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MISSISSAUGA, ONTARIO today reported financial results for the period ended December 31, 2007.
The reporting period is the first full quarter since the Company's decision to change its financial year end to September 30, which was made public in a notice dated October 23, 2007. As a result of this change in financial year end, comparative periods do not line up precisely. The comparative period used in this report is for the three month period ending January 31, 2007.
The period ending December 31 of each year is expected to be the Company's slowest season due to the change of seasons, the onset of winter in the Northern Hemisphere, and the effects of the holiday season worldwide. Within this context the Company's results were very solid. Consolidated revenue for the three months ended December 31, 2007 was $11.2 million, an increase of 173% from the most comparable period last year. Included in revenue this period is $4.9 million of revenue contribution from UTS Geophysics, representing 44% of consolidated revenue, and $6.3 million from Aeroquest Limited representing 56% of consolidated revenue. Aeroquest revenue represented a 54% increase over the $4.1 million reported in the most comparable quarter last year.
Gross profit in the period was $3.9 million, or 35% of revenue. Gross profit margins in each of Aeroquest and UTS Geophysics reflect the effect of the seasonality of the business. Project level margins in both businesses (margins on contracts prior to the allocation of shared field operations and processing services) continue to be strong.
Operating profit in the period was $0.2 million, or 2% of revenue. Operating profit was negatively affected in the quarter by several items including the effects of stock-based compensation. Stock-based compensation in the quarter reflected the Company's annual grant of stock-based incentives and totaled $0.4 million. Operating profit was also reduced by $0.9 million due to non-cash intangible asset amortization expenses resulting from the acquisition of UTS Geophysics, and by certain additional legal and audit expenses relating to the costs of changing its year-end.
As a result of these charges and reflecting the slow winter flying season, net income for the period was $0.1 million or $0.00 per share, as compared to $0.2 million, or $0.01 per share for three month period ending January 31, 2007.
Operating cash flow before changes in working capital was $1.6 million, or $0.06 per share for the period, as compared to $0.5 million, or $0.03 per share in the most comparable period last year, and reflects the underlying health of the Company's operations.
Capital expenditures totaled $1.2 million for period, representing 11% of revenue, which is in line with the Company's expectations.
Contract backlog showed a modest increase over the last quarter and sits at $19 million at period end. Backlog is broken down into $8 million in helicopter backlog and $11 million in fixed wing backlog.
"Our results this quarter are very solid for this seasonally slow time of the year and consistent with our expectations." said Roy Graydon, President & CEO of Aeroquest; "All indications are that the market for our services remains very strong worldwide and with the addition, in the quarter, of Geophex to the Aeroquest Group of Companies, we are making positive steps in advancing our strategy of expanding the markets for our technologies and services. We are quite positive and are looking forward to the remainder of 2008."
About Aeroquest International
Aeroquest International is a global information and technology services company and a leader in the development and operation of innovative and proprietary geophysical surveying platforms for the mineral and petroleum exploration, and environmental services industries. Directly, and through its sister companies UTS Geophysics and Geophex, Aeroquest fields a fleet of over two dozen helicopter and fixed wing systems and is active across the world. More information about Aeroquest can be found at www.aeroquest.ca. More information on UTS Geophysics can be found at www.uts.com.au. More information on Geophex can be found at www.geophex.com.
For Investors
This news release may include statements about expected future events and/or financial results that are forward-looking in nature and subject to risks and uncertainties. The Company cautions that actual performance will be affected by a number of factors, many of which are beyond its control. Future events and results may vary substantially from what the Company currently foresees. Discussion of the various factors that may affect future results is contained in the Company's recent filings, available on SEDAR.
