Uproar Ltd. Reports Net Revenues of $2.77 Million, An 83 Percent Sequential Increase Over the Prior Quarter.NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 2, 1999-- Uproar Ltd. (EASDAQ See European Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotation. : UPRO), producer of the online entertainment site uproar.com, reported net revenues of $2.77 million for the third quarter ended September September: see month. 30, 1999, a 484 percent increase over net revenues of $474,000 for the same period in 1998. Net loss for the quarter was $7.39 million, versus a net loss of $1.29 million for the prior year's third quarter. Loss per share for the third quarter of 1999 was $0.64 versus $0.25 for the third quarter of 1999. "We significantly grew our revenues this quarter while strengthening every aspect of our company, from our management team to the product to our balance sheet," said Kenneth Cron, chief executive officer of Uproar. "Looking ahead, we are focused on our long-term Long-term Three or more years. In the context of accounting, more than 1 year. long-term 1. Of or relating to a gain or loss in the value of a security that has been held over a specific length of time. Compare short-term. strategy to create a leading global broad-based broad-based Of or relating to an index or average that provides a good representation of the overall market. The S&P 500 and NYSE Composite are generally regarded as broad-based stock indexes, while the popular Dow Jones Industrial Average is biased entertainment company with a strong online foundation. To that end, we are pleased with our launch of Family Feud This article is about the American game show. For other versions, see Family Feud around the world. For rivalries between families, see Feud. Family Feud , a marquee branded Pearson Pear·son , Lester Bowles 1897-1972. Canadian politician who served as prime minister (1963-1968). He won the 1957 Nobel Peace Prize for his role in the negotiation of a solution to the Suez crisis (1956). Television game show. In addition, our $10 million fourth quarter marketing campaign is underway, helping to build Uproar into a household name instantly associated with quality entertainment." For the nine months ended September 30, 1999, Uproar reported net revenues of $5.28 million, a 479 percent increase as compared to $911,000 for the same period of the prior year. Net loss for the first nine months of 1999 was $33.41 million (including a $16.67 million first quarter one-time one-time adj. 1. or one·time a. Occurring or undertaken only once: a one-time winner in 1995. b. accounting adjustment related to the company's agreement with Pearson Television) while loss per share was $3.14 (including a first quarter $1.64 loss per share related to the company's agreement with Pearson Television) versus $0.68 for the same period in 1998. Uproar's revenue growth in the third quarter was primarily due to both an increased number of advertisers and the expansion of advertising contracts. During the third quarter the number of advertisers increased 13.5 percent to 84, versus 74 advertisers in the second quarter. Additionally, during the third quarter, the average advertising contract increased 61.2 percent to $32,900 in revenue, as compared to an average of $20,400 per advertiser ad·ver·tise v. ad·ver·tised, ad·ver·tis·ing, ad·ver·tis·es v.tr. 1. To make public announcement of, especially to proclaim the qualities or advantages of (a product or business) so as to increase in the second quarter. 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. in the third quarter increased 45 percent over the second quarter of 1999. Changes in operating expenses were primarily due to increases in marketing expenses, increased product development, and increased administrative costs administrative costs, n.pl the overhead expenses incurred in the operation of a dental benefits program, excluding costs of dental services provided. as the company established 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 as a major operational headquarters. Audience Growth and Usage - Advertising impressions grew 35.6 percent to 575 million in the third quarter, up from 424 million in the second quarter of 1999; - Uproar attracted 927,000 new registrations during the third quarter to end with a cumulative 3.58 million registered users; Operations Highlights - Uproar completed its public offering on EASDAQ (the European European emanating from or pertaining to Europe. European bat lyssavirus see lyssavirus. European beech tree fagussylvaticus. European blastomycosis see cryptococcosis. Association of Securities Dealers' Automated au·to·mate v. au·to·mat·ed, au·to·mat·ing, au·to·mates v.tr. 1. To convert to automatic operation: automate a factory. 2. Quotation QUOTATION, practice. The allegation of some authority or case, or passage of some law, in support of a position which it is desired to establish. 2. Quotations when properly made, assist the reader, but when misplaced, they are inconvenient. ) during the quarter, raising approximately ap·prox·i·mate adj. 1. Almost exact or correct: the approximate time of the accident. 2. $31 million in capital; - Uproar significantly strengthened its management team, appointing Kenneth Cron to the post of chief executive officer. Cron had previously been president of publishing at CMP CMP (cytidine monophosphate): see cytosine. (1) (CMP Media LLC, Manhasset, NY, www.cmp.com) Part of United Business Media, CMP is a leading integrated media company that offers a wide variety of publications and services in the information Media Inc., which grew from a trade publisher into a publicly traded technology media company with revenues in excess of $500 million. Cron was part of the executive team that oversaw o·ver·saw v. Past tense of oversee. the company's $920 million sale in June June: see month. 