DG FastChannel(TM) Fourth Quarter Revenues Increase 42% to $31.0 Million.- Fourth Quarter Operating Income Operating Income The profit realized from a business' own operations. Notes: This would not include income from things such as investments in other firms. Also referred to as operating profit or recurring profit. Rises to a Record of $6.4 Million - - Adjusted 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 Rises 43% to $10.2 Million - - 2007 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 Revenue of $119.1 Million and Pro Forma Adjusted EBITDA of $39.5 Million Exceed Guidance - DALLAS -- DG FastChannel[TM], Inc. (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 : DGIT), a leading provider of digital media services to the advertising, entertainment and broadcast industries, today reported record financial results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2007. Fourth Quarter and Annual Highlights * 2007 fourth quarter revenue of $31.0 million compared to $21.7 million in the same period of 2006. Adjusted EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, unrealized investment gains, depreciation and amortization) of $10.2 million compared to $7.1 million in the comparable period of 2006. * 2007 income from continuing operations continuing operations Parts of a business that are expected to be maintained as an ongoing segment of an overall business operation. Income and losses from continuing operations are reported separately if any segments have been discontinued during the of $10.9 million, or $0.64 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, compared with income from continuing operations of $0.4 million, or $0.04 per diluted share in 2006. * Pro forma for the transactions closed in 2007 (as if the Pathfire, Point.360 and GTN GTN gestational trophoblastic neoplasia. acquisitions were included with DG FastChannel's operations as of January 1, 2007 and reflecting actual and anticipated expense synergies effective as of January 1, 2007), DG FastChannel generated full year 2007 pro forma revenue of approximately $119.1 million compared to its guidance of $116 million to $118 million while 2007 pro forma Adjusted EBITDA was approximately $39.5 million compared to pro forma Adjusted EBITDA guidance of approximately $39.0 million. * Signed a definitive agreement with Level 3 Communications
Level 3 Communications NASDAQ: LVLT is a communications and information services company headquartered in Broomfield, Colorado, USA. , Inc. to acquire the Vyvx advertising services business including its distribution, post-production and related operations for approximately $129 million, subject to certain adjustments. * Obtained a financing commitment from BMO BMO Bank of Montreal (Canada) BMO Before Market Open BMO Biometrics Management Office BMO Ballistic Missile Office BMO British Mathematical Olympiad BMO Balkan Mathematical Olympiad BMO Business Management Office Capital Markets for a six-year, $145 million senior credit facility and a two-year, $65 million senior unsecured bridge loan to fund the Vyvx transaction and to refinance Refinance 1. When a business or person revises their payment schedule for repaying debt. 2. Replacing an older loan with a new loan offering better terms. Notes: When a business refinances they typically extend the maturity date. the Company's existing $85 million senior credit facility. * As of December 31, 2007, DG FastChannel had $10.1 million in cash and $44.8 million of debt, or net debt of approximately $34.7 million. Scott K. Ginsburg, Chairman 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. of DG FastChannel commented on the results, "Improving financial results over the past two years, highlighted by record 2007 fourth quarter performance, validate the Company's long-term strategic plans. Key benchmarks such as revenues, Adjusted EBITDA, and net income demonstrate the Company's focus on operations and success with integrating the acquired companies. Perhaps most importantly Adv. 1. most importantly - above and beyond all other consideration; "above all, you must be independent" above all, most especially , the delivery of high definition (HD) content -- a barometer of future growth - resulted in significant volume and revenue increases during the fourth quarter and calendar year 2007. "From every perspective, fourth quarter and annual results met our expectations. The Company realized a 42% increase in revenues and a 43% rise in Adjusted EBITDA on a year-over-year fourth quarter comparison. For calendar year 2007, we exceeded our guidance for Pro Forma revenues and Adjusted EBITDA. Fourth quarter 2007 revenue derived from the delivery of HD content surpassed $2.5 million compared with approximately $0.4 million in the same period of 2006. Full year 2007 revenue from HD deliveries totaled over $6.1 million, reflecting a nine-fold increase from the prior year. The integration of the three acquired companies was nearly completed by the end of the calendar year, and the Company also signed a deal