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June 24, 2008 - VendTek Systems Inc. (TSX-V:
VSI) ("VendTek" or "Company"), a
leading provider of automated transaction systems software,
is pleased to report the results of its operations for
the three and six months ended April 30, 2008. The Company
also announced it has amended its financial results
for the first quarter ended January 31, 2008.
Quarterly revenues and cost of revenues for the first
quarter have been restated due to a technical transaction
processing error. The Company recorded the entire dollar
value of transactions instead of the specific amount
attributable to the Company. Revenues and cost of revenues
have been reduced by $1,096,218 to $28,994,961 and $27,330,846
respectively. Gross margin and net earnings were not
affected.
Highlights of the Company's second quarter results include:
- Revenues increased 67% to $28.883 million in 2008
from $17.291 million in 2007.
- Software and service revenue increased 14% from
$231,000 in 2007 to $266,000 in 2008.
- Earnings before income taxes increased from $97,000
in 2007 to $251,000 in 2008.
- Ten consecutive profitable quarters.
- Launch of network in North Africa in March 2008.
Highlights of the Company's six months results include:
- Revenues increased 72% from $33.706 million in
2007 to $57.878 million in 2008.
- Prepaid telecommunications revenue increased 73%
from $33.157 million in 2007 to $57.317 million in
2008.
- Earnings before income taxes increased from $365,000
in 2007 to $478,000 in 2008.
- Net income of $316,000 (or $0.01 per share) after
a $162,000 tax provision.
- Increased number of terminals in Canada to 13,958.
"The continued growth of our business in Canada
and the United Arab Emirates is reflected in our results.
We are very pleased to have launched our network in
North Africa during the quarter. Today, we are processing
transactions in Canada, China, U.A.E, and North Africa.
We anticipate strong future growth from the United States
as well," said Doug Buchanan, President and Chief
Executive Officer of VendTek.
"We have corrected the error in the first quarter
and have put additional control procedures in place.
Our strong growth requires us to continue to evaluate
our systems and processes to ensure that we have the
appropriate controls," continued Mr. Buchanan.
"We believe our continued financial strength has
positioned us for growth. We generated almost $1.4 million
from our operations for the first half of this year
compared to approximately $516,000 for the first half
of 2007," said Nurez Khimji, Chief Financial Officer
of VendTek.
Mr. Buchanan and Mr. Khimji will discuss the financial
results on Wednesday, June 25th, at 10:00am (PDT). Access
to the conference call can be obtained by dialing 416-644-3433
or 1-800-732-6179.
The complete statements are available at www.sedar.com.
For more information or to receive the complete statements
please contact Samantha Haynes at 604-805-4653 or 1-800-806-4958
or investment@vendteksystems.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 division, Now Prepay, and its subsidiaries
are using e-Fresh™ software to build electronic,
prepaid services networks, which enable consumers to
purchase prepaid services via POS and self-serve terminals
connected to a central e-Fresh™ server. This system
creates significant value through improved efficiencies
compared to the traditional distribution paradigm. e-Fresh™
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.
Forward Looking Statements
In order to provide our investors with an understanding
of our current results and future prospects, our communications
often include written or oral forward-looking statements.
This earnings announcement & MD&A and other
material filed with the Canadian securities regulators
contain statements that are forward-looking. These statements
are made pursuant to the "safe harbor" provisions
of applicable Canadian securities legislation. These
statements represent the Company's intentions, plans,
expectations and beliefs and are based on our experience
and our assessment of historical and future trends and
the application of key assumptions relating to future
events and circumstances. These statements may include,
but are not limited to, comments about our objectives
and priorities for 2008 and beyond, strategies and targets,
expectations for our financial condition, and the outlook
for our operations and external factors that may impact
results, including global economies and industry trends.
Forward-looking statements require assumptions and involve
risks and uncertainties related to our business and
the general economic environment, many beyond our control.
There is significant risk that the predictions, forecasts,
conclusions or projections we make will not prove to
be accurate and that our actual results will be materially
different from the targets, expectations, estimates
or intentions expressed in the forward-looking statements.
We caution readers not to place undue reliance on our
forward-looking statements.
The future outcomes that relate to forward-looking statements
may be influenced by many factors, including but not
limited to: general economic conditions in the countries
in which we operate; currency fluctuations; market demand
for our products and services; our ability to execute
projects and deliver solutions; our ability to execute
our strategic plans and to complete and integrate acquisitions;
the degree of competition in the geographic and business
areas in which we operate; our ability to attract and
retain qualified employees and contain payroll costs;
our ability to contain expenses; technological changes
and research and development; the length of the sales
cycle required to close larger solution contracts; availability
of financial resources to carry out our strategy; our
ability to protect our intellectual and intangible properties;
legal claims; critical accounting estimates; the possible
effects on our business of war or terrorist activities;
disease or illness that affects local, national or international
economies; and disruptions to public infrastructure,
such as transportation, communications, power or water
supply. We caution that this list is not exhaustive
of all possible factors.
Other factors could adversely affect our results.
When relying on forward-looking statements to make decisions
with respect to the Company, investors should carefully
consider these factors, as well as other uncertainties
and potential events, and the inherent uncertainty of
forward-looking statements. Unless required by law,
we do not undertake to update any forward-looking statement,
whether written or oral, that may be made from time
to time by the company or on its behalf.
The TSX Venture Exchange has not reviewed and does
not accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy
of this release.
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