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Global Axcess Corp Announces Record Net Income for Fiscal Year 2009
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-Record Net Income for the Year of $2.8 Million Included Recognition of Deferred Tax Assets of $1.3 Million; Net Income Excluding Tax Benefit is a Record $1.5 Million -
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla., March 2, 2010 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Global Axcess Corp (OTC Bulletin Board: GAXC; the “Company”), an independent provider of self-service kiosk solutions, today announced the financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2009.
Financial highlights for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2009 included:
-- Revenue $5.4 million
-- EBITDA from continuing operations (See Reconciliation) $1.1 million
-- Adjusted EBITDA** from continuing operations
(See Reconciliation) $1.1 million
-- Income from continuing operations* $548,000
-- Net income $1.7 million
-- Diluted earnings per share $0.07
Financial highlights for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009 included:
-- Revenue $21.5 million
-- EBITDA from continuing operations (See Reconciliation) $4.1 million
-- Adjusted EBITDA** from continuing operations
(See Reconciliation) $4.7 million
-- Income from continuing operations* $1.5 million
-- Net income $2.8 million
-- Diluted earnings per share $0.12
*excluding recognition of deferred tax asset
**EBITDA before stock compensation expense and loss on early extinguishment of debt
Mr. George McQuain, Chief Executive Officer of the Company, stated, “This was a year of tremendous progress, as we position the Company for continued revenue and net income growth in 2010. During 2009, we increased our gross margin and operating income, and reported a new record net income for the year, demonstrating our ability to expand the Company’s profitability. We believe our focus on higher volume locations and managing our expenses, particularly our interest expense, has positioned us for additional acceleration of net income in 2010.”
Fourth Quarter 2009 Financial Results
The Company reported revenues from continuing operations of $5.4 million for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2009, compared to $5.1 million for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2008. This 4.9% increase was mainly due to increased focus on higher volume locations. Gross profit from continuing operations was $2.5 million, or 47.0% gross margin, for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2009, compared to $2.4 million, or 46.2% gross margin, for the same period of 2008.
The recognition of deferred tax assets added $1.3 million of net income to the pre-tax operating profit of $404,481 and $1.5 million for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2009, respectively. Deferred tax assets represent future potential tax deductions, which are a result of timing differences between tax laws and generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”). In order to recognize a deferred tax asset, GAAP requires evidence of sufficient future taxable income. Accounting practice typically views a history of profitability of eight to 12 consecutive quarters as sufficient evidence. In addition, a loss on the extinguishment of debt of $7,569 was recognized in the fourth quarter.
Operating income from continuing operations, excluding the recognition of a deferred tax asset and the loss on the extinguishment of debt, was $548,019 for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2009, compared to $571,102 for the same period of 2008. During the fourth quarter of 2009, the Company recorded net interest expense of $135,969, compared to net interest expense of $264,006 for the same period of 2008. The decrease was mainly due to a decrease in debt and refinancing outstanding debt at a lower interest rate. EBITDA (earnings before net interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization) for the fourth quarter of 2009 was $1.1 million, compared to $1.1 million for the fourth quarter of 2008. Adjusted EBITDA (EBITDA before stock compensation expenses and loss on early extinguishment of debt) was $1.1 million for the fourth quarter of 2009 from $1.1 million for the fourth quarter of 2008. EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA represent non-GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) financial measures. A table reconciling these measures to the appropriate GAAP measures is included in this release.
Inclusive of the recognition of deferred tax assets, net income for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2009 was $1.7 million, or $0.08 and $0.07 per basic and diluted share, respectively (based on 21.9 and 23.6 million basic and diluted weighted average shares outstanding, respectively), which compares to net income of $330,968, or $0.02 per share (based on 21.0 million basic and diluted weighted average shares outstanding, respectively), for the same period of 2008. The tax benefit represented $0.06 in earnings per share and, excluding the tax benefit, net income would have been $404,481.
Mr. McQuain added, “We continued to strengthen our operating metrics and increased net income for the quarter by 22%, compared to the same period of 2008, excluding the income tax benefit, on a revenue increase of 4.9%. Also key to increasing profitability was the refinancing of our debt which resulted in a 48% reduction in interest expense compared to the fourth quarter last year. As a result of our ongoing efforts to minimize expenses and focus on higher margin opportunities, we have achieved 13 continuous quarters of net income. During the fourth quarter of 2009, we continued to expand our ATM customer base, providing a larger base of predictable revenue as we move into 2010. We believe this positions us to deliver consistent profitability and allows us to move aggressively into the DVD kiosk marketplace, where revenue, gross margin and growth opportunities are substantially higher. As part of this move, we reached an agreement with self-service kiosk industry consultant Michelle Macpherson to help us define and implement our strategy to drive our national DVD kiosk expansion.”
