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    DragonWave Inc. Reports Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2013 Results
    Wednesday, October 10, 2012 at 4:41:56 PM ET
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DragonWave Inc. (TSX:DWI)(DRWI) a leading global supplier of packet microwave radio systems for mobile and access networks, today reported financial results for its second quarter of fiscal year 2013, ended August 31, 2012. All figures are reported in U.S. dollars and were prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).

Revenue for the second quarter of fiscal year 2013 was $44.2 million, compared with $13.6 million in the second quarter of fiscal year 2012 and $13.0 million in the first quarter of fiscal year 2013. DragonWave had one customer, Nokia Siemens Networks, who generated more than 10% of revenue in the second quarter of fiscal year 2012. Revenue through the Nokia Siemens Networks channel totaled $32.3 million in the quarter.

Gross margin for the second quarter of fiscal year 2013 was 15%, compared with 42% in the second quarter of fiscal year 2012 and 32% in the first quarter of fiscal year 2013. The gross margin in the second quarter of fiscal year 2013 reflects the inclusion of an inventory impairment provision of $2.6 million. Without the inventory provision, the gross margin in the second quarter was 21%.

Comprehensive loss applicable to shareholders in the second quarter of fiscal year 2013 was ($1.1) million or ($0.03) per basic and diluted share, compared to a loss of ($2.2) million or ($0.06) per basic and diluted share in the second quarter of fiscal year 2012. These results include a one-time gain of $19.4 million related to the accounting treatment for the acquisition of the Nokia Siemens Networks microwave transport business.

"We continue to advance our strategic priorities," said DragonWave President and CEO Peter Allen. "Our partnership with Nokia Siemens Networks is still in the integration phase and involves a wide range of activities, including access to a wide range of major global operators. Following the June 1, 2012 closing of the acquisition of Nokia Siemens Networks’ microwave transport business, we rationalized our operations and reduced costs; we will continue to manage our cost profile to achieve profitability as we gain greater visibility into revenue opportunities."

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash totaled $44 million, compared to $42.6 million at the end of the first quarter of fiscal year 2013.

Revenue for the first six months of fiscal year 2013 was $57.1 million, compared with $24.7 million for the first six months of 2012. Net loss for the first six months of fiscal 2013 was ($13.7) million or ($0.37) per basic and diluted share, compared with ($12.1) million or ($0.34) per basic and diluted share for the first six months of fiscal 2012.

DragonWave also announced today that Gerry Spencer, Chairman of the Board, is stepping down as a director for family reasons. "Gerry has made a significant contribution to DragonWave," said Mr. Allen. "We thank him for his service and wish him well in his future endeavours. Company director Claude Haw will become the new board chair. Claude has more than 30 years of experience in the technology and telecommunications industry. He first joined the DragonWave Board in 2003. I look forward to working with Claude in his new capacity."

Revenue Outlook for Third Quarter Fiscal Year 2013

DragonWave expects revenue for the third quarter of fiscal year 2013 to be in the range of $43 million to $50 million.

Webcast and Conference Call Details:

The DragonWave management team will discuss the results on a webcast and conference call beginning at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time tomorrow, October 11, 2012.

The live webcast and presentation slides will be available at the Investor Relations section of the DragonWave website at: http://investor.dragonwaveinc.com/events.cfm

An archive of the webcast will be available at the same link.

Conference call dial-in numbers:


--  Toll-free North America: (866) 393-0571

--  International: (408) 774-4000


About DragonWave

DragonWave(R) is a leading provider of high-capacity packet microwave solutions that drive next-generation IP networks. DragonWave’s carrier-grade point-to-point packet microwave systems transmit broadband voice, video and data, enabling service providers, government agencies, enterprises and other organizations to meet their increasing bandwidth requirements rapidly and affordably. The principal application of DragonWave’s products is wireless network backhaul. Additional solutions include leased line replacement, last mile fiber extension and enterprise networks. DragonWave’s corporate headquarters is located in Ottawa, Ontario, with sales locations in Europe, Asia, the Middle East and North America. For more information, visit http://www.dragonwaveinc.com.

