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Exhibit 99.1
Global Traffic Network, Inc. Reports Fiscal Second Quarter 2011
Operating Results
Achieves Record Revenue, Earnings and Adjusted Operating Income
Quarterly Revenue Up 24% while Adjusted Operating Income Increases $3.65 million
New York, NY, February 11, 2011 — Global Traffic Network, Inc. (Nasdaq: GNET), a leading provider of custom traffic and news reports to radio and television stations outside the United States, today announced its results for the fiscal second quarter ended December 31, 2010.
The Company’s revenue for the quarter ended December 31, 2010 was $31.8 million, an increase of 24% from $25.6 million reported in the second quarter of fiscal 2010. Revenue from the Company’s Australian, Canadian and United Kingdom operations were up 21%, 84% and 11%, respectively, from the fiscal second quarter of 2010. When measured in local currencies, Australian, Canadian and United Kingdom revenues increased 11%, 78% and 15%, respectively compared to the prior year quarter.
Adjusted Operating Income more than doubled to $6.9 million for the fiscal second quarter ended December 31, 2010 compared to $3.2 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2009. The Company defines Adjusted Operating Income (Loss) as net operating income (loss) plus depreciation and amortization expense. Adjusted Operating Income includes the impact of non-cash compensation from the granting of stock options and restricted stock which was $0.35 million for the current quarter compared to $0.3 million for the previous year quarter.
Net income for the second quarter of fiscal 2011 was $3.75 million compared to $0.8 million for the same quarter a year ago. In addition to the continued profitability of the Company’s Australian and United Kingdom operations, the Company’s Canadian operations were profitable for the first time. Included in the United Kingdom results were $0.7 million of amortization expense related to the intangibles of the Company’s acquisition of Unique Broadcasting in March 2009.
The Company’s revenue for the six months ended December 31, 2010 was $57.1 million, an increase of 24% from $46.0 million reported in the second quarter of fiscal 2010. Revenue from the Company’s Australian, Canadian and United Kingdom operations were up 23%, 97% and 7%, respectively, from the six month period ended December 31, 2009. When measured in local currencies, Australian, Canadian and United Kingdom revenues increased 14%, 88% and 12%, respectively compared to the prior year six month period.
Adjusted Operating Income increased $6.8 million to $10.7 million for the six month period ended December 31, 2010 compared to $3.9 million for the comparable period ended December 31, 2009. Adjusted Operating Income includes the impact of non-cash compensation from the

 


 

granting of stock options and restricted stock which was $0.7 million for the current period compared to $0.6 million for the year ago period.
Net income for the first six months of fiscal 2011 was $5.1 million compared to a net loss of $0.2 million in the year ago period. In addition to the continued profitability of the Australian operations, the Company’s United Kingdom operations attained profitability while the Company’s Canadian operations significantly reduced their net loss compared to the six months ended December 31, 2009. Included in the United Kingdom current results were $1.3 million of amortization expense related to the intangibles of the Company’s acquisition of Unique Broadcasting in March 2009.
Commenting on the results, William L. Yde III, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President of Global Traffic Network, said, “We have had a very strong first half of fiscal 2011 as we have increased the momentum that began in the previous fiscal year. Australia, Canada and United Kingdom sales were significantly higher than the year ago quarter in the local currencies with Australian revenue increasing 11%, Canadian revenue increasing 78% and United Kingdom revenue increasing 15%. Revenue for January was strong as well. In addition, currency exchange rates continued to have a positive impact on our consolidated results and based on the exchange rates to date appear poised to continue to be a benefit in the third quarter of fiscal 2011.”
Mr. Yde continued, “Our strong revenue growth resulted in record Adjusted Operating Income for the quarter. Adjusted Operating Income increased from $3.2 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2009 to $6.9 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2010. Only 8% of our Adjusted Operating Income was due to favorable currency fluctuations while the remaining increase pertained to increased performance in our local markets. We are especially pleased with the progress of our Canadian operations which achieved both positive Adjusted Operating Income and net income on a quarterly basis for the first time ever. While there is still much to be accomplished in Canada, this is a significant milestone for the Company.”
Mr. Yde concluded, “We anticipate solid growth for this quarter and the remainder of the fiscal year. We believe the investments we made in our company during the economic downturn made us even stronger and we feel this commitment will ensure the long term success of our Company. We are able to take advantage of opportunities regardless of the economic climate because of our strong balance sheet which has no debt and over $1.50 per share in cash. We continue to be well positioned in the advertising market place, with no significant direct competitors, an extremely effective product and a seasoned, experienced sales staff.”
Third Fiscal Quarter 2011 Outlook
To date, for the Company’s fiscal third quarter ending March 31, 2011, revenue reflected in the Company’s internal sales reports is higher compared to the fiscal third quarter ended March 31, 2010. The Company’s anticipates that its fixed operating, sales and general and administrative expenses will increase over fiscal second quarter 2011 as well as the comparable (third) quarter of fiscal 2010 when measured in local currencies. With the exception of sales commissions and certain U.K. operating expenses, the vast majority of the Company’s costs are fixed and not readily reduced in the short or intermediate term. The Company also anticipates its variable