Mr. McQuain continued, “We are firmly focused on leveraging our expertise in the self-service kiosk segment to capture market share in the emerging DVD kiosk marketplace. We have established InstaFlix, a Nationwide Ntertainment Services Inc. business line and a subsidiary of the Company, to solidify our growing presence. To date, we have deployed 24 DVD kiosk locations. We will have another 10 of our InstaFlix-branded DVD kiosk locations installed by mid-March of 2010 and expect to have another 18 kiosks delivered and installed during April and May of 2010. This schedule is consistent with our expectation of rolling out between five and 10 per month through the first half of 2010, and accelerating to 15 to 20 in the second half of the year. Along with this deployment schedule, we will also be opportunistic and aggressive in going after larger deals in the DVD kiosk marketplace should they present themselves. Our growing presence in this marketplace is being applauded and embraced by retailers and other potential partners that are eager to participate in the rapidly expanding self-service, on-demand model, but have been frustrated by current service options. They recognize that our reputation for superior operational excellence, industry leading customer service, and up-time and on-time residual payments will help them generate additional traffic and revenues in their retail locations with a DVD self-service kiosk opportunity.”
Fiscal Year 2009 Financial Results
For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009, total revenue was $21.5 million, a decrease of 3.0%, compared to $22.2 million for the same period of 2008. Gross profit for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009 was $10.2 million, reflecting a gross margin of 47.4%, compared to gross profit of $9.8 million, or a gross margin of 44.3%, for the comparable 2008 period. Operating income from continuing operations for the year was $2.7 million, compared to $2.2 million for the same period of 2008. Net income for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009 was $2.8 million, or $0.13 and $0.12 per basic and diluted share (based on 21.7 and 22.8 million basic and diluted weighted average shares outstanding, respectively), compared to net income for the same period of 2008 of $1.2 million, or $0.06 per share (based on 21.0 million basic and diluted weighted average shares outstanding). Excluding a $1.3 million income tax benefit, net income would have been $1.5 million for the fiscal year. EBITDA decreased to $4.1 million for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009 from $4.4 million for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008. Adjusted EBITDA increased to $4.7 million for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009 from $4.6 million for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008.
Mr. McQuain continued, “We increased the profitability during 2009 and positioned the Company for further acceleration of net income in 2010. During 2009, the Company generated $4.4 million in net cash by continuing operating activities, an increase of 49.2% compared to 2008. We also generated adjusted EBITDA of $4.7 million and $1.5 million of net income. We completed 2009 with more than $2 million in cash and reduced our working capital requirements for 2010 by refinancing outstanding debt at a lower interest rate, without any pre-payment penalty. As a result, we expect approximately $40,000 in 2010 interest savings due to the lower interest rate of the loan. We have significantly reduced our working capital requirements and improved our resources, positioning the Company for continued revenue growth and expanded profitability in 2010.”
Balance Sheet and Cash Flows
Net cash provided by continuing operating activities during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009 was $4.4 million, compared to net cash provided by continuing operating activities of $3.0 million during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008, representing a 49.2% increase. Shareholders’ equity increased 23.0% to $16.6 million from $13.5 million at December 31, 2008.
Michael J. Loiacono, Chief Financial Officer of the Company, stated, “We continued to expand our profitability and significantly increased our cash flow from continuing operations for 2009. As a result of our profitability, we believed the timing was right to recognize deferred tax assets, which is reflected in our fourth quarter and fiscal year results. As we completed our analysis of deferred tax assets in connection with filing of the Company’s Form 10-K for 2009, we realized we met the standards for recognition of these assets in the fourth quarter of 2009. GAAP requires evidence of sufficient future profitability, taxable income, to realize the benefit of the deferred tax asset. We delayed recognition of this tax benefit for as long as was appropriate.”
Outlook:
“Assuming similar transaction levels in 2010 compared to 2009, and based on what we believe to be is a stable base of predictable revenue, we are targeting 5% to 10% organic growth from our ATM business,” Mr. McQuain concluded. “Our DVD kiosk business will provide upside to this guidance, and we expect this new and emerging segment to add 5% to 10% in incremental revenue for calendar 2010. As we continue to carefully manage our expenses and focus on higher volume locations and higher margin opportunities, we anticipate accelerating our profitability in 2010 compared to 2009.”
Conference Call Information
Anyone interested in participating should call 888-215-6899 and enter pass code 7617144 if calling within the United States, or 913-312-0945 and pass code 7617144 if calling internationally, approximately 5 to 10 minutes prior to 10 a.m. today. There will be a playback available until March 11, 2010. To listen to the playback, please call 888-203-1112 if calling within the United States or 719-457-0820 if calling internationally. Please use pass code 7617144 for the replay. A transcription of the call can be accessed at the Company’s website at http://www.GlobalAxcess.biz.
About Global Axcess Corp
Headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, Global Axcess Corp was founded in 2001 with a mission to emerge as the leading independent provider of self-service kiosk services in the United States. The Company provides turnkey ATM and other self-service kiosk management solutions that include cash and inventory management, project and account management services. Global Axcess Corp currently owns, manages or operates more than 4,500 ATMs and other self-service kiosks in its national network spanning 43 states. Â For more information on the Company, please visit http://www.globalaxcess.biz.
This press release may contain forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements may be identified by, among other things, the use of forward-looking terminology such as: “believes,” “expects,” “may,” “will,” “should,” or “anticipates,” or the negative thereof or other variations thereon or comparable terminology, or by discussions of strategy that involve risks and uncertainties. Various important risks and uncertainties may cause the Company’s actual results to differ materially from the results indicated by these forward-looking statements. For a list and description of the risks and uncertainties the Company faces, please refer to Part I, Item 1A of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 3, 2009, and other filings that have been filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, and such statements are current only as of the date they are made.
