CryptoLogic Delivers Record Revenue & Near Record Earnings In Q3 05.TORONTO Toronto (tərŏn`tō), city (1998 est pop. 2,400,000), provincial capital, S Ont., Canada, on Lake Ontario. Toronto is the largest city in Canada and since the 1970s has been one of the fastest-changing cities in North America, experiencing -- CryptoLogic Inc CryptoLogic Inc. is a Toronto-based online gambling software supplier, one of the four largest in the industry along with Microgaming, Playtech, and Real Time Gaming. CryptoLogic was founded by brothers Andrew and Mark Rivkin in 1995 from the basement of their parent's house. . (TSX TSX Toronto Stock Exchange (TSE before April, 2002) TSX Transfer from Stack Pointer to Index TSX True Space Extension :CRY)(NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on :CRYP CRYP Cheyenne River Youth Project (Eagle Butte, SD) )(LSE LSE - Language Sensitive Editor :CRP C-reactive protein (CRP) A protein present in blood serum in various abnormal states, like inflammation. Mentioned in: Pelvic Inflammatory Disease CRP, n.pr See C-reactive protein. ) - ALL FINANCIAL FIGURES ARE IN US$ Q3 revenue up 35%, earnings up 80% Poker poker, card game, believed to have originated in Asia and first played in the United States in the 19th cent. A traditional cutthroat gambling game at first, it is now also an internationally popular social pastime. fees up 89%, casino casino or cassino (both: kəsē`nō). 1 Card game played with a full deck by two to four players. Its origins are obscure though it probably traces back to the Italian game of Scopa. fees up 12% on growth in core markets, new products CryptoLogic Inc. (TSX:CRY)(NASDAQ:CRYP)(LSE:CRP), a leading software developer to the global Internet Internet Publicly accessible computer network connecting many smaller networks from around the world. It grew out of a U.S. Defense Department program called ARPANET (Advanced Research Projects Agency Network), established in 1969 with connections between computers at the gaming market, today announced its financial results for the third quarter and nine months ended September September: see month. 30, 2005. CryptoLogic's record revenue, near record earnings and positive operating cash flow Operating cash flow Earnings before depreciation minus taxes. Measures the cash generated from operations, not counting capital spending or working capital requirements. reflected strong organic growth from existing customers in the company's primary Internet casino and Internet poker markets, even in the traditionally soft summer season for Internet gaming. "CryptoLogic cryp·tol·o·gy n. The study of cryptanalysis or cryptography. cryp  to·log remains a model of consistent performance, even
in fast-changing times for the industry," said Lewis Rose,
CryptoLogic's 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. . "For CryptoLogic, it's it's 1. Contraction of it is. 2. Contraction of it has. See Usage Note at its. it's it is or it has it's be ~have all about delivering innovative games to selected blue-chip blue chip also blue-chip·per n. 1. A stock that sells at a high price because of public confidence in its long record of steady earnings. 2. An extremely valuable asset or property. 3. customers in the world's most lucrative markets for Internet gaming. CryptoLogic's diversified diversified (di·verˑ·s , disciplined strategy and its trusted reputation as a long-standing long-stand·ing adj. Of long duration or existence: a long-standing friendship. long-standing Adjective existing for a long time public company are delivering excellent results. This quarter's casino revenue was up 12% and poker fees grew 89% over last year." --------------------------------------------------------------------- Financial Highlights Three months ended Nine months ended (in millions of US dollars, September 30, September 30, except per share data) 2005 2004 2005 2004 --------------------------------------------------------------------- Revenue $21.0 $15.6 $61.2 $45.8 Earnings $5.1 $2.9 $14.7 $9.9 Earnings per diluted share $0.36 $0.21 $1.04 $0.73 --------------------------------------------------------------------- Fiscal 2005 third quarter highlights included: - Quarterly revenue grew 35% to a record $21.0 million, and earnings rose 80% over Q3 2004 to a near record $5.1 million or $0.36 per diluted di·lute tr.v. di·lut·ed, di·lut·ing, di·lutes 1. To make thinner or less concentrated by adding a liquid such as water. 2. To lessen the force, strength, purity, or brilliance of, especially by admixture. share. This exceeded analysts' average consensus of $0.31 per diluted share; - Internet poker fees derived from the company's WagerLogic licensing subsidiary grew 89% over Q3 2004, and were up 6% sequentially se·quen·tial adj. 1. Forming or characterized by a sequence, as of units or musical notes. 2. Sequent. se·quen over Q2 2005. Poker software fees accounted for more than 30% of Q3 2005 revenue; - The central Internet poker room shared by WagerLogic licensees now attracts more than 7,500 simultaneous online players - making it one of the most populated pop·u·late tr.v. pop·u·lat·ed, pop·u·lat·ing, pop·u·lates 1. To supply with inhabitants, as by colonization; people. 2. poker sites on the Internet; - Internet casino revenue derived from WagerLogic rose 12% over Q3 2004, and was up 8% sequentially over Q2 2005. Fees from casino software represented 60% of total Q3 2005 revenue; - The launch of seven new multi-line video slots featuring Marvel Super Heroes Marvel Super Heroes is a term generally referring to superheroes owned and published by Marvel Comics (see list of Marvel Comics characters). It is also the name of several specific products and publications:
adj. 1. Widely known; familiar or famous: a well-known performer. 2. Fully known: well-known facts. , gem-matching game, Bejeweled be·jew·eled or be·jew·elled adj. Decorated with or as if with jewels. , gained immediate popularity with players; - The company secured its first patent in the UK, for both online and land-based gaming, for Millionaires Club(, one of the company's own innovations. Millionaires Club( is one of the most popular progressive jackpot A progressive jackpot is a jackpot (highest payoff) for a gaming machine (usually a slot machine or video poker machine) where the value of the jackpot increases a small amount for every game played. slots with a current jackpot in excess of $1.3 million; - Geographic diversification Diversification A risk management technique that mixes a wide variety of investments within a portfolio. It is designed to minimize the impact of any one security on overall portfolio performance. Notes: Diversification is possibly the greatest way to reduce the risk. remained strong with licensees' revenue from international markets exceeding 65% of total revenue, up from over 60% in 2004; - A 40% increase in the quarterly cash dividend to US$0.07 per share to be payable on December December: see month. 15, 2005 to shareholders of record as at December 8, 2005; - In Q3 2005, CryptoLogic repurchased and cancelled 270,500 shares at an approximate average price of $19.32 per share under its 2004/2005 Normal Course Issuer Bid. Subsequent to the quarter-end, the company bought back a further 222,800 shares at an approximate average price of $16.49 per share, for a total of 493,300 shares ($8.9 million) for 2005 year-to-date Year-to-date (YTD) The period beginning at the start of the calendar year up to the current date. ; and - Subsequent to the quarter-end, Betfair Betfair is the world's largest Internet betting exchange. The company is based in Hammersmith in West London, England. History Since Betfair was launched in June 2000 it has become the largest online betting company in the UK and the largest bet exchange in the world. confirmed continuation of its poker software agreement with WagerLogic until June June: see month. 