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EXHIBIT 99.1
NEWS RELEASE
May 15, 2012
FSI ANNOUNCES FIRST QUARTER, 2012 FINANCIAL RESULTS
Conference call scheduled for Wednesday May. 16th, 11:00am Eastern
time, 8:00am Pacific Time
See dial in number below
VICTORIA, BRITISH COLUMBIA, May 15, 2012 - FLEXIBLE SOLUTIONS INTERNATIONAL,
INC. (NYSE Amex: FSI, FRANKFURT: FXT), is the developer and manufacturer of
biodegradable polymers for oil extraction, detergent ingredients and water
treatment as well as crop nutrient availability chemistry. Flexible Solutions
also manufactures biodegradable and environmentally safe water and energy
conservation technologies. Today the Company announces financial results for the
first quarter (Q1) ended March 31, 2012.
Mr. Daniel B. O'Brien, CEO, states, "The increase in our non-GAAP operating cash
flow over the previous year demonstrates the Company's financial strength. With
regard to revenue forecasting, given the news of an accelerated world economic
slow down particularly in Europe and the Far East, it is simply too difficult
and unrealistic to give accurate revenue guidance at this time. Never the less,
full year 2012 revenue is expected to be higher than 2011 and revenue forecasts
will be updated at each financial reporting date." Mr. O'Brien continues, "As a
result of the seasonality of the agriculture and swimming pool markets, FSI's
sales tend to be larger during the first half of the year, causing higher
accounts receivable, and lower cash and inventory numbers. This does not affect
the Company's ability to grow given its strong working capital position
including, a largely untapped, $6.4million line of credit with a Chicago based
bank."
Note: as a result of the start up of the Alberta factory, a biomass expense is
no longer given in the news release. Also, due to the generation of revenue from
that facility, depreciation of the factory has begun results in a significantly
higher non-cash accounting expenses in the financials.
o Sales in the first quarter (Q1) were $5,194,071, up approximately 19%
when compared to sales of $4,357,467 in the corresponding period a
year ago. The financials give a Q1, 2012 net profit of $222,660, or
$0.02 per share compared to a net profit of $358,107, or $0.03 per
share in Q1, 2011.
o Basic weighted average shares used in computing per share amounts in
Q1 were 13,169,991 for 2012 and 13,592,698 for 2011. Note: a share buy
back by the Company of close to 800,000 shares in Q1, 2011 is the
reason for the reduced share count.
o Non-GAAP operating cash flow: For the 3 months ending March 31, 2012,
net income reflects $338,882 of non-cash charges (depreciation and
stock option expenses), income tax and other minor items not related
to operating or current operating activities. When these items are
removed, the Company shows operating cash flow of $1,121,542, or $0.8
per share. This compares with operating cash flow of $796,099, or
$0.06 per share, in the corresponding 3 months of 2011 (see the table
that follows for details of these calculations).
Mr. O'Brien comments, "Production from the Alberta plant will allow FSI, through
the NanoChem division, to supply the only renewably-based poly-aspartic acid in
the world. This will allow access to customers who demand this level of
environmentally sound behavior as well as insulating the Company from future oil
price shocks."
The NanoChem division continues to produce most of FSI's revenue and cash flow.
New opportunities are unfolding to further increase sales in this division.
* CEO, Dan O'Brien has scheduled a conference call for 11:00am EST, 8:00am PST,
Wednesday May 16th to discuss the financials. Call 1-877-941-8609 (or
1-480-629-9692). The conference call title, "First Quarter Financials," may be
requested.*
The above information and following table contain supplemental information
regarding income and cash flow from operations for the 3 months ended March 31,
2012. Adjustments to exclude depreciation, stock option expenses and one time
charges are given. This financial information is a Non-GAAP financial measure as
defined by SEC regulation G. The GAAP financial measure most directly comparable
is net income. The reconciliation of each of the Non-GAAP financial measures is
as follows:
FLEXIBLE SOLUTIONS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Consolidated Statement of Operations
For 3 Months Ended March 31 (3 Months Operating Cash Flow)
(Unaudited)
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3 months ended March 31
2012 2011
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Revenue $ 5,194,071 $ 4,357,467
Income before income tax - GAAP $ 782,660 $ 678,107
Income tax(net) - GAAP $ 560,000 a $ 320,000 a
Net income (loss) - GAAP $ 222,660 a $ 358,107 a
Net income (loss) per common share -
basic. - GAAP $ 0.02 a $ 0.03 a
3 month weighted average shares used in 13,169,991 13,592,698
computing per share amounts - basic.- GAAP
3 month Operating Cash Flow
Ended March 31
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Operating Cash flow (3months). NON-GAAP $ 1,118,964 b $ 796,099 b
Operating Cash flow per share excluding $ 0.08 b $ 0.06 b
non-operating items and items not related to
current operations (3 months) - basic.
NON-GAAP
Non-cash Adjustments (3 month) $ 338,882 c $ 117,992 c
Shares (3 month basic weighted average) used 13,169,991 13,592,698
in computing per share amounts - basic GAAP
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Notes: certain items not related to "operations" of the Company have been
excluded from net income as follows.
a) GAAP - the relative higher Income tax expense and lower Net income numbers
for Q1, 2012 in comparison to Q1, 2011 are largely a result of the commencement
of depreciation of the Alberta Factory, as well the tax paid on revenue
generated from the Illinois factory. Expenses resulting from the Alberta
division can not be used to reduce taxable income in Illinois.
b) Non-GAAP - amounts exclude certain non-cash items (depreciation and stock
option expense totaling: 2012 = $338,882, 2011 = $117,992), net income tax (2012
= 560,000, 2011 = $320,000), gain on the sale of equipment($2,217) and interest
income($361). See Operating Cash Flow for other adjustments.
c) Non-GAAP - amounts represent depreciation, stock option expense.
Safe Harbor Provision
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The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides a "Safe Harbor"
for forward-looking statements. Certain of the statements contained herein,
which are not historical facts, are forward looking statement with respect to
events, the occurrence of which involve risks and uncertainties. These
forward-looking statements may be impacted, either positively or negatively, by
various factors. Information concerning potential factors that could affect the
company is detailed from time to time in the company's reports filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission.
Flexible Solutions International
615 Discovery Street, Victoria, BC V8T 5G4 CANADA
Jason Bloom
Tel: 250 477 9969
Toll Free: 800 661 3560
Fax: 250 477 9912
E-mail: info@flexiblesolutions.com
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