Extends invitation to attend Annual Meeting in NYC August 26
FRMO Corp. (the “Company” or “FRMO”) (OTC Pink:FRMO) today
reported its financial results for its 2014 Fiscal Year, which
ended May 31, 2014.
Financial Highlights
FRMO’s 2014 Shareholders’ Equity increased by $10.68 million to
$94.05 million ($2.16 per share) at May 31, 2014, from $83.37
million ($1.93 per share) at May 31, 2013. Current assets,
comprised primarily of cash and equivalents and investments
available for sale, amounted to $86.52 million as of May 31, 2014
and $74.71 million as of May 31, 2013. Total liabilities were
$16.39 million as of May 31, 2014, compared to $12.65 million as of
May 31, 2013, the majority of each being deferred taxes.
Income from operations for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2014
was $6,677,768, down from $16,799,618 for the same period in the
prior year. The decrease is primarily attributable to the one-time
gain of $10,057,232 in 2013 from FRMO’s exchange of product
specific revenue interests in products managed by Horizon Kinetics
LLC (“HK”) for a 4.199% interest in the gross revenues of HK.
Comprehensive income for the year, which includes unrealized
gains, was $8,933,826, down from $14,113,860, including net income
of $3,872,747 ($0.09 per share basic and diluted), as compared to
$10,319,964 ($0.26 per share basic and diluted) for the same period
in the prior year. The decrease is primarily attributable to the
one-time gain of $10,057,232 in 2013 as described above.
Further details are available in the Annual Report of the
Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended May
31, 2014. These statements have been filed on the OTC Markets Group
Disclosure and News Services (DNS), which may be accessed at
www.otcmarkets.com/stock/FRMO/filings. These documents are also
available on the FRMO web site at www.frmocorp.com.
Annual Meeting Invitation
The Chairman, President, and Board of Directors of FRMO Corp.
cordially invite shareholders to attend its Annual Meeting at which
they will review the Fiscal 2014 financial results and the outlook
for the future. The board members will be available to answer
questions and look forward to meeting you. The Annual Meeting will
be held on:
Tuesday, August 26, 2014 at 3PMThe Harvard Club35 West 44th
StreetNew York, NY
Admission to the FRMO Annual Meeting is limited to
stockholders who owned Common Stock as of the close of business on
July 15, 2014, the record date or their duly appointed proxies, and
one guest. Proof of ownership of FRMO stock and valid
government-issued photo identification must be presented in order
to be admitted to the Annual Meeting. Each guest must present a
valid government-issued photo identification. If your shares are
held in the name of a bank, broker, or other holder of record, you
must bring a brokerage statement or other proof of ownership (or
the equivalent proof of ownership as of the close of business on
the record date of the stockholder who granted you the proxy). If
your shares are held in certificate form, ownership will be
verified by consulting the list of Registered Shareholders as of
the record date. Registration will begin at 2:00 p.m. No cameras,
recording equipment, electronic devices, large bags, briefcases, or
packages will be permitted in the Annual Meeting. Dress code for
the Harvard Club is business casual (no jeans, sneakers or athletic
wear permitted).
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (in thousands)
May 31, May 31, 2014 2013
Assets Current Assets: Cash and cash equivalents $
27,257 $ 26,525 Investments, available for sale, at fair
value 58,670 47,306 Other 595 874 Total
Current Assets 86,522 74,705 Participation receivable Investment in
unconsolidated limited liability company 11,214 10,974
Participation in Horizon Kinetics revenue stream 10,200 10,200
Investment in The Bermuda Stock Exchange 2,371 - Other assets
138 138
Total Assets $
110,445 $ 96,017
Liabilities and Stockholders'
Equity Current Liabilities: Deferred Tax Liability $ 9,016 $
5,852 Redeemable preferred stock - 50 Other current liabilities
3,140 2,510 Total Current Liabilities
12,156 8,412 Deferred Tax Liability - non-current
4,238 4,238 Total Liabilities 16,394 12,650
Stockholders' Equity 94,051 83,367
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity $
110,445 $ 96,017
Condensed Consolidated Statements of
Income (amounts in thousands, except share data)
Year
Ended May 31, May 31, 2014 2013
Revenue: Consultancy and advisory fees $ 4,799 $
2,418 Income (loss) from investment partnerships
and limited liability companies
1,215 2,741 Gain on exchange of product specific revenue interests
- 10,057 Gain on transfer of revenue interest - 511 Other
1,587 1,940 Total Revenue 7,601 17,667
Total Expenses
923 867 Income from Operations 6,678 16,800
Provision for Income Taxes 2,805 6,480
Net
Income $ 3,873 $ 10,320 Diluted Earnings per Common
Share $ 0.09 $ 0.26 Weighted Average Common Shares
Outstanding Basic 43,304,197 39,280,354 Diluted 43,713,044
39,422,065
About FRMO Corp.
FRMO Corp. invests in and receives revenues based upon
consulting and advisory fee interests in the asset management
sector.
FRMO has 43,504,712 shares of common stock outstanding.
For more information, visit our Web site at www
frmocorp.com.
Safe Harbor Statement Under the Private Securities Litigation
Reform Act of 1995 – With the exception of historical
information, the matters discussed in this press release are
forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and
uncertainties. Words like “believe,” “expect” and “anticipate” mean
that these are our best estimates as of this writing, but that
there can be no assurances that expected or anticipated results or
events will actually take place, so our actual future results could
differ significantly from those statements. Factors that could
cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not
limited to: our ability to maintain our competitive advantages, the
general economics of the financial industry, our ability to finance
growth, our ability to identify and close acquisitions on terms
favorable to the Company, and a sustainable market.
Further information on our risk factors is contained in our
quarterly and annual reports as filed on our website
www.frmocorp.com and on www.otcmarkets.com/stock/FRMO/filings.
FRMO Corp.Thérèse Byars, 646-495-7337Corporate
Secretarytbyars@frmocorp.comwww.frmocorp.com
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