Exhibit 99.1
Triple P Press release | 
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Triple P reports six month 2005 results |
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PRESS RELEASE
TRIPLE P REPORTS SIX MONTH 2005 RESULTS
September 1, 2005 - Vianen, The Netherlands. Triple P N.V. (Other OTC: TPPPF), announced that it closed the first half of 2005 with net revenues of € 29.4 million and net income of € 15,000.
Three months ended June 30, 2005
Net revenues in the second quarter were € 14.4 million, a decrease of 17.2% compared with the same period in the prior year. Gross margin decreased from 17.8% for the second quarter of 2004 to 15.9% for the same period of 2005. In the second quarter, the Company incurred a net loss of € 27,000 compared to a net loss of € 79,000 in the same period in the prior year.
Six months ended June 30, 2005
In the first half of 2005, net revenues were € 29.4 million, a decrease of 15.2% compared to the same period last year. In comparison to the first quarter of 2005, gross margin in the second quarter slightly increased. Despite this improvement in the second quarter, gross margin for the six months ended June 30, decreased from 17.3% in 2004 to 15.7% in 2005. The decreases in net revenue and gross margin were fully offset by a reduction in operating expenses resulting from the cost reduction measures previously taken by the Company. As a result, the Company realized net income of € 15,000 in the six months ended June 30, 2005 compared to a loss of € 342,000 in the same period in 2004.
Key figures (amounts in thousands of euros unless otherwise indicated) | | Six months ended June 30, | | Change | |
2005 | | 2004 |
| | EUR | | EUR | | | |
Net revenues | | 29,373 | | 34,619 | | -15.2 | % |
Gross margin | | 15.7 | % | 17.3 | % | - 9.2 | % |
Operating expenses | | 4,620 | | 6,211 | | -25.6 | % |
Net income (loss) | | 15 | | (342 | ) | n.a. | |
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Cash position
The cash position of the Company remains strong at € 6.1 million representing 27.5% of total assets. This is the result of adequate cash management and the issuance by the Company of a subordinated loan of € 1.5 million on June 23, 2005. The subordinated loan is payable in 20 equal quarterly installments plus accrued interest, bears interest at the rate of 7.5% per annum and matures on June 23, 2010.
Investment ES@S
As previously announced, the Company increased its holding in E-Services@Solutions N.V. (“ES@S”) as of June 30, 2005 from 41.0% to 70.5%. Consequently, the results of ES@S will be consolidated as of the third quarter of 2005. At June 30, 2005, the balance sheet of ES@S has been consolidated.
ES@S provides ICT Infrastructure Services and Managed Services. ES@S realized net revenue of EUR 3.4 million in 2004. Triple P acquired its 41.0% initial interest of in 2002.
About Triple P
Triple P (Other OTC: TPPPF) designs, supplies, builds and manages ICT-solutions that in an efficient way contribute to your company’s results. The three p’s - people performance and partnership - are the basis for long-lasting and successful relationships with our customers.
This release contains a number of forward-looking statements based on current expectations, including potential financing plans and the impact of restructuring plans. Any statements contained herein that are not statements of historical fact may be deemed to be forward-looking statements. Without limiting the foregoing, the words “believes,” “anticipates,” “plans,” “expects,” “intends,” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Actual results may differ materially due to a number of factors which include, but are not limited to: overall ICT- spending and demand for ICT services in the Netherlands; the timing of significant orders; the ability to hire, train and retain qualified personnel; the total amount of severance and other costs needed to complete the Company’s restructuring plans and fierce competition. For a more thorough discussion of these risks and uncertainties, see the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, particularly its most recent annual report on Form 20-F.
Contact
Triple P N.V.
