New York, NY, April 18, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- iQSTEL, Inc. (OTCQX: IQST) today announced the company has published its 2021 annual report with an audited financial statement on SEC Form 10K. In 2021, iQSTEL realized a 44% increase in revenue over 2020 reaching $64.7 million compared $44.9 million the year prior. The company also realized a year over year 59% increase in gross profit.
CEO Leandro Iglesias has published a shareholder letter, included in its entirety below to address the higlights of the 2021 annual report. Mr. Iglesias plans to publish a second letter on Thursday, April 21, 2022 to provide shareholders with the latest updates on iQSTEL’s continuing progress toward its 2022 objectives in light of the momentum the company achieved in 2021.
Dear Shareholders:
On behalf of everyone working at iQSTEL to dilligently advance the company, I’m proud to highlight here the exceptional results of their dedicated efforts. I believe the 2021 audited financial results are a meaningful indication of the company’s potential to achieve our stated 2022 objectives. Today, will focus on the 2021 results and in a follow-up letter later this week, I will address how I feel these results substantiate our potential to achieve our 2022 objectives.
iQSTEL’s 2021 revenue increased 44% year over year to $64.7 million, and the gross profit increased 59%. Increasing revenues and improving gross margins contributed to a substantial bottom line improvement with the company’s consolidated net loss decreasing 42% year over year. The company’s balance sheet also improved dramatically resulting in an overall 368% increase in shareholder equity.
Below I have included a chart summarizing the year over year operating performance and balance sheet improvements.
| Summary Financials 2021 vs 2022 | ||||
| Statements of Operation | 2021 | 2020 | % | Direction |
| Revenues | $64.70 Million | $44.91 Million | 44% | Increase |
| Gross Profit | $1.53 Million | $0.96 Million | 59% | Increase |
| Operating Loss | -$2.98 Million | -$3.21 Million | -7% | Reduction |
| Consolidated Net Loss | -$3.86 Million | -$6.69 Million | -42% | Reduction |
| Balance Sheet | 2021 | 2020 | % | Direction |
| Cash | $3.33 Million | $0.75 Million | 343% | Increase |
| Assets | $9.06 Million | $5.95 Million | 52% | Increase |
| Liabilities | $2.64 Million | $8.35 Million | -68% | Reduction |
| Stockholders´ Equity | $6.42 Million | -$2.40 Million | 368% | Increase |
At the following link, you can see more visual analysis of the company’s year over year performance in graphs and charts constructed from the published annual report.
https://bit.ly/IQSTELFINANCIALEVOLUTION
On behalf of the Independent Board of Directors, I want to extend a gracious thanks to all the employees of iQSTEL that have contributed to the delivery of these outstanding results. I also want to thank the iQSTEL shareholders for their continued confidence and support. Look for more from me later this week in a second letter discussing our future in light of these results.
Sincerely,
Leandro Iglesias
CEO
iQSTEL Inc. (OTCQX: IQST) (www.iQSTEL.com) is a US-based publicly-listed company holding an Independent Board of Directors and Independent Audit Committee offering leading-edge services through its two business divisions and each of them with independent brands. The B2B division, Brand IQSTelecom offering Telecommunications, Internet of Things, Technology and Blockchain platforms services, the target market for the B2B division is Global Markets. The B2C division, Brand EVOSS offering EV Electric Motorcycles, Fintech Ecosystem, the target market for this business division is Latin America, and the Spanish speakers in the USA. The company has presence in 15 countries, and its products and services are used in several industries as Telecommunications, Electric Vehicle (EV), Financial Services, Chemical and Liquid Fuel Distribution Industries. IQSTEL announced on February 17th 2021 that it became a Debt Free Company and is now completely debt free with no Convertible Notes, Warrants, Promissory Notes or Settlement Agreements from its Balance Sheet.
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