IGI, Inc. Announces a Profitable Fourth Quarter and 2004 Year End Results

Thursday March 31, 9:00 am ET

BUENA, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 31, 2005--IGI, INC. (AMEX:IG - News) a technology company focused on the development of custom products using the patented NovasomeŽ delivery technology today announces a profitable fourth quarter and 2004 year end results.

2004 Overview Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2004 Financial Results

For the fourth fiscal quarter of 2004, the company today reported net income of $154,000, or $.01 per diluted share, for the quarter ended December 31, 2004, compared to net income of $248,000, or $.02 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of 2003.

For the fiscal year, the Company reported a net loss attributable to common stock of $892,000, or $(.08) per diluted share in 2004, compared to net loss attributable to common stock of $322,000, or $(.03) per diluted share in 2003.

Total revenues for 2004 were $3,558,000, which represented an increase of $1,000 from revenues of $3,557,000 in 2003. Licensing and royalty income of $1,007,000 in 2004 increased by $351,000 compared to 2003, primarily as a result of a $300,000 payment from Tarpan Therapeutics and royalties from Estee Lauder. A significant portion of the Company's product sales are attributable to a single customer. In addition, licensing and royalty income is primarily generated from arrangements with three customers.

Product sales of $2,551,000 in 2004 decreased $350,000, or 12%, compared to 2003 due mainly to lower product sales to Estee Lauder, the Company's major customer, but were partially offset by higher sales to Genesis, Vetoquinol USA and new customers.

Cost of sales decreased by $92,000, or 7%, in 2004 as compared to 2003. As a percentage of product sales, cost of sales increased from 46% in 2003 to 49% in 2004. The decrease in gross profit from 54% in 2003 to 51% in 2004, as a percent of product sales, was the result of the change in mix to lower gross profit products sold.

Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased by $624,000, or 26%, from $2,422,000 in 2003 to $1,798,000 in 2004. These expenses were 68% of revenues for 2003 compared to 51% in 2004. The decrease is primarily due to a reduction of salaries in 2004, which was a goal of management in 2004.

Product development and research expenses increased by $965,000 in 2004, or 127%, compared to 2003. The increase is a result of the Company recording a $545,000 non cash expense related to the SFAS No. 123 value of 300,000 stock options granted to Dr. Holick under his license agreement and 25,000 stock options granted to Dr. Holick for his service on the Scientific Advisory Board, plus a cash payment of $232,000 made to Dr. Holick in accordance with his license agreement. The Company has also made a $50,000 cash payment to the University of Massachusetts in accordance with the license agreement between the Company and the University. There are many new projects being undertaken by the research and development department as a result of new agreements signed in 2004.

Interest income amounted to $25,000 in 2004 compared to interest income (net of expense) of $7,000 in 2003. The Company had no interest expense in 2004 and only recorded income related to marketable securities and overnight investments of our daily cash balance.

The Company sold a portion of its state tax operating loss carry forwards in exchange for proceeds of $298,000 in 2004.

IGI is a company committed to growth by applying proprietary technologies to achieve cost-effective solutions for varied customer needs. IGI offers the patented NovasomeŽ nano-vesicular, transdermal delivery technology which contributes value-added qualities to cosmetics, skin care products, dermatological formulations and other consumer products, providing improved dermal absorption, controlled and sustained release as well as improved stability and greater ease of formulation. IGI has licensed NovasomeŽ nano-vesicular delivery technology to leading global dermatological and skin care companies including Johnson & Johnson Consumer Products, Inc., Estee Lauder Corporation, Chattem Inc., Genesis Pharmaceutical, Inc. and Apollo Pharmaceutical, Inc., and recently sub-licensed the rights to obtain FDA approval for and market IGI's PTH (1-34) compound using NovasomeŽ nano-vesicular delivery technology for psoriasis, which is slated for Phase II clinical trials, to Tarpan Pharmaceuticals, Inc. IGI is also exploring the licensing of the topical PTH (7-34) compound for the prevention/treatment of chemotherapy induced-alopecia in patients undergoing chemotherapy.