2006, with an option to extend until January January: see month. 2007. Regardless of the timing of Betfair's departure, WagerLogic will receive fees from Betfair such that CryptoLogic's annual results for 2006 are not expected to be materially affected. Q3 Results: Record Revenue, Near Record Earnings (all financial figures expressed in US dollars) CryptoLogic achieved record revenue and excellent earnings momentum in the third quarter ended September 30, 2005. Revenue rose 35% to $21.0 million (Q3 2004: $15.6 million). 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 (1) for the quarter grew 67% to $5.9 million (Q3 2004: $3.6 million). EBITDA(1) margin for the quarter increased significantly to 28% as a percentage of revenue (Q3 2004: 23%). Earnings for the quarter rose 80% to $5.1 million or $0.36 per diluted share (Q3 2004: $2.9 million or $0.21 per diluted share). CryptoLogic delivered excellent third quarter results despite the traditional softness of the summer season for online gaming See gaming. . The company attributed this success to very strong organic growth from existing casino licensees and the benefits of launching innovative new games. Fuelled by poker software enhancements, tournament offerings and growing player volumes, Internet poker licensees also contributed record revenue levels in Q3 2005. Increased earnings and improved margins in 2005 also reflect the early benefits of higher revenue as a result of investing in the company's business, including from its major investment program. As announced a year ago, CryptoLogic has been implementing a $12.5 million investment program to support the company's long term growth. As at Q3 2005, the company had invested approximately 84% ($10.4 million) of this program, of which $3.6 million were operating costs operating costs npl → gastos mpl operacionales and $6.8 million were capital expenditures (comprising $3.1 million for the purchase of capital assets capital assets n. equipment, property, and funds owned by a business. (See: capital, capital account) and $3.7 million in capitalized Capitalized Recorded in asset accounts and then depreciated or amortized, as is appropriate for expenditures for items with useful lives longer than one year. software development related to the investment program). This investment program will be substantially completed this year as planned. Going forward, we will continue to manage normal course expenditures in proportion to revenue generation, while also planning for incremental Additional or increased growth, bulk, quantity, number, or value; enlarged. Incremental cost is additional or increased cost of an item or service apart from its actual cost. investments that may be necessary to position our company for a regulated reg·u·late tr.v. reg·u·lat·ed, reg·u·lat·ing, reg·u·lates 1. To control or direct according to rule, principle, or law. 2. UK market for online gaming, once the new rules and requirements are finalized See finalization. . Revenue for the nine months ended September 30, 2005 increased 34% to $61.2 million (Q3 2004 YTD See Year-to-date. YTD See year to date (YTD). : $45.8 million). EBITDA(1) for the first nine months in 2005 rose by 38% to $17.3 million (Q3 2004 YTD: $12.6 million). EBITDA(1) margin for the first nine months in 2005 remained strong at 28% as a percentage of revenue (Q3 2004 YTD: 28%). Earnings for the first nine months of 2005 increased by 49% to $14.7 million or $1.04 per diluted share (Q3 2004 YTD: $9.9 million or $0.73 per diluted share). Balance Sheet Strength: Positive Operating Cash Flow, No Debt CryptoLogic's financial strength remains evident from its healthy operating cash flow and strong balance sheet. At September 30, 2005, CryptoLogic had no debt, and total cash was $92.1 million or $6.49 per diluted share (comprising cash and cash equivalents, short term investments, and including security deposits of $2.0 million). CryptoLogic's working capital was $69.5 million or $4.90 per diluted share. Given CryptoLogic's continued earnings and cash generation, on November November: see month. 1, the Board approved a 40% increase in its quarterly cash dividend to US$0.07 per share, up from US$0.05 per share. The increase will commence with the company's next quarterly dividend payable on December 15, 2005 to shareholders of record as at December 8, 2005. Operating cash flow for the third quarter of 2005 rose significantly to $14.2 million (Q3 2004: $2.2 million). This increase was attributed largely to higher earnings and a significant reduction in security deposit requirements with payment processors. Geographic Diversification: A Major Presence in the UK and Europe Europe (y  r`əp), 6th largest continent, c.4,000,000 sq mi (10,360,000 sq km) including adjacent islands (1992 est. pop. 512,000,000). CryptoLogic's strategic diversification across the world's key gaming markets continues to pay off. Revenue derived from licensees' international players accounted for more than 65% of Q3 2005 revenue, up from over 60% in 2004. The UK and Continental Europe Continental Europe, also referred to as mainland Europe or simply the Continent, is the continent of Europe, explicitly excluding European islands and, at times, peninsulas. continued to be the company's largest markets. Product Innovation: Great Brands, Great Games, Great Entertainment CryptoLogic continues to reap the returns from its investment in extending its poker software and system scalability How much a system can be expanded. See scalable. scalability - How well a solution to some problem will work when the size of the problem increases. For example, a central server of some kind with ten clients may perform adequately but with a thousand clients it . This continued investment has contributed to poker licensees achieving record levels. Fees earned from Internet poker rose 89% over Q3 2004, and up 6% over Q2 05. Online poker Online poker is the game of poker played over the Internet. It has been partly responsible for a dramatic increase in the number of poker players worldwide. In 2005, revenues from online poker were estimated at US$ 200 million per month. fees exceeded 30% of total Q3 2005 revenue, and grew 143% on a year-to-date basis over the same 2004 period. By delivering a broad choice of games at different speed and stake levels, and enabling online and offline tournament offerings - such as this year's second annual Caribbean Poker Classic ( tournament in St. Kitts Noun 1. St. Kitts - the largest of the islands comprising Saint Christopher-Nevis Saint Kitts, St. Christopher, Saint Christopher Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Christopher-Nevis, Saint Kitts and Nevis, St. Christopher-Nevis, St. - CryptoLogic-developed software is helping customers increase player traffic to their Internet poker sites. Internet casino continues to be a main revenue contributor for CryptoLogic, accounting for 60% of total Q3 2005 revenue. Online casino Online casinos, also known as virtual casinos or internet casinos, are online versions of traditional ("brick and mortar") casinos. Online casinos enable gamblers to play and wager on casino games through the Internet. performed strongly, rising 12% over Q3 2004, and up 8% over Q2 2005. On a year-to-date basis, casino revenue increased 7% over Q3 2004 YTD. The launch of 20 new games released this year was a contributing factor and key to helping customers attract, retain and re-activate player interest. CryptoLogic continues to bring the latest product innovation and exciting entertainment concepts to its Internet casino software. The company's recently released seven-game pack offers high-impact video game play and multi-level jackpots, and are already among the most popular games with players. CryptoLogic is the exclusive developer of Marvel-branded casino slot games on the Internet, and the first to offer a play-for-real slot version of Bejeweled, the wildly popular, gem-matching game. The first ever Marvel-themed progressive jackpot video slots feature The Hulk, Daredevil, The X-Men, Blade and The Punisher pun·ish v. pun·ished, pun·ish·ing, pun·ish·es v.tr. 1. To subject to a penalty for an offense, sin, or fault. 