BUGS Reports 2006 Financial Results.Company Closes U.S. Projects in Favor of Long Term Environmental Projects in Mexico CARLSBAD, Calif. -- U.S. Microbics, Inc. (OTCBB OTCBB See OTC Bulletin Board (OTCBB). :BUGS) today announced audited financial results for fiscal year 2006 ended September 30, 2006. BUGS 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. Robert Brehm commented, "FY 2006 was a transition year for BUGS and its environmental clean-up subsidiary, Sub-Surface Waste Management of Delaware, Inc., (OTCBB:SSWM SSWM Surface and Storm Water Management ) as we closed down U.S. projects in favor of developing new, long-term environmental infrastructure projects in Mexico after experiencing good profit margins on our Torreon project and excellent response of government officials to our patented technology for soil and groundwater cleanup. Although revenues for 2006 were down from 2005, our existing $2.4MM of in-progress contracts and another $6.5MM in projects scheduled to start in 2007 indicate the shift to projects in Mexico was timely and a good strategic move for the company. As 2007 results start to be reported to be spoken of; to be mentioned, whether favorably or unfavorably. See also: Report , I believe our shareholders will begin to see the significant future we have with our neighbors to the south." Brehm continued, "Last fiscal year was also a turning point for BUGS as we were able to start using debt and working capital lines for project cash flow needs rather than rely solely on equity financing Equity Financing The act of raising money for company activities by selling common or preferred stock to individual or institutional investors. In return for the money paid, shareholders receive ownership interests in the corporation. to cover overhead. As we continue to receive new contracts in 2007, we will pursue the use of bridge and working capital financing and conventional project financing Project financing A form of asset-based financing in which a firm finances a discrete set of assets on a stand-alone basis. coupled with Mexico state and federal guarantees thus reducing our dependency on equity financing. As projects grow larger in scope and magnitude, we are finding capital sources more interested in utilizing project financing for the environmental infrastructure projects we are developing in Mexico with the help of government leaders intent on attracting foreign investment, stimulating their local economies and creating more jobs in a new environmental industry." Results of Operations Year Ended September 30, 2006 Compared to Year Ended September 30, 2005: The Company had revenues of $514,384 for fiscal year ended September 30, 2006 compared with revenues of $1,199,334 during the fiscal year ended September 30, 2005. This represents a decrease in revenue for 2006 from 2005 of 57%. During fiscal year ended 2006, the Company had decreased revenues, primarily due to the discontinuation dis·con·tin·u·a·tion n. A cessation; a discontinuance. Noun 1. discontinuation - the act of discontinuing or breaking off; an interruption (temporary or permanent) discontinuance of several jobs by its subsidiary, Sub Surface Waste Management. In addition, the Company has been in pursuit of further developing its business operations Business operations are those activities involved in the running of a business for the purpose of producing value for the stakeholders. Compare business processes. The outcome of business operations is the harvesting of value from assets in Mexico. The Company had gross profit during fiscal years ended 2006 and 2005 of $40,590 and $429,765 respectively. The gross profit for 2006 decreased by 90% from fiscal 2005 primarily due to the write off of costs and estimated profits associated with the closure of the five active projects in South Carolina South Carolina, state of the SE United States. It is bordered by North Carolina (N), the Atlantic Ocean (SE), and Georgia (SW). Facts and Figures Area, 31,055 sq mi (80,432 sq km). Pop. (2000) 4,012,012, a 15. . Selling, general and administrative ("SG&A") expenses for fiscal year ended 2006 totaled $3,903,629 compared to $3,707,426 in fiscal year ended 2005. SG&A expenses increased in the fiscal year 2006, 5.3% over SG&A expenses in 2005. SG&A expenses consisted of accounting, legal, consulting, public relations public relations, activities and policies used to create public interest in a person, idea, product, institution, or business establishment. By its nature, public relations is devoted to serving particular interests by presenting them to the public in the most , subsidiary startup and organization and fund raising expenses. SG&A expenses also included non-cash charges Non-Cash Charge A charge off, made by a company against earnings, that does not require an initial outlay of cash. Notes: Non-cash charges are typically against the depreciation, amortization, and depletion accounts on a company's balance sheet. from the issuance of stock in the amounts of $762,531 for fiscal year 2006 and $1,101,820 for fiscal year ended 2005, a year-to-year decrease of $339,289. Interest expense for fiscal year ended 2006 was $67,989 compared to $133,198 for fiscal year 2005. The decrease in interest expense of $65,209 was due primarily to a decrease in outstanding notes payable. As a result of the above-mentioned expenses, the net loss for fiscal 2006 was $3,539,190 compared to $2,997,661 for fiscal year ended 2005. This represents an increase in the net loss for 2006 over 2005 of $541,529 or a 18% decrease. Net loss per share decreased to $0.011 in fiscal year ended 2006 from a net loss per share of $0.017 in fiscal year ended 2005. The decrease in the net loss per share was due to the increase in weighted average common shares outstanding to 311,072,079 as of September 30, 2006 from 173,078,669 as of September 30, 2005. There was no provision for income taxes in either fiscal year ended 2006 or fiscal year ended 2005 due to the net operating loss operating loss The excess of operating expenses over revenue. As with operating income, operating losses exclude revenues and expenses from operations that are not considered a regular part of the business. Also called deficit. Compare operating income. carry forwards from prior years, and the likelihood that the Company would be able to utilize these net operating losses Net operating losses Losses that a firm can take advantage of to reduce taxes. in the future. Liquidity and Capital Resources Cash and cash equivalents totaled $341,678 on September 30, 2006, compared to $108,498 for the prior fiscal year ended September 30, 2005. During the fiscal year ended 2006, net cash used by