1999 to United News & Media; - Chris CHRIS Chemical Hazards Response Information System (US DoD) CHRIS California Historical Resources Information System CHRIS Computerized Human Resources Information System CHRIS Command Human Resources Intelligence System Hassett, founder of both PrizePoint Entertainment, Inc. and PointCast The first major deployment of push technology on the Web. Introduced in 1996 and supported by ad revenues, PointCast provided Internet-based news and customized information to the desktop. , Inc., was named president of Uproar. Within three months of launching the 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 site prizepoint.com, it became the "stickiest" site on the Internet according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. Media Metrix In June 1999, Uproar acquired PrizePoint. Hassett has an established record of building companies. As PointCast'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. , Hassett recruited a top management team, led the company to first-year adj. 1. Being in the first year of an experience especially in a U. S. high school or college; - of a person. Adj. 1. first-year - used of a person in the first year of an experience (especially in United States high school or college); "a revenues of $18 million and established PointCast as a leading brand on the Internet. Hassett holds two U.S. patents and has received numerous industry awards including Business Week's "1996 Entrepreneur entrepreneur (än'trəprənûr`) [Fr.,=one who undertakes], person who assumes the organization, management, and risks of a business enterprise. of the Year" and C|Net's "1996 Person of the Year." Statements contained in this release that are not historical facts may contain forward-looking for·ward-look·ing adj. Concerned with or making provision for the future: forward-looking educators; a forward-looking corporate plan. Adj. 1. information with respect to the plans, projections or future performance of Uproar Ltd., the occurrence of which involve certain risks and uncertainties. Potential risks and uncertainties include, without limitation, demand for advertising; fluctuations in the number of users of the company's web sites; competitive pressures in the marketplace; reliance on attracting and retaining skilled professional staff; successful integration of acquired companies; significant fluctuation Fluctuation A price or interest rate change. in quarterly operating results; Uproar's ability to manage its growth; reliance on key executives; and reliance on relationships with third parties. More information on potential factors that could affect Uproar's financial results are included in the company's filings with the European Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotation European Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotation (EASDAQ) European equivalent of Nasdaq. (EASDAQ). -0-
Uproar Ltd
Consolidated Statement of Operations
(unaudited)
Prepared in accordance with US GAAP
Three months Three months
ended ended
September 30, 1999 September 30, 1998
Revenue $ 2,766,000 $ 474,000
Cost of Sales $ (1,090,000) $ (307,000)
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Gross Profit $ 1,676,000 $ 167,000
Operating Expenses
Sales and Marketing $ 5,727,000 $ 938,000
Product Development $ 1,021,000 $ 169,000
General and Administrative $ 2,268,000 $ 408,000
Non-recurring legal expenses $ 103,000 $ -
Total Operating Expenses $ 9,119,000 $ 1,515,000
Loss from Operations $ (7,443,000) $ (1,348,000)
Asset impairment $ - $ -
Exchange gain / (loss) $ 14,000 $ 14,000
Interest income, net $ 234,000 $ 42,000
Other income (expense) net $ (191,000) $ -
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Loss before taxation $ (7,386,000) $ (1,292,000)
Provision for Income taxes $ (7,000) $ -
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Net Loss $ (7,393,000) $ (1,292,000)
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Loss per Share $ (0.64) $ (0.25)
Weighted average number of shares 11,574,013 5,173,345
Nine months Nine months
ended ended
September 30, 1999 September 30, 1998
Revenue $ 5,275,000 $ 911,000
Cost of Sales $ (2,180,000) $ (610,000)
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Gross Profit $ 3,095,000 $ 301,000
Operating Expenses
Sales and Marketing $ 13,042,000 $ 1,776,000
Product Development $ 1,677,000 $ 530,000
General and Administrative $ 4,680,000 $ 1,199,000
Non-recurring legal expenses $ 430,000 $ -
Total Operating Expenses $ 19,829,000 $ 3,505,000
Loss from Operations $ (16,734,000) $ (3,204,000)
Asset impairment $ (16,674,000) $ -
Exchange gain / (loss) $ (136,000) $ 42,000
Interest income, net $ 421,000 $ 100,000
Other income (expense) net $ (230,000) $ -
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Loss before taxation $ (33,353,000) $ (3,062,000)
Provision for Income taxes $ (59,000) $ -
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Net Loss $ (33,412,000) $ (3,062,000)
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Loss per Share $ (3.14) $ (0.68)
Weighted average number of shares 10,650,076 4,504,664
The results for all periods have been restated to reflect the
acquisition of Prize Point Inc. which was completed during the quarter
ended 30 June 1999 and accounted for as pooling of interests.
