Global Traffic Network
Global Traffic Network, Inc. Reports Fiscal First Quarter 2008 Operating Results
| Global Traffic Network, Inc. Reports Fiscal First Quarter 2008 Operating Results |
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| Record revenue of $11 million for fiscal first quarter 2008 |
| New York, NY, November 13, 2007 – Global Traffic Network, Inc. (Nasdaq: GNET), a leading provider of custom traffic and news reports to radio and television stations outside the U.S., today announced results for the quarter ended September 30, 2007, its first quarter of fiscal 2008. |
| The Company reported fiscal first quarter revenues of $11.0 million, an increase of 80% over revenues of $6.1 million in the year ago period. Revenues from the Company’s Australian operations increased 80% over the first quarter of fiscal 2007 to $9.9 million, and revenues from the Company’s Canadian operations were $1.1 million, an increase of 80% compared to the year-ago period. |
| Adjusted Operating Income for the three-month period ended September 30, 2007 increased to $0.6 million from an Adjusted Operating Loss of $0.7 million for three-months ended September 30, 2006, an increase of $1.3 million. The Company defines Adjusted Operating Income (Loss) as operating income (loss) plus depreciation and amortization expense. |
| Net loss for the first quarter of fiscal 2008 was ($89,000), compared to a net loss of ($0.8) million in the same period of fiscal 2007, an improvement of $0.7 million. |
| Commenting on the results, William L. Yde III, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Global Traffic Network, said, “We achieved record revenues once again in our Australian and Canadian markets, as the demand for our advertising availabilities remained strong. We also continue to see demand for our products and services from radio and television stations. For example, we have recently begun providing traffic reporting services to the Astral stations in Montreal. The addition of these highly rated stations significantly strengthens both our reach in the local market and our national reach throughout Canada, in addition to increasing the commercial inventory that we have available for sale.” |
| “Following the end of the quarter, we reached another significant milestone with the initiation of service in the United Kingdom. In October, we began to provide traffic reports to our first UK-based radio station and we have contracted with a related station in the area to provide our services in the future. We are encouraged with the direction in which our UK business is headed, and look forward to replicating in the United Kingdom the business model that has proven successful in Australia and Canada.” |
| He concluded, “We remain confident in our business model and are pleased with the success it has brought us thus far. We believe that there is ample opportunity for us to continue to grow in markets across the globe as we leverage our experience and industry knowledge to further enhance our business.” |
| Conference Call |
| Global Traffic Network will host a conference call at 8:30 a.m. EST on November 13, 2007, to discuss its fiscal first quarter results, as well as other relevant matters. To listen to the call, dial (888) 868-9083 (domestic), or (973) 935-8512 (international). The reference number is 9436749. The call will also be available live on the Internet at www.globaltrafficnetwork.com and www.kcsa.com. |
| About Global Traffic Network |
| Global Traffic Network, Inc. (Nasdaq: GNET) is a leading provider of custom traffic and news reports to radio and television stations outside the U.S. The Company operates the largest traffic and news network in Australia, and operates seven traffic networks in Canada. In exchange for providing custom traffic and news reports, television and radio stations provide Global Traffic Network with commercial airtime inventory that the Company sells to advertisers. As a result, radio and television stations incur no out-of -pocket costs when contracting to use Global Traffic Network’s services. For more information, visit the Company’s website at www.globaltrafficnetwork.com. |
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Three Months
Ended
September 30,
2007
September 30,
2006
(Unaudited) (Unaudited)
Net operating income (loss) $ 252 $ (855 )
Add back:
Depreciation and amortization expense $ 331 $ 185
Adjusted Operating Income (Loss) $ 583 $ (670 )
Global Traffic Network, Inc.