2. To inflict a penalty for (an offense). 3. - with exciting bonus sequences allowing players to battle villains, hunt vampires and smash tanks to win cash prizes in US dollars, Euros and Pounds Sterling. Patenting Our Innovations CryptoLogic also received its first game patent in the UK for one of its most popular progressive jackpot slots, Millionaires Club(TM), and the game's distinctive three-wheel Adj. 1. three-wheel - of or relating to vehicles having three wheels; "a three-wheel bike" three-wheeled bonus concept. The patent is pending in other major markets and will be applicable for both online and land-based gaming. The patenting of the company's proprietary game innovations and technologies creates incremental revenue-generating opportunities and provides a competitive advantage for CryptoLogic. Betfair Poker Continues in 2006 As announced in August, Betfair, one of WagerLogic's poker licensees, plans to bring its poker software in-house In-house In the context of general equities, keeping an activity within the firm. For example, rather than go to the marketplace and sell a security for a client to anyone, an attempt is made to find a buyer to complete the transaction with the firm. . Uniquely positioned as a technology-driven betting organization, Betfair's long term strategy is to own and operate all of its core products. Betfair will continue its exclusive agreement with WagerLogic until June 2006, with an option to extend until January 2007. Regardless of the timing of Betfair's departure, WagerLogic will receive fees from Betfair such that CryptoLogic's annual results for 2006 are not expected to be materially affected. Excluding Betfair, poker revenue from other WagerLogic licensees was up approximately 100% on a year-to-date basis over the same period in 2004. Executive, Director Appointments In August, CryptoLogic appointed Stephen Stephen, 1097?–1154, king of England (1135–54). The son of Stephen, count of Blois and Chartres, and Adela, daughter of William I of England, he was brought up by his uncle, Henry I of England, who presented him with estates in England and France and Taylor Taylor, city (1990 pop. 70,811), Wayne co., SE Mich., a suburb of Detroit adjacent to Dearborn; founded 1847 as a township, inc. as a city 1968. A small rural village until World War II, it developed significantly in the second half of the 20th cent. as Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Taylor is a Chartered Accountant char·tered accountant n. Chiefly British Abbr. CA A member of one of the institutes of accountants granted a royal charter. , having qualified in the top one percent in Canada Canada (kăn`ədə), independent nation (2001 pop. 30,007,094), 3,851,787 sq mi (9,976,128 sq km), N North America. Canada occupies all of North America N of the United States (and E of Alaska) except for Greenland and the French islands of and has held senior positions at two of the country's large accounting firms. He brings more than two decades of experience in financial and business management, public markets, and mergers and acquisitions. In September, Nigel Nigel is a masculine name of English origin and is another form of the name Neil, which is more commonly used. The origin of the name is unusual, as it comes from the form medieval scribes writing in Latin used to "translate" Neil, and the "g" in the name comes from Simon was appointed as a Non-Executive Director A non-executive director (NED, also NXD) or outside director is a member of the board of directors of a company who does not form part of the executive management team. He or she is not an employee of the company or affiliated with it in any other way. of CryptoLogic's Board of Directors. Mr. Simon, a veteran British business executive, has more than 25 years of broad senior management and strategic experience in leading and managing international businesses, including senior roles at a multi-billion-dollar FTSE FTSE A company that specializes in index calculation. Although not part of a stock exchange, co-owners include the London Stock Exchange and the Financial Times. Notes: The FTSE is similar to Standard & Poor's in the United States. 50 and NYSE-listed global organization based in the UK. He brings particular expertise in strategy, marketing, regulatory issues, sales, banking, corporate governance Corporate Governance The relationship between all the stakeholders in a company. This includes the shareholders, directors, and management of a company, as defined by the corporate charter, bylaws, formal policy, and rule of law. and mergers and acquisitions. On November 1, at a quarterly scheduled Board of Directors' meeting, Nigel Simon was appointed to the Board's Audit Committee, which ensures full compliance with Nasdaq's Audit Committee Composition Rule. While Nasdaq Rules provide the company a cure period until the earlier of the Company's next annual shareholders' meeting shareholders' meeting n. a meeting, usually annual, of all shareholders of a corporation (although in large corporations only a small percentage attend) to elect the Board of Directors and hear reports on the company's business situation. or up to one year, CryptoLogic received a Nasdaq Deficiency Letter Deficiency letter Notification from the SEC to a prospective issuer of securities that revisions or additions need to be made to the preliminary prospectus. deficiency letter indicating non-compliance with Nasdaq Marketplace Rule 4350, which requires the Board of Directors' Audit Committee be composed of three independent members. Mr. Simon's appointment to the Audit Committee resolves this temporary 12-day period of non-compliance. As of November 2, the company has received a notification from Nasdaq that it is in full compliance with this rule. Outlook CryptoLogic's disciplined execution and focused investments are proving successful in generating strong revenue, profitability and healthy cash flow. The company's diversified strategy - in its customers, products and markets - and proven record of performance and transparency (1) The quality of being able to see through a material. The terms transparency and translucency are often used synonymously; however, transparent would technically mean "seeing through clear glass," while translucent would mean "seeing through frosted glass." See alpha blending. as a long-established public company continue to set it apart in the global Internet gaming industry. CryptoLogic will remain clearly focused on working with a core group of major international customers to achieve the highest returns in the lucrative Internet casino and Internet poker sectors. Management expects fourth quarter revenue to range from $22.2-$22.6 million, with earnings of $5.4-$5.6 million or $0.39-$0.40 per diluted share. While CryptoLogic continues to seek new substantial licensees that meet its rigorous criteria, the company is experiencing significant organic growth from its customers. In today's fast-paced Adj. 1. fast-paced - of communication that proceeds rapidly; "a fast-paced talker"; "fast-paced fiction" fast - acting or moving or capable of acting or moving quickly; "fast film"; "on the fast track in school"; "set a fast pace"; "a fast car" environment where players demand more choice and value, CryptoLogic will continue