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GLOBAL AXCESS CORP AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
As of December 31,
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2009 2008
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ASSETS
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents $2,007,860 $1,560,910
Automated teller machine vault cash 250,000 -
Accounts receivable, net of
allowance of $12,616 in 2009
and $9,799 in 2008 845,000 848,373
Inventory, net of allowance for
obsolescence of $94,572 in 2009
and $54,033 in 2008 308,031 276,731
Deferred tax asset - current 868,848 615,332
Prepaid expenses and other
current assets 132,100 164,968
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Total current assets 4,411,839 3,466,314
Fixed assets, net 5,299,661 4,723,138
Other assets
Merchant contracts, net 10,665,613 11,331,126
Intangible assets, net 4,095,911 4,118,426
Deferred tax asset - non-current 813,618 -
Restricted cash 800,000 -
Other assets 30,307 9,232
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Total assets $26,116,949 $23,648,236
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities
Accounts payable and accrued
liabilities $2,983,583 $2,527,396
Automated teller machine
vault cash payable 250,000 -
Notes payable - related parties
- current portion, net 26,722 24,010
Notes payable - current portion 19,803 -
Senior lenders' notes payable
- current portion, net 1,828,572 606,705
Capital lease obligations
- current portion 667,233 779,990
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Total current liabilities 5,775,913 3,938,101
Long-term liabilities
Notes payable - related parties
- long-term portion, net 72,690 1,304,595
Notes payable - long-term portion 73,120 -
Senior lenders' notes payable
- long-term portion, net 3,300,000 4,240,086
Capital lease obligations
- long-term portion 329,314 425,582
Deferred tax liability
- long-term portion - 275,532
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Total liabilities 9,551,037 10,183,896
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Stockholders' equity
Preferred stock; $0.001 par value;
5,000,000 shares authorized, no
shares issued and outstanding - -
Common stock; $0.001 par value;
45,000,000 shares authorized,
21,931,786 and 21,021,786 shares
issued and 21,883,924 and 20,973,924
shares outstanding at 12/31/09
and 12/31/08, respectively 21,932 21,022
Additional paid-in capital 22,900,880 22,613,424
Accumulated deficit (6,344,934) (9,158,140)
Treasury stock; 47,862 shares of
common stock at cost (11,966) (11,966)
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Total stockholders' equity 16,565,912 13,464,340
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Total liabilities and stockholders'
equity $26,116,949 $23,648,236
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GLOBAL AXCESS CORP AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
For the Fiscal Years Ended
December 31,
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2009 2008
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Revenues $21,494,867 $22,171,072
Cost of revenues 11,316,919 12,347,991
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Gross profit 10,177,948 9,823,081
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Operating expenses
Depreciation expense 1,178,927 1,411,360
Amortization of intangible
merchant contracts 786,173 770,270
Selling, general and
administrative 5,437,624 5,288,959
Stock compensation expense 120,188 159,840
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Total operating expenses 7,522,912 7,630,429
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Operating income from
continuing operations before
items shown below 2,655,036 2,192,652
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Interest expense, net (645,758) (1,046,287)
Gain (loss) on sale or
disposal of assets - 23,872
Loss on early extinguishment of debt (474,960) -
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Income from continuing operations
before income tax benefit 1,534,318 1,170,237
Income tax benefit 1,278,888 -
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Income from continuing operations $2,813,206 $1,170,237
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Net Income $2,813,206 $1,170,237
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Income per common share - basic:
Income from continuing operations $0.13 $0.06
Income from discontinued operations $- $-
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Net Income per common share $0.13 $0.06
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Income per common share - diluted:
Income from continuing operations $0.12 $0.06
Income from discontinued operations $- $-
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Net Income per common share $0.12 $0.06
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Weighted average common shares
outstanding:
Basic 21,654,554 20,973,924
Diluted 22,845,241 20,973,924
GLOBAL AXCESS CORP AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)
For the Three Months Ended
December 31, December 31,
2009 2008
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Revenues $5,396,168 $5,144,607
Cost of revenues 2,859,397 2,769,439
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Gross profit 2,536,771 2,375,168
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Operating expenses
Depreciation expense 315,721 303,042
Amortization of intangible
merchant contracts 195,699 192,768
Selling, general and administrative 1,443,208 1,300,981
Stock compensation expense 34,124 7,276
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Total operating expenses 1,988,752 1,804,067
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Operating income from
continuing operations
before items shown below 548,019 571,101
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Interest expense, net (135,969) (264,006)
Gain on sale or disposal of assets - 23,872
Loss on early extinguishment of debt (7,569) -
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Income from continuing
operations before provision for
income taxes 404,481 330,967
Income tax benefit 1,278,888 -
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Net Income $1,683,369 $330,967
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Income per common share - basic:
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Net Income per common share $0.08 $0.02
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Income per common share - diluted:
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Net Income per common share $0.07 $0.02
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Weighted average common shares
outstanding:
Basic 21,883,924 20,973,924
Diluted 23,606,552 20,973,924
GLOBAL AXCESS CORP AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
For the Fiscal Years Ended