to acquire the Vyvx Ads distribution business. "We are well positioned to deliver further growth from our business model throughout 2008 based on: * An efficient and productive workforce and a streamlined infrastructure; * Growing market adoption of the Company's HD delivery solutions; * Closing the Vyvx transaction in the second quarter; * Opportunities for interactive and rich media growth; and, * Expected record levels of political advertising. "Margins, Adjusted EBITDA and operating results for 2008 will also continue to improve as a result of cost synergies Cost Synergy In the context of mergers, cost synergy is the savings in operating costs expected after two companies, who compliment each other's strengths, join. Notes: The savings in operating costs usually come in the form of laying off employees. related to the transactions closed in 2007. Specifically, we've now taken action on approximately $7 million of annual cost synergies related to the 2007 transactions, a full quarter ahead of schedule. The 2007 fourth quarter EBITDA was inclusive of inclusive of prep. Taking into consideration or account; including. approximately $700,000 of personnel, telco, rent and other operating expenses Operating expenses The amount paid for asset maintenance or the cost of doing business, excluding depreciation. Earnings are distributed after operating expenses are deducted. which have since been eliminated from the Company's ongoing cost structure. Projected cost savings from the acquired entities will be fully realized in the current 2008 quarter rather than by the end of second quarter 2008 as had originally been anticipated." Vyvx Transaction Update * On December 19, 2007 DG FastChannel announced that it entered into a definitive agreement with Level 3 Communications, Inc. (Nasdaq: LVLT LVLT Level 3 Communications, Inc. (stock abbreviation, AMEX) ) to acquire the Vyvx advertising services business including its distribution, post-production and related operations for $129 million in cash, subject to certain adjustments. * DG FastChannel and Level 3 now expect that, subject to the satisfaction of regulatory and other customary closing conditions, the transaction can be completed during the second quarter of 2008. Mr. Ginsburg noted, "As a result of this transaction, Vyvx clients will gain access to DG FastChannel's state-of-the-art work flow processes and electronic distribution network. Our Company has emphasized investment in research and development over the past four years in anticipation of the switchover switch·o·ver n. A complete shift, as from one system to another. to the HD standard in 2009. Ongoing investments in next-generation digital media technologies and offerings means that the combined Company can deliver additional technical and service enhancements to customers, and this investment profile is working well for the Company's continued growth." HD Update and Online Video Services Outlook "This month starts the one year countdown to the federal mandate for the nationwide adoption of digital broadcasts," Mr. Ginsburg stated. "In 2007 we noted the following key statistics: * Surge in consumer purchases of HD ready televisions; * Dramatic rise in the amount of advertising content being filmed in HD; and, * Significant increase in the amount of HD content being finished, delivered and aired. "With this in mind, we expect the most robust growth is still ahead of us with significant compound annual growth in the penetration of HD households projected over the next several years. "The 2007 fourth quarter was a watershed period during which increased demand for HD services drove significantly higher revenue related to the delivery of HD content. Reflecting this momentum, in the first nine months of the year we generated approximately $3.6 million of HD related revenues. With record HD delivery levels in the fourth quarter, this figure grew by almost 70% at year-end to $6.1 million. We expect to realize a very positive benefit from the ongoing transition to HD commercials. "We continue to invest in upgrading our regional service facilities to manage our customers' growing demand for HD services. As we look throughout 2008, we are getting commitments from many of our customers to send their files in an HD format and for DG FastChannel to distribute their HD advertising. Additionally, we have made significant investments and upgrades to our IT, IS, and software development groups. "Finally, the Company's strategic alliance with Enliven en·liv·en tr.v. en·liv·ened, en·liv·en·ing, en·liv·ens To make lively or spirited; animate. en·liv en·er n. Marketing Technologies created a seamless transition for DG FastChannel
to offer online video advertising services and capabilities to clients.
Based on industry sources, the online advertising market is growing
rapidly, and is expected to reach $2.3 billion in revenue by 2010, or
six times 2006 levels. With broad awareness of this growth, the value of
DG FastChannel's investment in Enliven has more than doubled since
last May."
