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Sycamore Networks, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2009 Financial Results

Sycamore Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCMR), a leader in intelligent bandwidth management solutions for fixed line and mobile network operators worldwide, today reported its results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended July 31, 2009. Revenue for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2009 was $17.2 million, compared with $15.1 million for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2008. Revenue for fiscal 2009 was $67.4 million compared with $115.5 million for fiscal 2008.

Net loss for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2009, on a generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) basis, was $34.9 million, or $0.12 per share, compared with a GAAP net loss of $14.1 million, or $0.05 per share for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2008. Net loss for fiscal 2009, on a GAAP basis, was $53.6 million or $0.19 per share, compared with a GAAP net loss of $0.1 million or $0.00 per share for fiscal 2008. GAAP results include non-cash charges for asset impairments, stock-based compensation and amortization of intangible assets as well as cash-based restructuring costs.

The impairment charge included in the GAAP net loss for the fourth quarter and fiscal 2009 periods is $24.2 million, of which $23.1 million relates to the total book value of goodwill and other intangible assets and $1.1 million to certain fixed assets. The charge results from an impairment assessment and valuation taking into consideration several market and economic factors. The charge has no impact on the Company’s business operations or on its current or future cash flows.

Non-GAAP net loss for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2009 was $6.5 million, or $0.02 per share, compared with non-GAAP net loss of $7.8 million, or $0.03 per share for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2008. Non-GAAP net loss for fiscal 2009 was $19.5 million, or $0.07 per share, compared with non-GAAP net income of $13.8 million, or $0.05 per fully diluted share for fiscal 2008. A reconciliation between net income (loss) on a GAAP basis and non-GAAP basis is provided in a table immediately following the Unaudited Non-GAAP Consolidated Statements of Operations included with this release.

“Our Q4 and full year results reflect the impact of reduced capital spending by service providers, occurring within the backdrop of a challenging business environment,” said Daniel E. Smith, president and chief executive officer. “We will continue to exercise disciplined expense control, while ensuring our resources are effectively aligned to meet our customer commitments, and continue to demonstrate leadership in customer service and support.”

About Sycamore Networks

Sycamore Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCMR) is a leading provider of intelligent bandwidth management solutions for fixed line and mobile network operators worldwide. From multiservice access networks to the optical core, Sycamore products enable network operators to lower overall network costs, increase operational efficiencies, and rapidly deploy new revenue-generating services. Sycamore's global customer base includes Tier 1 service providers, government agencies, and utility companies. For more information, please visit www.sycamorenet.com.

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

The Company provides non-GAAP financial data in addition to providing financial results in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). These measures are not in accordance with or an alternative for GAAP, and may be different from non-GAAP measures used by other companies. The Company believes that the items excluded from the non-GAAP results have one or more of the following characteristics: their magnitude and timing is largely outside of the Company’s control; they are unrelated to the ongoing operation of the business in the ordinary course; they are unusual, and the Company does not expect them to occur in the ordinary course of business; or they are non-operational, non-cash expenses involving stock option grants.

The non-GAAP financial data is provided to enhance the reader’s overall understanding of the Company’s current financial performance and its prospects for the future. Specifically, the Company believes the non-GAAP results provide useful information to both management and investors by excluding certain expense and income items that the Company believes are not indicative of the Company’s core operating results. In addition, since the Company has historically reported non-GAAP results to the investment community, the Company believes the inclusion of non-GAAP numbers provides consistency in its financial reporting. Further, these non-GAAP results are one of the primary indicators management uses for planning and forecasting in future periods. The non-GAAP financial data should be considered in addition to, not as a substitute for or a more appropriate indicator of, operating results, cash flows, or other measures of financial performance prepared in accordance with GAAP.

We wish to caution you that certain matters discussed in this news release constitute forward-looking statements regarding future events that involve risks and uncertainties. Readers are cautioned that actual results or events could differ materially from those stated or implied in the forward-looking statements. Other risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, actions, inquiries and findings that may result from certain stock option matters, including the restatement of previously issued financial statements and certain purported shareholder derivative actions filed against the Company and certain of its current and former officers and directors; the Company's reliance on a limited number of customers; variation in the Company's quarterly results; industry pricing pressures and the high cost of product development required to remain competitive and keep pace with evolving features and technologies desired by customers; the consolidation of both suppliers and customers in the telecommunications marketplace and general economic conditions. Certain additional risks are set forth in more detail in the section entitled "Risk Factors" in the Company's most recent Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and Annual Report on Form 10-K filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future results or otherwise.

Sycamore Networks, Inc.

