THORNTON, CO -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 04/08/08 -- Pure Cycle Corporation (NASDAQ: PCYO)announced financial results today for the six months ended February 29,2008.Pure Cycle is reporting net losses of approximately $3.5 million ($.18 pershare) and $3.4 million ($.19 per share), for the six months ended February29, 2008 and February 28, 2007, respectively. However, approximately $2.8million and $2.6 million of the reported losses relate to expense itemswhich do not currently require the use of cash or other current assetswhich results in cash expenses totaling approximately $.8 million for eachperiod. Although they are components of our net losses, management does notinclude these items when reviewing the performance of the company;therefore, management believes it is necessary to highlight these items forinvestors. The items are comprised of the following:
Six Months Ended: February 29, February 28, 2008 2007 ------------- -------------Imputed expenses or non-cash expenses: Imputed Interest on the Tap Participation Fee $ 2,141,000 $ 2,286,700 Loss on extinguishment of contingent obligations 273,700 - Depreciation and depletion 190,800 182,200 Stock based compensation expense 170,400 156,500 ------------- -------------Total imputed and non-cash expenses $ 2,775,900 $ 2,625,400 ============= =============
These items are explained in greater detail in our Form 10-K for the yearended August 31, 2007 and further in our Form 10-Q for the three and sixmonths ended February 29, 2008, to be filed with the SEC on April 9, 2008.In addition to the above items, for the six months ended February 29, 2008and February 28, 2007, respectively, we also incurred approximately$152,700 and $5,000 of consulting fees related to the ongoing discussionswith the Land Board and Lend Lease over the water and wastewater serviceagreements for the proposed development at the Lowry Range. Excluding thecash paid for consulting and the expenses described above our net lossesfor the six months ended February 29, 2008 and February 28, 2007 would havebeen:
Six Months Ended: February 29, February 28, 2008 2007 $ Change % Change ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------Net losses as reported $(3,544,700) $(3,414,500) $ 130,200 4% Imputed and non-cash expenses described above 2,775,900 2,625,400 Consulting fees 152,700 5,000 ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------As adjusted net losses $ (616,100) $ (784,100) $ (167,800) -21% =========== =========== =========== ===========
The as adjusted net losses for the current year decreased as a result oflower professional fees due to the consultation with the SEC we had in theprior fiscal year and the reduction of state franchise fees paid to theState of Delaware as a result of our reincorporation into Colorado.
We will host a conference call to discuss the results on Thursday, April10, 2008 at 2 pm Mountain. The call will be hosted by our President, MarkW. Harding. Call details are presented below.
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS Unaudited Results of Operations Six Months Ended: February 29, February 28, 2008 2007 ------------ ------------Total revenues $ 126,500 $ 115,700Total cost of revenues (82,200) (80,600) ------------ ------------Gross margin 44,300 35,100Total operating expenses (1,369,100) (1,267,200)Other (expense) income Including imputed interest of $2.1 million and $2.3 million (2,219,900) (2,182,400) ------------ ------------Net loss $ (3,544,700) $ (3,414,500) ============ ============Weighted average shares outstanding (basic and diluted) 20,170,588 18,361,083 ============ ============Loss per share $ (0.18) $ (0.19) ============ ============ Financial Position Data February 29, 2008 August 31, 2007 ----------------- -----------------Current assets $ 6,303,700 $ 7,288,400 ----------------- -----------------Total assets $ 110,858,200 $ 111,891,900 ----------------- -----------------Current liabilities $ 145,000 $ 183,300 ----------------- -----------------Total liabilities $ 54,489,600 $ 54,047,100 ----------------- -----------------Total stockholders' equity $ 56,368,600 $ 57,844,800 ----------------- -----------------CALL INFORMATION------------------------------------------------------------------------What: Second quarter fiscal 2008 Financial ReleaseWhen: April 10, 2008 at 2:00 pm MountainTo listen: Click on the link posted on the Company's website: www.purecyclewater.com Log-on 5 minutes early in case downloads are required.Call in Number: Toll free: (888) 679-8038Passcode: 95637026REPLAY INFORMATION------------------------------------------------------------------------The call will be available for replay until 9:59 p.m. on April 17, 2008:Toll free: (888) 286-8010Passcode: 24325281A replay will be available on the Company's Website through May 31, 2008.
For questions, please contact Investor Relations atinfo@purecyclewater.com.
Company Information
Pure Cycle owns water assets in several river basins in the State ofColorado as well as certain aquifers in the Denver, Colorado metropolitanarea. Pure Cycle provides water and wastewater services to customerslocated in the Denver metropolitan area including the design, construction,operation and maintenance of water and wastewater systems.
Additional information including our recent press releases and AnnualReports are available at www.purecyclewater.com, or you may contact ourPresident, Mark W. Harding, at 303-292-3456.
Contact:
Mark W. Harding
President
303-292-3456