to develop innovative new games and expand its back-office offering with sophisticated business intelligence, data mining and marketing support tools to help customers effectively compete for player attention and drive incremental revenue in the world's major Internet casino and poker markets - both of which continue to grow. 2005 Third Quarter Analyst Call A conference call is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. (Eastern) (1:30 p.m. GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) See UTC. GMT - Universal Time 1 ) on Thursday Thursday: see week. , November 3, 2005. Interested parties should call either 416-695-6120, 1-877-888-3855 (North America North America, third largest continent (1990 est. pop. 365,000,000), c.9,400,000 sq mi (24,346,000 sq km), the northern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. ) or international toll free number at (Country Code) 800-4222-8835. Instant replay will be available until Thursday, November 10, 2005 by calling 416-695-5275 or 1-866-518-1010. About CryptoLogic(R) (www.cryptologic.com) Focused on integrity and innovation, CryptoLogic Inc. is a world leading, blue-chip public developer and supplier of Internet gaming software. Its leadership in regulatory compliance makes it one of the very few companies with gaming software that is certified See certification. to strict standards similar to land-based gaming. WagerLogic Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of CryptoLogic, is responsible for the licensing of its gaming software and services to an internationally-recognized blue-chip customer base worldwide. For information on WagerLogic(R), visit www.wagerlogic.com. CryptoLogic's common shares trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange Toronto Stock Exchange (TSE) Canada's largest stock exchange, trading approximately 1,200 company stocks and 33 options. (symbol: CRY), on the Nasdaq National Market (symbol: CRYP), and on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange London Stock Exchange London marketplace for securities. It was formed in 1773 by a group of stockbrokers who had been doing business informally in local coffeehouses. (symbol: CRP). (1) Management believes that EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, and amortization) is a useful supplemental measure of performance. However, EBITDA is not a recognized earnings measure under generally accepted accounting principles The standard accounting rules, regulations, and procedures used by companies in maintaining their financial records. Generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) provide companies and accountants with a consistent set of guidelines that cover both broad accounting (GAAP GAAP See: Generally Accepted Accounting Principles GAAP See generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). ) and does not have a standardized standardized pertaining to data that have been submitted to standardization procedures. standardized morbidity rate see morbidity rate. standardized mortality rate see mortality rate. meaning. Therefore, EBITDA may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. 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Investors are cautioned that all forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties including, without limitation, risks associated with the Company's financial condition and prospects, legal risks associated with Internet gaming and risks of governmental legislation and regulation, risks associated with market acceptance and technological changes, risks associated with dependence on licensees and key licensees, risks relating to relating to relate prep → concernant relating to relate prep → bezüglich +gen, mit Bezug auf +acc international operations Internal Operations (I.O., IO or I/O) is a fictional American Intelligence Agency in Wildstorm comics. It was originally called International Operations. I.O. first appeared in WildC.A.T.S. volume 1 #1 (August, 1992) and was created by Brandon Choi and Jim Lee. , risks associated with competition and other risks detailed in the Company's filings with securities regulatory authorities Noun 1. regulatory authority - a governmental agency that regulates businesses in the public interest regulatory agency administrative body, administrative unit - a unit with administrative responsibilities . These risks may cause results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. 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 CryptoLogic Inc. and our subsidiaries are referred collectively as "CryptoLogic", "the Company", "we", "us" and "our" throughout Management's Discussion and Analysis ("MD&A"), unless otherwise specified. The following MD&A should be read in conjunction with the unaudited consolidated interim financial statements of CryptoLogic, including the notes thereto there·to adv. 1. To that, this, or it. 2. Archaic In addition to that; furthermore. thereto Adverb Formal 1. to that or it 2. , for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2005 and September 30, 2004, and the audited consolidated financial statements Consolidated Financial Statements The combined financial statements of a parent company and its subsidiaries. Notes: Because consolidated financial statements present an aggregated look at the financial position of a parent and its subsidiaries, they enable you to gauge and the MD&A for the year ended December 31, 2004 as set out in our 2004 Annual Report. Except where otherwise indicated, the reader may assume that economic and industry factors are substantially unchanged from the 2004 year-end year-end also year·end n. The end of a year. adj. Occurring or done at the end of the year: a year-end audit. Noun 1. MD&A. This MD&A is dated November 3, 2005. Additional information relating to CryptoLogic, including our Annual Information Form, is available on SEDAR SEDAR System for Electronic Document Analysis and Retrieval SEDAR Southeast Data, Assessment, and Review at www.sedar.com or EDGAR Edgar or Eadgar (both: ĕd`gər), 943?–975, king of the English (959–75), son of Edmund, king of Wessex. In 957 the Mercians and Northumbrians rebelled against Edgar's brother Edwy and chose Edgar as their king. at www.sec.gov See .gov and GovNet. (networking) gov - The top-level domain for US government bodies. . All currency amounts are in US dollars, unless otherwise indicated. BUSINESS OVERVIEW CryptoLogic is a world leading and long-standing publicly traded online gaming software developer and supplier serving the global Internet gaming market. WagerLogic Limited ("WagerLogic"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of CryptoLogic, provides software licensing, e-cash (Electronic-CASH) See Web payment service, smart card and digital money. management and customer support services support services Psychology Non-health care-related ancillary services–eg, transportation, financial aid, support groups, homemaker services, respite services, and other services for our Internet gaming software to an internationally-recognized blue-chip client base ("licensees" or "customers") around the world who operate under government authority where their Internet businesses are domiciled dom·i·cile n. 1. A residence; a home. 2. One's legal residence. v. dom·i·ciled, dom·i·cil·ing, dom·i·ciles v.tr. 1. . OVERVIEW OF RESULTS In the third quarter of 2005, CryptoLogic delivered strong performance in both our primary Internet casino and Internet poker markets through excellent organic growth from a core group of blue-chip international customers, supported by strategic investments in key areas of our business. New casino games Games available in most casinos are commonly called casino games. In a casino game, the players gamble casino chips on various possible