DG Systems Previews 2005 Second Quarter Results.DALLAS -- DG Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: DGIT), the leading provider of digital media distribution services to the advertising and broadcast industries, today provided a preliminary preview of financial results for the three-month period ended June 30, 2005. For the three months ended June 30, 2005, DG Systems expects to report consolidated revenues of approximately $14.8 - $15.0 million, compared to consolidated revenues of $14.9 million in the year-ago second quarter. The year ago second quarter included over $400,000 in revenue from political advertising and approximately $625,000 of deferred revenue in the Company's StarGuide division, which did not recur in the 2005 second quarter. Second quarter 2005 revenues also were impacted by a more competitive rate environment, a decrease in distribution volume by current and ongoing customers and by a decline in DG's dub and ship business as the Company dramatically improved the percentage of electronic delivery volume over its digital network. DG Systems expects that 2005 second quarter 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 (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) is a non-GAAP metric that can be used to evaluate a company's profitability.
n.pl the costs that do not change to meet fluctuations in enrollment or in use of services (e.g., salaries, rent, business license fees, and depreciation). which will have the effect of lowering the second quarter 2005 EBITDA margin from historical levels. The Company also expects to record non-recurring restructuring expenses totaling approximately $0.4 million related to acquisitions completed in the last twelve months and its abandonment of real estate leases in New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of . During the third quarter of 2005, DG's consolidation activities will be completed as two Los Angeles Los Angeles (lôs ăn`jələs, lŏs, ăn`jəlēz'), city (1990 pop. 3,485,398), seat of Los Angeles co., S Calif.; inc. 1850. facilities will combine, the Company closes its dub and ship facility in Wilmington, Ohio For other places with the same name, see Wilmington (disambiguation). Wilmington is a city in Clinton County, Ohio, United States. The population was 11,921 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Clinton County. and completes its integration of the Media DVX DVX Digital Voice Exchange DVX Dvd Extended DVX Device Driver assets acquired in the second quarter by relocating operations to Dallas and eliminating approximately 25 contract employees. Scott K. Ginsburg, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of DG Systems, commented, "Second quarter revenue levels are not what we had anticipated, but do not illustrate any fundamental issues with our business. The progress of the last 18 months to upgrade and expand our network as well as DG's service offerings are tracking well. DG's efforts have focused on creating a robust digital network that allows advertisers to reach every relevant media outlet in the U.S. While it has taken slightly longer than initially projected to incorporate all of the advanced features and functionality into our system, we are certain that the network's reach and capabilities are now unrivalled. "With increased competition in the digital delivery space, it is important to take note of DG System's initiatives to fuel our future growth. The Universal Deployment program has been a huge success with over 1,500 new video points of presence added in just the last year. At this time, the DG network electronically reaches 99% of all TV stations, 98% of the cable systems, and more than 75% of all the broadcast and cable networks in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. . This corporate initiative has already been instrumental in our ability to retain current customers and acquire new ones. "Existing clients are embracing the fact that the DG network can meet their diverse delivery needs, and we are winning new clients who also recognize the benefits of our enhanced platform. During the second quarter, we firmed up several new strategic relationships with existing customers and with post-production houses that are driving solid gains in our network traffic. Many prestigious brands are joining the company's digital distribution platform and will be delivering spots through DG commencing in the second half of 2005. For example, automotive brands such as Ford, Jaguar, GMC GMC See: Guaranteed Mortgage Certificate Trucks, Saturn, Mazda, Buick and Land Rover See LANRover. , and other national clients such as Gatorade, Tropicana, Domino's Pizza For Domino's Pizza in Australia, New Zealand, France, Belgium, the Netherlands and the Principality of Monaco, see . Domino's Pizza, LLC (NYSE: DPZ) (LSE: DOM) is an international pizza delivery corporation headquartered just outside Ann Arbor, Michigan, United , White Castle, Quaker Oats and Intel are among the new brand owners who will be deploying DG's all-digital solution. "On another front, the company's higher percentage of electronic deliveries and recent acquisitions present several opportunities to realize cost synergies and significant fixed cost reductions. These include consolidating jobs and personnel and closing redundant facilities. While we endured slight delays in realizing these synergies, it was necessary to take an appropriate amount of time with each acquisition to ensure high quality, uninterrupted client care and customer service. In the second half of 2005, DG Systems will benefit from a 13% reduction in personnel from December 31, 2004 levels. We are confident that our enhanced network offerings and streamlined structure will reward our shareholders." Further details on DG's 2005 second quarter results and outlook for the remainder of 2005 will be provided when the Company reports its financial results in August. About DG Systems, Inc. (www.dgsystems.com) DG Systems and its StarGuide and SourceTV divisions provide the standard in Digital Media Exchange services for the advertising and broadcast industries, featuring dependable satellite and Internet transmission technology and a suite of digital media asset management tools. DG's extensive digital network is the largest in the advertising and broadcasting industries, reaching more than 5,000 advertisers and agencies, over 3,700 television, cable, and network broadcast destinations and over 10,000 radio stations with innovative delivery and management solutions for short-and long-form audio and video content. DG Systems is based in Irving, Texas Irving (pronounced 'er-ving') is a city located in the U.S. state of Texas within Dallas County. According to the 2000 U.S. Census, the city population was 191,615; the 2006 estimate was 201,927 according to the North Central Texas Council of Governments, and 196,084 according to , with offices located in New York City New York City: see New York, city. New York City City (pop., 2000: 8,008,278), southeastern New York, at the mouth of the Hudson River. The largest city in the U.S. , Detroit, Los Angeles, Chicago, Boca Raton Boca Raton (bō`kə rətōn`), city (1990 pop. 61,492), Palm Beach co., SE Fla., on the Atlantic; inc. 1925. Boca Raton is a popular resort and retirement community that experienced significant industrial development in the 1970s and 80s. , Ohio and Louisville, Kentucky. This release contains forward-looking statements relating to the Company, including the expansion of its digital distribution network, and the demand among certain clients for digital audio and video delivery services. 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 Systems' business are set forth in the company's Form 10-K Form 10-K A report required by the SEC from exchange-listed companies that provides for annual disclosure of certain financial information. Form 10-K See 10-K. filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 31, 2005. |
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