Finisar Announces Record Second Fiscal Quarter Revenues and Profits

2016-12-08 16:00 ET - News Release

SUNNYVALE, CA -- (Marketwired) -- 12/08/16

Finisar Corporation (NASDAQ: FNSR), a global technology leader for subsystems and components for fiber optic communications, today announced financial results for its second quarter of fiscal year 2017, ended October 30, 2016.

COMMENTARY

"I am pleased to announce that Finisar achieved all-time quarterly records for revenues and profits in our second quarter. Revenues were $369.9 million, an increase of $28.5 million, or 8.4% over the first quarter. This growth was primarily driven by strong demand for 100G transceivers. In addition, customer demand for wavelength selective switch and ROADM line card products was strong. Our gross margins improved significantly due to a favorable product mix and leverage achieved from our vertical integration with larger volumes. The combination of revenues being at the higher end of our guidance range with higher gross margins resulted in earnings per fully diluted share above our guidance range," said Jerry Rawls, Finisar's Chief Executive Officer.

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