Armada Data Corporation (TSX VENTURE: ARD) is pleased to report
that its interim financial results for the quarter ended November
30, 2010 have now been filed on Sedar and are available to view on
the Company's website www.ArmadaData.com as well as on Sedar at
www.Sedar.com.
Highlights for the Quarter compared to the same quarter last
year
-- The Company reported the highest revenue in the Company's history
-- Overall revenue grew from $453,046 last year to $750,628; an increase of
66%.
-- Operating income (before amortization and stock-based compensation) grew
from $50,056 to $66,660; an increase of 33%.
-- Insurance Services revenue grew from $184,810 to $299,895; an increase
of 62%.
-- Retail Services revenue grew from $123,373 to $212,316; an increase of
72%.
-- Dealer Services revenue grew from $87,905 to $197,887; an increase of
125%.
-- Advertising/Marketing Services revenue grew from $14,025 to $39,334; an
increase of 180%.
-- CarCostCanada.com new membership sales grew from 3,168 to 5,483; an
increase of 73%.
-- Company plans to increase yearly dividend. Amount to be determined at
year end.
Record revenues of $750,628 for the quarter ended November 30,
2009 were achieved as the Company reported its highest revenue in
the Company's history.
Overall revenue grew to $750,628; an increase of 66% from
$453,046 a year earlier. Operating income (before amortization and
stock based compensation) was $66,660 from $50,056; a 33% increase
over last year. (Operating Income is a non-gaap measurement)
All four major divisions experienced significant growth.
1. Insurance Services
Revenue from Armada Insurance Services, increased to $299,895
from $184,810 last year, an increase of 62%. For the quarter
Insurance Services generated 40% of the company's revenue versus
41% last year.
The increased revenues were primarily the result of the
Company's new ACV (Actual Cash Value) service being adopted by a
growing number of the Company's existing clients which currently
use the 43r (Waiver of Depreciation) service.
The Company currently works with 26 Insurance Companies in
Canada, including eight of the top ten.
2. Retail Services
Overall revenue from Retail Services increased to $212,316 from
$123,373 last year, an increase of 72%. For the quarter Retail
Services generated 28% of the company's revenue versus 27% last
year.
The majority of the increase in revenue can be attributed to an
aggressive marketing campaign the Company launched in February
2009. Continuous refinement has allowed for a very high return on
investment which the Company anticipates will continue moving
forward.
3. Dealer Services
Overall revenue from Dealer Services increased to $197,887 from
$87,905 last year, an increase of 125%. For the quarter Dealer
Services generated 26% of the company's revenue versus 19% last
year.
Dealer Services generates revenue through the sale of new
vehicle leads derived from members of Car Cost Canada. As Retail
Services revenue increases, so does Dealer Services revenue.
Additional coverage in previously underserviced areas will continue
to drive revenue increases beyond those of Retail Services.
4. Advertising/Marketing Services
Third party advertising revenue on CarCostCanada.com and
TheCarMagazine.com increased to $39,334 from $14,025 last year, an
increase of 180%. Although revenue increased significantly, the
Company will look to improve results in this area in the coming
quarters, with the anticipation of increased revenues moving
forward.
"I am pleased to report a very successful second quarter. All of
our major business divisions posted impressive gains. Our online
advertising campaign delivered the best results in Armada's history
and our new ACV insurance services product is gaining acceptance
with our existing insurance customers which is in a very large
market space for us; 10 times larger than our current service was
targeting. We believe after 10 years we now are now beginning to
see the success that our business holds. For that I thank my entire
team and look forward to reporting continued success to our
shareholders in the coming quarters." commented Paul Timoteo,
President and CFO.
Outlook and Investor Highlights
Armada Data continues to work to attain a number of important
fiscal and operational achievements, which include:
-- Retail Services continues to grow despite perceived weak overall market
conditions
-- Dealer Services continues to outpace all divisions in growth
-- Insurance Services is now in its busiest time of the year
-- ACV Service now contributing to significant revenue generation
-- Company remains 100% debt free and is in the best cash position in its
history
-- Management is focused on National sales growth, expense management and
increasing profitability
-- An independent audit committee and mandate remains in full force to
ensure quality of corporate governance to provide shareholders the
confidence they deserve
Management believes that Armada Data Corporation, with its
financial resources, is poised for significant growth as it grows
its niche markets in all aspects of its Internet and traditionally
based businesses.
It is expected that Management can meet these objectives
regardless of economic conditions. Although a robust economy can
lead to a greater number of cars sold and thus a potentially larger
market opportunity for all of Armada's divisions, a down economy
has proven to have an equally positive impact as both individuals
and insurance companies become more cost conscious.
About Armada Data Corp.
Armada Data Corp. is a profitable web-enabled Automobile
Information Services Company providing accurate and real-time
pricing data, to institutional and retail customers on a
fee-for-service basis, through developing, owning and operating
automotive related websites and providing information services to
its clients.
Armada Data Corp shares are listed on the TSX Venture exchange
under the trading Symbol ARD. Armada has 13,665,497 shares
outstanding.
Additional information relating to Armada Data Corporation is
filed on SEDAR, and can be viewed at www.sedar.com.
This news release contains forward-looking information within
the meaning of Canadian securities laws, including statements
relating to revenue, earnings, customer demand, penetration and
increases to market share and anticipated growth. Forward-looking
statements are based on estimates and assumptions made by Armada in
light of its experience and perception of historical trends,
current conditions and expected future developments, as well as
other factors Armada believes are appropriate. Many factors could
cause the actual results of Armada to differ materially from those
expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements, including,
without limitation, reduced spending by customers and risks
relating to general economic conditions. Readers should not place
undue reliance on Armada's forward-looking statements. Armada
undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking
information, except as required by law.
Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services
Provider (as that term is defined in the Policies of the TSX
Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or
accuracy of this release.
Contacts: Armada Data Corporation Mr. Paul Timoteo President
& CFO 1-866-453-6995 ext 224 PT@ArmadaData.com Investor
Relations: Integrated Investor Relations Inc. Mr. Richard Buzbuzian
647-501-3290 rbuzbuzian@integratedir.com Public Relations: Hudes
Communications International Mr. Nelson Hudes 905-660-9155
Nelson@HudesCommunications.com
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