December 31,
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2009 2008
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Cash flows from operating activities:
Income from continuing operations $2,813,206 $1,170,237
Adjustments to reconcile net income
from continuing operations to net
cash provided by continuing
operating activities:
Stock based compensation 120,188 159,840
Stock options issued to
consultants in lieu of cash
compensation 23,999 -
Loss on early extinguishment
of debt 474,960 -
Depreciation expense 1,178,927 1,411,360
Amortization of intangible
merchant contracts 786,173 770,270
Amortization of capitalized
loan fees 26,756 46,431
Allowance for doubtful accounts 2,883 (14,201)
Allowance for inventory obsolescence 40,539 54,033
Non-cash interest expense (income)
on swap agreement with senior lender (7,921) 40,985
Accretion of discount on notes payable 50,066 165,988
(Gain) loss on sale or disposal
of assets - (23,872)
Changes in operating assets and
liabilities:
Change in automated teller
machine vault cash (250,000) -
Change in accounts receivable 490 90,457
Change in inventory (112,270) 116
Change in prepaid expenses and
other current assets 26,468 (23,620)
Change in other assets (21,075) 5,907
Change in intangible assets, net (80,734) 634
Change in deferred taxes (1,342,666) -
Change in accounts payable and
accrued liabilities 464,108 (875,224)
Change in automated teller
machine vault cash payable 250,000 -
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Net cash provided by continuing
operating activities 4,444,097 2,979,341
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Cash flows from investing activities:
Insurance proceeds on disposal of
fixed assets - 72,681
Costs of acquiring merchant
contracts (120,660) (43,758)
Purchase of property and equipment (1,051,494) (290,304)
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Net cash used in investing
activities (1,172,154) (261,381)
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Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from issuance of common
stock 9,100 -
Proceeds from senior lenders'
notes payable 6,200,000 39,028
Proceeds from notes payable 69,905 -
Change in restricted cash (800,000) -
Principal payments on senior
lenders' notes payable (6,171,429) (704,177)
Principal payments on notes
payable (11,833) (25,000)
Principal payments on notes
payable - related parties (1,248,186) (20,695)
Principal payments on capital
lease obligations (872,550) (986,367)
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Net cash used in financing
activities (2,824,993) (1,697,211)
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Increase in cash 446,950 1,020,749
Cash, beginning of period 1,560,910 540,161
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Cash, end of the period $2,007,860 $1,560,910
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Cash paid for interest $555,969 $786,697
The following table sets forth a reconciliation of net income from continuing operations to EBITDA from continuing operations for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2009 and 2008:
For the Three Months Ended
December 31, December 31,
2009 2008
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Net income from continuing operations $1,683,369 $330,967
Income tax benefit (1,278,888) -
Interest expense, net 135,969 264,006
Depreciation expense 315,721 303,042
Amortization of intangible merchant
contracts 195,699 192,768
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EBITDA from continuing operations $1,051,870 $1,090,783
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The following table sets forth a reconciliation of net income from continuing operations to EBITDA from continuing operations for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009 and 2008:
For the Twelve Months Ended
December 31, December 31,
2009 2008
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Net income from continuing operations $2,813,206 $1,170,237
Income tax benefit (1,278,888) -
Interest expense, net 645,758 1,046,287
Depreciation expense 1,178,927 1,411,360
Amortization of intangible merchant
contracts 786,173 770,270
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EBITDA from continuing operations $4,145,176 $4,398,154
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The following table sets forth a reconciliation of net income from continuing operations to EBITDA from continuing operations before stock compensation expense and loss on early extinguishment of debt (“Adjusted EBITDA”) for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2009 and 2008:
For the Three Months Ended
December 31, December 31,
2009 2008
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Net income from continuing operations $1,683,369 $330,967
Income tax benefit (1,278,888) -
Interest expense, net 135,969 264,006
Depreciation expense 315,721 303,042
Amortization of intangible merchant
contracts 195,699 192,768
Stock compensation expense 34,124 7,276
Loss on early extinguishment of debt 7,569 -
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Adjusted EBITDA $1,093,563 $1,098,059
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The following table sets forth a reconciliation of net income from continuing operations to EBITDA from continuing operations before stock compensation expense and loss on early extinguishment of debt (“Adjusted EBITDA”) for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009 and 2008:
For the Twelve Months Ended
December 31, December 31,
2009 2008
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Net income from continuing operations $2,813,206 $1,170,237
Income tax benefit (1,278,888) -
Interest expense, net 645,758 1,046,287
Depreciation expense 1,178,927 1,411,360
Amortization of intangible merchant
contracts 786,173 770,270
Stock compensation expense 120,188 159,840
Loss on early extinguishment of debt 474,960 -
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Adjusted EBITDA $4,740,324 $4,557,994
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SOURCE Global Axcess Corp
Contact
Sharon Jackson of Global Axcess Corp, +1-904-395-1149, IR@GAXC.biz; or Brett Maas, Brett@haydenir.com, or Jeff Stanlis, Jeff@haydenir.com, both of Hayden IR, +1-646-536-7331, for Global Axcess Corp
Company Reports Record Fourth Quarter, 2009; 12th Consecutive Profitable Quarter and Best Quarter in Company’s History
Full-Year Revenue increases to $14.5 Million
Full-Year Operating Income increases 15.5% over 2008
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FAIRFIELD, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Cover-All Technologies Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: COVR.OB – News), a Delaware corporation (“Cover-All” or the “Company”), today announced record financial results for the full year and fourth quarter ended December 31, 2009.
