Route1 Reports 2017 First Quarter Financial Results

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - May 15, 2017) - Route1 Inc. (OTCQB:ROIUF)(TSX VENTURE:ROI) (the Company or Route1), a world-leader in secure data protection technologies and user authentication for government and enterprise, today announced its first quarter (Q1) financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2017.

In 000s of CAD dollars		Q1 2017	Q4 2016	Q3 2016	Q2 2016		Q1 2016
Revenue
	Device	30	21	221	51		69
	Subscription and Service	1,911	1,865	1,808	1,760		1,648
	Other	0	0	2	1		1
Total Revenue		1,941	1,886	2,031	1,812		1,718
Cost of revenue		335	338	448	341		348
Gross profit		1,606	1,548	1,583	1,471		1,370
Operating expenses		1,289	1,356	1,243	1,299		1,332
Operating profit (1)		317	192	340	172		38
Total other expenses		109	101	34	(27	)	304
Comprehensive net income		208	91	306	199		(266	)

1. Note: Before stock-based compensation

Subscription and Services Revenue In CAD dollars	Mar 31 2017		Dec 31 2016		Sep 30 2016		Jun 30 2016		Mar 31 2016
Closing number of subscribers		18,270		17,883		17,344		16,800		16,490
Revenue per subscriber	$	389	$	388	$	383	$	383	$	367
Subscriber Revenue *	$	1,759	$	1,702	$	1,639	$	1,591	$	1,496
Service Revenue *	$	152	$	163	$	169	$	169	$	152
Total Subscription and Service Revenue *	$	1,911	$	1,865	$	1,808	$	1,760	$	1,648

* Note: Figures are in 000s

Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation amortization, and stock-based compensation (Adjusted EBITDA) during the first quarter of 2017 amounted to approximately $406,000 compared to $172,000 in Q1 2016.

in 000s of CAD dollars	Q1 2017	Q4 2016	Q3 2016	Q2 2016	Q1 2016
Gross Profit	1,606	1,548	1,583	1,471	1,370
Adjusted EBITDA	406	307	447	278	172
Amortization	89	115	107	106	134
Operating profit before stock based compensation	317	192	340	172	38

Route1 used cash in operating activities of approximately $1.2 million during Q1 2017 compared with cash used in operating activities of $0.8 million in Q1 2016. As at March 31, 2017, the Company had no bank debt and a cash balance of $0.7 million.

Balance Sheet Extracts In 000s of CAD dollars	Mar 31 2017	Dec 31 2016	Sep 30 2016	Jun 30 2016	Mar 31 2016	Dec 31 2015
Cash	704	1,946	2,898	3,735	407	1,251
Total current assets	1,890	2,910	3,938	4,765	3,880	2,112
Total current liabilities	1,113	2,500	3,555	4,719	3,814	1,948
Net working capital	777	410	383	46	66	164
Total assets	3,114	4,190	5,230	6,116	5,296	3,656
Bank debt	0	0	0	0	0	0
Total shareholders' equity	1,904	1,600	1,574	1,296	1,377	1,597

Route1's cash position is at its highest level during the second quarter of the fiscal year as a direct result of the timing of certain annual enterprise user subscription renewal payments.

Investor Conference Call and Webcast

The Company will also hold a conference call and web cast to discuss the financial results on Tuesday, May 16, 2017 at 9 a.m. eastern. Participants should dial 1-888-280-4443 or 1-719-325-2170 at least 10 minutes prior to the conference time of 9 a.m. eastern, pass code 8194201. For those unable to attend the call, a replay will be available after 12 p.m. at 1-844-512-2921 or 1-412-317-6671, pass code 8194201 until midnight on May 30, 2017. The webcast will be presented live at http://public.viavid.com/index.php?id=124478.

About Route1 Inc.

Route1 Inc. is a world-leader in secure data protection technologies and user authentication for government and enterprise. Route1 solutions enable the workforce to be more productive and more flexible without compromising system access, data-at-rest, or data-in-use. The Company's suite of patented enterprise security solutions combines best-in-class authentication, data security and secure communications with streamlined administration tools, running on a proven, trusted infrastructure. From mobile access to business continuity to best-in-class full system encryption, Route1 offers the most effective, affordable methods to secure the digital fortress, while meeting or exceeding the highest standards for government and industry. Route1 has Full Authority to Operate from the U.S. Department of Defense, the U.S. Department of the Navy, the U.S. Department of the Interior, and other government agencies. The Company is also trusted by enterprise security teams in the banking, healthcare, legal and education sectors, among others. With offices in Washington, D.C., Boca Raton, FL and Toronto, Canada, Route1 serves public and private sector clients around the world. Route1 is listed on the OTCQB in the United States under the symbol ROIUF and in Canada on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol ROI.

For more information, visit: www.route1.com.

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