Remote Dynamics Reports Q3 2009 Financial Results
14 November 2009 - 5:23AM
Marketwired
Remote Dynamics (OTCBB: RMTD) (www.remotedynamics.com), a provider
of asset tracking and fleet management solutions, reports its
financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2009.
Gary Hallgren, CEO of Remote Dynamics, commented, "We improved
on the second quarter's positive adjusted EBITDA of $8,000 to post
positive adjusted EBITDA of $64,000 in the third quarter, excluding
a reversal of an accrued airtime credit. Going forward, the Company
expects that its cost of service will decrease as a result of the
one time adjustment. Additionally, the REDIview(TM) subscriber base
increased for the second consecutive quarter in a row. Despite the
tough economic conditions, we have been successful in continuing to
demonstrate value to our customers by delivering a quick return on
investment. Excluding the amortization of the deferred performance
obligation in the prior year results, revenue grew 13% from the
nine months ending 2009 compared to the nine months ending
2008."
Highlights for the quarter included:
-- REDIview subscriber base increased 5.5% from September 30, 2008 and
increased 1.5% since December 31, 2008. Ending REDIview units were 11,378
versus 10,787 on September 30, 2008.
-- Total revenue for the three months ended September 30, 2009 totaled
$1.29 million compared to $1.38 million during the three months ended
September 30, 2008. Service revenue for the three months ended September
30, 2009 totaled $946,000 compared to $901,000 for the three months ended
September 30, 2008. This 5% increase is primarily attributable to an
increase in units in service. Units in service increased 5.5%, from 10,787
units in the third quarter of 2008 to 11,378 in the third quarter of 2009.
Ratable product revenue for the second quarter of 2009 was $321,000
compared to $433,000 for the comparable period in 2008. The 26% decrease
is due to the completion of the amortization of the deferred performance
obligation in 2008 which contributed to $152,000 of revenue in the
comparable period of 2008 which was not included in the 2009 period. The
amortization of the deferred performance obligation was complete as of
December 31, 2008. Excluding the deferred performance obligation, ratable
product revenue increased 14% from the comparable period in 2008.
-- Total gross profit margin was 40% for the three months ended September
30, 2009 compared to 66% for the three months ended September 30, 2008.
Service margin for the third quarter of 2009 was 42% compared to 66% for
the third quarter of 2008. The Company had been accruing an airtime credit
of $221,000 based on an agreement with our airtime provider that reflected
reduced pricing on a subset of units. This agreement was renegotiated to
adjust all rates on the Company's entire installed base, but only on a go-
forward basis. As a result, the accrued airtime credit for prior periods
was no longer appropriate and was reversed in the third quarter (and
therefore reflected an increase in cost of service). Excluding the
reversal of the airtime credit, the service margin for the third quarter
was 65%. Ratable product margin was 40% for the third quarter of 2009
compared to 62% for the third quarter of 2008. Excluding the amortization
of the deferred performance obligation, ratable product margin in the third
quarter of 2008 would have been 42%.
-- Total operating expenses totaled $677,000 for the three months ended
September 30, 2009 compared to $788,000 for the three months ended
September 30, 2008. The 14% decrease from the comparable period in the
prior year is primarily due to reduced bad debt expense and reduced
headcount and the associated overhead costs.
-- Interest expense totaled $0.3 million for the three months ended
September 30, 2009 and the three months ended September 30, 2008. The
current period interest expense primarily consists of the accretion of the
Series B Notes of $212,000.
-- Excluding the amortization of the deferred performance obligation and
the reversal of the AT&T accrued airtime credit, adjusted EBITDA for the
third quarter of 2008 would have been negative $31,000 compared to positive
$64,000 for the third quarter of 2009.
Other Highlights for 2009 include:
In the first nine months of 2009, we issued 6,402,645,880 shares
of common stock as partial principal payments on the Series A Notes
in satisfaction of $937,110 of obligations due under the notes.
Additionally, during the same period, we issued 3,255,173,554
shares of common stock as partial payments on the Series B Notes in
satisfaction of $429,404 of obligations due under the notes. On
September 8, 2009, a holder of our Series B Notes agreed to convert
$1,688,032 of obligations due under the notes into 18,756,355,556
shares of our common stock. This conversion represents an issuance
price of $.00009 per share. On November 6, 2009, we completed this
transaction and issued 18,756,355,556 common shares in full
satisfaction of $1,688,032 of obligations under the notes. We
expect to issue additional shares of our common stock in payment of
amounts due under the notes during the remainder of 2009 and
thereafter. In general, the shares issued are available for
immediate resale by the holders in accordance with Rule 144 under
the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.
About Remote Dynamics, Inc.
Remote Dynamics, Inc. markets, sells and supports a
state-of-the-art asset tracking and fleet management solution that
contributes to higher customer revenues, enhanced operator
efficiency and improved cost control. Combining the technologies of
the global positioning system (GPS) and wireless technologies, the
company's solution improves our customers' operating efficiencies
through real-time status information, exception-based reporting,
and historical analysis. The company is based in Plano, Texas. More
information about Remote Dynamics is available online at
http://www.remotedynamics.com.
Contact: Gary Hallgren 214-440-5210
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