Operational Highlights:
- Full-year 2009 revenue was $14.5 million compared to $13.5 million for the year 2008, an increase of 7.8%. Fourth quarter 2009 revenue increased 94.7%, to $6.2 million, compared to $3.2 million for the same period in 2008.
- Continuing revenue (maintenance and ASP revenue from contracts) for the full year 2009 was $7.1 million, up 14.7% from $6.2 million in the same period in 2008. Continuing revenue for the fourth quarter of 2009 was $1.8 million, up 11.7% compared to $1.6 million in last year.
- Net operating margin increased to 23% in 2009, up from 21% in 2008, as total expenses for 2009 increased only 5.7%, to $11.2 million, compared to $10.6 million for 2008.
- Operating income was $3.3 million, up 15.5% compared to $2.8 million last year, as operating income grew approximately twice as fast as total revenue, demonstrating the leverage in the Company’s business model.
- The Company’s balance sheet remains strong with stockholders’ equity at a record $11.5 million as of December 31, 2009. The Company completed the fourth quarter of 2009 with $4.3 million in cash, $7.2 million in working capital and no debt.
- During the fourth quarter, Cover-All signed three significant customer agreements. Some of the products and services were delivered and revenue was recognized in the fourth quarter of 2009. Additional professional services, license and maintenance revenues will be recognized as additional products and services are delivered in 2010 and early 2011.
John Roblin, Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, commented, “In a challenging economy, Cover-All produced its third consecutive record year. I’m particularly pleased with our ability to grow our operating income at approximately twice the pace of our revenue growth. As announced on January 13, 2010, Cover-All’s fourth quarter was the strongest quarter in our Company’s history and this represents the culmination of another successful year. During the quarter we announced three new contracts, the most ever in one quarter, which validates our expanded sales and marketing efforts. We are also expanding our My Insurance Center offering with exciting new capabilities that make us even more competitive in the marketplace as we focus on trying to achieve yet another record year for 2010.”
Full Year Financial Results
Total revenues for the year ended December 31, 2009 were a record $14.5 million, compared to $13.5 million in 2008, an increase of 7.8%. License revenue in 2009 was $4.1 million, compared to $3.8 million in 2008. In aggregate, maintenance and ASP revenue, which together represent continuing revenue, was $7.1 million for 2009, up 14.7% from $6.2 million in 2008. Professional services revenue for 2009 was $3.3 million, down 5.6% compared to $3.5 million in 2008.
Total expenses (cost of revenue and operating expenses) for the full year 2009 were $11.2 million, up 5.7% from $10.6 million in 2008.
The Company recorded an income tax benefit of $1.6 million in 2009, offset by the recognition of $840,000 for the portion of its tax valuation allowance, for a net benefit of $787,500. The income tax benefit represented approximately $0.03 in earnings per share for both the 2009 fourth quarter and full-year period. The Company does not expect to have to make significant cash payments for Federal income taxes until all net operating loss carryforwards are utilized. As of December 31, 2009, the balance of Federal net operating loss carryforwards was $16 million.
Net income, including the $787,500 tax benefit, for the year ended December 31, 2009 was $3.9 million, or $0.16 per share (based on 25.1 million weighted average diluted shares). This compared to $4.6 million, or $0.19 per share (based on 24.2 million weighted average diluted shares), for 2008, which included a $1.7 million, or $0.07 per share, tax benefit.
Fourth Quarter Financial Results
Total revenues for the three months ended December 31, 2009 were a record $6.2 million, compared to $3.2 million for the same period in 2008, an increase of 94.7%. License revenue for the three months ended December 31, 2009 was $3.7 million, compared to $282,000 for the same period in 2008. In aggregate, maintenance and ASP revenue, which together represent continuing revenue, was $1.8 million for the fourth quarter of 2009, up 11.7% from $1.6 million in the same period in 2008. Professional services revenue for the fourth quarter of 2009 was $696,000, down 44.7% compared to $1.3 million for the same period in 2008.
Total expenses (cost of revenue and operating expenses) for the three months ended December 31, 2009 increased 23.0% to $3.5 million from $2.9 million. Inclusive of the $787,000 or $0.03 per share tax benefit, net income for the three months ended December 31, 2009 was a record $3.3 million, or $0.13 per share, compared to $2.0 million, or $0.08 per share, in the same quarter of 2008. Net income for the fourth quarter of 2008 included a tax benefit of $1.7 million, or $0.07 per share.
“We had a strong finish to 2009, due in no small part to the revolutionary capabilities of My Insurance Center and our reputation for delivering on our promises,” commented Mr. Roblin. “These contracts are multiyear agreements that are by their nature complex. We cannot predict precise timing of new revenues given both the complexity of the contract process and the strict rules regarding revenue recognition.”
