Orion Energy Systems, Inc. (OESX) Posts Wider-than-Expected Q4 Loss

Orion Energy Systems, Inc. (NYSE: OESX) reported Q4 EPS of ($0.41), which includes items and may not compare to the analyst estimate of ($0.01). Revenue for the quarter came in at $12.6 million versus the consensus estimate of $22.18 million.

John Scribante, Chief Executive Officer of Orion, stated, “We continued to make progress during fiscal 2014 through improved operating efficiencies and better positioning our Company to take advantage of a lighting retrofit marketplace with ample opportunity for growth. We have successfully undergone a transformation of Orion’s operations with the implementation of LEAN manufacturing processes, reorganization of the Company’s salesforce while increasing the number of salespeople to better serve Orion’s customers, and completion of the acquisition and integration of Harris Manufacturing and Harris LED to expand our product offering of LED and expand our customer base, all while generating $9.9 million in cash from operations during fiscal 2014. In the fourth quarter, we experienced a slower-than-expected adoption by potential customers of our newer LED product offerings and retrofit solutions that affected our sales in the short term. We believe this is due to larger national companies delaying the decision to integrate newer technologies as the LED advantages start to overtake existing infrastructure. Our pipeline of opportunities has been growing at unprecedented levels. We remain focused on expanding the value proposition of our core lighting solutions and are not dissuaded from our long-term objectives, nor do we feel that a longer timeline diminishes the progress our team has made since my appointment 18 months ago.”

Mr. Scribante continued, “We successfully integrated Harris into our operations and in January 2014 launched the industry’s first complete suite of LED Troffer Door Retrofit (LDR) products that are completely assembled within the door frame for ease of installation. Our LDR product provides potential customers in office, retail and industrial markets with quality lighting, immediate reduction of energy costs and non-invasive quick installation. We are beginning to gain traction as our team introduces these new LED solutions to the market and are singularly focused on driving sales.”

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