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- VENDTEK SYSTEMS INC. REPORTS RECORD REVENUES FOR 2005

Vancouver, BC, February 16, 2006 - VendTek Systems Inc. (TSXV: VSI) ("VendTek" or "The Company"), a leading provider of software for prepaid service distribution, is pleased to announce the Company's audited financial statements for the year ended October 31, 2005. VendTek realized record revenues of $38,354,035 for the year ended October 31, 2004 and net loss decreased by 72% from ($1,308,700) to ($365,501).

Key highlights of VendTek's fiscal 2005 year-end results include:

  • Revenue growth of 77% during 2005; 2004's revenue growth was 88%.
  • The consolidated gross profit for 2005 increased approximately 100% to $1,547,445 compared to $771,840 in 2004.
  • G&A expenses were $1,504,720 or 4% of revenues during 2005 compared to approximately 7% of revenues in 2004.
  • Net loss decreased by 72% for the year ended 2005.
  • Net loss per share for fiscal 2005 decreased by 75% to ($0.01) compared to ($0.04) for fiscal 2004.
"We have continued the trend of increasing revenues through expansion of our Canadian subsidiary (Now Prepay) and we expect that trend to continue. The addition of new products and services to the Canadian market as well as the launch of business in foreign markets is expected to fuel additional growth in 2006." said Paul Brock, president of VendTek.

Complete results for the year ended October 31, 2005 may be accessed via the Company's web site at www.vendteksys.com via the SEDAR web site at www.sedar.com or by e-mailing shaynes@vendteksys.com and having them sent directly to you.

For more information please contact Samantha Haynes at 1-800-806-4958 or 604.805.4653 or via e-mail shaynes@vendteksys.com.

About VendTek

VendTek develops and licenses automated transaction system software and supporting technologies that improve the efficiency of product delivery, reduce costs to clients and offer superior safety measures. VendTek's customers and its subsidiaries, Now Prepay Corp. (in Canada) and VendTek Systems Technologies (in China), are using eFresh™ software to build electronic, prepaid services networks, which enable consumers to purchase prepaid services via POS and self-serve terminals connected to a central eFresh™ server. This system creates significant value through improved efficiencies compared to the traditional distribution paradigm. eFresh™ reduces shrinkage and inventory requirements while improving consumer access to prepaid services by completely eliminating physical cards and vouchers. For further information please visit the Company's websites www.vendteksys.com and www.nowprepay.com.

The TSX Venture Exchange has not reviewed and does not accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.


VendTek Systems Inc.
Consolidated Balance Sheets
As at October 31, 2005 and 2004

 

2005

$

 

2004

$

Assets

 

 

 

Current Assets

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

246,616

 

508,443

Accounts receivable

1,198,892

 

621,333

Inventory [Note 3]

763,409

 

373,898

Prepaid expenses and deposits

4,722

 

4,604

 

 

 

 

 

2,213,639

 

1,508,278

 

 

 

 

Property, Plant and Equipment [Note 4]

204,495

 

230,802

 

 

 

 

Intangible Assets [Note 4]

21,491

 

26,863

 

 

 

 

Deferred Finance Fees [Note 5]

17,166

 

33,022

 

 

 

 

 

2,456,791

 

1,798,965

 

 

 

 

Liabilities

 

 

 

Current Liabilities

 

 

 

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

2,665,120

 

2,131,375

Current portion of long-term debt [Note 5]

495,811

 

6,486

 

 

 

 

 

3,161,902

 

2,137,861

 

 

 

 

Long-term Debt [Note 5]

7,523

 

486,400

 

 

 

 

 

3,168,454

 

2,624,261

 

 

 

 

Shareholders' Deficit

 

 

 

Share Capital [Note 6]

5,153,012

 

4,802,923

 

 

 

 

Contributed Surplus

147,900

 

-

Equity Portion of Convertible Debt[Note 5]

34,000

 

34,000

 

 

 

 

Deficit

(6,046,575)

 

(5,662,219)

 

 

 

 

 

(711,663)

 

(825,296)

 

 

 

 

 

2,456,791

 

1,798,965

 

 

 

 



(See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements)
Approved on Behalf of the Board:

"Paul Brock"

 

"Stuart Wooldridge"

Paul Brock, President and Chief Executive Officer