Balance Sheet
Stockholders’ equity was $11.5 million as of December 31, 2009 compared to $7.8 million as of December 31, 2008. Total assets increased to $15.0 million as of December 31, 2009 compared to $11.0 million as of December 31, 2008. As of December 31, 2009, the Company had $4.3 million in cash, $7.2 million in working capital and no debt.
“We are proud to report our third consecutive record year and our 12th consecutive profitable quarter. The company is stronger than ever before and our opportunities to grow and expand have considerably increased. Moreover, we continue to grow our continuing, or recurring, revenue base setting the stage for increasing profitability. We have proven our business model and our ability to deliver consistent and record results. We expect 2010 to be a very exciting year as we expand our My Insurance Center offering with innovative new capabilities that will be attractive both to new as well as to our existing customers, making us even more competitive in the marketplace. We are also actively focused on additional strategic opportunities for growth.” concluded Mr. Roblin.
Conference Call Information
Management will conduct a live teleconference to discuss its fourth quarter 2009 financial results at 4:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday, February 16, 2010. Anyone interested in participating should call 1-877-941-8418 if calling from the United States, or 480-629-9809 if dialing internationally. A replay will be available until February 23, 2010, which can be accessed by dialing 1-800-406-7325 within the United States and 1-303-590-3030 if dialing internationally. Please use passcode 4226918 to access the replay. In addition, the call will be webcast and will be available on the Company’s website at http://www.cover-all.com/.
About Cover-All Technologies Inc.
Cover-All Technologies Inc., since 1981, has been a leader in developing sophisticated software solutions for the property and casualty insurance industry – first to deliver PC-based commercial insurance rating and policy issuance software. Currently, Cover-All is building on its reputation for quality insurance solutions, knowledgeable people and outstanding customer service by creating new and innovative insurance solutions that leverage the latest technologies and bring our customers outstanding capabilities and value.
With extensive insurance knowledge, experience and commitment to quality, Cover-All continues its tradition of developing technology solutions designed to revolutionize the way the property and casualty insurance business is conducted. Additional information is available online at www.cover-all.com.
Cover-All®, My Insurance Center™ (MIC) and Insurance Policy Database™ (IPD) are trademarks or registered trademarks of Cover-All Technologies Inc. All other company and product names mentioned are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
Forward-looking Statements
Statements in this press release, other than statements of historical information, are forward-looking statements that are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks which may cause the Company’s actual results in future periods to differ materially from expected results. Those risks include, among others, risks associated with increased competition, customer decisions, the successful completion of continuing development of new products, the successful negotiations, execution and implementation of anticipated new software contracts, the successful addition of personnel in the marketing and technical areas, our ability to complete development and sell and license our products at prices which result in sufficient revenues to realize profits and other business factors beyond the Company’s control. Those and other risks are described in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) over the last 12 months, including but not limited to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008, filed with the SEC on March 30, 2009, and the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2009, filed with the SEC on August 13, 2009, copies of which are available from the SEC or may be obtained upon request from the Company.
The following is a summary of operating highlights for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively, and the consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively:
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| Licenses | $ | 3,653,972 | $ | 281,697 | $ | 4,138,252 | $ | 3,802,293 | ||||||||
| Maintenance | 1,246,955 | 1,114,766 | 4,987,218 | 4,150,909 | ||||||||||||
| Professional Services | 696,065 | 1,257,641 | 3,281,973 | 3,476,877 | ||||||||||||
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| Services | 573,645 | 515,822 | 2,107,949 | 2,037,180 | ||||||||||||
| Total Revenues | 6,170,637 | 3,169,926 | 14,515,392 | 13,467,259 | ||||||||||||
| Costs and Expenses: | ||||||||||||||||
| Cost of Sales | 2,656,059 | 1,933,657 | 7,760,267 | 7,144,584 | ||||||||||||
| Research and Development | 221,088 | 424,965 | 890,951 | 1,035,014 | ||||||||||||
| Sales and Marketing | 217,533 | 306,465 | 906,074 | 883,428 | ||||||||||||
| General and Administrative | 453,010 | 198,288 | 1,674,445 | 1,540,044 | ||||||||||||
| Provision for Doubtful Accounts | – | 20,770 | – | 20,770 | ||||||||||||
| Other Expense (Income), Net | (2,436 | ) | (7,632 | ) | (44,754 | ) | (40,405 | ) | ||||||||
| Interest Expense (Income), Net | (88 | ) | (16,840 | ) | (6,172 | ) | (19,868 | ) | ||||||||
| Total Costs and Expenses | 3,545,166 | 2,859,673 | 11,180,811 | 10,563,567 | ||||||||||||
| Income Before Income Taxes | $ | 2,625,471 | $ | 310,253 | $ | 3,334,581 | $ | 2,903,692 | ||||||||
| Income Tax Expense | (641,811 | ) | (1,680,001 | ) | (582,325 | ) | (1,652,634 | ) | ||||||||
| Net Income | $ | 3,267,282 | $ | 1,990,254 | $ | 3,916,906 | $ | 4,556,326 | ||||||||
