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AlarmForce Industries Inc. announces Record First Quarter Earnings .
TORONTO-Ontario- June 14, 2004- Joel Matlin, President and CEO, is pleased to announce results for the six months ended April 30, 2004:
| April 30, 2004 (6 months ended) | April 30, 2003 (6 months ended | Change (Over same period) | |
| Revenue | $7,194,000 |
6,007,000 |
+ 20% |
Income before taxes |
1,679,000 |
1,144,000 | + 47% |
Net income |
1,000,000 |
717,000 |
+ 38% |
Cash flow from Operation |
$1,249,000 | $910,000 |
+ 37% |
EBITDA |
$0.115 |
$0.095 | + 21% |
| Net income/share* | $0.548 | $0.444 | + 23% |
| EBITDA/share* | 0.35 |
0.30 | |
Cash flow/share* |
0.3 |
0.28 |
(* on a diluted basis)
"We will continue to focus on our core business of home alarm system, which we expect to continue growing in the second half to achieve record results for the full year ending October 31, 2004.
"In addition to the strong growth we are achieving in the Canadian market, we are taking solid steps to prepare the company to exploit the global opportunity by replicating its business model outside of Canada. We are very optimistic that this will add to revenues and that profits will soar even higher in the next few years.
"In 2004, we have made a significant inroad to reducing our debt, which decreased by approximately $1.1 million as a result of increasing cash flows generated by operations. We reduced our debt significantly at the same time that investment in new accounts continued to increase at a higher rate. Financial strength is one of our most important assets in terms of differentiating the company as a leader in the industry."
"Second quarter income before income taxes increased to $1,000,000, up by 61% from a year ago, while net income for the second quarter alone increased to $572,000, up by 41% from a year ago. Both represent solid increases over the first quarter, which reflects the strong performance of the AlarmForce team and these results are extremely gratifying for all of us.
"Operations generated cash flow of $3,568,000 in the first six months of 2004, up by 37% from a year ago. This exceeded the company's investment requirements for expansion by $689,000 in the six months ($388,000 in the second quarter). The company's increasing cash flows allowed us to reduce debt by $1,096,000 ($524,000 in the second quarter). These results well exceed industry benchmarks, strengthening our company's financial position and differentiating AlarmForce as a leader in the industry."
"We believe that the current bank credit facilities and expected internal financial resources will be adequate to enable us to carry out our business plan and strategy for the foreseeable future, without need for off-balance sheet financing options. In addition the home alarm company company has established a solid base in the equity financing market, allowing us access to equity markets, which is a valuable competitive advantage in the industry. This adds an additional source of capital to finance new initiatives with potentially greater growth for our account base. As we prepare the company for future global opportunities, we stand to benefit greatly from the potential to expand geographically and increase our account size at an accelerating pace. "
Mr. Matlin closed by saying. "By maintaining a low overhead relative to our total subscriber account size, we will continue to see the same kind of increasing efficiency in operations and overall performance. With relatively fixed overhead and low debt servicing costs, we expect strong increases in profit margins in the foreseeable future."
AlarmForce is Canada's largest manufacturer and installer of two-way voice home alarms systems with ,headquarters and central station based in Toronto and 30 offices across Canada.
For further information, contact:
Investors Relations Dept.
Tel: 416-445-2001 ext#225
Fax: 416-445-9381
E-mail: investor@AlarmForce.com
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My name is Adey and we have been AlarmForce customers for 3 years and counting. As an Army wife my husband is constantly away on course or exercise so security is a huge issue in our house. While my husband was in Afghanistan it was AlarmForce that kept our house and children safe. Whenever I start to get nervous I just remember that I'm not alone and that someone else is helping to keep watch too. Thank you AlarmForce for being there for us when my husband can't!
-Adey R. - Wainwright AB -
AlarmForce is our best choice because it is completely wireless and there is contact with your security instantly if needed. We use AlarmForce all the time and really like the feature of protection when we go to bed on the second floor of our home we can move around upstairs but we know we are secure with the perimeter secure. We have had very good experience with all of your staff and when I first bought the service I had the minimum security but since then I have upgraded with more motion detectors and a fire alarm which is just great. We have a beagle and he has full access in the house when the alarm is on which is very satisfying. I have recommended AlarmForce to my neighbors and two alarms were activated one was for Health Security. When the alarm is on all is well.
-Roy Z. - Alberta -
Neil was very helpful, friendly and professional.
-Ana, ON -
Darryl the technician is a super representative for your company.
-William, OH -
We have had our alarm system for many years now and have not had any problems. When we have set off the alarm, the reps I have dealt with have been wonderful.
-Bob, BC -
I am contacting you on behalf of my mother. We have been very happy with this service and I would highly recommend it to anyone requiring the peace of mind it provides to seniors such as my mother that want to remain in their home and independent or to the children and caregivers of elderly parents who just want to know that help is always at hand in an emergency. Unfortunately my mother needed to use the help button a little too much and she has realized that she needs more help with daily life and has moved to a retirement community. Many thanks
-Mark, ON -
"My last alarm system was only an audible alarm and not monitored. It did not thwart burglars from entering my home. I feel so much safer with AlarmForce personnel ready to respond to any trouble at my home. The AlarmForce representative was very thorough in understanding my needs and installation was easy! I would recommend AlarmForce to my friends and neighbors."
-Jill, Ham Lake, MN -
Excellent service. Very refreshing!
-Tarin, ON