random outcomes or combinations of outcomes. Casino games are available in online casinos, where permitted by law. continued to help licensees attract, re-energize and retain players, which contributed to a 12% increase in fees from Internet casino over Q3 2004. Online casino revenue remains a major cash generator generator, in electricity, machine used to change mechanical energy into electrical energy. It operates on the principle of electromagnetic induction, discovered (1831) by Michael Faraday. , and accounted for 60% of total Q3 2005 revenue. WagerLogic's poker licensees continued to perform strongly, fuelled by ongoing poker enhancements and tournament offerings, which provide one of the broadest range of game options, stake and speed levels to attract a wide range of players. Fees from Internet poker for Q3 2005 grew 89% over Q3 2004. Revenue rose 35% for Q3 2005 to a record $21.0 million (Q3 2004: $15.6 million) and was up 34% to $61.2 million for the first nine months of 2005 (Q3 2004 YTD: $45.8 million). EBITDA(1) increased 67% for Q3 2005 to $5.9 million (Q3 2004: $3.6 million), and 38% to $17.3 million on a year-to-date basis (Q3 2004 YTD: $12.6 million). EBITDA(1) margin rose considerably to 28% as a percentage of revenue for Q3 2005 (Q3 2004: 23%) and was 28% for the first nine months of 2005 (Q3 2004 YTD: 28%). Furthermore, earnings rose 80% to $5.1 million or $0.36 per diluted share (Q3 2004: $2.9 million or $0.21 per diluted share), and grew by 49% to $14.7 million or $1.04 per diluted share in the first nine months of 2005 (Q3 2004 YTD: $9.9 million or $0.73 per diluted share). CryptoLogic's balance sheet strength continued to be reflected with no debt, and cash, cash equivalents and short term investments of $92.1 million (including $2.0 million in security deposits) at quarter-end. Working capital was $69.5 million. The early returns of CryptoLogic's major investment program, which is aimed at driving long term growth, contributed to excellent third quarter performance. Since the program's implementation a year ago, approximately 84%, or $10.4 million of this program, has been invested. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS Revenue Revenue reached record levels in Q3 2005, up 35% to $21.0 million (Q3 2004: $15.6 million), and up 34% on a year-to-date basis to $61.2 million (Q3 2004 YTD: $45.8 million). CryptoLogic generated strong third quarter revenue in 2005 in what is one of the two seasonally slowest quarters of the year for Internet gaming. Strong top-line results were fuelled by licensees' strengthening market position and growth in both the major Internet poker and Internet casino markets. CryptoLogic continued to derive near term incremental returns from our major investment program, which is aimed at key areas of our business: our casino and poker software offerings, system infrastructure and scalability, and back-office and customer care improvements. Ongoing enhancements to WagerLogic's poker software that extend the choice of games, stakes and tournament opportunities for players have contributed to the continued growth of existing poker licensees. During the quarter, Internet poker fees rose 89% over Q3 2004, and up 6% sequentially over Q2 2005. Poker software fees exceeded 30% of Q3 2005 revenue, and grew 143% on a year-to-date basis over the same 2004 period. We expect poker licensees to continue this strong positive momentum as they benefit from our broad poker offering and the greater liquidity of being part of WagerLogic's central poker room, which now attracts more than 7,500 live players simultaneously online. Internet casino software fees rose 12% over Q3 2004, and up 8% sequentially over Q2 2005. Casino remained a large contributor to our business, and represented 60% of total Q3 2005 revenue. On a year-to-date basis, online casino software revenue increased 7% over the same 2004 period. In the third quarter when summer seasonality is usually a factor, online casino licensees enjoyed excellent growth, which was attributed to the incremental returns derived from new casino games added this year. Our innovative new offerings have included a multi-line version of Millionaires Club(, a hugely popular progressive Internet slot game that is contributing meaningful revenue. Most recently, we introduced the Internet's first casino games based on well-known Marvel The original code name for Microsoft Network. comic characters - The Hulk, Daredevil, The X-Men, Blade and The Punisher - and the first online play-for-real slot version of Bejeweled, one of the most popular titles online. By delivering a comprehensive casino portfolio and ongoing roll out of market-targeted games - 20 in the past few months - we expect our licensees to continue to strengthen their market position in this competitive and highly demanding market segment. The enhancement of our back-office solutions is intended to aid customers in attracting, retaining and re-activating players. We have recently introduced sophisticated business intelligence, data warehousing See data warehouse. data warehousing - data warehouse and marketing tools, which are helping customers better understand, respond and serve their players. CryptoLogic continued to be well-diversified in the key global markets for online gaming. Licensees' revenue derived from international players accounted for more than 65% of overall Q3 2005 revenue, up from over 60% in fiscal 2004. The UK and Continental Europe represented the vast majority, and together accounted for more than 60% of total Q3 2005 revenue. Operating Costs Operating costs comprise software development and support costs that include all personnel and compensation costs, licensee licensee n. a person given a license by government or under private agreement. (See: license, licensor) LICENSEE. One to whom a license has been given. 1 M. Q. & S. 699 n. support, customer service costs and compliance-related expenditures. Operating costs were $12.8 million in Q3 2005 or 61% of revenue (Q3 2004: $10.4 million or 66%). For the nine months ended September 30, 2005, operating costs were $38.0 million or 62% of revenue (Q3 2004 YTD: $28.6 million or 63%). Increased costs were in line with CryptoLogic's investments directed at new casino games, enhancement of our poker offering, an expanding system infrastructure to support growing player traffic and volumes, and improvement of our customer care and back-office processing and support services. Operating costs also rose with increased processing fees associated with growing financial transaction volumes. Last year's third quarter operating costs were higher as a percentage of revenue due to higher expenditures related to CryptoLogic initiating a major investment program in Q3 2004 without the commensurate 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. revenue benefits. This investment program is above and beyond our normal course expenditures, and aimed at significantly upgrading our gaming platform and system and service infrastructure. Over the last five quarters, approximately 84%, or $10.4 million of this $12.5 million program, has been invested as follows: $3.6 million in operating costs and $6.8 million in capital expenditures (comprising $3.1 million for purchases of capital assets and $3.7 million in capitalized software development associated with the program). CryptoLogic continues to benefit from these investments as evidenced by strong top-line performance and improved margins. Our major investment program will be substantially completed in 2005 as planned. Going forward, we will continue to manage normal course expenditures in proportion to revenue generation, while also planning for incremental investments that may be necessary to position our company for a regulated UK market