Progressive Gaming International Provides Update on Fourth Quarter Financial Results and Progress with Casinolink(R) Jackpot System Deployment.Issues Financial Guidance for Fiscal 2007 Revenues of $85 Million to $95 Million Gross Margins of 54% to 58% LAS VEGAS Las Vegas (läs vā`gəs), city (1990 pop. 258,295), seat of Clark co., S Nev.; inc. 1911. It is the largest city in Nevada and the center of one of the fastest-growing urban areas in the United States. -- Progressive Gaming International Corporation (Nasdaq:PGIC PGIC Pacific Gateway International College (British Columbia) ) (the Company), a leading provider of systems and technology used in the gaming industry worldwide, issued an update today on its revenues and installed base for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2006 and provided financial guidance for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2007. The Company announced today that approximately $4.5 million (representing approximately 3,500 games) of Casinolink[R] Jackpot Systems[TM] ("CJS CJS® The abbreviation for Corpus Juris Secundum, which is a comprehensive encyclopedia of the principles of American law. Corpus Juris Secundum (CJS) serves as an important research tool that enables a user to locate statements and reported decisions on ") and Casinolink[R] Enterprise installations originally expected to be recorded in the fourth quarter of 2006 are now expected to be recorded in fiscal 2007. The installations, which were completed in various stages during the fourth quarter of 2006, will be recorded upon receipt of formal customer acceptance documentation. The Company expects to record revenues of approximately $16 - $17 million for the fourth quarter of 2006, subject to final audit procedures, and expects to report an installed base of CJS games of approximately 3,100 at December 31, 2006 compared to 1,900 at September 30, 2006. The Company intends to file a press release with full fourth quarter financial results after the market closes on March 5, 2007. A conference call to discuss the Company's operating results will be hosted by management on March 6, 2007 at 8:00 AM PST PST Paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia, see there . Chief Financial Officer Heather Rollo commented: "Our business momentum remains strong; however, the transition to a systems company will continue to create variances in our quarterly results. We intend to mitigate mit·i·gate v. To moderate in force or intensity. mit i·ga tion n. these quarterly variances through the growth of our installation base and related daily fee revenues. Our daily fees on systems contracts increased by over 50% in the fourth quarter of 2006 compared to the same quarter in 2005 and we are anticipating even higher growth in 2007. The fourth quarter 2006 revenue growth does not include the daily fees associated with the $4.5 million of transactions referred to above. During the fourth quarter of 2006, we were required to pre-pay certain inventories in conjunction with our system installations. However, we continue to require the majority of our CJS and Casinolink customers to pay a significant deposit upon execution of their contract to mitigate the upfront costs of inventory. We anticipate our cash balance at December 31, 2006 to be relatively consistent with prior periods." Rollo continued: "With a full quarter of new product installations behind us and more 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. to our customer installation schedule, we are providing guidance for our aggregate expected 2007 financial results. We expect our revenues in 2007 to be approximately $85 million to $95 million with gross margins of approximately 54% to 58%, depending upon the mix of our customer products. The 2007 estimates are expected to represent a growth in core revenues of approximately 65% compared to core revenues in 2006 of approximately $55 to $56 million. The 2006 core revenues exclude one-time intellectual property licensing revenues of approximately $14 million and there are no planned one-time intellectual property license revenues included in our 2007 estimates. The revenue growth in 2007 is expected to be sourced primarily from approved products which have a growing backlog. Also, our 2007 estimates anticipate that RFID (Radio Frequency IDentification) A data collection technology that uses electronic tags for storing data. The tag, also known as an "electronic label," "transponder" or "code plate," is made up of an RFID chip attached to an antenna. table system revenues will be more significant in the second half of the year. These revenues are generally reflected in our financial statements net of costs (with a 100% gross margin contribution) and as a result are expected to take longer to aggregate to be a major contributor of our total revenues. Additionally, the 2007 estimates have only a small dependency from our server-based wagering wa·ger n. 1. a. An agreement under which each bettor pledges a certain amount to the other depending on the outcome of an unsettled matter. b. A matter bet on; a gamble. 2. products (wired and wireless); including: Rapid Bet Live ("RBL (Realtime Blackhole List) A list of the IP addresses of known spammers. See MAPS. "), Peer to Peer 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. - World Series of Poker The World Series of Poker is the largest set of poker tournaments in the world. It is held annually in Las Vegas, lasting just over a month. A bracelet is awarded to the winner of each of the fifty-plus events which include all the major varieties of poker. Brand[R] and central server slot games. We will allow these server-based wagering products to become more widely deployed before we include any material revenues in our estimates." President and Chief Executive Officer Russel McMeekin stated: "At year-end we had approximately 3,100 CJS installed games. We also had an additional 3,500 CJS and Casinolink installations in progress. These installations include over 1,000 CJS systems installed or under installation at Harrah's Entertainment Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: HET) is a gaming corporation that owns and operates casinos, hotels, and six golf courses under several brands. The company, based in Las Vegas, Nevada, is the largest gaming company in the world, with yearly revenues around $7.11 billion. Corporation's owned or affiliated properties. We anticipate an ending CJS installation balance of approximately 12,000 games by December 31, 2007. The CJS progress in Nevada continues to remain on track with field trials scheduled at Boyd Gaming Boyd Gaming Corporation (NYSE: BYD) is a Las Vegas, Nevada based business