Exhibit 99.1
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Innovaro Reports Financial Results for Quarter Ended June 30, 2010
Tampa, FL — (Business Wire) – August 9, 2010 –Innovaro, Inc. (NYSE Amex: INV), today announced financial results for the three months and six months ended June 30, 2010.
Second Quarter 2010 Summary
| • | | Second quarter 2010 revenue increased by 23% over first quarter 2010 and 6% over second quarter 2009; |
| • | | Reduced net operating loss to $1.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2010 from $1.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2010 and $6.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2009; |
| • | | Strategic Services revenue increased by 34% in second quarter 2010 over first quarter 2010 and 25% over second quarter 2009; |
| • | | Insights and Research revenue increased by 22% in second quarter 2010 over first quarter 2010 and decreased by 7% from second quarter 2009; |
| • | | Technology Marketplaces revenue decreased by 23% in second quarter 2010 over first quarter 2010 and 41% from second quarter 2009; |
| • | | Previously announced facilitation of a licensing transaction between Trojan Technologies USA, a company of Verdant Ventures Advisors, LLC, and Trojantec Ltd, a biopharmaceutical company; |
| • | | Innovation management software platform R&D costs of $350,000 for the second quarter of 2010; and |
| • | | Non-cash amortization and other charges of $550,000 for the second quarter of 2010. |
“At the end of 2009, we began to see an increase in overall business inquiries which, I am pleased to report, have become newly signed engagements for us in the first half of 2010.” said Doug Schaedler, CEO of Innovaro. “After a year of cost cutting, many companies now need to focus on increased innovation and new product development to grow revenue and profitability. We have also seen increased international demand for our services. We believe Innovaro is well positioned to fulfill this need in the marketplace with our strategic services offering.”
Results of Operations
Three Months Ended June 30, 2010 Operating Results
For the quarter ended June 30, 2010, revenue was $2.8 million as compared to $2.6 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2009. Total expenses were $4.1 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2010 as compared to $9.0 million for quarter ended June 30, 2009. Net loss from operations for the quarter ended June 30, 2010 was ($1.2) million as compared to ($6.2) million for the quarter ended June 30, 2009.
Six Months Ended June 30, 2010 Operating Results
For the six months ended June 30, 2010, revenue was $5.1 million as compared to $5.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2009. Total expenses were $7.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2010 as compared to $13.9 million for six months ended June 30, 2009. Net loss from operations for the six months ended June 30, 2010 was ($2.8) million as compared to ($8.3) million for the six months ended June 30, 2009.
Recent Developments
On July 12, 2010, Innovaro completed the sale of 1,481,481 shares of its common stock along with warrants to purchase up to 2,375,000 shares of its common stock in a registered offering raising approximately $3.3 million after advisory fees and offering expenses. The Company intends to use the proceeds from the offering for the development of the Company’s innovation management platform, for general corporate purposes and to effectuate strategic acquisitions of other companies in its business sector. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. acted as he Company’s advisor in connection with the transaction.
On July 12, 2010, the Company made a $500,000 pay-down on a $1.75 million note that it issued in 2009. This pay down will reduce the Company’s obligation to the note holder and subsequent interest payments for the remainder of the 36-month term of the note.
Financial Position Information
Innovaro, Inc.
Consolidated Balance Sheets
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| | June 30, 2010 (Unaudited) | | | December 31, 2009 | |
ASSETS | | | | | | | | |
Current assets: | | | | | | | | |
Cash and cash equivalents | | $ | 559,348 | | | $ | 2,118,970 | |
Accounts receivable, net | | | 1,735,747 | | | | 1,481,548 | |
Certificates of deposit | | | 495,988 | | | | 492,246 | |
Available-for-sale securities | | | 151,200 | | | | 729,800 | |
Investments under cost method | | | 588,085 | | | | 588,085 | |
Prepaid expenses and other assets | | | 604,142 | | | | 569,829 | |
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Total current assets | | | 4,134,510 | | | | 5,980,478 | |
Investments under cost method | | | 1,000,125 | | | | — | |
Note receivable and accrued interest | | | 1,648,000 | | | | 1,596,000 | |
Fixed assets, net | | | 8,269,342 | | | | 8,388,263 | |
Goodwill | | | 15,621,342 | | | | 15,874,139 | |
Intangible assets, net | | | 7,660,021 | | | | 8,492,301 | |
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Total assets | | $ | 38,333,340 | | | $ | 40,331,181 | |
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LIABILITIES | | | | | | | | |
Current liabilities: | | | | | | | | |
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Accounts payable | | $ | 791,069 | | | $ | 454,509 | |
Accrued expenses | | | 909,179 | | | | 462,802 | |
Accrued severance payable | | | — | | | | 876,400 | |
Deferred revenue | | | 1,447,256 | | | | 1,634,096 | |
Current maturities of long-term debt | | | 1,027,205 | | | | 975,360 | |
Derivative liability | | | 623,022 | | | | 664,972 | |
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Total current liabilities | | | 4,797,731 | | | | 5,068,139 | |
Long-term debt, less current maturities | | | 5,400,006 | | | | 5,353,892 | |
Deferred tax liability | | | 1,162,792 | | | | 1,303,031 | |
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Total liabilities | | | 11,360,529 | | | | 11,725,062 | |
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EQUITY | | | | | | | | |
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Innovaro stockholders’ equity: | | | | | | | | |
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Preferred stock, $.01 par value, 1,000,000 shares authorized; none issued and outstanding | | | — | | | | — | |
Common stock, $.01 par value, 29,000,000 shares authorized; 12,530,701 and 12,286,768 shares issued; 12,041,073 and 11,797,140 shares outstanding at June 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009, respectively | | | 120,410 | | | | 117,971 | |