Income Statement Detail (Unaudited)
Three months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006
2007 2007 2007 2007 2007
Australia Canada UK Corporate Total
Revenues $ 9,912 $ 1,069 $ - $ - $ 10,981
Operating expenses
Traffic 3,480 1,557 203 - 5,240
News 1,594 - - - 1,594
TV 180 - - - 180
Selling, G&A 1,908 585 79 - 2,572
Corporate overhead 382 - - 274 656
Non-cash compensation - - - 156 156
Depreciation/amortization 187 144 - - 331
Operating income (loss) 2,181 (1,217 ) (282 ) (430 ) 252
Interest expense 25 - - - 25
Other (income) (58 ) (12 ) (1 ) (297 ) (368 )
Net income (loss) before taxes 2,214 (1,205 ) (281 ) (133 ) 595
Income tax expense 673 - - 11 684
Net income (loss) $ 1,541 $ (1,205 ) $ (281 ) $ (144 ) $ (89 )
2006 2006 2006 2006 2006
Australia Canada* UK** Corporate Total
Revenues $ 5,514 $ 594 $ - $ - $ 6,108
Operating expenses
Traffic 2,458 1,133 - - 3,591
News 1,071 - - - 1,071
TV 58 - - - 58
Selling, G&A 1,118 386 - - 1,504
Corporate overhead 446 49 - - 495
Non-cash compensation - - - 59 59
Depreciation/amortization 150 35 - - 185
Operating income (loss) 213 (1,009 ) - (59 ) (855 )
Interest expense 40 38 - - 78
Other (income) (6 ) 1 - (169 ) (174 )
Net income (loss) before taxes 179 (1,048 ) - 110 (759 )
Income tax expense 56 - - - 56
Net income (loss) $ 123 $ (1,048 ) $ - $ 110 $ (815 )
* Canadian Traffic Network ULC was formed July 5, 2005.
** Global Traffic Network (UK) Limited was formed October 19, 2006
GLOBAL TRAFFIC NETWORK, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands)
September 30,
June 30,
2007
2007
(Unaudited) (Unaudited)
ASSETS:
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 38,202 $ 7,278
Accounts receivable net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $158 and $93 at September 30 and June 30, 2007
9,150 8,482
Prepaids and other current assets 448 462
Deferred tax assets 260 173
Total current assets 48,060 16,395
Property and equipment, net 7,606 6,568
Intangibles 358 354
Deferred offering costs
— 258
Deferred tax assets 123 139
Other assets 164 126
Total assets $ 56,311 $ 23,840
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY:
Current Liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued expenses $ 6,947 $ 6,032
Deferred revenue 391 25
Income taxes payable 1,846 1,121
Current portion of long term debt 656 668
Total current liabilities 9,840 7,846
Long term debt, less current portion 732 822
Other liabilities 363 339
Total liabilities 10,935 9,007
Shareholders’ Equity
Common stock, $.001 par value; 100,000,000 shares authorized; 18,045,000 shares issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2007 and 12,870,000 shares issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2007 18 13
Preferred stock, $.001 par value; 10,000,000 authorized; 0 issued and outstanding as of September 30 and June 30, 2007 — —
Additional paid in capital 48,396 18,527
Accumulated other comprehensive income 1,956 1,198
Accumulated deficit (4,994) (4,905)
Total shareholders’ equity 45,376 14,833
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity $ 56,311 $ 23,840
GLOBAL TRAFFIC NETWORK, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(In thousands except share and per share amounts)
Three Months Ended
September 30
2007 2006
(Unaudited) (Unaudited)
Revenues $ 10,981 $ 6,108
Operating expenses (exclusive of depreciation and amortization shown separately below) 7,014 4,720
Selling, general and administrative expenses 3,384 2,058
Depreciation and amortization expense 331 185
Net operating income (loss) 252 (855 )
Interest expense 25 78
Other (income) (including interest income of $357 and $174 for the three months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006) (368 ) (174 )
Net income (loss) before income taxes 595 (759 )
Income tax expense 684 56
Net loss $ (89 ) $ (815 )
Loss per common share:
Basic & diluted $ (0.01 ) $ (0.06 )
Weighted average common shares outstanding:
Basic & diluted 16,357,500 12,870,000
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