.com

Steve.Runkel@Quatech.com

 

DPAC TECHNOLOGIES CORP.
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Income
(Unaudited)
(in 000's)

  March 31, 2008 December 31, 2007
Net Sales $3,033 $2,844
Cost of goods sold $1,781 $1,656
Gross Profit $1,252 $1,188
     
Operating Expenses:    
Sales and marketing $324 $423
Research and development $263 $308
General and administrative $486 $496
Amortization of intangible assets $123 $123
TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES $1,196 $1,350
     
Income (Loss) from operations $56 ($162)
     
Other Expenses:    
Interest expense $266 $376
Fair Value adjustment for warrant liability $129 ---
TOTAL OTHER EXPENSES $395 $376
     
Loss Before Income Taxes ($339) ($538)
     
Income Tax Provision $1 $1
     
Net Loss ($340) ($539)
     
Preferred Stock Dividends $31 ---
     
Net Loss Attributable to Common Shareholders ($371) ($539)
     
Net Loss Per Share:    
Net Loss- Basic and diluted 0 0
     
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding:    
Basic and diluted $92,891 $92,891

DPAC Technologies Corp.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet Information
(Unaudited)
(In 000's)

  March 31, 2008 December 31, 2007
Current Assets:    
Cash and cash equivalents $43 $257
Accounts receivable, net $1,755 $1,646
Inventories $1,401 $1,337
Prepaid expenses and other current assets $132 $67
TOTAL CURRENT ASSESTS $3,331 $3,307
     
Property, net $346 $357
Goodwill and intangible assets $7,981 $7,989
Other assets $18 $18
TOTAL $11,676 $11,671
     
Current Liabilities:    
Revolving credit facility $1,440 $1,982
Current portion of long-term debt $137 $2,250
Accounts payable $1,560 $1,866
Accrued restructuring costs-current $233 $269
Liability for warrants $258 $129
Other accrued liabilities $537 $556
TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES $4,165 $7,052
     
Accrued restructuring costs $17 $52
Long-term debt, net of current portion $3,262 $2,141
     
Net stockholder's equity $4,232 $2,426
     
TOTAL $11,676 $11,671

 


About Quatech, Inc.


Quatech delivers high performance device networking and connectivity solutions to help companies improve their bottom line results.  Its products enable reliable machine-to-machine (M2M) communications via secure 802.11 wireless or traditional wired networks, with industrial-grade embedded radios, modules, boards and external device servers, and bridges.  For local and mobile connections, Quatech’s serial adapters provide secure connectivity and port expansion via any interface option. 

Satisfied customers worldwide rely on Quatech’s unique combination of performance and support to improve operations through real-time remote monitoring and control, streamlined systems, and lowest total cost of ownership (TCO).  Quatech markets its products through a global network of distributors, resellers, systems integrators and original equipment manufacturers in the transportation, instrumentation and industrial control, homeland security, medical equipment, and logistics markets. Founded in 1983, Quatech is headquartered in Hudson, Ohio.   Quatech merged with DPAC Technologies (OTCBB:  DPAC) in February 2006.  Information concerning DPAC is filed by DPAC with the SEC and is available on the SEC website, www.sec.gov.  To learn more about Quatech’s complete line of device networking and connectivity solutions, visit www.quatech.com.

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Forward-Looking Statements
This press release includes forward-looking statements.  You can identify these statements by their forward-looking words such as "may," "will," "expect," "anticipate," "believe," "guidance," "estimate," "intend," predict," and "continue" or similar words or any connection with any discussion of future events or circumstances or of management's current estimates or beliefs.  Forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, and therefore results may differ materially from those set forth in those statements.  More information about the risks and challenges faced by DPAC Technologies Corp. is contained in the Securities and Exchange Commission filings made by the Company on Form S-4, 10-K, 10-Q or 10-QSB and 8-K. DPAC Technologies Corp. specifically disclaims any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise. 




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