Was haltet Ihr von Fibercore? - 500 Beiträge pro Seite

[Beulenpest]

Bin durch einen Kumpel auf diese Aktie aufmerksam gemacht worden, wird in Amerika derzeit mit strong buy empfohlen. US-Kürzel: FBCE, WKN: 904615

Die Firma verfügt über ein eigenes, patentiertes Herstellungsverfahren zur Produktion der Glasfaserstränge - also das Rohmaterial, das für Glasfaserkabel verwendet wird. Es ist der einzige "reine" Glasfaser-Hersteller in USA und Europa.

Langfristpotenzial: 18,00 Dollar
Aktueller Kurs: 5,20 Dollar

Was haltet Ihr davon - jetzt kaufen?!

[Tisc]

Nähere Info´s siehe hier:

http://www.wallstreet-online.de/si/community/board/thread.ph…

[OS@Turbine]

ein guter tip...

[gotoweb]

Sehr guter Wert!

Liefert das klassische Rohmaterial, wächst aktuell um
über 100% jährlich, hat konstant hohe Auftragseingänge,
hervorragendes Management, neue Produktionsstätte in Jena.

... und noch unentdeckt.

Weitere Infos unter www.fibercore.de

[gotoweb]

FBCE hält sich in diesem Markt brilliant.

This company is really amazing. With a flat economy and shocked sector gasping for air, FBCE is holding out strong. With contracts guaranteeing supplies and take or pay contracts guaranteeing revenue, this baby is a money making machine in any economic climate. With Q2 earnings coming up and the tax relief coming soon, get ready folks!

[TOP@S]

Tach Leute...

Weiß jemand wann die zahlen fürs 2.Q. kommen??

Danke

Topas

[TCee]

Da sowohl an diesem Board wie auch im Allgemeinen kaum News zu FBCE zu finden sind, stell ich das Folgende mal ein.

FiberCore Reports Q3 2001 Results, Expects Q4 Rebound

11/14/2001 4:12:00 PM
CHARLTON, Mass., Nov 14, 2001 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- FiberCore, Inc. (FBCE) , a leading manufacturer and global supplier of optical fiber and preform for the telecommunication and data communications markets, today announced results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2001.

Sales in the third quarter of 2001 decreased by 33% to $8.8 million from $13.2 million in the year ago period, in line with recently revised guidance. Sales were negatively impacted at the Company`s Xtal FiberCore Brasil S.A. facility by a breach of contract situation with one of its larger South American customers, which has since been resolved, as well as a general softening in the South American market. Sales for FiberCore Jena ("FCJ") increased by 36% over the same period in 2000. The Company reported a net loss of $2.2 million, or $0.04 per diluted share, in the third quarter of 2001. This compares to a net profit of approximately $0.8 million, or $0.01 per diluted share, in the year ago quarter. The impact of foreign exchange losses penalized net income by approximately $1.6 million, or $0.03 per share, in the third quarter of 2001. These losses were due to a weakening of the Brazilian Real in the latter portion of the quarter that partially reflected the uncertainty in the financial situation in Argentina. The losses were primarily attributable to outstanding short-term loan balances. The Real has since strengthened and a portion of this loss could be offset if the current exchange rate remains in effect through year-end.

Gross profit in the quarter was $3.1 million, or 35% of sales, compared to $3.9 million, or 29% of sales, in the year ago period. FiberCore`s gross margin continued to benefit from year-over-year manufacturing process improvements and strong multimode shipments from FCJ.

Operating margin was 3.8% for the quarter, a significant decline from the first six months of 2001, primarily as a result of reduced volumes. R&D spending increased by 115% to $502,000 in the third quarter from $233,000 in the prior year period, driven in part by spending on the Company`s recently patented Plasma Outside Vapor Deposition (POVD) process as well as other manufacturing initiatives.

For the first nine months of 2001, sales increased by 87% to $43.1 million from $23.1 million in the first nine months of 2000. The prior year period includes only four months of sales from Xtal. Excluding Xtal, the increase in sales for the period was 41%. Net income for the first nine months of 2001 was $3.8 million, or $0.06 per share, compared to a net loss of $5.0 million, or $0.11 per share. Included in the prior year period is non-cash, interest charges of $5.4 million, or $0.11 per share.

Dr. Aslami, President and CEO commented, "The third quarter was difficult for FiberCore as we were not able to escape the softness that has been prevalent throughout our industry for most of 2001. With the sudden reduction in capital expenditures by the telecom carriers and the related high levels of inventory currently maintained by the major fiber manufacturers, we experienced declines in both demand and pricing during the quarter, particularly in our single-mode fiber business in South America. This, along with the customer situation in South America, led to increased inventories at Xtal and temporary reductions in production."

"However, we expect that the third quarter will be the low point for FiberCore," said Dr. Aslami. "We have been working diligently to shift sales into other regions of the world where demand for our products remains strong, albeit at lower prices. We are seeing success in these efforts. We anticipate trimming inventories to more normal levels over the next few months and expect our sales to rebound in the fourth quarter. This should also translate into improved results compared to third quarter levels and we foresee returning operations to full capacity in 2002."

