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Quantum Reports Third-Quarter 2003 Results

March 18, 2003 by Jeff Shepard

Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide Inc. (Irvine, CA) reported results for its fiscal 2003 third quarter ended January 31, 2003. For the third quarter of fiscal year 2003, Quantum reported a net loss of $4 million, or $0.22 per share, on revenues of $6 million, compared to a net loss of $10.2 million, or $0.72 per share, for the third quarter of fiscal year 2002 on revenues of $3.5 million.

For the nine-month period ended January 31, 2003, Quantum reported a net loss of $14.3 million, or $0.86 per share, on revenues of $16.2 million, compared to a net loss of $35.1 million, or $2.49 per share, for the same period of fiscal year 2002 on revenues of $16.3 million. During the nine-month period ended January 31, 2003, operating costs and expenses decreased $20.5 million, or 40.1 percent, compared to the same period in fiscal year 2002. The decrease was driven by focused development efforts and lower research and development expenditures as a result of cost reductions and under-customer-funded research and development programs.