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Quarterly Results
Cyberplex Reports Record Fourth Quarter and 2008 Results
Earnings per share of 11 cents with a record 9th consecutive quarter
of revenue growth
TORONTO - Cyberplex Inc. a leader in online performance-based advertising solutions, customer acquisition strategies and technology development, announced its financial results for the fiscal year-ended and fourth quarter-ended December 31, 2008. Total revenue for the year was $57.3 million an increase of 225% over the $17.7 million reported for 2007. Total revenue for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2008 was $28.9 million, an increase of 429% over the $5.5 million reported for fourth quarter of 2007. By all accounts, this has been the best quarter ever for the Company.
2008 Operational Highlights
- Performance-based Web Advertising division grew by over 300% to
$52.2 million in revenue
- Earnings before amortization, interest and income taxes for 2008
were over $6.3 million
- Cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments net of bank
indebtedness totaled $1.8 million as at December 31, 2008
Cyberplex has continued to thrive and deliver excellent results with its
performance-based advertising model, despite the difficult global economic
conditions. As advertisers continue to look for online alternatives for their
advertising budgets, performance-based models are increasingly resonating with
direct marketers, online retailers and other advertisers focusing on customer
acquisition strategies. Other operational highlights during the year include:
- Selected to create and deliver online strategies for the Globe and
Mail, one of Canada's leading brands
- Launched industry-leading enhancements to the optimization,
conversion and analytical features available to advertisers and
affiliates in the CX Digital Media affiliate network
- Strengthened the balance sheet by closing a $5.0 million private
placement in February, 2008
- Increased operating line with the Royal Bank from $5.0 million to
$7.1 million in December, 2008
- Ranked by Canadian Business Magazine as one of the Top 100
Technology Companies in Canada
Results for the Year Ended December 31, 2008
All unaudited amounts in this news release are in Canadian dollars unless
otherwise noted.
- The Company generated revenue of $57.3 million, an increase of 225%
compared to $17.7 million generated in 2007
- Web Advertising revenue increased over 300% yearly and grew
sequentially on a quarter over quarter basis
- Revenue from technology services increased by 7%
- Total number of advertising campaigns increased by 200% over the
course of the year
Gross margin for the year ended December 31, 2008 was 35%, as compared to
40% for the same period last year. Gross margin for the Web Advertising and
Technology Services was 34% and 39% respectively.
Income for the year ended December 31, 2008 was $5.8 million compared to
a loss of $1.1 million in 2007.
The largest three clients in 2008 accounted for approximately 28% of
revenue, compared with 24% last year. There was one client that exceeded 10%
of total revenue and the top 10 clients accounted for just over 47% of revenue
whereas in the previous year, the top 10 clients accounted for over 43% of
revenue.
"We performed exceptionally well throughout 2008 and continue to believe
that our focus on 'pay for performance' is a powerful alternative to
historical online advertising pricing models, especially during these tough
market conditions," said Geoffrey Rotstein, President and Chief Executive
Officer of Cyberplex.
"On behalf of the board and shareholders, I would like to congratulate
the management team and everyone at Cyberplex, for delivering an outstanding
fourth quarter and 2008," said Vernon Lobo, Chairman of Cyberplex. "To have
grown so fast during stable economic times would have been an incredible
accomplishment. The fact that this kind of growth and profitability was
achieved during one of the toughest macroeconomic environments in several
decades, is a testament to the underlying demand in the market for
performance-based advertising solutions, the scalability of the business
model, and the capabilities of the management team."
Results for the Fourth Quarter of 2008
Fourth quarter revenue of $28.9 million was an increase of 162% over the
$11.0 million generated in the previous quarter. This growth resulted
primarily from the Web Advertising division and the addition of new
publishers, the increase in campaign budgets and the continued momentum of
proprietary publishing initiatives. Income before amortization, interest and
income taxes for the quarter increased to $5.0 million, up from $753,000 in
the third quarter 2008.
Gross margin for the quarter was consistent with the 34% realized in the
previous quarter. The margin in the Web Advertising division remained stable
while the margin from the Technology Services business increased to 54%.
The Company was able to increase its credit facility with the Royal Bank
during the quarter from $5.0 million to $7.1 million. "By securing this
increased amount, from one of Canada's leading financial institutions, we have
further solidified our capital objectives to ensure sufficient liquidity to
support our strategy of continued aggressive organic growth and strategic
acquisitions" said Isaac Osiel, CFO, Cyberplex.
Outlook
"Looking ahead to 2009, the movement of advertising dollars from off-line
traditional media to online web-based platforms is expected to more than
double and we believe that we are well positioned to capitalize on this trend.
In addition, we believe our niche within the online segment - delivering on a
performance basis - will gain even greater traction and push our strategy
ahead even further. Although business conditions in North America have been
difficult and are predicted to remain difficult throughout 2009, and no
company, regardless of industry, should feel as though they are insulated from
these difficult conditions, we are confident in our business model and our
ability to execute on our plans. We are excited about the opportunities that
we see ahead of us," concluded Geoffrey Rotstein.
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