Laser Technology, Inc. Reports First Quarter 2002 Operating Results

ENGLEWOOD, Colo., Feb. 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Laser Technology, Inc. (Amex: LSR - news), a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of pulse laser measuring systems, today reported operating results for the first quarter of its 2002 fiscal year.

For the three months ended December 31, 2001, total revenues increased 2% to $2,466,079 from $2,409,642 realized in the first quarter ended December 31, 2000. The Company reported a net loss of $110,604 in the quarter ended December 31, 2001, or a loss of $.02 per share, compared to a net loss of $88,301, in the corresponding period of the prior year, or $.02 loss per share.

Sales of Traffic Safety products increased 5% to $1,652,523 from $1,574,586 realized in the prior year first quarter. North American sales increased 18% to $938,851 from $796,767, while International sales of Traffic Safety products declined 8% to $713,673 from $777,819. Increased domestic sales comparisons this year reflected the contribution of sales of our Angle Encoder product, which were absent in the quarter ended December 31, 2000, due to the difficulty in securing certain product components. The decrease in International sales reflects a lower demand due to the buying cycles of certain governments and the unanticipated delay in market acceptance of our new MicroDigicam which was developed to replace our higher cost, lower margin Digicam system.

"Success in a more competitive and economically challenged international market requires a continued, focused effort. Recently the Company has increased its promotion of our products in overseas markets. Our distribution channels are being re-evaluated, changes are being made where necessary, and a restructuring of the international sales force has taken place. These adjustments should allow LTI added opportunities abroad," stated Arnie Clarke, Director of International Sales.

Sales of Survey and Mapping products declined 17% to $546,767 in our first quarter fiscal year 2001 as compared to $661,153 realized a year earlier. North American sales declined 27% to $295,511 from $405,494. In management's opinion the decline was due primarily to the downturn of the domestic economy which slowed private spending coupled with a reduction in government purchases. International sales decreased 2% to $251,256 from $255,659. International sales remained relatively steady due to continued market acceptance of our products.

"Domestic sales of our Survey and Mapping products have been impacted by the slowdown in the U.S. economy," stated Eric A. Miller, President and CEO of Laser Technology, Inc. "However, Traffic Safety sales increased as government spending continues to support traffic management programs which promote highway safety and law enforcement contact with the motoring public," concluded Mr. Miller.

Royalty and licensing income totaled $221,710 in the quarter ended December 31, 2001 compared with $252,732 in the year-earlier period, representing a 12% decrease. The decline is attributed to higher sales of lower priced laser rangefinders.

The Company reported total operating expenses decreased 2% to $1,685,795 in its most recent quarter, versus $1,724,647 for the quarter ended December 31, 2000.

"The decrease in operating expenses is primarily due to lower sales and marketing expenses. We are pleased that total operating expenses as a percentage of net sales decreased to 68% from 72% for the first quarter of fiscal year 2001," commented Eric Miller.

In June 2001, the FASB issued SFAS 142, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets. The adoption of SFAS 142 resulted in a write down of patents of $14,945. Accordingly, income before changes in accounting estimates did not change, net income decreased by $14,945, basic earnings per share did not change, and diluted earnings per share decreased by $0.01.

Laser Technology, Inc., manufactures and markets laser-based speed and distance measuring instruments which utilize proprietary technology developed by the Company. Its products are sold worldwide and are used in a wide variety of applications, including traffic speed enforcement, natural resource management, GIS mapping, surveying, sporting/recreational activities, and industrial process control. The Company's headquarters and primary manufacturing facilities are located in Englewood, Colorado, and its common stock is traded on the American Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol "LSR".

This press release includes statements which may constitute "forward-looking" statements, usually containing the words "believe", "project", "expect" or similar expressions. Any forward-looking statements in this release are made pursuant to the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Investors are cautioned that forward-looking statements inherently involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from such forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to, continued acceptance of the Company's products and services in the marketplace, competitive factors, new products and technological developments, dependence upon third-party vendors, and other risks detailed in the Company's periodic report filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. By making these forward-looking statements, the Company undertakes no obligation to update these statements for revisions or changes after the date of this release.