DragonWave(R) is a registered trademark of DragonWave Inc.

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements in this release, including the estimate of the revenue range for the third quarter of fiscal year 2013, our statement regarding our intentions with respect to our cost profile and the statements regarding our relationship with and the transactions involving Nokia Siemens Networks constitute forward-looking statements or forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable securities laws. These statements are subject to certain assumptions, risks and uncertainties.

Material factors and assumptions used to develop revenue estimates include DragonWave’s expectations regarding: the plans of its existing and new direct and indirect customers, the volume and timing of orders, shipments and revenue recognition; and the capacity of our supply chain to meet demand. Material factors and assumptions relating to our relationship with Nokia Siemens Networks and the NSN Transactions include the parties’ beliefs regarding the industry and markets in which the parties operate; successful integration of the product lines acquired from Nokia Siemens Networks; and expectations regarding potential synergies and prospects for the business. There are risks arising out of the NSN Transactions, including that expected synergies will not materialize; that unexpected costs will be incurred to integrate the business; or that end-customer demand will not meet expectations. Material risks and uncertainties relating to the NSN Transactions are described under the heading "Risks and Uncertainties" in the MD&A dated July 11, 2012 and on pages 19-22 of the Company’s Annual Information Form, dated May 11, 2012.

Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. These statements are provided to assist external stakeholders in understanding DragonWave’s expectations as of the date of this release and may not be appropriate for other purposes. Actual results, performance, achievements or developments of DragonWave may differ materially from the results, performance, achievements or developments expressed or implied by such statements.

Risk factors, in addition to those detailed above, that may cause the actual results, performance, achievements or developments of DragonWave to differ materially from the results, performance, achievements or developments expressed or implied by such statements can be found in DragonWave’s Annual Information Form dated May 11, 2012 and other public documents filed by DragonWave with Canadian and United States securities regulatory authorities, which are available at www.sedar.com and www.sec.gov, respectively, and include the following:


--  DragonWave’s growth is dependent on the development and growth of the
    market for high-capacity wireless communications services.
--  DragonWave relies on a small number of customers for a large percentage
    of its revenue and DragonWave’s future growth depends on the success of
    its customer diversification efforts.
--  Network deployment plans by DragonWave’s existing and potential
    customers are capital intensive and the timing of such deployments is
    affected by such customers’ access to capital.
--  DragonWave faces intense competition from several competitors and if it
    does not compete effectively with these competitors, its revenues may
    not grow and could decline. DragonWave also faces competition from
    indirect competitors.
--  DragonWave relies on its suppliers to supply components for its products
    and the Company is exposed to the risk that these suppliers will not be
    able to supply components on a timely basis, or at all.
--  DragonWave’s success depends on its ability to develop new products and
    enhance existing products.
--  DragonWave’s quarterly revenue and operating results can be difficult to
    predict and can fluctuate substantially.
--  If DragonWave is required to change its pricing models to compete
    successfully, its margins and operating results may be adversely
    affected.
--  DragonWave has a lengthy and variable sales cycle.


DragonWave assumes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements or forward-looking information, whether because of new information, future events or otherwise, except as expressly required by law.


                        CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
                Expressed in US $000’s except share amounts

                                                      As at           As at
                                                 August 31,    February 29,
                                                       2012            2012
                                            --------------------------------
Assets
Current Assets
  Cash and cash equivalents                          43,586          52,798
  Restricted cash                                       393             177
  Trade receivables                                  32,328           9,850
  Inventory                                          31,116          27,043
  Other current assets                               10,640           5,501
  Contingent receivable                               8,041               -
  Deferred tax asset                                    179              69
                                            --------------------------------
                                                    126,283          95,438
Long Term Assets
  Property and equipment                              9,944           5,184
  Deferred tax asset                                  1,818           1,308
  Deferred financing cost                               447               -
  Intangible assets                                  13,680           6,264
  Goodwill                                           11,927          11,927
                                            --------------------------------
                                                     37,816          24,683