PO Box 245
4130 EE VIANEN
The Netherlands
Phone: | + 31 347 353650 |
Fax: | + 31 347 353666 |
e-mail: info@triple-p.nl |
www.triple-p.nl |
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TRIPLE P N.V.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands except number of shares and per share amounts)
| | December 31, | | June 30, | |
| | 2004 | | 2005 | |
| | EUR | | EUR | |
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ASSETS | | | | | |
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CURRENT ASSETS: | | | | | |
Cash and cash equivalents | | 6,495 | | 6,109 | |
Restricted cash | | 12 | | 173 | |
Accounts receivable | | 9,706 | | 10,486 | |
Inventories | | 1,948 | | 1,496 | |
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | | 1,958 | | 2,665 | |
Deferred tax assets | | 359 | | 359 | |
Total current assets | | 20,478 | | 21,288 | |
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NON-CURRENT ASSETS: | | | | | |
Property and equipment, at cost | | 2,329 | | 2,545 | |
Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization | | 1,448 | | 1,804 | |
Net property and equipment | | 881 | | 741 | |
Goodwill | | 0 | | 166 | |
Total non-current assets | | 881 | | 907 | |
Total assets | | 21,359 | | 22,195 | |
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LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY | | | | | |
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CURRENT LIABILITIES: | | | | | |
Short-term borrowings | | 0 | | 674 | |
Short-term part of long-term liabilities | | 119 | | 238 | |
Accounts payable | | 8,105 | | 7,061 | |
Accrued liabilities | | 6,446 | | 6,325 | |
Customer deposits | | 1,154 | | 77 | |
Deferred revenue | | 3,034 | | 3,776 | |
Restructuring reserve | | 964 | | 470 | |
Total current liabilities | | 19,822 | | 18,621 | |
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LONG-TERM LIABILITIES: | | | | | |
Subordinated loans | | 0 | | 1,500 | |
Deferred tax liabilities | | 0 | | 26 | |
Pension obligations | | 434 | | 434 | |
Other long-term liabilities | | 461 | | 923 | |
Total long-term liabilities | | 895 | | 2,883 | |
Total liabilities | | 20,717 | | 21,504 | |
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MINORITY INTEREST THIRD PARTIES: | | | | | |
Minority interest third parties | | 0 | | 34 | |
Total minority interest third parties | | 0 | | 34 | |
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SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY: | | | | | |
Common Shares, EUR 0.04 par value per share | | | | | |
Authorised - 43,750,000 shares | | | | | |
Outstanding - 30,469,345 shares | | 1,219 | | 1,219 | |
Additional paid-in capital | | 53,293 | | 53,293 | |
Accumulated deficit | | (53,603 | ) | (53,588 | ) |
Accumulated other comprehensive loss | | (267 | ) | (267 | ) |
Total shareholders’ equity | | 642 | | 657 | |
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity | | 21,359 | | 22,195 | |
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TRIPLE P N.V.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
| | Three months ended June 30 | | Six months ended June 30 | |
| | 2004 | | 2005 | | 2004 | | 2005 | |
| | EUR | | EUR | | EUR | | EUR | |
| | (unaudited) | | (unaudited) | | (unaudited) | | (unaudited) | |
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Net revenues | | 17,363 | | 14,372 | | 34,619 | | 29,373 | |
Cost of revenues | | 14,265 | | 12,094 | | 28,647 | | 24,768 | |
Gross profit | | 3,098 | | 2,278 | | 5,972 | | 4,605 | |
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Sales and marketing expense | | 1,821 | | 1,448 | | 3,590 | | 2,845 | |
General and administrative expense | | 1,282 | | 864 | | 2,621 | | 1,775 | |
Total operating expenses | | 3,103 | | 2,312 | | 6,211 | | 4,620 | |
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Operating income (loss) | | (5 | ) | (34 | ) | (239 | ) | (15 | ) |
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Interest income (expense) | | (1 | ) | 13 | | (32 | ) | 19 | |
Other, net | | (73 | ) | (6 | ) | (71 | ) | 11 | |
Total other income (expense), net | | (74 | ) | 7 | | (103 | ) | 30 | |
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Net income (loss) | | (79 | ) | (27 | ) | (342 | ) | 15 | |
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Net Income per share: | | | | | | | | | |
Basic | | 0.00 | | 0.00 | | (0.01 | ) | 0.00 | |
Diluted | | 0.00 | | 0.00 | | (0.01 | ) | 0.00 | |
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Weighted average shares outstanding: | | | | | | | | | |
Basic | | 30,469 | | 30,469 | | 30,469 | | 30,469 | |
Diluted(1) | | 30,469 | | 30,469 | | 30,469 | | 30,741 | |
(1) As a result of the losses incurred by the Company in the three months ended June 30, 2004 and 2005 and six months ended June 30, 2004 there is no difference between basic and diluted earnings per share because the assumed conversion of stock options would have been anti-dilutive.
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