engaged in the development, ownership and operation of hotels and casinos throughout the United States. and a new field trial scheduled at MGM Mirage MGM Mirage (NYSE: MGM) is a Las Vegas, Nevada-based business engaged in the development, ownership and operation of hotels and casinos throughout the world. The company began operations on May 31, 2000 after the completion of a merger of MGM Grand Inc. and Mirage Resorts, Inc. . We will provide an update of our other strategic initiatives (table management, table game progressives and RBL) during our fourth quarter 2006 earnings call." A conference call to discuss the Company's full fourth quarter financial results will be hosted by management on March 6, 2007 at 8:00 AM PST. Interested parties may participate via teleconference by dialing 866-831-6234, passcode 52592629. International parties may participate by dialing 617-213-8854, passcode 52592629. The teleconference will be webcast on the Company's website at www.progressivegaming.net. A replay of the teleconference can be accessed for 30 days by dialing 888-286-8010, passcode 55865422, and international parties by dialing 617-801-6888, passcode 55865422, or on the Company's website at www.progressivegaming.net. The Company's website will also include any additional material, historical financial or statistical information discussed in the conference call and not included in the release announcing the Company's operating results (as well as any non-GAAP financial measures as defined by the SEC), if applicable, and a copy of the Company's investor presentation. About Progressive Gaming International Progressive Gaming International is a leading supplier of integrated casino and jackpot management solutions for the gaming industry worldwide. This technology is widely used to enhance casino operations and drive greater revenues for existing product as well as the Company's table games. Progressive Gaming is unique in the industry in offering casino management and progressive systems in a modular yet integrated solution. Products include multiple forms of regulated wagering solutions in wired, wireless and mobile formats. There are Progressive Gaming International products in over 1,000 casinos throughout the world. For further information, visit www.progressivegaming.net. Safe Harbor Safe Harbor 1. A legal provision to reduce or eliminate liability as long as good faith is demonstrated. 2. A form of shark repellent implemented by a target company acquiring a business that is so poorly regulated that the target itself is less attractive. Statements under The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (PSLRA) implemented several significant substantive changes affecting certain cases brought under the federal securities laws, including changes related to pleading, discovery, liability, class representation and awards fees and of 1995: This release contains 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. , including statements regarding: the expected timing for recognition of revenue from certain CJS installations completed during the fourth quarter of 2006; anticipated revenues for the fourth quarter of 2006; anticipated installed base of CJS games as of December 31, 2006 and December 31, 2007; expected growth in daily fees on systems contracts in 2007; efforts to mitigate upfront costs of inventory; the Company's anticipated cash balance at December 31, 2006; and anticipated revenues and gross margins for fiscal 2007, and related assumptions. Such statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, and actual circumstances, events or results may differ materially from those projected in such forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause or contribute to differences include, but are not limited to, the risk that revenue from referenced CJS installations may not be recognized when expected, risks related to delays in the introduction, installation and customer acceptance of new products, the risk that the Company's central server-based gaming products may not be rolled out when expected, or at all, the Company's ability to meet its capital requirements Capital requirements Financing required for the operation of a business, composed of long-term and working capital plus fixed assets. , risks related to the integration of VirtGame's and EndX's technology with the Company's products, the status of rights licensed from content providers, risks related to the Company's ability to enforce and develop its intellectual property rights, including rights licensed from third parties, the risk that patents may exist of which the Company is not aware, or that existing patents may provide benefits to third parties beyond those anticipated by the Company, relationships with casino operators, the overall industry environment, customer acceptance of the Company's new products, further approvals of 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 , adverse court rulings, production and/or quality control problems, the denial, suspension or revocation The recall of some power or authority that has been granted. Revocation by the act of a party is intentional and voluntary, such as when a person cancels a Power of Attorney that he has given or a will that he has written. of privileged operating licenses by governmental authorities, competitive pressures and general economic conditions as well as the Company's debt service obligations. For a discussion of these and other factors which may cause actual events or results to differ from those projected, please refer to the Company's most recent annual report on 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. and quarterly reports on Form 10-Q Form 10-Q See 10-Q. , as well as other subsequent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company cautions readers not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements. The Company does not undertake, and specifically disclaims any obligation, to update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect new circumstances or anticipated or unanticipated events or circumstances as they occur. Casinolink, Texas Hold'Em Bonus and Progressive Gaming International Corporation are registered trademarks of Progressive Gaming International Corporation. Rapid Bet Live and Intelligent Table System are trademarks of Progressive Gaming International Corporation. [c]2007 Progressive Gaming International Corporation[R]. All rights reserved. World Series of Poker is a registered trademark of Harrah's Licensing Company, LLC (Logical Link Control) See "LANs" under data link protocol. LLC - Logical Link Control . All rights reserved. |
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