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| Per Common Share | $ | 0.13 | $ | 0.08 | $ | 0.16 | $ | 0.19 | ||||||||
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| Per Common Share | $ | 0.13 | $ | 0.08 | $ | 0.16 | $ | 0.19 | ||||||||
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| Cash and Cash Equivalents | $ | 4,324,446 | $ | 4,686,470 | ||||
| Accounts Receivable (Net) | 5,086,482 | 2,055,815 | ||||||
| Prepaid Expenses | 415,492 | 334,804 | ||||||
| Deferred Tax Asset | 806,750 | 840,000 | ||||||
| Total Current Assets | 10,633,170 | 7,917,089 | ||||||
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| Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment | 624,266 | 623,547 | ||||||
| Less: Accumulated Depreciation | (371,329 | ) | (300,164 | ) | ||||
| Property and Equipment – Net | 252,937 | 323,383 | ||||||
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| Deferred Tax Asset | 1,660,750 | 840,000 | ||||||
| Other Assets | 110,150 | 110,151 | ||||||
| Capitalized Software | 2,341,960 | 1,848,111 | ||||||
| Total Assets | $ | 14,998,967 | $ | 11,038,734 | ||||
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| Accounts Payable | $ | 208,814 | $ | 227,007 | ||||
| Accrued Expenses Payable | 1,275,058 | 1,061,065 | ||||||
| Taxes Payable | 139,035 | 0 | ||||||
| Deferred Charges | 27,510 | 22,503 | ||||||
| Unearned Revenue | 1,750,303 | 1,800,485 | ||||||
| Total Current Liabilities | 3,400,720 | 3,111,060 | ||||||
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| Deferred Charges | 96,333 | 123,844 | ||||||
| Total Long-Term Liabilities | 96,333 | 123,844 | ||||||
| Stockholders’ Equity: | ||||||||
| Common Stock | 248,856 | 246,902 | ||||||
| Paid-In Capital | 29,703,254 | 29,185,646 | ||||||
| Retained Earnings | (18,285,302 | ) | (21,463,824 | ) | ||||
| Treasury Stock | (164,894 | ) | (164,894 | ) | ||||
| Total Stockholders’ Equity | 11,501,914 | 7,803,830 | ||||||
| Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity | $ | 14,998,967 | $ | 11,038,734 | ||||
Contact:
Cover-All Technologies Inc. Ann Massey, 973-461-5190 Chief Financial Officer amassey@cover-all.com or Investor: Hayden IR Brett Maas, 646-536-7331 Principal brett@haydenir.com
WidePoint Corporation Retains Hayden IR to Expand Comprehensive Investor
Relations Program
Company Focused on Increasing Awareness and Enhancing Shareholder Value
WASHINGTON, February 2, 2010 – WidePoint Corporation (NYSE-AMEX: WYY), specialist in wireless
mobility management and cybersecurity solutions, announced today it has retained Hayden IR, a New Yorkbased
national investor relations consulting firm, to provide guidance and execute a strategic investor
relations campaign designed to increase awareness and enhance shareholder value.
“Now that WidePoint has past the inflection point and is witnessing sustainable growth, profitability and cash
flows, we decided to engage Hayden IR to broaden our exposure with investors and work with our
management team to create lasting shareholder value,” said Jim McCubbin, WidePoint’s chief financial
officer. “WidePoint continues to benefit from the push by government organizations to improve efficiency,
deploy volume purchasing power and enhance their cyber-security, and we have just begun to penetrate this
rapidly developing marketplace. We are eager to convey this to potential investors and feel it is an opportune
time to enlist Hayden’s expertise to expand and improve our investor relations initiatives with a broader
comprehensive investor program.”
With offices in New York, Phoenix, Minneapolis and San Diego, Hayden IR provides a comprehensive range
of investor relations services to a growing list of clients. For more than a decade, Hayden IR has been a
recognized leader in driving market recognition and creating sustainable competitive advantages for more
than 100 micro- and small-cap companies. Hayden delivers expertise and professionalism in such areas as
investor management, relationship building, awareness campaigns, online presence and corporate identity.
Brett Maas, Managing Partner at Hayden IR, added, “WidePoint has demonstrated consistent, sequential and
year-over-year revenue growth while expanding operating margins that are poised to drive a significant and
increasing portion of incremental revenue to the bottom line. WidePoint has developed proprietary technology
to create ‘stickiness’ with its growing base of government customers, providing investors with significant
visibility and confidence for the future. We are enthusiastic about developing a program that will help raise
WidePoint’s visibility and communicate their competitive strengths, market potential and industry-leading
position to the investment community.”
About WidePoint
WidePoint is a specialist in providing wireless mobility management and cybersecurity solutions utilizing its
advanced information technology products and services. WidePoint has several wholly owned subsidiaries
holding major government and commercial contracts including, Operational Research Consultants, Inc.,
iSYS, LLC, Protexx, and WidePoint IL. WidePoint enables organizations to deploy fully compliant IT
services in accordance with government-mandated regulations and advanced system requirements. For more
information, visit http://www.widepoint.com.
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risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the company’s ability to control, and that actual results may differ
materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors including the risk factors
disclosed in the company’s Forms 10-K and 10-Q filed with the SEC
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Tiger Woods leaving golf will hurt the sport
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Samsung Profit Soars!
