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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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Testimonials
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We have had other alarm companies in the past and were very selective when choosing our alarm company on our last move. We checked out the local and national competitors. AlarmForce openly discussed the prices and service contract while others did not. AF also is one of the fewer companies that offer live voice through a speaker and can monitor any situation. This is great for our family and two children as it makes them feel safer knowing there is a LIVE person to talk to - or they can monitor what's really happening in our house. Sales staff is professional and never pushy.
-Jody S. - St. Albert, AB -
Install tech was very personable, professional and knowledgeable. If he's any representation of AlarmForce I look forward to working with your team.
-Darlene, OH -
We have always been impressed with every contact we have had with AlarmForce representatives. Thank you to all.
-Clark, GA -
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 -
We set the alarm off a couple of times by mistake but haven't had to use it otherwise. I am alone now and it's a good feeling to have the alarm system.
-Helen, AB -
The sales man was very nice and explained to me in all details.
-Bessie, OH -
Dear Joel: I have listened to your comments about your service on the radio for a while. As a retired Volunteer Fire Rescue Captain, I realize the importance of a quick response. I am currently looking after my bosses house while he is on vacation. I entered the premises, and hit the wrong button to disarm. Immediately, your dispatcher was talking to me. He called on the land line, and helped me out. I'm extremely impressed with your service, and your personnel. So much so, I want to install Alarm Force in my house. Keep up the good work Joel. I'll rest easier knowing you're on our side
-John, AB -
We have only set our alarm off once by accident. Rep was great. As far as we know we have not had any attempted break-ins and have not been broken into since AlarmForce was installed.
-Ivan & Mary F.


