LEVIS, QUEBEC -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 07/11/08 -- DEQ Systems Corp. (TSX VENTURE: DEQ) announced today the filing of its 2008 second quarter financial results for the period ended May 31, 2008.A conference call will be held on Monday, July 14,th at 11am EST to present and discuss the results. Those interested in participating should dial (416) 644-3417 or toll free 1 (800) 732-9303. A visual presentation (Powerpoint) will be available on DEQ's website (www.deq.com) in the Invest/Financial Reports/PowerPoint section to support the call content. The Consolidated Financial Statements are available on SEDAR (www.sedar.com) and DEQ's website.
2008 SECOND QUARTER HIGHLIGHTS:
Financial
- Increase from 815 to 1033 in the number of systems in Leased Table Equivalent ("LTE") Patent Royalties in the second quarter compared to the first quarter
- 49% increase in recurring revenue from $519,000 in Q2 2007 to $775,000 in Q2 2008
- 48% increase in gross profit for the second quarter from $529,000 in 2007 to $785,000 in 2008
- 86% gross margin in Q2 2008
- 28% average annual growth in recurring revenue in the last three years
- $1M one-time royalty payment received from Station Casinos for G3(TM) approval in Nevada
- Continued stability in the operating costs at $850,000 per quarter or $3.4 M per year
Operational
- G3(TM) System Approval in Nevada
- Real Link(TM) Wireless Table Game Linking System released
- Mike Telesmanic named Chairman of the Board
- DEQ wins a Top 20 USA Gaming Innovation Award
- Philippines Remote Betting Patent granted
- Pechanga Casino converts over 60% of its Baccarat tables to EZ Baccarat(TM) with EZTRAK(TM)
"During the second quarter of 2008, our efforts were focused on completing and obtaining our Nevada certification which was the kick-off of our USA commercialization," stated Earle G. Hall. "Also, in conjunction with the Nevada certification, we completed numerous individual state and jurisdictional operating licence applications to begin commercialization and installations outside of Nevada. Our financial performance in the quarter is starting to yield results in the United States and we are very proud that all the hard work is paying off."
--------------------------------------------------------------------------Balance Sheet Nov. 30, Nov. 30, Feb. 29, May 31, 2006 2007 2008 2008 (Audited) (Audited) (unaudited) (unaudited)----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Cash and cash equivalents 3,591,367 11,364,112 10,316,664 10,559,478Current assets (other than cash) 2,783,913 2,180,534 2,649,097 3,341,568Long-term assets 7,329,713 9,187,762 9,174,871 9,301,495---------------------------------------------------------------------------Total Assets $13,704,993 $22,732,408 $22,140,633 $23,202,541----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Current liabilities 1,581,378 1,716,162 1,074,818 2,108,458Long-term liabilities 655,896 577,073 577,073 577,073Shareholders' equity 11,467,719 20,439,173 20,488,741 20,517,010--------------------------------------------------------------------------Total Liabilities and Equity $13,704,993 $22,732,408 $22,140,633 $23,202,541----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Number of shares outstanding 53,241,149 69,350,794 69,907,919 69,907,919----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Additional financial information Second Quarter Six Month Period May. 31, May 31, May. 31, May 31, 2007 2008 2007 2008 (unaudited) (unaudited) (unaudited) (unaudited)---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- $ $ $ $Revenue Distribution Recurring revenue 518,984 775,605 1,246,317 1,385,748 Product sales and patents rights 72,621 138,132 680,320 450,708-------------------------------------------------------------------------- 591,604 912,736 1,926,637 1,836,457--------------------------------------------------------------------------Gross Profit 529,074 785,142 1,690,305 1,443,453Operating Cost(1) 720,969 856,873 1,673,061 1,668,551--------------------------------------------------------------------------EBITDA(2) (191,895) (71,731) 17,244 (225,098)Interest income, net of expenses 82,328 167,084 171,095 338,691Deferred revenue variation 807,687 1,057,755 522,137 939,468--------------------------------------------------------------------------Adjust. Operational Cash Flow(2) $698,122 $1,153,108 $710,476 $1,053,061----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Note 1: Operating Cost is excluding stock-option based compensation.Note 2: We use EBITDA (Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization) and Adjusted Operational Cash Flow as performance measurements in our financial disclosure. These measurements are not recognized under generally accepted accounting principles. The reconciliations above demonstrate how we calculate such measurements from our financial statements.--------------------------------------------------------------------------Statement of Earnings Second Quarter Six Month Period May. 31, May. 31, May. 31, May. 31, 2007 2008 2007 2008 (unaudited) (unaudited) (unaudited) (unaudited)---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- $ $ $ $Revenue Royalties 439,697 691,424 1,080,701 1,226,555 Sale of equipment 72,621 138,132 680,319 450,708 Equipment rental 79,287 83,182 165,615 159,193 Patent rights - - - --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 591,604 912,736 1,926,636 1,836,457Gross Profit 529,074 785,142 1,690,305 1,443,453% Gross margin 89% 86% 88% 79%Net Loss $(583,971) $(268,241) $(516,286) $(452,175)Net Loss) per share $(0.011) $(0.004) $(0.010) $(0.006)
ABOUT DEQ
Founded in 1998, DEQ Systems Corp. (TSXV: DEQ) is a leader in the table game bonusing technology field. DEQ's patents, products and features include side bet bonusing games with progressive and random jackpot prizes, slot machine style mystery bonusing, multiple credit and denomination betting flexibility, dealer hand betting, electronic credit bank, electronic rake, baccarat hand tracking, multimedia animation and sound effects. DEQ has an extensive patent portfolio that is recognized in more than 50 countries such as the USA, Macau, Australia and Canada. DEQ's bonusing solutions and products are present in more that 200 casinos in over 30 countries.
DEQ Systems Corp. has been selected in the TSX Venture 50 in 2008. "2008 Venture 50" is a trademark of TSX inc. and is used under license.
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Contacts:
DEQ Systems Corp.
Earle G. Hall
President & CEO
418-839-3012
418-839-5956 (FAX)
earle.hall@deq.com
info@deq.com/www.deq.com
DEQ Systems Corp.
Francois Proulx
Chief Financial Officer
418-839-3012
418-839-5956 (FAX)
francois.proulx@deq.com
info@deq.com/www.deq.com