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Silicon Valley venture capitalists nurturing growth of green technology
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Investor Relations (IR) is a strategic management responsibility that integrates finance, communication, marketing and securities law compliance to enable the most effective two-way communication between a company, the financial community, and other constituencies, which ultimately contributes to a company’s securities achieving fair valuation. (Adopted by the NIRI Board of Directors, March 2003.) The term describes the department of a company devoted to handling inquiries from shareholders and investors, as well as others who might be interested in a company’s stock or financial stability.
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Global Axcess becomes a cash machine
Posted by: | CommentsLink to article on Jacksonville Business Journal
Friday, August 21, 2009
Global Axcess becomes a cash machine
Jacksonville Business Journal – by Kimberly Morrison
Global Axcess Corp. is one of Jacksonville’s lesser-known publicly traded companies, but if it keeps up momentum, that won’t be the case for long.
The ATM operator turned self-service kiosk provider is emerging from a three-year turnaround that has produced fatter margins and more consistent profits than it has seen in years. Management thinks the company is finally in good shape. Earnings have nine quarters of positive momentum, and in the last quarter were up nearly 24 percent to $557,000 with less debt and more cash.
It’s a different company from what it once was — a little more grown up and finally figuring out what it is really good at and how to build on that. In this newfound maturity, Global Axcess is branching out into DVD rental kiosks, which it is piloting in Jacksonville and two other markets.
The move is part of a broader strategic plan to increasingly expand beyond the ATM, which is an industry not expected to see an increase in use over the next several years.
Global Axcess (OTC: GAXC) today remains a small player in the $7 billion to $12 billion ATM industry. Its 4,300 ATMs account for just 1 percent of market share, making it the seventh-largest non-bank ATM company in the country.
As the company enters the final, high-growth stage of its turnaround, it has a new crackerjack consulting agency in tow. New York-based Hayden IR is helping the company launch an aggressive marketing and investor relations campaign to drive growth and maximize shareholder value.
“In my opinion, the management of Global Axcess Corp. has done a tremendous job of repositioning the enterprise to differentiate it from others in the industry and to set the stage for revenue growth and margin expansion,” said Brett Maas, Hayden managing partner.
Global Axcess this week landed a three-year contract with an undisclosed national grocery chain worth $750,000 per year, one of the company’s first major successes for its newly restructured sales team. CEO George McQuain sees a good future ahead.
Back in 2006, things were less stable. A management shake-up ended in three top executives resigning from the company. Michael Loiacono became chief financial officer and McQuain was named CEO, both promotions from within. But company losses accelerated to $3.6 million that quarter. There was house cleaning to do.
Before new management, the company had overestimated the benefit of an acquisition, which inflated quarterly earnings that the company later had to lower by $500,000. A group of investors sued the company, resulting in a settlement in 2007 of undisclosed terms.
“George stepped into a quagmire of trouble,” said Lock Ireland, vice chairman of the board and chairman of the board for Proficio Bank. “His first full quarter, he made a profit of $14,000, which was a tiny amount of money but an amazing turnaround.”
Global Axcess then sold an unprofitable South African subsidiary and outsourced certain functions to focus
resources where they were most needed. The company began paying down debt and working to increase cash flow, which made 2008 a banner year on the balance sheet.
McQuain looks back and can see where the company went wrong, although he refuses to take credit for getting it back on track.
“We weren’t sure of our core competencies,” he said. “We had a strategy that didn’t emphasize what we were really good at, and it stretched the company.”
His first step in the turnaround was to scrub expenses. Costs go to the bottom line, and finding places to cut was going to be easier than generating new revenue.
“We have an internal value of ‘bare bones, no frills’ — only spend money on things that add value,” McQuain said, pointing to his older, beat-up office furniture that he seems to take pride in. “So if that means I stay at a Motel 6 when I travel rather than a Howard Johnson, then that’s what I do. Our clients don’t want to pay for me to stay somewhere expensive.”
Step Two was emphasizing operational efficiencies. Divesting unprofitable operations and outsourcing was part of that, but Global Axcess also did a better job of making sure the ATMs were always working, and making money. Then the company implemented an overdue fee increase.
Step Three was to listen closely to clients — the owners of convenience stores and grocery chains where the ATMs were. Surveys and other research helped the company identify its strengths through its customers’ eyes, so it could then capitalize on the information and differentiate itself in the market. Global Axcess found out that paying its clients on time, better-operating machines and service so personal it sends gift baskets to clients on their birthday made them a standout.
It’s somewhat of an extension of how the company’s small 20-person office in Southpoint operates. The family-man side of McQuain was also listening to his employees, and he began letting parents bring their kids to work, bought laptops for each person so they could work from home if needed and recently started offering college tuition reimbursement. Happy employees are productive employees.
The strategy has paid off. Although the company’s stock hit a 52-week low in February at 10 cents, it has been on a steady ride up ever since and hitting new highs almost every day. It reached a 52-week high earlier this month at 73 cents.
“I think Global Axcess is a jewel in the sea,” Ireland said. “Cash flow has been increasing tremendously, earnings are increasing beyond our expectations and the revenue base has been increasing in 2009 beyond what we expected. We are in tremendous shape for diversification.”
kmorrison@bizjournals.com | 265-2218
Investor Relations Contact:
Brett Maas, Hayden IR