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API Nanotronics Announces Record Fourth Quarter 2007 and Annual Results

API Nanotronics Corp. (OTCBB: APIO) ("API")
(the "Company"), a leading supplier of electronic components and
Nanotechnology expertise to the defense and communications sectors, today
announced record annual revenues and positive cash contributions from
operations for the fiscal year 2007;
Financial Highlights for Fiscal 2007
-- Record revenues of $20,532,010 compared to $15,634,093 in 2006, an
increase of 31%;
-- Net loss for the year was ($953,503) or ($0.02) per share compared
with profits of $716,598 in the previous year. This loss includes non-cash
charges of over $2.4 million for items related to depreciation and stock
based compensation;
-- Net Cash provided by operations was $639,957 compared to $539,270 for
the previous year;
-- Pro-forma revenues (including National Hybrid for the full fiscal
year) of $29,107,969, close to a 100% increase over 2006, and pro-forma
earnings of $64,810 or breakeven on a per share basis; and
-- Strong balance sheet as at May 31, 2007, with cash and cash
equivalents totaling more than $3.9 million, a current ratio over 4x and
virtually no long term debt.
Financial Highlights for the Fourth Quarter 2007
-- Record revenues of $7,855,476, an increase of 93% over fourth quarter
2006 revenues of $4,080,211;
-- Net loss of ($147,344) or breakeven on a per share basis.
"This was an extremely exciting year for API Nanotronics. Through the
acquisition of National Hybrid, we doubled the revenues of the Company on a
pro forma basis and set the foundation for our transition from a supplier
of traditional electronics to a one-stop advanced design and manufacturing
partner to the defense, communications and aviation industries," said
Phillip DeZwirek, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of API Nanotronics
Inc. "In addition, the hiring of Dr. Martin Moskovits as Chief Technology
Officer and the recent acquisition of the assets of NanoOpto Corp. position
API as a leader in the field of Nanotechnology. Looking to the year ahead,
we expect these actions to begin to deliver tangible results for the
company and our shareholders."
Operational Highlights
-- On November 6, 2006, API successfully completed its merger with
Rubincon Ventures Inc.;
-- On January 24, 2007, API acquired all the shares of the National
Hybrid Group, the acquisition on a pro forma basis helped double revenues
and has added significant top Military and Defense customers to API's
already impressive list;
-- During fiscal 2007, API raised close to $8 million in a share
offering;
-- On May 7, 2007, Nanotechnology pioneer, Dr. Martin Moskovits, was
appointed Chief Technology Officer to oversee API's research efforts in
nanotechnology and facilitate the Company's evolution beyond traditional
electronic components;
-- During 2007, API successfully designed and developed the world's
smallest 1553 transceiver in a plastic ball-grid array package;
-- During 2007, API secured a design win for a motor controller for
landing gear on the world's most advanced commercial aircraft.
Subsequent Events
-- In July 2007, the Company acquired the assets of NanoOpto Corp. This
acquisition provides API with state-of-the-art intellectual property and
facilities, positioning the Company as a top tier Nanotechnology research
and manufacturing partner to government and industry.
-- API recently negotiated employment contracts with a number of key
technical personnel from NanoOpto Corp. signalling the strong continued
growth of API's technological prowess as a major player in Nanotechnology.
"2007 was a big step for API, as management and the Company embraced the
next phase of growth for its industry and made the necessary acquisitions
and hirings to position the Company as a leader in developing
Nanotechnology enhanced electronics for defense, communications and
aviation," added Mr. DeZwirek. "We are very pleased with the Company's
progress and anticipate many more exciting developments and accomplishments
in the coming year."
Financial Summary
Year ended Year ended
May 31, 2007 May 31, 2006
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Revenue, net $ 20,532,010 $ 15,634,093
Net income (loss) $ (953,503) $ 716,598
(Loss) income per share - Diluted $ (0.02) $ 0.03
About API Nanotronics Corp.
API Nanotronics Corp., through its wholly owned subsidiaries API
Electronics Inc., National Hybrid Inc., Filtran Group, TM Systems and
Keytronics, is engaged in the manufacture of electronic components and
systems for the defense and communications industries. With a growing list
of blue chip customers, including Honeywell/Allied Signal, General
Dynamics, Lockheed Martin, and numerous other top technology-based firms
around the world, API regularly ships off-the-shelf and custom designed
products to clients in more than 34 countries. API owns state-of-the-art
manufacturing and technology centers in New York, Connecticut and Ontario,
Canada and has manufacturing capabilities in China and a distribution
center in Britain. API Nanotronics trades on the OTC Bulletin Board under
the symbol APIO. For further information, please visit the company website
at www.apinanotronics.com
Safe Harbor for Forward-Looking Statements:
Except for statements of historical fact, the information presented herein
constitutes forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements
involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, which may
cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the company to be
materially different from any future results, performance or achievements
expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such factors
include general economic and business conditions, the ability to acquire
and develop specific projects, the ability to fund operations and changes
in consumer and business consumption habits and other factors over which
API Nanotronics Corp. and its subsidiaries and affiliates have little or no
control.
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD
API Nanotronics Corp.
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Phillip DeZwirek, CEO
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