AlarmForce Revenue Exceeds $8 Million In First Six Months.TORONTO -- AlarmForce Industries Inc. (TSX TSX Toronto Stock Exchange (TSE before April, 2002) TSX Transfer from Stack Pointer to Index TSX True Space Extension :AF) Joel Matlin, President and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. , is pleased to announce results for the six months ended April 30, 2005:
April 30, 2005 April 30, 2004 Change
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(6 months ended) (6 months ended) (Over same
period)
$ $
Revenue 8,257,715 6,938,807 + 19%
Gross Margin 6,370,564 5,526,834 + 15%
Income before
income taxes 1,743,476 1,513,599 + 15%
Net income 1,041,586 934,186 + 11%
Cash flow from
Operations 3,883,639 3,568,407 + 9%
EBITDA 4,296,439 3,569,128 + 20%
EBITDA/share 0.37 0.35 + 3%
Cash flow/share 0.33 0.30 + 10%
Diluted net income/share 0.087 0.085 + 2%
Mr. Matlin said that: "In the second quarter the monitored account base increased to over 52,700 subscribers up from 44,800 at the end of April 30, 2004, an annul an·nul tr.v. an·nulled, an·nul·ling, an·nuls 1. To make or declare void or invalid, as a marriage or a law; nullify. 2. increase of 18%. Our recurring re·cur intr.v. re·curred, re·cur·ring, re·curs 1. To happen, come up, or show up again or repeatedly. 2. To return to one's attention or memory. 3. To return in thought or discourse. monitoring revenues continued to increase to record-setting levels from the comparative six-month period of the previous year. We are looking ahead to another record year for subscriber growth. The value of companies in our industry is typically based on monthly recurring revenue and the size of the account base, less the debt against the accounts. The company currently has cash and cash equivalents of $ 3 Million which is net of debt." "Revenues for the six months increased to $ 8,257,000, up 19% from the corresponding six months of 2004. EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization) A metric used to show a company's profitability, but not its cash flow. EBITDA became popular in the 1980s to show the potential profitability of leveraged buyouts, but has become increased to $ 4,296,000, up by 20%. Income before taxes increased by 15% while net income increased by 11%. The per-share net income increased 2%, which reflects the increase in the weighted average total shares outstanding in 2005. Cash flows from total operating activities increased 9% from a year ago." Mr. Matlin said that: "I am very pleased to announce that the first two months of our US expansion in North Carolina North Carolina, state in the SE United States. It is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean (E), South Carolina and Georgia (S), Tennessee (W), and Virginia (N). Facts and Figures Area, 52,586 sq mi (136,198 sq km). Pop. , which are included in the results, have proven positive even at this early stage. Based on the experience in Charlotte, we are expanding into two neighbouring centres in North Carolina. Their population reflects similar demographic characteristics as our target markets in Canada, and this demographic segment represents the most successful niche markets A niche market also known as a target market is a focused, targetable portion (subset) of a market sector. By definition, then, a business that focuses on a niche market is addressing a need for a product or service that is not being addressed by mainstream providers. for us. We are very optimistic op·ti·mist n. 1. One who usually expects a favorable outcome. 2. A believer in philosophical optimism. op that the brand awareness will continue to gather momentum." "Our US brand expansion in North Carolina is at a very early stage both entrepreneurs and experts on successful branding agree that long range commitment of resources and a consistent message to the consumer are key success factors, but the rewards of brand equity are commensurately com·men·su·rate adj. 1. Of the same size, extent, or duration as another. 2. Corresponding in size or degree; proportionate: a salary commensurate with my performance. 3. high. We believe that our strong capitalization capitalization n. 1) the act of counting anticipated earnings and expenses as capital assets (property, equipment, fixtures) for accounting purposes. 2) the amount of anticipated net earnings which hypothetically can be used for conversion into capital assets. will be instrumental in the success of our US expansion, as AlarmForce grows in the next few years to become a major brand and the home alarm company of choice for consumers." AlarmForce is Canada's largest manufacturer and installer of two-way voice home alarms systems, serving the major markets in Canada and selected markets in the US. Alarmforce Industries Inc. (TSX:AF) |
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