Dr. Aslami continued, "The softening in the South American market has also impacted our local financing efforts. As a result of the circumstances, we have slowed the planned capacity expansion at Xtal until the market stabilizes further. However, we will continue to invest in equipment to improve our manufacturing processes and reduce our production costs."

"At September 30, 2001, our backlog was over $350 million, up from $320 million at the end of the second quarter and $190 million at year-end 2000. This increase includes some contracts that extend out through 2005 and provides a level of confidence in our business projections and capacity planning. As the only independent fiber supplier, we continue to be viewed as a favored supply source of independent cablers around the world. These two factors as well as our new technology initiatives and recently strengthened management team make us confident in our ability to continue to execute on our long-term growth plan," added Dr. Aslami.

"For 2001, we still expect revenue to increase between 50% and 65% over 2000 levels. As the industry works to better equalize supply and demand, prices should begin to stabilize in the coming months. While lower fiber prices will continue to impact 2002 at the gross margin level, this will be partially offset by our technology and manufacturing process improvements. Despite the current industry slowdown, we continue to anticipate strong growth in 2002 and beyond," concluded Dr. Aslami.

FiberCore, Inc. develops, manufactures and markets single-mode and multimode optical fiber preforms and optical fiber for the telecommunications and data communications markets. In addition to its standard multimode and single-mode fiber, FiberCore also offers various grades of fiber for use in laser-based systems up to 10 gigabits/sec, to help guarantee high bandwidths and to suit the needs of Feeder Loop (also known as Metropolitan Area Network), Fiber-to-the Curb, Fiber-to-the Home and Fiber-to-the Desk applications. Manufacturing facilities are presently located in Jena, Germany and Campinas, Brazil.

For more information about the company, its products, or shareholder information please visit our Website at: www.FiberCoreUSA.com or contact us at: Phone - 508-248-3900 or by FAX - 508-248-5588 or E-Mail: [e-mail] ; [e-mail]

Except for the historical matters discussed above, the statements in this press release are forward looking and are made pursuant to the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. They are based on the Company`s current expectations and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from those projected as a result of certain general economic and business conditions; loss of market share through competition; introduction of competing products by other companies; changes in industry capacity; pressure on prices from competition or from purchasers of the Company`s products; availability of qualified personnel; the delivery of an ability to commission new equipment as scheduled; ability to obtain required financing; dependence on a limited number of raw material suppliers; the loss or reduced creditworthiness of any significant customers; and other factors detailed from time to time in the Company`s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

FIBERCORE, INC.
SELECTED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL DATA
(Dollars in thousands except share data)

Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
September 30, September 30,
2001 2000 2001 2000
(unaudited) (unaudited) (unaudited) (unaudited)

Net sales $8,823 $13,188 $43,116 $23,054
Cost of sales 5,734 9,329 25,980 16,773
Gross profit 3,089 3,859 17,136 6,281

Operating expenses:
Selling, general and
administrative
expenses 2,253 1,665 6,212 3,338
Research and development 502 233 1,524 663
Income (loss) from
operations 334 1,961 9,400 2,280

Interest expense, net (943) (581) (1,609) (6,324)
Other income (expense)
- net (1,607) 53 (1,684) 80
Income (loss)
before income
taxes and minority
interest (2,216) 1,433 6,107 (3,964)

Provision for income
taxes (308) (507) (2,103) (902)
Earnings (loss)
before minority
interest (2,524) 926 4,004 (4,866)
Minority interest
in (income) loss
of subsidiaries 283 (90) (216) (127)
Net earnings
(loss) $(2,241) $836 $3,788 $(4,993)
Basic earnings
(loss) per share
of common stock $(0.04) $0.02 $0.06 $(0.11)
Diluted earnings
(loss) per share
of common stock $(0.04) $0.01 $0.06 $(0.11)
Weighted average shares
outstanding:
Basic 60,205,880 52,803,670 59,636,649 47,073,042
Diluted 60,205,880 59,482,582 65,633,372 47,073,042


SELECTED BALANCE SHEET DATA:
September 30, December 31,
2001 2000
(unaudited) (audited)

Working capital $5,271 $2,047
Total assets 88,791 67,453
Long-term obligations 20,069 9,849
Total liabilities 44,537 28,551
Minority interest 4,966 4,750
Accumulated deficit (16,105) (19,893)
Stockholders` equity 39,288 34,152

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SOURCE FiberCore, Inc.

CONTACT: Dr. Mohd A. Aslami, President and CEO, or Robert Lobban, CFO,
both of FiberCore, Inc., [phone]; General Info., Alison Ziegler, or
Analyst Info., Peter Seltzberg, both of FRB Weber Shandwick, [phone]

URL: http://www.FiberCoreUSA.com
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