IGI Announces First Quarter Results

Friday May 20, 10:09 am ET

BUENA, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 20, 2005--IGI, Inc. (AMEX:IG - News) announced today its first quarter financial and operational results.

Recent Developments: First Quarter 2005 Results

For the first quarter of 2005, total revenues were $775,000, which represented a decrease of $212,000 from revenues of $987,000 in 2004. Product sales of $505,000 in 2005 decreased $350,000, or 41%, compared to 2004 while licensing and royalty revenues of $270,000 in 2005 increased $138,000 or 105% compared to 2004. The difference in product sales vs. royalty revenues relates to a change in business with Estee Lauder in accordance with the new license agreement. The decrease in product sales was offset by increased sales of existing and new products to Genesis, Interwood Marketing and Albrian International Corporation.

Cost of sales increased by $64,000, or 18%, in 2005 as compared to 2004. As a percentage of product sales, cost of sales increased from 41% in 2004 to 82% in 2005. The increase in the costs of sales is a result of products being sold with a lower gross margin and a $92,000 expense related to the metal finishing line that was also included for this quarter.

Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased by $118,000, or 28%, from $429,000 in 2004 to $311,000 in 2005. These expenses were 40% of revenues for 2005 compared to 43% in 2004. The decrease is primarily due to a reduction of salaries and travel and entertainment expenditures in 2005.

Product development and research expenses increased by $22,000 in 2005, or 10%, compared to 2004. 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 $3,000 in 2005 compared to interest income of $9,000 in 2004. The decrease in interest income was a direct result of the decrease in our cash balance.

The Company reported a net loss attributable to common stock of $183,000, or $(.02) per share in 2005, compared to net income attributable to common stock of $3,000, or $(.00) per share in 2004.

"The Company's cost cutting initiatives that began last year have resulted in a minimal loss. The anticipated revenue reduction is attributed to the removal of the exclusivity agreement with our largest customer. This action is allowing the Company to offer our technology to a wide range of new customers in the United States, Europe and Asia, and should result in sustained revenue increases by the end of the year. We will give a more detailed report on today's 10:00 AM conference call and at our Annual Shareholder meeting on Monday, May 23, 2005", stated Frank Gerardi, Chairman,

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
        (in thousands, except share and per share information)
                              (Unaudited)

                                              Three months ended
                                                   March 31,
                                             ------------------------
                                                2005          2004
                                             -----------  -----------
Revenues:
     Product sales, net                      $       505  $       855
     Licensing and royalty income                    270          132
                                             -----------  -----------
         Total revenues                              775          987

Cost and expenses:
     Cost of sales                                   413          349
     Selling, general and administrative
      expenses                                       311          429
     Product development and research
      expenses                                       235          213
                                             -----------  -----------
Operating profit (loss)                             (184)          (4)
Interest income                                        3            9
                                             -----------  -----------

Income before provision for income taxes            (181)           5
Provision for income taxes                            (2)          (2)
                                             -----------  -----------

Net income(loss)                             $      (183) $         3
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Basic Earnings (Loss) Per Common Share
   Net income (loss) per share               $      (.02) $         -

Diluted Earnings (Loss) Per Common Share
   Net income (loss) per share               $      (.02) $         -

Weighted Average of Common Stock and Common
 Stock Equivalents Outstanding
   Basic                                      11,681,524   11,447,253
   Diluted                                    11,681,524   12,018,279



                      IGI, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
                      CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
        (in thousands, except share and per share information)

                                                  March 31,  Dec. 31,
                                                    2005       2004
                                                 (unaudited)
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ASSETS
Current assets:
     Cash and cash equivalents                    $    329   $    380
     Restricted cash                                    50         50
     Marketable securities                             328        377
     Accounts receivable, less allowance for
      doubtful accounts of $10 in 2005
      and 2004                                         259        306
     Licensing and royalty income receivable           205        155
     Inventories                                       320        247
     Prepaid expenses and other current assets          69          8
                                                  --------   --------
          Total current assets                       1,560      1,523
Property, plant and equipment, net                   3,169      3,168
Other assets                                            36         39
                                                  --------   --------
          Total assets                            $  4,765   $  4,730
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
     Accounts payable                                  319        157
     Accrued payroll                                    13         16
     Other accrued expenses                            255        243
     Income taxes payable                                4          5
     Deferred income                                   207        180
                                                  --------   --------
          Total current liabilities                    798        601
Deferred income                                        105        121
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          Total liabilities                            903        722
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Stockholders' equity:
     Common stock, $.01 par value, 50,000,000
      shares authorized; 13,703,720 and
      13,547,520 shares issued in 2005 and
      2004, respectively                               137        135
     Additional paid-in capital                     24,551     24,467
     Accumulated deficit                           (19,350)   (19,167)
     Accumulated other comprehensive loss              (81)       (32)
     Less treasury stock, 1,965,740 shares at
      cost in 2005 and 2004                         (1,395)    (1,395)
                                                  --------   --------
          Total stockholders' equity                 3,862      4,008
                                                  --------   --------
             Total liabilities and
              stockholders' equity                $  4,765   $  4,730
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Contact:
IGI, Inc.
Frank Gerardi, 856-697-1441 ext. 102
www.askigi.com
Source: IGI, Inc.