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(in thousands)

   
July 31, 2009 July 31, 2008
Assets
 
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 347,696 $ 499,922
Short-term investments 273,387 321,173
Accounts receivable, net 12,860 8,779
Inventories 16,058 23,750
Prepaids and other current assets   2,388   2,847
Total current assets 652,389 856,471
 
Property and equipment, net 13,342 20,437
Long-term investments 305,725 120,739
Purchased intangibles, net -- 4,000
Goodwill -- 20,334
Other assets   357   482
Total Assets $ 971,813 $ 1,022,463
 
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
 
Current liabilities:
Deferred revenue $ 11,003 $ 14,300
Other current liabilities   14,034   14,043
Total current liabilities 25,037 28,343
 
Long term deferred revenue 4,530 4,841
Long term liability   1,821   1,904
Total liabilities   31,388   35,088
 
Common stock 284 284
Additional paid-in capital 2,040,061 2,034,818
Accumulated deficit (1,101,355) (1,047,783)
Other equity   1,435   56
Total stockholders' equity   940,425   987,375
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity $ 971,813 $ 1,022,463

Sycamore Networks, Inc.

Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Operations

(in thousands, except per share data)

       
Three Months Ended Year Ended
July 31, 2009 July 31, 2008 July 31, 2009 July 31, 2008
 
Revenue $ 17,245 $ 15,093 $ 67,357 $ 115,496
Cost of revenue   10,194   10,940   38,469   62,565
Gross profit 7,051 4,153 28,888 52,931
 
Operating expenses:
Research and development 12,725 12,911 50,134 47,397
Sales and marketing 3,185 5,552 14,551 21,041
General and administrative 2,625 3,613 8,198 15,980
Restructuring expense 2,783 -- 3,600 2,368
Asset impairment   24,209   4,446   24,209   4,446
Total operating expenses   45,527   26,522   100,692   91,232
 
Loss from operations (38,476) (22,369) (71,804) (38,301)
 
Interest and other income, net   3,149   7,876   18,000   38,784
Income (loss) before income taxes (35,327) (14,493) (53,804) 483
Income tax expense (benefit)   (397)   (415)   (232)   597
Net loss $ (34,930) $ (14,078) $ (53,572) $ (114)
 
Net loss per share:
Basic $ (0.12) $ (0.05) $ (0.19) $ (0.00)
Diluted $ (0.12) $ (0.05) $ (0.19) $ (0.00)
 
Weighted average shares outstanding:
Basic 283,796 283,346 283,589 282,484
Diluted 283,796 283,346 283,589 282,484

Sycamore Networks, Inc.

Unaudited Non-GAAP Consolidated Statements of Operations

(in thousands, except per share data)

       
Three Months Ended Year Ended
July 31, 2009 July 31, 2008 July 31, 2009 July 31, 2008
 
Revenue $ 17,245 $ 15,093 $ 67,357 $ 115,496
Cost of revenue   9,982   10,760   37,489   61,940
Gross profit 7,263 4,333 29,868 53,556
 
Operating expenses:
Research and development 12,235 12,396 48,127 45,630
Sales and marketing 2,919 5,239 13,362 19,917
General and administrative   2,182   2,583   6,113   12,041
Total operating expenses   17,336   20,218   67,602   77,588
 
Loss from operations (10,073) (15,885) (37,734) (24,032)
 
Interest and other income, net   3,149   7,876   18,000   38,784
Income (loss) before income taxes (6,924) (8,009) (19,734) 14,752
Income tax expense (benefit)   (397)   (217)   (232)   970
Net income (loss) $ (6,527) $ (7,792) $ (19,502) $ 13,782
 
Net income (loss) per share:
Basic $ (0.02) $ (0.03) $ (0.07) $ 0.05
Diluted $ (0.02) $ (0.03) $ (0.07) $ 0.05
 
Weighted average shares outstanding:
Basic 283,796 283,346 283,589 282,484
Diluted 283,796 283,346 283,589 284,214

Sycamore Networks, Inc.

Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Net Income

(in thousands, except per share data)

       
Three Months Ended Year Ended
July 31, 2009 July 31, 2008 July 31, 2009 July 31, 2008
 
GAAP net loss $ (34,930) $ (14,078) $ (53,572) $ (114)
 
Stock-based compensation expense:
Cost of revenue 142 180 594 625
Research and development 490 515 2,007 1,767
Sales and marketing 266 313 1,189 1,124
General and administrative   239   263   902   975
Total stock based compensation expense 1,137 1,271 4,692 4,491
Asset impairment charge:
Operating expense 24,209 4,446 24,209 4,446
Amortization of purchased intangible assets 204 767 1,183 2,964
Restructuring:
Operating expense 2,783 -- 3,600 2,368
Cost of revenue 70 -- 386 --
Tax effect   --   (198)   --   (373)
 
Non-GAAP net income (loss) $ (6,527) $ (7,792) $ (19,502) $ 13,782

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