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 October 29, 2008 - 05:30 AM PST
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Conolog Reports Results for the Fiscal Year Ended July 31, 2008

-Product Revenues Increase 136%-

SOMERVILLE, N.J., Oct. 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Conolog Corporation (Nasdaq: CNLG) reported today its financial results for the fiscal year ended July 31, 2008.

'Fiscal 2008 product revenues grew 136% over last fiscal year. This growth is primarily attributed to the fulfillment of orders from existing, long-term contracts,' said Robert Benou, chairman of Conolog Corp. 'Continued market acceptance of our digital products has created a strong book of business for us in fiscal 2008 and sales momentum is building in fiscal 2009. We anticipate continued top-line growth from new orders for accelerated deliveries and the upcoming launch of the CM100 by year's end.'

'As a result of outsourcing our assemblies, standardizing the costs for the build out of the PDR2000 and adhering to ISO-9000 practices, we lowered our product costs as a percentage of revenues to 38% in fiscal 2008 from 73% in fiscal 2007. We believe these operational efficiencies and decreased costs, combined with increased demand for our digital products, positions us to narrow our net losses with goal of profitability in fiscal 2009,' added Benou.

Product revenue for the fiscal year ended July 31, 2008 totaled $1,220,993, an increase of 136%, from product revenue of $517,705 reported for the fiscal year ended July 31, 2007. Product cost (material and direct labor) for the fiscal year ended July 31, 2008 was $467,081 or 38% of product revenues, compared to $378,563 or 73% of product revenues for the fiscal year ended July 31, 2007.

For fiscal year ended July 31, 2008, in compliance with its inventory management policy, Conolog expensed $112,171 of cost related to obsolete inventory parts. This compares to $1,256,155 of obsolete inventory parts expensed during the fiscal year ended July 31, 2007.

Total operating expenses for the fiscal year ended July 31, 2008 were $4,373,078, an increase of $817,318 from $3,555,760 reported for the fiscal year ended July 31, 2007. The Company attributes the increase to higher legal fees to defend lawsuits and an increase in the value of stock compensation costs, offset by reduced research and development costs and stock compliance costs.

Other expenses for the fiscal year ended July 31, 2008 decreased by $391,136 to $3,348,754 from $3,739,890 for the fiscal year ended July 31, 2007. Other expenses include a non-cash expense related to the induced conversion benefit of $1,387,087; a non-cash interest expense related to conversion of debt for $864,892; the amortization of fees related to the conversion of debt for $504,740: and the write off of discount on converted debt of $606,598.

As a result of the foregoing, the Company reported a net loss of $6,967,606 or $4.70 per common share for fiscal 2008, compared to a net loss of $8,121,067 or $12.78 per common share (as restated for a stock reversal) for fiscal 2007. The net loss applicable to common shares for fiscal 2007 reflects a one-for-four reverse split of the Company's common stock, approved by shareholders on May 21, 2008. Total shares outstanding were 2,787,469 and 968,886 (as adjusted to reflect the reverse split) for the years ended July 31, 2008 and 2007, respectively.

About Conolog Corporation

Conolog Corporation is a provider of digital signal processing and digital security solutions to electric utilities worldwide. The Company designs and manufactures electromagnetic products to the military and provides engineering and design services to a variety of industries, government organizations and public utilities nationwide. The Company's INIVEN division manufactures a line of digital signal processing systems, including transmitters, receivers and multiplexers.

Contact: Conolog Corporation: Robert Benou, Chairman, 908/722-8081, www.conolog.com

Forward-looking statements in this release are made pursuant to the 'safe harbor' provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Investors are cautioned that such forward looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, including, without limitation, continued acceptance of the Company's products, increased levels of competition, new products introduced by competitors, and other risks detailed from time to time in the Company's periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. There can be no assurance that the Company's revenue for the year ending July 31, 2009 will be more than its revenue for the year ended July 31, 2008. There can also be no assurance that the Company will find suitable growth opportunities.

    Financial tables follow.