Restatement Restatement A revision in a company's earlier financial statements. Notes: The need for restating financial figures can result from fraud, misrepresentation, or a simple clerical error. of Second and Third Quarter 2007 Form 10-Q's As previously announced, in May 2007, DG FastChannel purchased 10,750,000 Viewpoint Corporation (now Enliven Marketing Technologies) common shares and warrants to purchase an additional 2,687,500 Enliven Marketing Technologies common shares in a private equity placement at a price of $0.40 per share, for an aggregate cash amount of $4.3 million. The Company accounted for the stock and warrants as "available for sale securities" pursuant to SFAS SFAS Statement of Financial Accounting Standards SFAS Special Forces Assessment and Selection SFAS Student Financial Aid Services SFAS Sport Fishing Association of Singapore SFAS Safety Features Actuation System SFAS Statewide Fixed Assets System 115 and recorded the change in market value of its Enliven Marketing Technologies investment on its balance sheet and in other comprehensive income for the quarters ended June 30, 2007 and September 30, 2007. The Company has since determined the warrant component should have been classified as a "derivative" in accordance with SFAS 133 which requires changes in value attributable to the warrant to be recorded on the statement of operations See Income statement. each quarter. Based upon this subsequent review and analysis by the Company, the audit committee and the Company's independent accountants, it has been determined that the warrants should be accounted for in accordance with SFAS 133 and the Company will restate re·state tr.v. re·stat·ed, re·stat·ing, re·states To state again or in a new form. See Synonyms at repeat. re·state its second and third quarter 2007 Form 10-Qs Form 10-Q See 10-Q. for the periods ended June 30, 2007 and September 30, 2007 to properly reflect the statement of operations for the increase / decrease in the value of the warrant. Below are certain operating statements operating statement See income statement. as previously reported, and as restated (the balance sheets are unchanged) [TABLE OMITTED] [TABLE OMITTED] Fourth Quarter 2007 Financial Results Webcast The Company's fourth quarter conference call will be broadcast live on the Internet at 10:30 a.m. EST EST electroshock therapy. EST abbr. electroshock therapy on Tuesday, February 19, 2008. The webcast is open to the general public and all interested parties may access the live webcast on the Internet at the Company's Web site at www.dgfastchannel.com. Please allow 15 minutes to register and download or install any necessary software. Non-GAAP Reconciliation and Adjusted EBITDA Definition Adjusted EBITDA is defined as earnings before interest, taxes, unrealized investment gains, depreciation and amortization. Although Adjusted EBITDA is not a measure of performance or liquidity calculated in accordance with 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). ), the Company believes this Non-GAAP financial measure provides meaningful supplemental information regarding our performance and liquidity. However, investors should not consider these measures in isolation or as substitutes for operating income, cash flows from operating activities or any other measure for determining the Company's operating performance or liquidity that is calculated in accordance with GAAP. In addition, because Adjusted EBITDA is not calculated in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, it may not necessarily be comparable to similarly titled measures employed by other companies. A reconciliation of the Adjusted EBITDA figures is presented in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations included herein. About DG FastChannel, Inc. DG FastChannel provides innovative, technology-based solutions to help advertisers and agencies work faster, smarter and more competitively. DG FastChannel delivers the standard in digital media services to the advertising, broadcast and publishing industries. The Company utilizes satellite and Internet transmission technologies and has deployed a suite of digital media intelligence and asset management tools designed specifically for the advertising industry, including creative and production resources, broadcast verification, and digital asset management. The Company has an online media distribution network used by more than 5,000 advertisers and agencies, and over 21,000 online radio, television, cable, network and print publishing destinations. For more information visit www.dgfastchannel.com. Forward-Looking Statements forward-looking statement A projected financial statement based on management expectations. A forward-looking statement involves risks with regard to the accuracy of assumptions underlying the projections. This release contains forward-looking statements relating to relating to relate prep → concernant relating to relate prep → bezüglich +gen, mit Bezug auf +acc the Company, including the expansion of its digital distribution network, the demand among certain clients for digital audio and video delivery services and its expectations of operations of the recently acquired Point.360 advertising distribution operations, GTN, its strategic alliance with Enliven Marketing Technologies and its announcement to purchase the Vyvx advertising distribution assets from Level 3. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected. These and other risks relating to DG FastChannel's business are set forth in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. DG FastChannel assumes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements. [TABLE OMITTED] [TABLE OMITTED] |
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