 


 

costs will be higher due to the anticipated increase in revenue. The U.S. dollar has been weaker to date during the fiscal third quarter of 2011 when compared to the Australian dollar, Canadian dollar and British pound for the same period. The impact of a weaker U.S. dollar, all other things being equal, is to increase the reported revenues and expenses when local currency financial statements are translated into financial statements reported in U.S. dollars compared to a neutral exchange rate. Conversely, a stronger U.S. dollar decreases the reported revenues and expenses. Should foreign exchange rates and revenues from the Company’s consolidated operations end fiscal third quarter 2011 consistent with the exchange rates to date and current sales pacings, the Company anticipates revenues, Adjusted Operating Income and net income will exceed the fiscal third quarter ended March 31, 2010.
Conference Call
Global Traffic Network, Inc. will host a conference call at 8:30 a.m. EST on Friday, February 11, 2011, to discuss its fiscal second quarter 2011 results, as well as other relevant matters. To listen to the call, dial (877) 303-9131 (domestic), or (408) 337-0141 (international), and enter the pass code 39899230. The call will also be available live on the Internet at www.globaltrafficnetwork.com. A replay of the call will be available from 11:30 a.m. February 11, 2011 through February 18, 2011. To access the replay, please call (800) 642-1687 (domestic) or (706) 645-9291 (international) and enter the following code: 39899230.
About Global Traffic Network
Global Traffic Network, Inc. (Nasdaq: GNET) is a leading provider of custom traffic and news reports to radio and television stations outside the U.S. The Company operates the largest traffic and news network in Australia, operates traffic networks in eight Canadian markets and the largest national radio traffic network across the United Kingdom. In exchange for providing custom traffic and news reports, television and radio stations provide Global Traffic Network with commercial airtime inventory that the Company sells to advertisers. As a result, radio and television stations incur no out-of-pocket costs when contracting to use Global Traffic Network’s services. For more information, visit the Company’s website at www.globaltrafficnetwork.com.
This press release contains statements that constitute forward-looking statements. These statements reflect the Company’s current views with respect to future events. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, including those discussed under the heading “Risk Factors” and elsewhere in the Company’s annual report 10-K, which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performances or achievements anticipated or implied by these forward-looking statements. These statements can be recognized by the use of words such as “anticipate,” “may,” “will,” “intend,” “ should,” “could,” “can,” “would,” “expect,” “believe,” “estimate,” “ predict,” “potential,” “plan,” “is designed to,” “target” or the negative of these terms, and similar expressions. The Company does not undertake to revise or update any forward-looking statements to reflect future events or circumstances.