    CONOLOG CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
    CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
    FOR THE YEARS ENDED JULY 31, 2008 AND 2007
                                                    2008              2007
    OPERATING REVENUES
    Product revenue                             $1,220,993          $517,705
    Cost of product revenue
    Materials and labor used in production         467,081           378,563
    Write down of obsolete inventory parts         112,171         1,256,155
      Total Cost of product revenue                579,252         1,634,718
      Gross Profit (Loss) from Operations          641,741        (1,117,013)
    Selling, general and administrative expenses
    General and administrative                   2,094,819         2,149,542
    Stock compensation                           1,319,400           184,500
    Stock compliance                               230,396           444,465
    Research and development                       150,173           372,723
    Professional fees                              412,119           252,850
    Marketing and trade shows                      166,171           151,680
    Total selling, general and administrative
     expenses                                    4,373,078         3,555,760
      Loss Before Other Income (Expenses)       (3,731,337)       (4,672,773)
    OTHER INCOME (EXPENSES)
     Interest expense                              (77,922)              -
     Interest income                                92,485           141,390
     Induced conversion cost                    (1,387,087)       (2,705,457)
     Write off of discount on converted debt      (864,892)              -
     Amortization of deferred loan discount       (606,598)         (812,147)
     Amortization of deferred financing fees      (504,740)         (363,676)
      Total Other Income (Expense)              (3,348,754)       (3,739,890)
    Loss before provision for income taxes      (7,080,091)       (8,412,663)
     Benefit for income taxes                      112,485           291,596
    NET LOSS APPLICABLE TO COMMON SHARES       $(6,967,606)      $(8,121,067)
    NET LOSS PER BASIC AND DILUTED COMMON SHARE     $(4.70)          $(12.78)
    WEIGHTED AVERAGE NUMBER OF COMMON SHARES
     OUTSTANDING                                 1,483,380           653,511



    CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

                   ASSETS                         July 31           July 31
                                                    2008              2007
    Current Assets:
      Cash and cash equivalents                   $680,647          $687,011
      Certificate of deposit                       600,182         2,037,330
      Accounts receivable, net of allowance        360,846            64,768
      Prepaid expenses                              26,477             2,320
      Current portion of note receivable            14,864            14,864
      Inventory                                    850,507           538,854
      Other current assets                         568,529           445,136

              Total Current Assets               3,102,052         3,790,283

    Property and equipment:
      Machinery and equipment                    1,357,053         1,357,053
      Furniture and fixtures                       429,765           429,765
      Automobiles                                   34,097            34,097
      Computer software                            209,380           209,380
      Leasehold improvements                        30,265            30,265
    Total property and equipment                 2,060,560         2,060,560
      Less: accumulated depreciation            (1,951,725)       (1,927,725)
         Net Property and Equipment                108,835           132,835

    Other Assets:
      Deferred financing fees, net of
       amortization                                295,030           799,770
      Note receivable, net of current portion       80,495            94,140

               Total Other Assets                  375,525           893,910

                TOTAL ASSETS                    $3,586,412        $4,817,028



    LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
                                                          2008            2007
      Current Liabilities:
        Accounts payable                              $165,601        $134,112
        Accrued expenses                                61,957          27,433
        Current Convertible debenture, net of
         discount                                      824,853               -
                  Total Current Liabilities          1,052,411         161,545


    Non-Current Liabilities:

        Convertible debenture, net of discount               -       1,226,605
                  Total Liabilities                  1,052,411       1,388,150


    Stockholders' Equity:
      Preferred stock, par value $.50; Series A;
       4% cumulative; 500,000 shares authorized;
       155,000 shares issued and outstanding at
       July 31, 2008 and 2007 , respectively.           77,500          77,500
      Preferred stock, par value $.50; Series B;
       $.90 cumulative; 500,000 shares authorized;
       1,197 shares issued and outstanding at
       July 31, 2008 and 2007 , respectively.              597             597
      Common stock, par value $0.01; 30,000,000
       shares authorized; 2,787,469 and 968,886
       shares issued and outstanding at July 31,
       2008 and 2007 respectively including 9
       shares held in treasury.                         27,875          9,692
       Contributed capital                          50,003,695     44,765,149
       Accumulated deficit                         (46,819,932)   (39,852,326)
       Treasury shares at cost                        (131,734)      (131,734)
       Deferred compensation                          (604,110)    (1,319,400)
       Prepaid consulting                              (19,890)      (120,600)

        Total Stockholders' Equity                   2,534,001      3,428,878

    TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY      $3,586,412     $4,817,028

SOURCE Conolog Corporation