for online gaming, once the new rules and requirements are finalized. General and Administrative Costs administrative costs, n.pl the overhead expenses incurred in the operation of a dental benefits program, excluding costs of dental services provided. General and administrative (G&A) expenses were $2.2 million for the quarter (Q3 2004: $1.6 million). For the first nine months of 2005, G&A expenses were $5.7 million (Q3 2004 YTD: $4.3 million). The rise in G&A costs reflected higher costs associated with a growing organization and increased facilities and infrastructure expenditures. Given our larger company, G&A expenses will rise modestly, although will be expected to remain fairly consistent as a percentage of revenue. Finance Costs Finance costs include bank charges and fees for bank drafts. These costs were fairly consistent at $0.1 million for Q3 2005 and Q3 2004, and similarly on a year-to-date basis at $0.3 million for both 2004 and 2005. EBITDA(1) EBITDA(1) improved significantly by 67% for Q3 2005 to $5.9 million (Q3 2004: $3.6 million), and up 38% on a year-to-date basis to $17.3 million (Q3 2004 YTD: $12.6 million). EBITDA(1) margin increased significantly to 28% for Q3 2005 (Q3 2004: 23%) as a percentage of revenue, and was 28% on a year-to-date basis in 2005 (Q3 2004 YTD: 28%). Improved margins in Q3 2005 reflected the early benefits of higher revenue from ongoing and major investment plans. EBITDA(1) is expected to remain at solid levels as major investments are substantially completed in 2005, and normal course expenditures are managed in proportion to revenue generation. (1) Management believes that EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, and amortization) is a useful supplemental measure of performance. However, EBITDA is not a recognized earnings measure under generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and does not have a standardized meaning. Therefore, EBITDA may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies.
EBITDA is reconciled to earnings as follows:
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ended September 30, ended September 30,
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Earnings $5,127 $2,856 $14,705 $9,874
Income taxes 747 525 2,361 2,176
Interest income (967) (361) (2,478) (867)
Amortization 1,042 548 2,741 1,415
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EBITDA $5,949 $3,568 $17,329 $12,598
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Amortization Amortization expense during the quarter rose to $1.0 million (Q3 2004: $0.5 million), and to $2.7 million in the first nine months of 2005 (Q3 2004 YTD: $1.4 million). The increase reflected higher investments in computer equipment, leasehold improvements Leasehold Improvement Improvements on a leased asset that increase the value of the asset. Notes: A leasehold improvement is classified as an asset that must be depreciated over time. , software and licenses to support our growing organization and the Company's major investment program. Interest Income Interest income rose to $1.0 million in the third quarter (Q3 2004: $0.4 million), and $2.5 million in the first nine months of 2005 (Q3 2004 YTD: $0.9 million). The increase was a result of a higher cash position and better interest yield. Provision for Income Taxes Income taxes for the quarter were $0.7 million (Q3 2004: $0.5 million), and $2.4 million for the first nine months of 2005 (Q3 2004 YTD: $2.2 million), which reflected a taxable income Under the federal tax law, gross income reduced by adjustments and allowable deductions. It is the income against which tax rates are applied to compute an individual or entity's tax liability. The essence of taxable income is the accrual of some gain, profit, or benefit to a taxpayer. mix that was lower in certain markets. The change in future income taxes arose from the fluctuation Fluctuation A price or interest rate change. in foreign exchange rates during the third quarter of 2005. Earnings Earnings for the third quarter rose 80% to $5.1 million or $0.36 per diluted share (Q3 2004: $2.9 million or $0.21 per diluted share). On a year-to-date basis in 2005, earnings increased by 49% to $14.7 million or $1.04 per diluted share (Q3 2004 YTD: $9.9 million or $0.73 per diluted share).
Summary of Quarterly Results
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Revenue $21,049 $19,923 $20,274
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Interest income 967 874 637
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Earnings 5,127 4,739 4,839
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Earnings per share
Basic 0.37 0.34 0.36
Diluted 0.36 0.33 0.34
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Basic weighted average number
of shares (000's) 13,681 13,736 13,573
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of shares (000's) 14,063 14,361 14,184
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Revenue $17,949 $15,616 $14,925 $15,224
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Interest income 426 361 262 244
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Earnings 3,794 2,856 3,197 3,821
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Earnings per share
Basic 0.29 0.22 0.25 0.30
Diluted 0.27 0.21 0.23 0.28
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of shares (000's) 13,185 13,076 12,979 12,641
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of shares (000's) 13,871 13,642 13,734 13,419
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Revenue $13,540
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Interest income 160
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Earnings 3,033
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Earnings per share
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of shares (000's) 12,280
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Typically, our first and fourth quarters (during the winter and fall seasons) are our strongest periods, and revenue in the middle two quarters can slow down as Internet usage moderates in the summer months when players tend to be outdoors. The sequential One after the other in some consecutive order such as by name or number. increase in Q3 2005 over Q2 2005 was due to continued high growth in Internet poker fees as well as strong online casino revenue attributed to the popularity of new games, which helped offset the usual summer softness expected in the more developed casino segment during this period. LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES In the quarter, CryptoLogic continued to report a strong financial position. As at September 30, 2005, the Company had no debt, and a total cash position of $92.1 million or $6.49 per diluted share, which comprised cash and cash equivalents, short term investments, and included $2.0 million of security deposits. Working capital was $69.5 million or $4.90 per diluted share. Operating cash flow in Q3 2005 increased significantly to $14.2 million (Q3 2004: $2.2 million), compared with $23.4 million on a year-to-date basis (Q3 2004 YTD: $9.9 million). This increase was largely due to higher earnings, a significant decline in security deposits required as collateral collateral (kəlăt`ərəl), something of value given or pledged as security for payment of a loan. Collateral consists usually of financial instruments, such as stocks, bonds, and negotiable paper, rather than physical goods, although to payment processors, and changes in working capital requirements Capital requirements Financing required for the operation of a business, composed of long-term and working capital plus fixed assets. . Under the 2004/2005 Normal Course Issuer Bid, which expired ex·pire v. ex·pired, ex·pir·ing, ex·pires v.intr. 1. To come to an end; terminate: My membership in the club has expired. 