Total Assets                                        164,099         120,121
                                            --------------------------------
                                            --------------------------------

Liabilities
Current Liabilities
  Accounts payable and accrued liabilities           45,843          12,720
  Deferred revenue                                    1,177             723
  Capital lease obligation                            3,970               -
  Contingent royalty                                      -             372
  Contingent consideration                                -           1,884
                                            --------------------------------
                                                     50,990          15,699

Long Term Liabilities
  Debt facility                                      15,000               -
  Capital lease obligation                            1,492               -
  Other long term liabilities                           588           1,063
  Contingent royalty                                      -           1,292
                                            --------------------------------
                                                     17,080           2,355

Commitments

Shareholders’ equity
  Capital stock                                     179,373         172,264
  Contributed surplus                                 5,330           4,606
  Deficit                                           (79,149)        (65,448)
  Accumulated other comprehensive loss               (9,689)         (9,658)
                                            --------------------------------
Total Shareholder’s equity                           95,865         101,764

  Non-controlling interests                             164             303
                                            --------------------------------
Total Equity                                         96,029         102,067

Total Liabilities and Shareholder’s equity          164,099         120,121
                                            --------------------------------
                                            --------------------------------

Shares issued & outstanding                      38,025,305      35,586,206



                   CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
                      AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
                Expressed in US $000’s and per share amounts

                               Three months ended          Six months ended
                        ----------------------------------------------------
                          August 31,   August 31,   August 31,   August 31,
                                2012         2011         2012         2011
                        ----------------------------------------------------

REVENUE                       44,157       13,627       57,131       24,676
  Cost of sales               37,414        7,852       46,255       14,257
                        ----------------------------------------------------
Gross profit                   6,743        5,775       10,876       10,419
                        ----------------------------------------------------
                                15.3%        42.4%        19.0%        42.2%
EXPENSES
  Research and
   development                12,139        6,105       16,538       12,371
  Selling and marketing        4,357        3,849        8,015        7,929
  General and
   administrative              8,513        3,717       13,783        7,680
  Government assistance            -         (287)           -         (637)
                        ----------------------------------------------------
                              25,009       13,384       38,336       27,343
                        ----------------------------------------------------
Income (loss) before
 amortization of
 intangible assets and
 other items                 (18,266)      (7,609)     (27,460)     (16,924)

  Amortization of
   intangible assets          (1,199)        (622)      (1,741)      (1,209)
  Accretion expense              (30)        (276)         (52)        (552)
  Restructuring expense            -            -         (798)           -
  Interest income
   (expense)                    (740)         127         (711)         211
  Investment gain (loss)           -          (19)           -           20
  Impairment of
   intangible assets          (1,148)      (8,315)      (4,017)      (8,315)
  Gain on change in
   estimate of
   contingent
   liabilities                   352       13,161        1,542       13,161
  Gain on purchase of
   business                   19,397            -       19,397            -
  Foreign exchange gain
   (loss)                        462          (36)        (541)          84
                        ----------------------------------------------------
Income (loss) before
 income taxes                 (1,172)      (3,589)     (14,381)     (13,524)

  Income tax expense
   (recovery)                      -       (1,310)        (572)      (1,301)
                        ----------------------------------------------------
Net Income (loss)             (1,172)      (2,279)     (13,809)     (12,223)

  Net Loss Attributable
   to Non-Controlling
   Interest                       50           73          108          127
                        ----------------------------------------------------
Net Income (loss)
 applicable to
 shareholders                 (1,122)      (2,206)     (13,701)     (12,096)

  Foreign currency
   translation
   differences for
   foreign operations             (6)           7           62           10
                        ----------------------------------------------------
Comprehensive Income
 (Loss)                       (1,166)      (2,286)     (13,871)     (12,233)

  Comprehensive Income
   (Loss) applicable to
   Non-Controlling
   Interest                       53           67           77          119
                        ----------------------------------------------------
Comprehensive Income
 (Loss) applicable to
 shareholders                 (1,119)      (2,212)     (13,732)     (12,104)

