20.08.2008 13:00:00
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IA Global, Inc., Reports EBITDA Results of $2.9 Million on Revenues of $19.7 Million and Cash Flow From Operations of $2.7 Million for the Three Months Ended June 30, 2008
Summary of Operating Results IA Global, Inc. (Amex:IAO)
announced the following consolidated results for the three months ended
June 30, 2008, as compared to the three months ended June 30, 2007:
Revenues increased 257% to $19,688,708 up from $5,514,790.
Gross profit increased 326% to $16,492,884 up from $3,872,665.
Net income increased $2,857,487 to $730,844 as compared to a net loss
of ($2,126,643). This net income reflects the revenue gains from new
contracts and existing contracts, income from minority investments,
and early results from our newly established Philippines business
operations.
Cash flow from operating activities increased $6,113,054 to $2,679,783
from a negative cash flow of ($3,433,271).
EBITDA (earnings before interest expense, taxes and depreciation and
amortization) increased $4,766,590 to $2,884,342 as compared to a net
loss of ($1,882,248).
IA Global, Inc, 100% subsidiary, Global Hotline, Inc. increased
operating income before income taxes by $4,429,353 to $2,545,225 as
compared to a loss of ($1,883,428).
Shareholder Equity increased by $10,489,877 to $15,620,330.
Key Accomplishments During the Quarter
Global Hotline Philippines, Inc. (GHP) completed the merger of Shift
Resources and Asia Premier Executive Suites during June 2008. This new
business entity will shortly have 269 revenue producing seats and
expects to expand this number to 600 before March 31, 2009. GHP signed
contracts with 2 new clients during the 1st
quarter.
Global Hotline, Inc. (Japan) successfully renewed or extended six
contracts with existing customers during the period April 1, 2008 to
June 30, 2008.
Global Hotline, Inc. (Japan) signed a number of new contracts with
major credit card companies. These new clients broaden GHI’s
customer base and position the company for continued strong growth in
revenues throughout the coming fiscal year, particularly in the 4th
quarter. Sales increased significantly for the first quarter rising
$14,027,139 to $19,541,929 as compared to the three months ended June
30, 2007.
Global Hotline, Inc. announced its intention to pay down the majority
of its outstanding debt at the rate of $4 to $6 million per year over
the coming three years.
Equity investments added a net $205,323 as other income for the
quarter. Our minority investment companies: ASFL, GPlus Media, and
Slate Consulting increased revenues and profits, enabling IA Global to
recognize profits of $256,119 from ASFL, $32,635 from GPlus Media, and
$23,125 from Slate Consulting for the quarter.
A majority of IA Global’s investments paid
their quarterly Management Services Agreement Fees (MSA), which are
equal to 0.75% of each entity’s quarterly
gross revenue. These MSA fees were recognized as other income. In
addition, GPlus Media paid a $30,000 dividend during the three months
ended June 30, 2008.
The company’s CEO, Derek Schneideman, said, "The
Company’s overall performance during the three
months ended June 30, 2008 has been satisfactory. Clearly we have passed
the inflection point, which divided the need for intensive capital
investments to our expectation of sustainable and growing profitability.
Our majority owned Contact Center companies Global Hotline and Global
Hotline Philippines, which together form the cornerstone of our Business
Process Outsourcing (BPO) businesses, are tracking to benchmark
standards for growth, profitability, and customer service excellence.
Our HR businesses, which support the people intensive nature of our BPO
enterprises, are performing well and are expected to contribute to
future cost efficiencies in the areas of recruitment, training, and
staff retention.” "We are operating in a difficult economic
environment. We believe our stock has been shorted by over six million
shares since May 21, 2008. Against this background our key business
performance indicators demonstrate that overall business operations are
showing consistent improvement. Of particular note are two matters, cash
flow from operations has shown a major turnaround growing $6.1 million
into a cash flow positive position of $2.7 million, and the sizable
increase in shareholder equity to $15,620,330. It remains my personal
belief that the current market capitalization of IA Global, Inc., in no
way reflects the true value of the company, to say nothing of the future
potential of our company. I am convinced that the results we announced
today prove that our strategy and pace of turnaround is successful,”
Mr. Schneideman commented further.
About IA Global, Inc.
IA Global, Inc. ("IA Global”)
is a broadly based Services Company with a dedicated focus on growth of
existing business, together with expansion through mergers and
acquisitions in the Pacific Rim region. Our mission is to identify and
invest in business opportunities, apply our skills and resources to
nurture and enhance the performance of those businesses across key
business metrics, and to deliver accelerating shareholder value.