2. on September 22, 2005, we repurchased and cancelled 270,500 shares at an approximate average price of $19.32 per share in Q3 2005. On September 26 2005, the Board of Directors announced the renewal of its Normal Course Issuer Bid, which authorizes the Company to purchase up to 1.34 million common shares from September 28, 2005 to September 27, 2006. Subsequent to the quarter-end, the Company bought back a further 222,800 shares at an approximate average price of $16.49 under our current 2005/2006 bid. For 2005 year-to-date, we have repurchased a total of 493,300 shares ($8.9 million). CryptoLogic currently has 13.3 million common shares and 1.2 million stock options outstanding. CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES, CHANGES IN ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS These items are substantially unchanged as discussed in the Company's MD&A for the year ended December 31, 2004 as contained in our 2004 Annual Report. RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES The primary risks and uncertainties that affect and may affect us and our business, financial condition and results of operations are substantially unchanged from those discussed in the Company's MD&A for the year ended December 31, 2004 as contained in our 2004 Annual Report. OUTLOOK While the global online gaming market continues to promise vast growth potential, competition is intensifying in·ten·si·fy v. in·ten·si·fied, in·ten·si·fy·ing, in·ten·si·fies v.tr. 1. To make intense or more intense: for players and market position. In Internet casino, we will continue to deliver an array of new and engaging games to help our customers refresh (1) To continuously charge a device that cannot hold its content. CRTs must be refreshed, because the phosphors hold their glow for only a few milliseconds. Dynamic RAM chips require refreshing to maintain their charged bit patterns. See vertical scan frequency and redraw. their offerings to players, and foster player loyalty. In Internet poker, we will continue to enhance our poker solution to build on the strong liquidity and wide choice of games, stake levels and tournaments we provide today. We have also enhanced our back-office solution with sophisticated new relationship management tools and reporting options, which are aimed at helping customers better understand and serve their players and foster player loyalty. As announced in August, Betfair, one of our poker licensees, plans to establish its own internally-operated Internet poker room in keeping with its core strength as a technology-driven betting company. Betfair will remain in the WagerLogic central poker room until June 2006, with an option to extend to January 2007. Regardless of when Betfair leaves, WagerLogic will receive fees from Betfair such that CryptoLogic's annual results for 2006 are not expected to be materially affected. Betfair's departure may affect the liquidity of the central poker room next year, although the continued substantial organic growth of our other customers is expected to be an offsetting factor. Other WagerLogic customers, which are primarily gaming and/or and/or conj. Used to indicate that either or both of the items connected by it are involved. Usage Note: And/or is widely used in legal and business writing. casino companies, continue to benefit from the greater liquidity, outsourced technical expertise and an ever-expanding product offering developed by CryptoLogic. CryptoLogic has achieved increasing returns - as evidenced by strong Q3 results - by executing a strategy of customer, product and market diversification. We remain committed to this disciplined approach to drive the organic growth of a core group of high quality international brand-name customers that target the major Internet casino and Internet poker sectors.
CRYPTOLOGIC INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands of US dollars)
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As at As at
September 30, December 31,
2005 2004
(unaudited)
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ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $77,133 $43,182
Security deposits 2,000 7,000
Short term investments 12,963 35,782
Accounts receivable and other 7,764 6,487
Prepaid expenses 4,830 1,754
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104,690 94,205
User funds on deposit 23,716 18,908
Capital assets 16,400 9,227
Intangible assets 85 106
Goodwill 1,776 1,776
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$146,667 $124,222
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LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities $32,612 $30,056
Income taxes payable 2,589 1,331
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35,201 31,387
User funds held on deposit 23,716 18,908
Future income taxes 2,094 1,840
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61,011 52,135
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Shareholders' equity:
Share capital 25,456 20,380
Stock options 1,674 1,114
Retained earnings 58,526 50,593
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85,656 72,087
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CRYPTOLOGIC INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF RETAINED EARNINGS
(In thousands of US dollars)
(Unaudited)
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For the three months For the nine months
ended September 30, ended September 30,
2005 2004 2005 2004
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Retained earnings,
beginning of period $58,800 $45,000 $50,593 $38,758
Earnings 5,127 2,856 14,705 9,874
Excess of purchase price
of treasury shares over
stated value (4,722) -- (4,722) --
Dividends paid (679) (393) (2,050) (1,169)
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Retained earnings, end of
period $58,526 $47,463 $58,526 $47,463
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CRYPTOLOGIC INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS
(In thousands of US dollars, except per share information)
(Unaudited)
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ended September 30, ended September 30,
2005 2004 2005 2004
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Revenue $21,049 $15,616 $61,246 $45,765
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Expenses
Operating costs 12,797 10,382 37,950 28,626
General and administrative 2,179 1,564 5,654 4,255
Finance 124 102 313 286
Amortization 1,042 548 2,741 1,415
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16,142 12,596 46,658 34,582
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Earnings before undernoted 4,907 3,020 14,588 11,183
Interest income 967 361 2,478 867
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Earnings before income taxes 5,874 3,381 17,066 12,050
Income taxes:
Current 243 31 2,107 780
Future 504 494 254 1,396
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Earnings $5,127 $2,856 $14,705 $9,874
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Earnings per common share
Basic $0.37 $0.22 $1.08 $0.77
Diluted $0.36 $0.21 $1.04 $0.73
Weighted average number of
shares ('000s)
Basic 13,681 13,076 13,664 12,899
Diluted 14,063 13,642 14,187 13,562
CRYPTOLOGIC INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In thousands of US dollars)
(Unaudited)
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ended September 30, ended September 30,
2005 2004 2005 2004
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Cash provided by (used in):
Operating activities:
Earnings $5,127 $2,856 $14,705 $9,874
Adjustments to reconcile
earnings to cash provided
by (used in) operating
activities:
Amortization 1,042 548 2,741 1,415
Future income taxes 504 494 254 1,396
Stock options 440 326 1,285 863
