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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.
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not reviewed and does not accept responsibility
for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
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VendTek Systems Inc.
Consolidated Balance Sheets
As at October 31, 2005 and 2004
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2005
$
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2004
$
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Assets
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Current
Assets
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246,616
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508,443
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Accounts
receivable
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1,198,892
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621,333
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Inventory
[Note 3]
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763,409
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373,898
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Prepaid
expenses and deposits
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4,722
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4,604
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2,213,639
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1,508,278
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Property,
Plant and Equipment [Note 4]
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204,495
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230,802
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Intangible
Assets [Note 4]
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21,491
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26,863
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Deferred
Finance Fees [Note 5]
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17,166
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33,022
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2,456,791
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1,798,965
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Liabilities
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Current
Liabilities
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Accounts
payable and accrued liabilities
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2,665,120
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2,131,375
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Current
portion of long-term debt [Note 5]
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495,811
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6,486
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3,161,902
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2,137,861
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Long-term
Debt [Note 5]
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7,523
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486,400
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3,168,454
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2,624,261
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Shareholders'
Deficit
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Share
Capital [Note 6]
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5,153,012
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4,802,923
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Contributed
Surplus
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147,900
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-
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Equity
Portion of Convertible Debt[Note 5]
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34,000
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34,000
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Deficit
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(6,046,575)
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(5,662,219)
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(711,663)
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(825,296)
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2,456,791
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1,798,965
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(See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial
statements)
Approved on Behalf of the
Board:
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"Paul
Brock"
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"Stuart
Wooldridge"
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Paul
Brock, President and Chief Executive Officer
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