 


 

                         
    Currency Exchange Rates for Income Statement Information
    Three Months Ending   Three Months Ending    
    December 31, 2010   December 31, 2009   Difference
Australia
    0.9887       0.9094       +8.7 %
Canada
    0.9873       0.9469       +4.3 %
United Kingdom
    1.5803       1.6344       (3.3 )%
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES REGARDING NON-GAAP FINANCIAL INFORMATION
     Global Traffic Network, Inc. defines Adjusted Operating Income (Loss) as net operating income (loss) adjusted to exclude depreciation and amortization expense. The Company uses Adjusted Operating Income (Loss), among other things, to evaluate its operating performance. The Company believes the presentation of this measure is relevant and useful for investors because it helps improve their ability to understand the Company’s operating performance and makes it easier to compare the Company’s results with other companies that have different financing and capital structures or tax rates. In addition, the Company believes this measure is among the measures used by investors, analysts and peers in the media industry for purposes of evaluation and comparing its operating performance to other companies.
     Adjusted Operating Income (Loss) is not a measure of performance calculated in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) and it should not be considered in isolation of, or as a substitute for, net operating income (loss) as an indicator of operating performance. Because Adjusted Operating Income (Loss) excludes certain financial information compared with net operating income (loss), the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure, users of this financial information should consider the types of events and transactions which are excluded. In addition, Adjusted Operating Income (Loss) may not be comparable to measures of adjusted operating income, earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA), adjusted EBITDA, operating cash flow or similarly titled measures employed by other companies. Adjusted Operating Income (Loss) is not necessarily a measure of the Company’s ability to fund its cash needs.
     The following presents the reconciliation of net operating income to Adjusted Operating Income for the three and six month periods ended December 31, 2010 and 2009.
                                 
    Three Months     Six Months  
    Ended     Ended  
    December 31,     December 31,     December 31,     December 31,  
    2010     2009     2010     2009  
    (Unaudited)     (Unaudited)     (Unaudited)     (Unaudited)  
    (In thousands)     (In thousands)     (In thousands)     (In thousands)  
Net operating income
  $ 5,393     $ 1,923     $ 7,784     $ 1,321  
Add back:
                               
Depreciation and amortization expense
    1,486       1,310       2,913       2,557  
 
                       
Adjusted Operating Income
  $ 6,879     $ 3,233     $ 10,697     $ 3,878  
 
                       

 


 

Global Traffic Network, Inc.
Income Statement Detail
(Unaudited)
(In thousands) Three Months Ended December 31,
                                                 
    2010   2010   2010   2010   2010   2010
    Australia   Canada   UK   Mobile   Corporate   Total
Revenues
  $ 19,189     $ 4,631     $ 7,991     $     $     $ 31,811  
Operating expenses
                                               
Traffic
    5,881       2,685       5,585       188             14,339  
News
    2,842             754                   3,596  
TV
    254                               254  
Selling, G&A
    3,323       1,295       901       15             5,534  
Corporate overhead
    438                         421       859  
Non-cash compensation
                            350       350  
Depreciation/amortization
    284       484       717       1             1,486  
 
                                               
Net operating income (loss)
    6,167       167       34       (204 )     (771 )     5,393  
 
                                               
Interest expense
                                   
Other (income)
    (288 )     (4 )     (5 )                 (297 )
Other expense
          4                         4  
 
                                               
Net income (loss) before taxes
    6,455       167       39       (204 )     (771 )     5,686  
Income tax expense (benefit)
    1,937             (2 )           1       1,936  
Net income (loss)
  $ 4,518     $ 167     $ 41     $ (204 )   $ (772 )   $ 3,750  
                                                 
    2009   2009   2009   2009   2009   2009
    Australia   Canada   UK   Mobile   Corporate   Total
Revenues
  $ 15,925     $ 2,498     $ 7,200     $ 1     $     $ 25,624  
Operating expenses
                                               
Traffic
    5,056       2,422       5,688       207             13,373  
News
    2,579             523                   3,102  
TV
    252                               252  
Selling, G&A
    2,699       755       998       19             4,471  
Corporate overhead
    410                         468       878  
Non-cash compensation
                            315       315  
Depreciation/amortization
    260       291       734       25             1,310  
 
                                               
Net operating income (loss)
    4,669       (970 )     (743 )     (250 )     (783 )     1,923  
 
                                               
Interest expense
    9                               9  
Other (income)
    (163 )           (39 )           3       (199 )
Other expense
          1             2             3  
 