To realize this plan, the Company is actively expanding investments in
the business process outsourcing (BPO), this also includes the human
resources and human capital elements necessary to recruit and train the
very large numbers of people necessary to transact BPO, B2B and
financial services sectors. These sectors demonstrate long-term growth
prospects in which we, by applying our skills and resources, can add
significant value to our investments. Beyond Japan, the Company is
expanding its reach to encompass, the Philippines, South East Asia and
the outstanding growth opportunities and synergies these markets present.
In Japan, IA Global is 100% owner of Global Hotline, Inc., a Business
Process Outsourcing organization, operating several major call centers
providing outbound telemarketing services for telecommunications and
insurance products. Since our acquisition of Global Hotline in June
2005, this business has expanded rapidly with the signing of significant
multi-year contracts with major corporations.
In the Philippines, IA Global is the 100% owner of Asia Premier
Executive Suites Inc. and Shift Resources Inc., companies that have now
been merged into a single company named Global Hotline Philippines Inc.
In the Asia Pacific region, the Company has equity investments of 25.0%
in GPlus Media Co Ltd, 20.25% in Slate Consulting Co Ltd, 36.0% in
Australian Secured Financial Limited and 20% in Taicom Securities Co
Ltd. These organizations provide services, value-add investor relations
services, capital raising and other income to IA Global, Inc.
"Safe Harbor" Statement under the Private Securities Litigation
Reform Act of 1995: This press release contains forward-looking
statements (within the meaning of Section 27a of the Securities Act of
1933 and Section 21e of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) regarding
us and our business, financial condition, results of operations and
prospects. Forward-looking statements in this report reflect the good
faith judgment of our management and the statements are based on facts
and factors as we currently know them. Forward-looking statements are
subject to risks and uncertainties and actual results and outcomes may
differ materially from the results and outcomes discussed in the
forward-looking statements. The comments concerning the profitability,
revenue and revenue growth, target markets and sectors and the Asia
Global B2B strategy are forward looking statements. Actual results could
differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking
statements, as a result of either the matters set forth or incorporated
in this report generally or certain economic and business factors, some
of which may be beyond the control of IA Global. These factors include
adverse economic conditions, entry of new and stronger competitors,
inadequate capital to support our operations and projections of revenues
and profitability. Readers are urged not to place undue reliance on
these forward-looking statements which speak only as of the date of this
press release. We undertake no obligation to revise or update any
forward-looking statements in order to reflect any event or circumstance
that may arise after the date of the press release.
IA GLOBAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
June 30,
March 31,
2008
2008
ASSETS
(unaudited)
(audited)
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents
$
3,228,830
$
1,626,862
Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $ 450,518 and $674,886,
respectively
12,180,676
12,746,290
Prepaid expenses
1,071,641
1,967,164
Notes receivable
1,617,308
1,484,519
Other current assets
603,620
462,709
Deferred taxes - foreign
700,326
1,477,580
Total current assets
19,402,401
19,765,124
EQUIPMENT, NET
3,216,877
2,431,954
OTHER ASSETS
Intangible assets, net
657,180
331,129
Equity Investment in Taicom Securities Co Ltd
5,093,464
-
Equity investment in Australia Secured Financial Limited
7,225,566
6,930,355
Equity investment in GPlus Media Co Ltd
1,392,732
1,380,386
Equity investment in Slate Consulting Co Ltd
1,408,693
1,396,481
Other assets
3,288,832
2,704,752
$
41,685,745
$
34,940,181
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDER’S EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Accounts payable - trade
$
324,695
$
197,943
Accrued liabilities
7,572,169
7,851,636
Consumption taxes received
414,616
460,067
Note payable - current portion of long term debt
9,050,116
10,510,655
Total current liabilities
17,361,596
19,020,301
LONG TERM LIABILITIES:
Long term debt
8,703,819
8,593,594
Convertible debentures
-
2,195,833
8,703,819
10,789,427
STOCKHOLDER’S EQUITY:
Preferred stock, $.01 par value, 5,000 authorized, none outstanding
-
-
Common stock, $.01 par value, 300,000,000 shares authorized,
209,991,842 and 165,303,543, issued and outstanding, respectively
2,099,918