Additional paid-in capital | | | 82,325,387 | | | | 81,010,460 | |
Total accumulated loss under Investment Company Accounting | | | (52,073,915 | ) | | | (52,073,915 | ) |
Accumulated income (deficit) under Operating Company Accounting: | | | | | | | | |
Accumulated deficit | | | (3,429,745 | ) | | | (624,006 | ) |
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) | | | (499,097 | ) | | | 175,609 | |
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Total Innovaro stockholders’ equity | | | 26,443,040 | | | | 28,606,119 | |
Noncontrolling interest | | | 529,771 | | | | — | |
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Total equity | | | 26,972,811 | | | | 28,606,119 | |
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Total liabilities and equity | | $ | 38,333,340 | | | $ | 40,331,181 | |
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Innovaro, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Operations
(Unaudited)
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| | Operating Company Accounting | | | Investment Company Accounting | | | Operating Company Accounting | | | Investment Company Accounting | |
| | Three Months Ended June 30, 2010 | | | Three Months Ended June 30, 2009 | | | Six Months Ended June 30, 2010 | | | Six Months Ended June 30, 2009 | |
Revenue / Income from operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Strategic services | | $ | 1,916,588 | | | $ | 1,529,010 | | | $ | 3,346,630 | | | $ | 3,254,288 | |
Technology marketplaces | | | 245,262 | | | | 414,229 | | | | 562,248 | | | | 816,652 | |
Insights and research | | | 638,925 | | | | 689,683 | | | | 1,162,328 | | | | 1,295,039 | |
Investment income, net | | | — | | | | 12,546 | | | | — | | | | 43,210 | |
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| | | 2,800,775 | | | | 2,645,468 | | | $ | 5,071,206 | | | | 5,409,189 | |
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Expenses: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Direct costs of revenue | | | 1,601,031 | | | | 1,778,654 | | | | 3,049,403 | | | | 4,106,012 | |
Salaries and wages | | | 789,629 | | | | 3,250,359 | | | | 1,469,155 | | | | 4,234,448 | |
Professional fees | | | 165,808 | | | | 197,103 | | | | 367,097 | | | | 420,023 | |
Research and development | | | 351,495 | | | | — | | | | 550,654 | | | | — | |
Sales and marketing | | | 191,581 | | | | 170,816 | | | | 437,877 | | | | 289,316 | |
General and administrative | | | 582,422 | | | | 855,737 | | | | 1,177,672 | | | | 1,651,178 | |
Depreciation and amortization | | | 395,913 | | | | 415,413 | | | | 796,408 | | | | 822,091 | |
Impairment loss | | | — | | | | 2,368,458 | | | | — | | | | 2,368,458 | |
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| | | 4,077,879 | | | | 9,036,540 | | | | 7,848,266 | | | | 13,891,526 | |
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Other (income) and expense: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Other (income) expense | | | (154,315 | ) | | | | | | | (156,389 | ) | | | | |
Interest expense, net | | | 142,084 | | | | | | | | 277,238 | | | | | |
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| | | (12,231 | ) | | | | | | | 120,849 | | | | | |
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Loss before income taxes | | | (1,264,873 | ) | | | (6,391,072 | ) | | | (2,897,909 | ) | | | (8,482,337 | ) |
Provision for income tax benefit | | | (34,098 | ) | | | (156,140 | ) | | | (89,809 | ) | | | (172,585 | ) |
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Net loss from operations | | | (1,230,775 | ) | | | (6,234,932 | ) | | | (2,808,100 | ) | | | (8,309,752 | ) |
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Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) from investment company activity: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net realized gains (losses) on investments | | | — | | | | (416,995 | ) | | | — | | | | (37,435,130 | ) |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments | | | — | | | | (571,307 | ) | | | — | | | | 33,523,913 | |
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Net loss / Net decrease in net assets from operations | | $ | (1,230,775 | ) | | $ | (7,223,234 | ) | | $ | (2,808,100 | ) | | $ | (12,220,969 | ) |
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Net loss attributable to the noncontrolling interest | | | (1,434 | ) | | | | | | | (2,361 | ) | | | | |
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Net loss attributable to Innovaro stockholders | | $ | (1,229,341 | ) | | | | | | $ | (2,805,739 | ) | | | | |
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Net loss attributable to Innovaro stockholders per share / Net decrease in net assets from operations per share: Basic and diluted | | $ | (0.10 | ) | | $ | (0.64 | ) | | $ | (0.24 | ) | | $ | (1.10 | ) |
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Weighted average shares outstanding: Basic and diluted | | | 11,872,196 | | | | 11,214,181 | | | | 11,834,875 | | | | 11,103,434 | |
Conference Call Information
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Please reference conference ID# 90709708
About Innovaro, Inc.
Innovaro, Inc. is a comprehensive end-to-end innovation solution provider. With fully scalable solutions, whether for a global 1000 company or small R&D lab or university scientist, we help our clients create breakthrough innovation, realize latent value in their IP and accelerate their innovations to market. Leading companies trust us to create profitable growth, new revenue streams, enduring capabilities and lasting value through innovation. For more information about us, please visit our website at www.innovaro.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain matters discussed in this press release are “forward-looking statements.” These forward looking statements can generally be identified as such because the context of the statement will include words such as “expects,” “should,” “believes,” “anticipates” or words of similar import. Certain factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected in these forward looking statements and these factors are identified from time to time in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. This press release is available at www.innovaro.com.
Contacts:
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