QuStream Corporation Reports 2008 Third Quarter Results
November 28 2008 - 4:46PM
Marketwired
QuStream Corporation ("QuStream" or the "Company") (TSX VENTURE:
QVC), an innovative global provider of high-definition (HD)
broadcast solutions that facilitated NBC's comprehensive coverage
of the 2008 Beijing Olympics, today announced its third quarter
fiscal 2008 results.
QuStream Corporation's Chairman, President and CEO, Fred Godard,
commented, "The impact of the liquidity crisis was felt in our
third quarter as the turmoil in the financial markets caused a
number of pending projects to be delayed. The fundamental market
forces which drive the demand for our products remain intact.
Accordingly, we remain optimistic about our long term prospects but
at the same time, we are taking a more cautious view in the short
term and are conducting our business in a manner so as to conserve
resources. Both the Integrity(TM) 600 series -- a new signal
processing platform with multiple signal processing cards and the
new C/S series - a system specific series of signal processing
products were featured prominently at the International
Broadcasters Conference show in Amsterdam and the customer response
was enthusiastic."
The Company experienced a significant decrease in business
activity in the third quarter as the economic slow down and
liquidity concerns adversely impacted our revenue expectations. The
third quarter is traditionally the strongest quarter due to
increased US government purchasing. Although government revenue was
relatively flat in the third quarter of 2008 compared to the same
period last year, the sharp decrease in commercial business in the
quarter was the main reason for the overall decrease in revenue in
the third quarter.
In light of the significant general economic uncertainty and the
potential adverse impact on the Company's near term outlook, we
have initiated cost reduction programs commencing at the start of
our fourth quarter plus have taken valuation allowances with
respect to inventory and future tax assets. Our inventory reserves
were increased by $1.6 million in the third quarter, which reduced
our gross margins from 55% to 24% in the third quarter and from 55%
to 44% for the nine months ending September 30, 2008. In addition,
the Company took a valuation allowance in the amount of $1.8
million related to future tax assets no longer meeting the more
likely than not criteria.
Third quarter highlights for the three months ended September
30, 2008, as compared to the three months ended September 30,
2007:
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C$ expressed in thousands, except per share amounts Q3 2008 Q3 2007
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Revenues $ 5,057 $ 7,766
Cost of Sales $ 3,855 $ 3,476
Gross Profit $ 1,202 $ 4,290
Gross Margin 24% 55%
Operational Expenses $ 3,322 $ 3,539
Incl: Selling and Marketing $ 1,401 $ 1,459
Incl: Research and Development $ 1,091 $ 1,086
Other: Foreign Exchange Gain (Loss),
Provision for Income Taxes $(1,077) $ (295)
Net Earnings (Loss) $(3,344) $ 448
EPS (loss) - Basic & Diluted $ (0.14) $ (0.02)
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Highlights for the nine months ended September 30, 2008, as compared to
the nine months ended September 30, 2007:
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Nine Nine
C$ expressed in thousands, Months Months
except per share amounts 2008 2007
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Revenues $ 14,582 $ 19,097
Cost of Sales $ 8,154 $ 8,495
Gross Profit $ 6,428 $ 10,602
Gross Margin 44% 56%
Operational Expenses: $ 10,466 $ 10,215
Incl: Selling and Marketing $ 4,424 $ 4,329
Incl: Research and Development $ 3,457 $ 3,184
Other: Foreign Exchange Gain (Loss),
Provision for Income Taxes $ (347) $ (223)
Net Earnings (Loss) $ (4,719) $ 126
EPS (loss) - Basic & Diluted $ (0.20) $ 0.01
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The 2008 Third Quarter Financial Statements and Management's
Discussion & Analysis have been filed with www.sedar.com and
can be viewed on the Company's website at www.qustream.com.
About QuStream Corporation:
QuStream, embracing the PESA brand and FortelDTV(TM) technology,
is a global provider of integrated solutions to the creators and
distributors of professional video content including the
high-definition television and professional audio/video market
segments. QuStream is headquartered in Toronto, Canada, with
offices in the U.S., Europe and Asia. For more information, visit
QuStream at www.qustream.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
The statements made in this press release that are not
historical facts contain forward-looking information that involves
risk and uncertainties. All statements, other than statements of
historical facts, which address QuStream's expectations, should be
considered forward-looking statements. Such statements are based on
management's exercise of business judgment as well as assumptions
made by and information currently available to management. When
used in this document, the words "may", "will", "anticipate",
"believe", "estimate", "expect", "intend" and words of similar
import, are intended to identify any forward-looking statements.
You should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking
statements. These statements reflect our current view of future
events and are subject to certain risks and uncertainties as
contained in the Company's filings with Canadian securities
regulatory authorities, which in relation to this press release
include, but are not limited to, our expected fiscal 2008 organic
revenue growth, our expected future design wins, and our expected
market share across various customers and product segments. Should
one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should
underlying assumptions prove incorrect, our actual results could
differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking
statements. We undertake no obligation, and do not intend, to
update, revise or otherwise publicly release any revisions to these
forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after
the date hereof, or to reflect the occurrence of any unanticipated
events. Although we believe that our expectations are based on
reasonable assumptions, we can give no assurance that our
expectations will materialize.
The TSX Venture Exchange Inc. has not reviewed and does not
accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this
release.
Contacts: QuStream Corporation Frederick L. Godard Chairman,
President and CEO (416) 385-2323 x 200 Email:
fgodard@qustream.com
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