This report contains forward-looking statements relating to IGI's hopes and expectations for the future. For this purpose, any statements contained herein that are not statements of historical fact may be deemed to be forward-looking statements. Without limiting the foregoing, words such as "will," "possible," "one time," "provides an opportunity," "continue" and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Such statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties and actual future events and results could differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements due to general economic conditions, and the risk factors detailed in IGI's periodic reports and registration statements filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

                      IGI, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

                 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
         for the years ended December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002
        (in thousands, except share and per share information)


                                       2004        2003        2002
                                   ----------- ----------- -----------
Revenues:
     Sales, net                        $2,551      $2,901      $3,513
     Licensing and royalty income       1,007         656         851
                                   ----------- ----------- -----------
          Total revenues                3,558       3,557       4,364

Costs and Expenses:
     Cost of sales                      1,253       1,345       1,378
     Selling, general and
      administrative expenses           1,798       2,422       2,358
     Product development and
      research expenses                 1,727         762         549
                                   ----------- ----------- -----------
Operating profit (loss)                (1,220)       (972)         79
Interest income (expense), net             25           7        (283)
Other income, net                          13           -          58
Loss on early extinguishment of
 debt                                       -           -      (2,654)
                                   ----------- ----------- -----------

Loss from continuing operations
 before provision (benefit) for
 income taxes                          (1,182)       (965)     (2,800)
Provision (benefit) for income
 taxes                                   (290)       (208)        330
                                   ----------- ----------- -----------

Loss from continuing operations          (892)       (757)     (3,130)

Discontinued operations:
     Loss from operations of
      discontinued businesses               -           -        (523)
     Gain on disposal of
      discontinued businesses               -         435      12,433
                                   ----------- ----------- -----------
Net income (loss)                        (892)       (322)      8,780

Mark to market for detachable stock
 warrants                                   -           -        (133)
                                   ----------- ----------- -----------
Net income (loss) attributable to
 common stockholders                    $(892)      $(322)     $8,647
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Basic and Diluted Earnings (Loss)
 Per Common Share
  Continued operations                  $(.08)      $(.07)      $(.28)
  Discontinued operations                   -         .04        1.04
                                   ----------- ----------- -----------
  Net income (loss) per share           $(.08)      $(.03)       $.76
                                   =========== =========== ===========

Weighted average of common stock
 outstanding
  Basic and diluted                11,547,791  11,373,952  11,429,978
                                   =========== =========== ===========




                      IGI, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

                      CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
                      December 31, 2004 and 2003
        (in thousands, except share and per share information)


                                                        2004    2003
                                                      -------- -------
ASSETS
Current assets:
     Cash and cash equivalents                           $380    $821
     Restricted cash                                       50      50
     Marketable securities                                377     800
     Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful
      accounts of $10 and $16 in 2004 and 2003,
      respectively                                        306     350
     Licensing and royalty income receivable              155      17
     Inventories                                          247     192
     Prepaid expenses and other current assets              8     133
                                                      -------- -------
          Total current assets                          1,523   2,363
Property, plant and equipment, net                      3,168   2,607
Other assets                                               39      54
                                                      -------- -------
          Total assets                                 $4,730  $5,024
                                                      ======== =======

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
     Accounts payable                                     157     105
     Accrued payroll                                       16      75
     Other accrued expenses                               243     301
     Income taxes payable                                   5       7
     Deferred income                                      180     165
                                                      -------- -------
          Total current liabilities                       601     653
Deferred income                                           121     205
                                                      -------- -------
          Total liabilities                               722     858
                                                      -------- -------

Commitments and contingencies

Stockholders' equity:
     Common stock, $.01 par value, 50,000,000 shares
      authorized;
     13,547,520 and 13,351,237 shares issued in 2004
      and 2003, respectively                              135     134
     Additional paid-in capital                        24,467  23,702
     Accumulated deficit                              (19,167)(18,275)
     Accumulated other comprehensive income               (32)      -
     Less treasury stock, 1,965,740 shares at cost
       In 2004 and 2003                                (1,395) (1,395)
                                                      -------- -------
          Total stockholders' equity                    4,008   4,166
                                                      -------- -------
             Total liabilities and stockholders'
              equity                                   $4,730  $5,024
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Contact: IGI, Inc. Frank Gerardi, 856-697-1441 ext. 102 www.askigi.com