GUELPH, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - June 14, 2011) -Texada Software Inc. ("Texada") (TSX VENTURE:TXS), the premier provider of equipment rental and mobile asset management software, announces today its unaudited interim financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2011. This is the Company's first reporting period under International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS").
For the quarter ended March 31, 2011, the Company generated total revenues of $1.1 Ml. and a net loss of $0.17 Ml. Adjusted EBITDA (defined as net earnings (loss) for the period adjusted for amortization, accretion on convertible debt, interest expense, foreign exchange, and stock based compensation expense) was a loss $0.06 Ml. These results compare to total revenues of $1.20 Ml., net earnings of $0.15 Ml. and an Adjusted EBITDA of $0.23 Ml. in 2010.
Revenue in the current quarter was $0.10 Ml. below that attained in 2010. This shortfall was attributable to a decline in license revenue in 2011 from software version upgrades of $0.19 Ml. partially offset by an increase in new license revenue of $0.08 Ml. compared to fiscal 2010. This reduction in license revenue resulted in a corresponding $0.10 Ml. decline in gross profit in the quarter. Operating expenses increased by $0.18 Ml. in 2011, with $0.11 Ml. of the increase relating to strategic initiative expenses which did not commence until the fourth quarter of 2010. The balance of the increase relates to other personnel expenses. Non-operating expenses, which under IFRS are financing related, increased to $0.09 Ml. form $0.06 Ml. due to an increase in foreign exchange expense in the current year compared to the first quarter of 2010.
"Our first quarter operating results were negatively affected by a decline in licence revenue", said President Brian Spilak. "The shortfall in profitable software upgrade revenue was offset to some extent by revenue from new licences but on a combined basis had a $0.10 Ml. effect on our Adjusted EBITDA and net earnings performance in the quarter. We see new opportunities in the market for the balance of 2011 and with our strong foundation of industry leading technology, personnel and customers we look forward to improving our operating results in future quarters."
"We continue to explore new opportunities to profitably expand Texada's business" said William Swisher, the Company's CEO. He continued, "We look forward continuing with this important initiative in the second quarter and the balance of Texada's fiscal 2011."
The Company's financial results for the quarter are presented below: | |||||
Thousands of Canadian Dollars (except per share amounts) | Three Months Ended March 31, | ||||
2011 | 2010 | ||||
Revenue | $ | 1,102 | $ | 1,204 | |
Operating Income (Adjusted EBITDA) | (79 | ) | 210 | ||
Net Earnings (Loss) for the Period | $ | (166 | ) | $ | 143 |
Net Earnings (Loss) per Share | $ | (0.013 | ) | $ | 0.017 |
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About Texada Software Inc. (TSX VENTURE:TXS)
Texada Software Inc. is the premier provider of enterprise software solutions for equipment rental and mobile equipment. Texada's solutions are fully flexible and scalable to meet the unique needs of any sized operation and are backed by proven implementation, services and support.
Texada's market-driven software products combine knowledge and best practices from over 5,000 users worldwide, resulting in solutions that manage the complete asset life-cycle from acquisition through to disposal. The Company's customers enjoy the many benefits of this enhanced efficiency through better asset utilization, effective location tracking, and optimized scheduling.
Texada can be reached at 1-800-361-1233 or 1-519-836-7073, or at www.texadasoftware.com.
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Contact Information:
Texada Software Inc.
Jim McInnis
CFO
1-800-361-1233 x - 2104
jmcinnis@texadasoftware.com