                   For further information, please contact:

                  Maggie Urban-Phillips, Investor Relations
                                      Or
             Elizabeth Hearty, Controller and Corporate Secretary
                              At (303) 690-5874


                            LASER TECHNOLOGY, INC.

                     CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
                                 (Unaudited)

                                                   Three Months Ended
                                                 December 31,    December 31,
                                                     2001            2000

    Net Sales                                     $2,446,079     $2,409,642
    Less Cost of Goods Sold                        1,188,354      1,120,431
      Gross Profit                                 1,277,725      1,289,211
    Royalty & Licensing Income                       221,710        252,732
      Total Operating Income                       1,499,435      1,541,943
    Operating Expenses                             1,685,795      1,724,647
    Income (Loss) From Operations                   (186,360)      (182,704)
    Other Income (Expense), Net                       28,487         44,734

    Income (Loss) Before Changes In
     Accounting Estimate                            (157,873)          (137,970)
        Changes  In  Accounting  Estimate
          Income  (Expense)                                                                (14,945)
          Income  (Loss)  Before  Income  Taxes                            (172,818)            (137,970)
        Income  Tax  Benefit                                                              (62,214)              (49,669)
          Net  Income  (Loss)                                                          $(110,604)            $(88,301)
        Basic  Earnings  (Loss)  Per
          Common  Share                                                                          $(0.02)                $(0.02)
        Weighted  Avg.  Shares  Outstanding                              5,710,867            5,417,582
        Diluted  Earnings  (Loss)  Per                                              $(0.02)                $(0.02)
          Common  Share
        Diluted  Avg.  Shares  Outstanding                                6,666,067            5,835,248


                                                        LASER  TECHNOLOGY,  INC.

                                                  CONSOLIDATED  BALANCE  SHEETS
                                                                  (Unaudited)

                                                                                                  December  31,      September  30,
                                                                                                          2001                          2001
        Current  Assets:
          Cash  and  cash  equivalents                                        $2,331,888          $1,641,586
          Trade  accounts  receivable,  less  allowance
            For  doubtful  accounts  of  $60,429  and
            $55,228  at  December  31,  2001  and
            September  30,  2001  respectively                            1,915,097            2,363,225
          Royalties  receivable                                                        221,102                443,713
        Inventories                                                                        4,166,805            4,493,440
        Prepaids  and  other  current  assets                                115,401                186,017
        Income  tax  prepayment                                                            8,406                    8,406
          Total  current  assets                                                  $8,758,699          $9,136,387

        Property  and  equipment,  net  of  accumulated
          Depreciation  and  amortization                                      689,849                788,983
        Long-term  investments                                                                    0                            0
        Other  assets                                                                      1,051,980            1,068,559

              TOTAL  ASSETS                                                            $10,500,528        $10,993,929

        Current  Liabilities:
          Accounts  payable                                                              $441,701              $593,271
          Accrued  expenses                                                                101,922                327,094
          Current  maturities  of  long-term  debt                            8,555                  14,611
              Total  current  liabilities                                        $552,178              $934,976

        Long-term  debt,  less  current  maturities                                0                            0
          Total  Long  Term  Liabilities                                                      0                            0
          Total  Liabilities                                                            $552,178              $934,976

        Shareholders'  equity:
          Preferred  stock,  $0.01  par  value  --  shares
            authorized  2,000,000;  shares  issued  --  none
          Common  stock,  $.01  par  value  --  shares
            authorized  25,000,000;
            shares  issued  5,710,867                                                  57,109                  57,109
          Additional  paid-in  capital                                      10,314,226          10,314,226
          Treasury  stock  at  cost  (224,650  shares)                (194,259)            (194,259)
          Retained  earnings                                                            (228,726)            (118,123)
          Total  stockholders'  equity                                        9,948,350          10,058,953

              TOTAL  LIABILITIES  AND
                STOCKHOLDERS'  EQUITY                                          $10,500,528        $10,993,929
 
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