Income (loss) per share
  Basic                        (0.03)       (0.06)       (0.37)       (0.34)
  Diluted                      (0.03)       (0.06)       (0.37)       (0.34)

Weighted Average Shares
 Outstanding
  Basic                   37,992,859   35,494,976   36,962,103   35,462,012
  Diluted                 37,992,859   35,494,976   36,962,103   35,462,012



                   CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
                           Expressed in US $000’s

                                Three months ended         Six months ended
                           -------------------------------------------------
                            August 31,  August 31,  August 31,   August 31,
                                  2012        2011        2012         2011
                           -------------------------------------------------

Operating Activities
Net Income (Loss)               (1,172)     (2,279)    (13,809)     (12,223)
Items not affecting cash
  Amortization of property
   and equipment                 1,724         845       2,478        1,674
  Amortization of
   intangible assets             1,199         622       1,741        1,209
  Accretion expense                 30         276          52          552
  Royalty amortization             (58)       (201)       (151)        (402)
  Interest expense                 211           -         211            -
  Rental expense                   957           -         957            -
  Impairment of intangible
   assets                        1,148       8,315       4,017        8,315
  Gain on change in
   estimate of contingent
   liabilities                    (352)    (13,161)     (1,542)     (13,161)
  Stock-based compensation         388         582         792        1,074
  Gain on purchase of
   business                    (19,397)          -     (19,397)           -
  Unrealized foreign
   exchange loss                  (467)         72         649           73
  Future income tax
   recovery                          -      (1,310)       (572)      (1,301)
  Inventory impairment           2,639         104       2,673          161
                           -------------------------------------------------
                               (13,150)     (6,135)    (21,901)     (14,029)

Changes in non-cash working
 capital items                  13,606      (2,072)     14,069       (3,396)
                           -------------------------------------------------
                                   456      (8,207)     (7,832)     (17,425)
                           -------------------------------------------------

Investing Activities
  Acquisition of property
   and equipment                  (903)       (220)     (1,123)        (669)
  Acquisition of intangible
   assets                         (163)        (89)       (629)        (403)
  Acquisition of business      (12,730)          -     (12,730)           -
  Purchase of short term
   investments                       -           -           -      (22,432)
  Maturity of short term
   investments                       -       6,977           -       24,485
                           -------------------------------------------------
                               (13,796)      6,668     (14,482)         981
                           -------------------------------------------------

Financing Activities
  Initial formation
   contribution by non-
   controlling interest in
   DW-HFCL                           -           -           -          555
  Debt facility                 15,000           -      15,000            -
  Deferred financing cost         (757)          -      (1,192)           -
  Issuance of common shares
   net of issuance costs            60         166         103          344
                           -------------------------------------------------
                                14,303         166      13,911          899
                           -------------------------------------------------

Effect of foreign exchange
 on cash and cash
 equivalents                       375         (86)       (809)         (92)

Net increase (decrease) in
 cash and cash equivalents       1,338      (1,459)     (9,212)     (15,637)

Cash and cash equivalents
 at beginning of period         42,248      63,641      52,798       77,819

                           -------------------------------------------------
Cash and cash equivalents
 at end of period               43,586      62,182      43,586       62,182
                           -------------------------------------------------
                           -------------------------------------------------

Cash paid during the period
 for interest                       13           -          13            -
                           -------------------------------------------------
                           -------------------------------------------------


SOURCE: DragonWave Inc.

Investor Contact:
John Lawlor
VP, Investor Relations
DragonWave Inc.
jlawlor@dragonwaveinc.com
Tel: 613-895-7000
Media Contact:
Nadine Kittle
Marketing Communications
DragonWave Inc.
nkittle@dragonwaveinc.com
Tel: 613-599-9991 ext 2262
Becky Obbema
Interprose Public Relations
(for DragonWave)
Becky.Obbema@interprosepr.com
Tel: (408) 778-2024
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