1,653,035
Additional paid in capital
52,201,213
43,882,701
Accumulated deficit
(38,599,668
)
(39,330,512
)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
171,774
(821,864
)
15,873,237
5,383,360
Less common stock in treasury, at cost
(252,907
)
(252,907
)
Total stockholder’s equity
15,620,330
5,130,453
$
41,685,745
$
34,940,181
IA GLOBAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
Three Months Ended June 30,
2008
2007
REVENUE
$
19,688,708
$
5,514,790
COST OF SALES
3,195,824
1,642,125
GROSS PROFIT
16,492,884
3,872,665
Selling, general and administrative expenses
14,656,688
6,943,148
OPERATING INCOME (LOSS)
1,836,196
(3,070,483
)
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE):
Interest income
14,594
10,602
Interest expense and amortization of beneficial conversion feature
(283,448
)
(227,532
)
Other income
62,698
568,763
Gain (loss) on equity investment in Australia Secured Financial
Limited
256,119
(11,381
)
Gain on equity investment in GPlus Media Co Ltd
32,635
-
Gain on equity investment in Slate Consulting Co Ltd
23,105
-
Loss on equity investment in Taicom Securities Co Ltd
(106,536
)
-
Foreign currency transaction adjustment
265
-
Total other expense
(568
)
340,452
PROFIT (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES
1,835,628
(2,730,031
)
Income taxes - current provision (benefit)
1,104,784
(603,388
)
NET PROFIT (LOSS)
$ 730,844
$ (2,126,643 )
Basic and diluted profit (loss) per share of common-
Basic profit (loss) per share
$
-
$
(0.01
)
Diluted profit (loss) per share
$
-
$
(a)
Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding
176,444,684
151,334,534
Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding- diluted
180,188,687
(a)
(a)
Diluted calculation is not presented as it is anti-dilutive.
IA GLOBAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
Three Months Ended June 30,
2008
2007
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income (loss)
$
730,844
$
(2,126,643
)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash used in
operating activities
Depreciation and amortization
598,937
461,387
Amortization of beneficial conversion feature
104,167
104,166
Stock based compensation
115,811
29,727
Common stock issued for services
159,584
-
(Gain) loss on equity investments
(213,233
)
24,971
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable
576,368
507,518
Consumption tax paid
-
(105,503
)
Prepaid expenses
914,720
(578,323
)
Notes receivable
(132,789
)
(364,386
)
Other current assets
(128,116
)
24,768
Deferred taxes - foreign
777,254
-
Other assets
(584,080
)
(931,441
)
Accounts payable - trade
88,563
156,680
Accrued liabilities
(282,796
)
639,427
Consumption tax received
(45,451
)
(287,271
)
Income taxes payable - foreign
-
(541,354
)
Deferred revenue
-
(446,994
)
NET CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN) OPERATING ACTIVITIES
2,679,783
(3,433,271
)
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Capital expenditures
(1,089,196
)
(53,903
)
Sale of marketable securities
-
233,681
Acquisition of subsidiary Shift Resources, Inc.
(35,000
)
-
Acquisition of investment in Australian Secured Financial Limited
-
(125,000
)
Cash from acquisition of Shift Resources, Inc. and Asia Premier
Executive Suites, Inc.
12,158
-
NET CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
(1,112,038
)
54,778
CASH FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Proceeds from debt
3,864,750
2,434,650
Repayments of debt
(5,483,064
)
(480,735
)
Proceeds from exercise of options
-
5,500
Proceeds from sale of common stock
500,000
200,000
Purchase of common shares for treasury
-
(468,289
)
NET CASH (USED IN) PROVIDED BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES
(1,118,314
)
1,691,126
NET (DECREASE) INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
449,431
(1,687,367
)
EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES ON CASH
1,152,537
(62,078
)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, beginning of period
1,626,862
3,908,186
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, end of period
$
3,228,830
$
2,158,741
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:
Interest paid
$
81,191
$
49,220
Taxes paid
386,170
-
Non-cash investing and financing activities:
Conversion of debentures into Common Stock
$
2,300,000
$
-
Issuance of Preferred Stock for acquisition of Investment -
Australian Secured Financial Limited
-
7,000,000
Issuance of Common Stock for acquisition of Subsidiary -
Asia Premier Executive Suites, Inc.
$
300,000
$
-
Issuance of Common Stock for acquisition of Subsidiary - Shift
Resources, Inc.
$
190,000
$
-
Issuance of Common Stock for acquisition of Investment - Taicom
Securities Co., Ltd.
$
5,200,000
$
-
Issuance of Note Payable for acquisition of Subsidiary - Asia Premier
$
268,000
$
-
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