                                               
Net income (loss) before taxes
    4,823       (971 )     (704 )     (252 )     (786 )     2,110  
Income tax expense (benefit)
    1,460             (172 )                 1,288  
Net income (loss)
  $ 3,363     $ (971 )   $ (532 )   $ (252 )   $ (786 )   $ 822  

 


 

Global Traffic Network, Inc.
Income Statement Detail
(Unaudited)
(In thousands)
Six Months Ended December 31,
                                                 
    2010   2010   2010   2010   2010   2010
    Australia   Canada   UK   Mobile   Corporate   Total
Revenues
  $ 34,518     $ 7,484     $ 15,112     $     $     $ 57,114  
Operating expenses
                                               
Traffic
    11,350       5,039       10,797       357             27,543  
News
    5,264             1,023                   6,287  
TV
    491                               491  
Selling, G&A
    6,045       2,053       1,598       37             9,733  
Corporate overhead
    853                         835       1,688  
Non-cash compensation
                            675       675  
Depreciation/amortization
    533       959       1,420       1             2,913  
 
                                               
Net operating income (loss)
    9,982       (567 )     274       (395 )     (1,510 )     7,784  
 
                                               
Interest expense
                                   
Other (income)
    (538 )     (4 )     (6 )                 (548 )
Other expense
          6                   1       7  
 
                                               
Net income (loss) before taxes
    10,520       (569 )     280       (395 )     (1,511 )     8,325  
Income tax expense
    3,160             65             16       3,241  
Net income (loss)
  $ 7,360     $ (569 )   $ 215     $ (395 )   $ (1,527 )   $ 5,084  
                                                 
    2009   2009   2009   2009   2009   2009
    Australia   Canada   UK   Mobile   Corporate   Total
Revenues
  $ 28,017     $ 3,809     $ 14,124     $ 31     $     $ 45,981  
Operating expenses
                                               
Traffic
    9,635       4,677       11,129       302             25,743  
News
    4,515             965                   5,480  
TV
    464                               464  
Selling, G&A
    4,997       1,148       1,847       133             8,125  
Corporate overhead
    785                         873       1,658  
Non-cash compensation
                            633       633  
Depreciation/amortization
    499       533       1,472       53             2,557  
 
                                               
Net operating income (loss)
    7,122       (2,549 )     (1,289 )     (457 )     (1,506 )     1,321  
 
                                               
Interest expense
    15                               15  
Other (income)
    (313 )     (9 )     (84 )           (102 )     (508 )
Other expense
          4             26             30  
 
                                               
Net income (loss) before taxes
    7,420       (2,544 )     (1,205 )     (483 )     (1,404 )     1,784  
Income tax expense (benefit)
    2,241             (245 )                 1,996  
Net income (loss)
  $ 5,179     $ (2,544 )   $ (960 )   $ (483 )   $ (1,404 )   $ (212 )

 


 

GLOBAL TRAFFIC NETWORK, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(In thousands except share and per share amounts)
                                 
    Three Months Ended     Six Months Ended  
    December 31     December 31  
    2010     2009     2010     2009  
    (Unaudited)     (Unaudited)     (Unaudited)     (Unaudited)  
Revenues
  $ 31,811     $ 25,624     $ 57,114     $ 45,981  
 
                       
 
                               
Operating expenses (exclusive of depreciation and amortization shown separately below)
    18,189       16,727       34,321       31,687  
Selling, general and administrative expenses
    6,743       5,664       12,096       10,416  
Depreciation and amortization expense
    1,486       1,310       2,913       2,557  
 
                       
 
                               
Net operating income
    5,393       1,923       7,784       1,321  
Interest expense
          9             15  
Other (income) (including interest income of $290 and $162 for the three months ended December 31, 2010 and 2009 and interest income of $540 and $313 for the six months ended December 31, 2010 and 2009)
    (297 )     (199 )     (548 )     (508 )
Other expense
    4       3       7       30  
 
                       
 
                               
Net income before income taxes
    5,686       2,110       8,325       1,784  
Income tax expense
    1,936       1,288       3,241       1,996  
 
                       
 
                               
Net income (loss)
  $ 3,750     $ 822     $ 5,084     $ (212 )
 