Changes in operating assets
and liabilities:
Security deposits 5,000 -- 5,000 (450)
Accounts receivable and
other (859) (3,608) (1,277) (4,970)
Prepaid expenses 2,353 (80) (3,076) (633)
Accounts payable and
accrued liabilities 1,096 2,385 2,556 2,365
Income taxes payable (465) (701) 1,258 87
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14,238 2,220 23,446 9,947
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Financing activities:
Issue of capital stock 420 271 4,854 6,163
Dividends paid (679) (393) (2,050) (1,169)
Repurchase of common shares (5,225) -- (5,225) --
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(5,484) (122) (2,421) 4,994
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Investing activities:
Purchase of capital assets (4,683) (2,210) (9,891) (5,547)
Purchase of intangible
assets -- -- (2) (89)
Short term investments (10,963) 1,683 22,819 (28,875)
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(15,646) (527) 12,926 (34,511)
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Increase (decrease) in cash
and cash equivalents (6,892) 1,571 33,951 (19,570)
Cash and cash equivalents,
beginning of period 84,025 22,869 43,182 44,010
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Cash and cash equivalents,
end of period $77,133 $24,440 $77,133 $24,440
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Supplemental cash flow
information:
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS As at September 30, 2005 (All figures are in thousands of US dollars, except per share disclosure and where otherwise indicated) (Unaudited) These consolidated interim financial statements of CryptoLogic Inc. (the "Company") have been prepared in accordance Accordance is Bible Study Software for Macintosh developed by OakTree Software, Inc.[] As well as a standalone program, it is the base software packaged by Zondervan in their Bible Study suites for Macintosh. with Canadian Canadian (kənā`dēən), river, 906 mi (1,458 km) long, rising in NE New Mexico. and flowing E across N Texas and central Oklahoma into the Arkansas River in E Oklahoma. generally accepted accounting principles using the same accounting policies as were used for the audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2004. These consolidated interim financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2004, as set out in the 2004 Annual Report. 1. Stock Option Plan In accordance with the guidelines guidelines, n.pl a set of standards, criteria, or specifications to be used or followed in the performance of certain tasks. of the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants The Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants (CICA) is the umbrella body for the Chartered Accountant profession in Canada and Bermuda. Membership of the CICA totals 70,000 Chartered Accountants and 8,500 students. , the Company has expensed the costs of all stock option grants issued on or after January 1, 2003. The fair value of the options granted in 2004 and 2005 was made using the Black-Scholes option pricing model option pricing model A mathematical formula for determining the price at which an option should trade. The model expresses the value of an option as a function of the value of the underlying asset, length of time until maturity, exercise price, yields on under the following weighted assumptions:
2005 2004
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Dividend yield 0.75% 0.75%
Risk-free rate 3.25% 2.75%
Expected volatility 50.0% 50.0%
Expected life of options in years 5.0 5.0
The estimated fair value of options is recorded over the vesting Vesting The process by which employees accrue non-forfeitable rights over employer contributions that are made to the employee's qualified retirement plan account. Notes: period of the options. The costs of stock options of $440 in Q3 2005 ($326 in Q3 2004), and $1,285 YTD 2005 ($863 YTD 2004) are included in operating costs. Consideration paid by employees on the exercise of stock options is recorded as share capital. Had compensation expense been determined based on the fair value of the employee stock option awards for 2002 grants at the grant dates in accordance with the new recommendations, the Company's earnings and earnings per common share would have been changed to the following pro forma As a matter of form or for the sake of form. Used to describe accounting, financial, and other statements or conclusions based upon assumed or anticipated facts. The phrase pro forma amounts:
Three months ended
September 30,
2005 2004
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As reported Pro forma As reported Pro forma
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('000) ('000) ('000) ('000)
Earnings $5,127 $4,993 $2,856 $2,718
Earnings per share:
Basic $0.37 $0.37 $0.22 $0.21
Diluted $0.36 $0.36 $0.21 $0.20
Nine months ended
September 30,
2005 2004
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As reported Pro forma As reported Pro forma
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('000) ('000) ('000) ('000)
Earnings $14,705 $14,309 $9,874 $9,428
Earnings per share:
Basic $1.08 $1.05 $0.77 $0.73
Diluted $1.04 $1.01 $0.73 $0.70
2. Share Capital
Authorized:
Unlimited common shares
Issued and Outstanding:
Common Shares Series F Warrants Total
Stated Stated Stated
Issued Value Issued Value Value
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('000) ('000) ('000)
Balance, December 31, 2003 12,300 $11,078 30 $272 $11,350
Exercise of stock options 1,011 9,030 -- -- 9,030
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Balance, December 31, 2004 13,311 $20,108 30 $272 $20,380
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Balance, December 31, 2004 13,311 $20,108 30 $272 $20,380
Share repurchase (271) (503) -- -- (503)
Exercise of stock options 486 5,153 -- -- 5,153
Exercise of Series F warrants 23 630 (23) (204) 426
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Balance, September 30, 2005 13,549 $25,388 7 $68 $25,456
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3. Normal Course Issuer Bid In September 2004, the Board of Directors approved a share repurchase plan share repurchase plan A corporation's plan for buying back a predetermined number of its own shares in the open market. Institution of a share repurchase plan derives from management's view that the company has limited outside investment opportunities and , under a Normal Course Issuer Bid, to repurchase re·pur·chase tr.v. re·pur·chased, re·pur·chas·ing, re·pur·chas·es To buy (something) again. n. The act of buying something that one previously sold or owned. Noun 1. and cancel (character) Cancel - (CAN, Control-X) ASCII character 24. up to 1,250,000 of the Company's outstanding common shares for the period commencing September 23, 2004 and ending September 22, 2005. Under this plan, the Company had repurchased and cancelled 270,500 common shares during the three months ended September 30, 2005 for total cost, including transaction cost, of $5.2 million. In September 2005, the Board of Directors approved the renewal of the share repurchase plan, under a Normal Course Issuer Bid, to repurchase and cancel up to 1,340,000 of the Company's outstanding common shares for the period commencing September 28, 2005 and ending September 27, 2006. As at September 30, 2005, the Company had not repurchased any shares from the renewed re·new v. re·newed, re·new·ing, re·news v.tr. 1. To make new or as if new again; restore: renewed the antique chair. 2. Normal Course Issuer Bid. 4. Comparative Figures Certain of the prior period's figures have been reclassified for consistency with the current period's presentation. CryptoLogic Inc. (TSX:CRY) (NASDAQ:CRYP) (LSE:CRP) |
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