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confidence high
sentiment neutral
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BIO-key FY2022 revenue up 37% to $7.0M; net loss widens to $10.2M; Q1 2023 guidance strong
BIO KEY INTERNATIONAL INC
- FY2022 revenue $7.0M (+37% YoY); Q4 revenue $1.76M (+88% YoY), driven by Swivel Secure acquisition.
- Net loss FY2022 $10.2M ($1.26 per share) vs $5.1M ($0.65 per share) in FY2021; included $1.8M goodwill impairment.
- Gross margin improved to 70.9% from 67.3% due to higher software and services revenue mix.
- Expects Q1 2023 revenue to significantly exceed strongest 2022 quarter; annual recurring revenue ~$7M.
- Operating expenses rose to $14.7M (vs $8.4M); cost reduction initiatives underway to improve profitability.