WTT Wireless Telecom

Wireless Telecom Group, Inc. (NYSEAmex: WTT) (the“Company”) The Board of Directors is pleased to announce that effective November 12, 2009, the Board has elected Paul Genova, the Corporation’s President, CFO and Acting CEO, to serve as its CEO. Mr. Savio Tung the Chairman of the Board of the Corporation stated, “We are pleased to appoint Paul, a skilled, seasoned executive whose performance with the Corporation demonstrates his ability to succeed in this leadership role.”

The Company also announced today its results for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2009.

For the quarter ended September 30, 2009, the Company reported net sales of $13,124,000, compared to $13,609,000 for the same period in 2008. For the third quarter of 2009, the Company reported net income of $163,000, or $0.01 per diluted share, compared to a net (loss) of $(510,000), or $(0.02) per diluted share, for the third quarter of 2008.

For the nine months ended September 30, 2009, the Company reported net sales of $35,989,000, compared to $39,605,000 for the same period in 2008. The Company also reported a net (loss) of $(200,000), or $(0.01) per diluted share, for the first nine months of 2009, compared to a net (loss) of $(2,029,000), or $(0.08) per diluted share, for the same period of 2008.

Mr. Genova stated, “I am encouraged by our progress in the third quarter while significant economic and market challenges remain. We will continue to focus on maintaining a strong balance sheet and positive cash flows. We remain committed to continued progress through enhanced operational effectiveness and revenue growth with increased profitability in order to provide value to our shareholders.”

About Wireless Telecom Group

Wireless Telecom Group designs and manufactures radio frequency (RF) and microwave-based products for wireless and advanced communications industries and markets its products and services worldwide under the Boonton, Microlab, Noisecom, and Willtek brands. Its complementary suite of high performance instruments and components includes peak power meters, signal analyzers, power splitters, combiners, diplexers, noise modules, precision noise generators, and mobile phone testing solutions. The Company serves both commercial and government markets with workflow-oriented, built-for-purpose solutions in cellular/mobile, WiFi, WiMAX, private mobile radio, satellite, cable, radar, avionics, medical, and computing applications. Wireless Telecom Group is headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey, in the New York City metropolitan area, and maintains a global network of Sales and Service offices for excellent product service and support.

Wireless Telecom Group’s website address is http://www.wtcom.com. Except for historical information, the matters discussed in this news release may be considered "forward-looking" statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Such statements include declarations regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of the Company and its management. Prospective investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve a number of risks and uncertainties that could materially affect actual results. Such risks and uncertainties are identified in the Company's reports and registration statements filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008.

         

SELECTED FINANCIAL RESULTS

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

    Three months ended Nine months ended

September 30,

September 30,

(unaudited) (unaudited)  

2009

2008

2009

2008

Statement of Operations Data:

Net sales

$

13,124

$ 13,609

$

35,989

$ 39,605   Gross profit

6,370

6,876

17,557

19,256   Operating expenses Research and development

1,642

1,804

5,200

5,725 Sales and marketing

2,614

2,903

7,621

8,686 General and administrative

1,797

2,260

5,244

6,561 Total operating expenses

6,053

6,967

18,065

20,972   Interest and other expense (income)

72

258

10

(286 )   Income (loss) before income taxes

245

(349 )

(518

)

(1,430 )   Net income (loss)

$

163

$ (510 )

$

(200

)

$ (2,029 )     Net (loss) per common share: Basic

$

.01

$ (.02 )

$

(.01

)

$ (.08 )   Diluted

$

.01

$ (.02 )

$

(.01

)

$ (.08 )   Weighted average shares outstanding: Basic

25,658

25,658

25,658

25,731 Diluted

25,658

25,658

25,658

25,731        

September 30,

December 31,

2009

2008

(unaudited)

Balance Sheet Data:

Cash & cash equivalents

$

12,785

$ 6,627 Investment in short-term securities

$

1,036

$ 5,016   Working capital

$

25,257

$ 24,794   Total assets

$

41,886

$ 43,533   Total liabilities

$

11,031

$ 12,855   Shareholders’ equity

$

30,855

$ 30,678