Uproar Ltd
Consolidated Balance Sheet
(unaudited)
Prepared in accordance with US GAAP
September 30, December 31,
1999 1998
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 22,554,000 $ 7,036,000
Accounts receivable, net $ 1,891,000 $ 551,000
Short term deferred advertising $ 3,796,000 $ -
Due from officers and employees $ 5,000
Other current assets $ 7,866,000 $ 277,000
Total current assets $ 36,107,000 $ 7,869,000
Property and equipment, net $ 3,457,000 $ 1,112,000
Intangible assets, net $ 40,000 $ 47,000
Long term deferred advertising $ 3,796,000 $ -
Security deposits $ 417,000 $ 83,000
Total Assets $ 43,817,000 $ 9,111,000
LIABILITIES AND
STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Current portion of capital lease
obligation $ 103,000 $ 26,000
Accounts payable $ 2,154,000 $ 856,000
Other current liabilities $ 1,534,000 $ 487,000
Total current liabilities $ 3,791,000 $ 1,369,000
Long term portion of capital lease
obligation $ 71,000 $ 15,000
$ -
Total liabilities $ 3,862,000 $ 1,384,000
Commitments
Stockholders' equity:
Common Stock $ 592,000 $ 644,000
Additional paid-in capital $ 83,240,000 $ 17,471,000
Foreign currency translation adjustment $ (40,000) $ 37,000
Retained earnings $ (43,837,000) $ (10,425,000)
Total stockholders' equity $ 39,955,000 $ 7,727,000
Total liabilities and equity $ 43,817,000 $ 9,111,000
- -
The results for all periods have been restated to reflect the
acquisition of Prize Point Inc. which was completed during the quarter
ended 30 June 1999 and accounted for as pooling of interests.
Uproar Ltd
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
(unaudited)
Prepared in accordance with US GAAP
Nine months ended Year ended
September 30, 1999 December 31, 1999
Cash from operating activities:
Net Income $ (33,412,000) $ (5,830,000)
Adjustments to reconcile net income to
Net cash used in operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization $ 480,000 $ 183,000
Accounts receivable provision $ 50,000 $ -
Net book value of fixed assets disposed $ 131,000 $ -
Stock compensation $ 420,000 $ 3,000
Asset impairment charge $ 16,674,000 $ -
Increase in trade receivables $ (1,390,000) $ (302,000)
Increase in other current assets $ (7,584,000) $ (201,000)
Increase in other assets $ (334,000) $ -
Increase in trade accounts payable $ 1,298,000 $ 711,000
Increase in accrued expenses and other
current liabilities $ 1,047,000 $ 341,000
Net cash used in operating activities $ (22,620,000) $ (5,095,000)
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchase of property and equipment $ (2,780,000) $ (931,000)
Purchase of intangible assets $ - $ (42,000)
Proceeds of sale of fixed assets $ 27,000 $ -
Net cash used in investing activities $ (2,753,000) $ (973,000)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from the issuance of common
stock $ 41,587,000 $ 10,767,000
Direct share issuance costs $ (556,000) $ -
Principal payments on debt and leases $ (53,000) $ (11,000)
Net cash provided by financing
activities $ 40,978,000 $ 10,756,000
Effect of exchange rate on cash $ (87,000) $ 6,000
Net decrease in cash and cash
equivalents $ 15,518,000 $ 4,694,000
Cash and cash equivalents at the
beginning of year $ 7,036,000 $ 2,342,000
Cash and cash equivalents at the end
of year $ 22,554,000 $ 7,036,000
The results for all periods have been restated to reflect the acquisition of Prize Point Inc. which was completed during the quarter ended 30 June 1999 and accounted for as pooling of interests Pooling of Interests An accounting method, used in mergers and acquisitions, where the balance sheet items of the two companies are simply added together. Notes: The opposite of pooling of interests is the purchase acquisition method. . |
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