                       
 
                               
Income (loss) per common share:
                               
Basic
  $ 0.21     $ 0.05     $ 0.28     $ (0.01 )
Diluted
  $ 0.20     $ 0.05     $ 0.27     $ (0.01 )
Weighted average common shares outstanding:
                               
Basic
    18,178,570       18,091,502       18,173,925       18,091,502  
Diluted
    18,742,974       18,121,113       18,528,757       18,091,502  

 


 

GLOBAL TRAFFIC NETWORK, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands, except share data)
                 
    December 31,     June 30,  
    2010     2010  
    (Unaudited)     (Unaudited)  
ASSETS:
               
Current Assets:
               
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 29,504     $ 19,564  
Accounts receivable net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $117 and $69 at December 31, 2010 and June 30, 2010
    26,291       18,790  
Prepaids and other current assets
    1,653       1,989  
Deferred tax assets
    337       239  
 
           
 
               
Total current assets
    57,785       40,582  
 
               
Property and equipment, net
    6,482       6,693  
Intangibles
    12,269       13,013  
Goodwill
    4,447       4,257  
Deferred tax assets
    170       129  
Other assets
    383       414  
 
           
 
               
Total assets
  $ 81,536     $ 65,088  
 
           
 
               
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY:
               
Current Liabilities:
               
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
  $ 15,175     $ 11,709  
Deferred revenue
    339       810  
Income taxes payable
    2,236       1,306  
 
           
 
               
Total current liabilities
    17,750       13,825  
Deferred tax liabilities
    2,936       2,747  
Other liabilities
    447       349  
 
           
 
               
Total liabilities
    21,133       16,921  
 
           
 
               
Preferred stock, $.001 par value; 10,000,000 authorized; 0 issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2010 and June 30, 2010
           
Common stock, $.001 par value; 100,000,000 shares authorized; 18,474,731 shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2010 and 18,409,834 shares issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2010
    18       18  
Additional paid in capital
    52,066       51,391  
Accumulated other comprehensive income
    6,866       389  
Retained earnings (accumulated deficit)
    1,453       (3,631 )
 
           
 
               
Total shareholders’ equity
    60,403       48,167  
 
           
 
               
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
  $ 81,536     $ 65,088  
 
           

 


 

GLOBAL TRAFFIC NETWORK, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In thousands)
                 
    Six Months Ended  
    December 31,  
    2010     2009  
    (Unaudited)     (Unaudited)  
Cash flows from operating activities:
               
Net income (loss)
  $ 5,084     $ (212 )
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:
               
Depreciation and amortization
    2,913       2,557  
Allowance for doubtful accounts
    48       (3 )
Non-cash compensation expense
    675       633  
Change in deferred taxes
    12       (274 )
Foreign currency translation income
          (101 )
Loss on disposal or write down of assets
    92       26  
Changes in assets and liabilities (net of effects from purchase of controlled entity):
               
Accounts receivable
    (4,581 )     (1,576 )
Prepaid and other current assets and other assets
    566       151  
Accounts payable and accrued expenses and other liabilities
    1,756       1,293  
Deferred revenue
    (563 )     (782 )
Income taxes payable
    599       (711 )
 
           
Net cash provided by operating activities
    6,601       1,001  
 
           
 
               
Cash flows from investing activities:
               
Purchase of property and equipment
    (737 )     (1,072 )
Acquisition of business
          (3,488 )
 
           
Net cash used in investing activities
    (737 )     (4,560 )
 
           
 
               
Cash flows from financing activities:
               
Repayment of long term debt
          (414 )
 
           
Net cash used in financing activities
          (414 )
 
           
 
               
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
    4,076       1,586  
 
           
 
               
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
    9,940       (2,387 )
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of fiscal period
    19,564       21,419  
 
           
 
               
Cash and cash equivalents at end of fiscal period
  $ 29,504     $ 19,032  
 
           
 
               
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:
               
Cash paid during the fiscal period for:
               
Interest
  $     $ 15  
 
           
Income taxes
  $ 2,625     $ 3,010  
 
           

 


 

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