operating activities totaled $2,128,991 compared to $1,946,996 for the fiscal year ended 2005. Operating activities included payments for accounting, legal fees and professional services (job) professional services - A department of a supplier providing consultancy and programming manpower for the supplier's products. . Net cash provided by financing activities for fiscal year ended 2006 totaled $2,383,629 compared to $2,041,206 for the prior fiscal year. In 2006 funds were raised by issuing stock under the Employee Stock Option Plan of $1,297,801 by the Company, as well as $446,003 by a subsidiary. This is compared to the fiscal year 2005, in which funds were raised by issuing stock under the Employee Stock Option Plan of $596,000 by the Company, and $526,926 by a subsidiary. Additional funds of $345,000 were also provided by drawing from a $500,000 line of credit with Pilgrim Bank. On September 9, 2006, SSWM entered into a $500,000 line of credit agreement with Pilgrim Bank maturing on September 9, 2007. The line of credit agreement is partially collateralized by stock of SSWM and a pledged certificate of deposit held as collateral by one of the Company's affiliates. The line of credit has a fixed rate of interest of 7% per annum Per annum Yearly. . As of September 30, 2006, the balance outstanding was $345,000. To obtain this line of credit, a finance fee of 3,000,000 shares of SSWM restricted common stock was issued to an affiliate at discount of $0.032 per share. This resulted in a finance fee of $96,000 which is being amortized over the 12 month term of the debt. During the year ended September 30, 2006, SSWM amortized $5,523 of this amount to interest expense. Net cash used by investing activities during fiscal year ended 2006 totaled $21,458 primarily from the purchase of property and equipment for operations in Mexico. In fiscal 2005 the company had net cash used by investing activities of $62,458 primarily from the purchase of property and equipment. Net working capital (current assets Current Assets Appearing on a company's balance sheet, it represents cash, accounts receivable, inventory, marketable securities, prepaid expenses, and other assets that can be converted to cash within one year. less current liabilities Current Liabilities Usually appearing on a company's balance sheet, it represents the amount owed for interest, accounts payable, short-term loans, expenses incurred but unpaid, and other debts due within one year. ) was a negative $1,651,309 as of September 30, 2006 and negative $1,381,177 as of September 30, 2005. Working capital decreased by $270,132 or 19.5% from fiscal 2006 to 2005. The Company had a balance due on its payroll taxes deposits as of September 30, 2006 of approximately $204,735. The Company needs to continue to raise funds through various financings to maintain its operations until such time as cash generated by operations is sufficient to meet its operating and capital requirements Capital requirements Financing required for the operation of a business, composed of long-term and working capital plus fixed assets. . The Company had no long-term debt Long-Term Debt Loans and financial obligations lasting over one year. Notes: For example debts obligations such as bonds and notes which have maturities greater than one year would be considered long-term debt. as of September 30, 2006, as well as none at September 30, 2005. Total shareholders' deficit increased to $7,586,257 during fiscal year ended 2006 from $6,450,519 for fiscal year ended 2005, or an increase of $1,135,738. The increase was the result of a net loss of approximately $3,539,190 less increases resulting from issuance of common stock and stock options under the employee stock option plan of $1,526,779, issuance of common stock in settlement of accrued expenses of $319,363, and issuance of common stock to consultants for services of $183,000 A consolidated financial recap of results for FY 2006, 2005 and 2004 are shown in the following table: [TABLE OMITTED] The consolidated financial data above has been derived from the Company's Financial Statements for the periods ending 2004, 2005 and 2006 as shown. For the full financial report and additional information and a discussion of risk factors, please see the BUGS current 10Q & past 10K reports at www.sec.gov. About U.S. Microbics Inc. U.S. Microbics is a business development and holding company that acquires, develops and deploys innovative environmental technologies for environmental cleanup The process of removing solid, liquid, and hazardous wastes, except for unexploded ordnance, resulting from the joint operation of US forces to a condition that approaches the one existing prior to operation as determined by the environmental baseline survey, if one was conducted. and agriculture yield enhancement using local resources and stimulating regional economies in developing nations. For more information on the company, contact Robert Brehm at 760-918-1860 x102 or visit the website at www.bugsatwork.com. The information contained in this press release includes forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements usually contain the words "estimate," "anticipate," "believe," "expect" or similar expressions that involve risks and uncertainties. These risks and uncertainties include the company's status as a startup company The creator of this article, or someone who has substantially contributed to it, may have a conflict of interest regarding its subject matter. It may require cleanup to comply with Wikipedia's content policies, particularly neutral point of view. with uncertain profitability, need for significant capital, uncertainty concerning market acceptance of its products, competition, limited service and manufacturing facilities, dependence on technological developments and protection of its intellectual property. The company's actual results could differ materially from those discussed herein. Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences are discussed more fully in the "Risk Factors," "Management's Discussion and Analysis Management's discussion and analysis (MD&A) A report from management to shareholders that accompanies the firm's financial statements in the annual report. It explains the period's financial results and enables management to discuss topics that may not be apparent in the financial or Plan of Operation" and other sections of the company's Form 10-KSB and other publicly available information regarding the company on file with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The company will provide you with copies of this information upon request. |
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