Aeroquest International Limited Consolidated Balance Sheets Unaudited - Prepared by Management ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- As at Dec. 31, 2007 Sep. 30, 2007 Assets (Unaudited) (Audited) Current Cash and cash equivalents $ 7,434,021 $ 5,398,777 Accounts receivable 5,780,176 8,014,717 Unbilled contracts in progress 2,144,514 2,312,098 Prepaid expenses and deposits 694,000 462,109 --------------------------- --------------------------- Total current assets 16,052,711 16,187,701 Long term Long term investments (Note 1) 88,001 90,001 Capital assets (Note 2) 8,343,373 7,618,873 Intangible assets (Note 3) 19,539,272 20,431,860 Goodwill (Note 4) 15,165,862 9,199,108 Future income taxes 142,176 143,747 --------------------------- --------------------------- Total long term assets 43,278,684 37,483,589 --------------------------- --------------------------- Total Assets $ 59,331,395 $ 53,671,290 --------------------------- --------------------------- Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity Current Accounts payable and accrued liabilities $ 7,667,828 $ 5,325,928 Income taxes payable 2,188,321 2,238,543 Deferred revenue 2,970,433 3,838,463 Promissory notes (Note 5) 2,658,273 536,449 Capital lease obligations (Note 6) 265,882 292,466 --------------------------- --------------------------- Total current liabilities 15,750,737 12,231,849 Long term Promissory notes (Note 5) 2,536,459 2,597,339 Capital lease obligations (Note 6) 589,088 720,230 Future income taxes 6,190,115 6,566,056 --------------------------- --------------------------- Total liabilities 25,066,399 22,115,474 --------------------------- --------------------------- Shareholders' equity Share capital (Note 8) 29,888,686 27,403,594 Contributed surplus (Note 8) 1,646,299 1,320,461 Accumulated other comprehensive income 55,228 72,794 Retained earnings 2,674,783 2,758,967 --------------------------- --------------------------- Total shareholders' equity 34,264,996 31,555,816 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity $ 59,331,395 $ 53,671,290 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- The accompanying summary of significant accounting policies and notes are an integral part of these financial statements. Aeroquest International Limited Consolidated Statement of Operations and Comprehensive Income Unaudited - Prepared by Management --------------------------------------------------------------------------- For the three months ending Dec. 31, 2007 Jan. 31, 2007 Sales $ 11,196,541 $ 4,097,884 Cost of sales 7,279,219 2,513,085 ---------------------------------- ---------------------------------- Gross profit 3,917,322 1,584,799 ---------------------------------- ---------------------------------- Expenses and other items General and administrative 1,880,563 834,142 Development expense 111,168 98,583 Foreign exchange (gain)/loss (56,463) (29,389) Stock based compensation expense 382,755 - Amortization of intangible assets 892,587 - Depreciation of capital assets 511,633 269,635 ---------------------------------- ---------------------------------- Total operating expenses 3,722,243 1,172,971 Operating profit 195,079 411,828 Other costs (income) (Note 12) 11,587 (31,247) Contract cancellations costs - 67,500 ---------------------------------- ---------------------------------- Income before income taxes 183,492 375,575 Income taxes (Note 10) Current 437,200 165,146 Future (374,370) - ---------------------------------- ---------------------------------- Total Income tax 62,830 165,146 ---------------------------------- ---------------------------------- Net income for the period $ 120,662 $ 210,429 ---------------------------------- ---------------------------------- Revaluation of long term investments to fair market value (2,000) - Unrealized gain (loss) on translation of self-sustaining foreign operations (15,566) - --------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total comprehensive income, for the period $ 103,096 $ 210,429 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------------------- The accompanying summary of significant accounting policies and notes are an integral part of these financial statements. Aeroquest International Limited Consolidated Statements of Retained Earnings Unaudited - Prepared by Management -------------------------------------------------------------------------- For the three months ending Dec. 31, 2007 Jan. 31, 2007 Retained earnings, beginning of period, as Previously reported $ 2,758,967 $ 260,054 Cumulative effect of change in accounting policy (Note 9) - 209,967 ----------------------------- ----------------------------- Retained earnings, beginning of period, as restated 2,758,967 470,021 ----------------------------- ----------------------------- Excess of purchase price over cost on redemption of shares (204,846) - Net income 120,662 210,429 ----------------------------- ----------------------------- Retained earnings, end of period $ 2,674,783 $ 680,450 ----------------------------- ----------------------------- Earnings per share (Note 11) Basic $ 0.00 $ 0.01 Fully diluted $ 0.00 $ 0.01 -------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------- The accompanying summary of significant accounting policies and notes are an integral part of these financial statements. Aeroquest International Limited Consolidated Statements of Cash Flow Unaudited - Prepared by Management --------------------------------------------------------------------------- For the three months ending Dec. 31, 2007 Jan. 31, 2007 Cash provided by (used in) Operating activities Net income for the period $ 120,662 $ 210,429 Operating items not requiring cash Amortization of intangible assets 892,587 - Depreciation of capital assets 511,633 269,635 Future income taxes (374,370) - Interest accretion on promissory notes 78,345 - Stock based compensation 382,755 - Gain on disposal of capital assets (20,032) - ---------------------------- ---------------------------- Operating cash flow before changes in non-cash working capital 1,591,580 480,064 Accounts receivable 2,234,541 (166,644) Prepaid expenses (231,890) (147,637) Unbilled contracts in progress 167,584 (154,616) Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 2,341,901 376,553 Income taxes (50,222) 165,145 Deferred revenue (868,030) 145,191 ---------------------------- ---------------------------- Total cash flow from operating activities 5,185,464 698,056 ---------------------------- ---------------------------- Investing activities Capital asset purchases (1,231,669) (256,965) Loan receivable - 2,400 Cash cost of acquisition (Note 4b) (2,021,446) - ---------------------------- ---------------------------- Total cash flow from investing activities (3,253,115) (254,565) ---------------------------- ---------------------------- Financing activities Capital lease payments (157,726) - Aeroquest shares redeemed (375,337) (345) Proceeds from issuance of common shares 635,958 - ---------------------------- ---------------------------- Total cash flow from financing activities 102,895 (345) ---------------------------- ---------------------------- Net change in cash and cash equivalents for the period $ 2,035,244 $ 443,146 Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period 5,398,777 3,418,062 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cash and cash equivalents, end of period $ 7,434,021 $ 3,861,208 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------------------- The accompanying summary of significant accounting policies and notes are an integral part of these financial statements. Aeroquest International Limited Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity Unaudited - Prepared by Management For the three months ending December 31, 2007 Accumu- lated other Contri- compre- Total Share buted Retained hensive shareholders' capital surplus earnings income equity Balance Sep. 30, '07 $ 27,403,594 $ 1,320,461 $ 2,758,967 $72,794 $ 31,555,816 Aeroquest shares purchased for cancel- ation (162,654) (7,837) (204,846) (375,337) Issuance of common shares for cash - Issuance of common shares on acquis- ition 1,962,708 1,962,708 Share issuances pursuant to restricted stock unit vesting 22,500 (22,500) - Share issuances pursuant to stock options exercised 115,830 (26,580) 89,250 Warrants exercised 546,708 546,708 Net income for the period 120,662 120,662 Stock based compen- sation expense 382,755 382,755 Unrealized gain on transl- ation of self sustaining foreign operations (15,566) (15,566) Revaluation of long term invest- ments to fair market value (2,000) (2,000) --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Balance Dec. 31 '07 $ 29,888,686 $ 1,646,299 $ 2,674,783 $ 55,228 $ 34,264,996 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------------------- The accompanying summary of significant accounting policies and notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
The TSX Venture Exchange does not accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
Contacts: Aeroquest International Limited Roy Graydon President & Chief Executive Officer (905) 672-9129, Ext 222 Email: rgraydon@aeroquest.ca Website: www.aeroquest.ca
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