
EXHIBIT 99.1
PRESS RELEASE
Media Contact:
Terri Deuel
EasyLink Services International
678-533-8003
EasyLink Services International Corporation Announces Financial Results and an Investor Conference Call On October 25,
2007 to Discuss Fiscal Year 2007 and the New Business Plan
Norcross, Georgia – October 23, 2007 – EasyLink Services International Corporation (NasdaqCM: ESIC) (formerly known as Internet Commerce Corporation), a global provider of comprehensive messaging services, today announced financial results for its fiscal fourth quarter and fiscal year 2007 and an investor conference call to discuss its new business plan.
Fourth Quarter Fiscal Year 2007 Results
Fourth quarter revenues from continuing operations in fiscal 2007 were approximately $5.4 million compared with our fourth quarter of fiscal 2006 revenues of approximately $5.2 million. Operating income increased 65% in fourth quarter fiscal 2007 from the prior-year period to approximately $885,000 from approximately $535,000. Net income was approximately $907,000 compared with net income of approximately $1.3 million a year ago, which included a one-time cash consideration of $825,000 for the sale of four patents and related patent applications.
Fiscal Year 2007 Results
For the fiscal year ended July 31, 2007, revenues from continuing operations totaled approximately $21.9 million, up 11% compared with fiscal year 2006 revenues of approximately $19.8 million. Operating income increased 29% in fiscal year 2007 from the prior-year period to $2.8 million from $2.2 million. Net income was approximately $2.7 million compared to a net income of approximately $3.0 million a year ago, which included a one-time cash consideration of $825,000 for the sale of four patents and related patent applications. Basic and diluted income per common share from continuing operations were $0.12 and $0.11, respectively, the same as compared to basic and diluted per common share for the fiscal year 2006 period.
Investor Conference Call and Slide Presentation
An investor call and slide presentation is scheduled to discuss EasyLink Services International Corporation’s fiscal year 2007 results and its new business plan. The conference call and slide presentation will begin at 10:00 a.m. EDT on Thursday, October 25, 2007.
The audio portion of the meeting will be accessed by dialing 800-503-2899 (US) and 303-248-0817 (International) and entering the pass code of 5338010. The slide presentation will be accessed through meeting id ESIC atwww.livemeeting.com/cc/icc/join. A meeting key will not be required to join. This investor conference call and slide presentation will be also be available for replay on the Company’s websites atwww.easylink.com orwww.icc.net.
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Forward-Looking and Cautionary Statements
Except for the historical information and discussion contained herein, statements contained in this release may constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements involve a number of risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially, as discussed in the company’s filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
About EasyLink Services International Corporation
EasyLink Services International Corporation (EasyLink) (NasdaqCM: ESIC), headquartered in Norcross, GA, is uniquely positioned to deliver a variety of messaging services that range from simple web-based fax delivery for small businesses to sophisticated fax hosting, tailored corporate e-mail messaging, EDI business-to-business exchanges, specialized Telex protocol transmissions for marine and finance industries, and so much more. With more than $90 million in revenue and over two decades of servicing customers around the globe, EasyLink has established a proven track record for providing effective, reliable and secure communications. For more information on EasyLink, visit www.easylink.com or www.icc.net.
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EASYLINK SERVICES INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
Consolidated Statements of Operations (unaudited)
(in thousands, except for share and per share amounts)
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| | Three Months Ended | | Twelve Months Ended |
| | July 31, | | July, 31 |
| | 2007 | | | 2006 | | | 2007 | | | 2006 | |
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Service revenues | | $ | 5,370 | | | $ | 5,206 | | | $ | 21,870 | | | $ | 19,771 | |
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Expenses: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Cost of services | | | 1,801 | | | | 1,546 | | | | 7,630 | | | | 7,447 | |
Product development and enhancement | | | 523 | | | | 131 | | | | 2,421 | | | | 632 | |
Selling and marketing | | | 203 | | | | 548 | | | | 1,471 | | | | 1,854 | |
General and administrative | | | 1,958 | | | | 2,446 | | | | 7,568 | | | | 7,684 | |
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| | | 4,485 | | | | 4,671 | | | | 19,090 | | | | 17,617 | |
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Operating income | | | 885 | | | | 535 | | | | 2,780 | | | | 2,154 | |
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Other income (expense): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Interest and investment income | | | 90 | | | | 65 | | | | 323 | | | | 200 | |
Interest expense | | | (86 | ) | | | (22 | ) | | | (145 | ) | | | (158 | ) |
Other income (expense) | | | — | | | | 786 | | | | (21 | ) | | | 841 | |
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| | | 4 | | | | 829 | | | | 157 | | | | 883 | |
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Income before provision for income taxes | | | 889 | | | | 1,364 | | | | 2,937 | | | | 3,037 | |
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(Benefit) provision for income taxes, current | | | (18 | ) | | | 33 | | | | 201 | | | | 61 | |
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Net Income | | | 907 | | | | 1,331 | | | | 2,736 | | | | 2,976 | |
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Dividends on preferred stock | | | (50 | ) | | | (101 | ) | | | (284 | ) | | | (400 | ) |
Extinguishment of dividends on retired preferred stock | | | — | | | | — | | | | 200 | | | | — | |
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Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders | | $ | 857 | | | $ | 1,230 | | | $ | 2,652 | | | $ | 2,576 | |
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Basic income (loss) per common share | | $ | 0.04 | | | $ | 0.06 | | | $ | 0.12 | | | $ | 0.12 | |
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Diluted income (loss) per common share | | $ | 0.04 | | | $ | 0.05 | | | $ | 0.11 | | | $ | 0.11 | |
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Anti-dilutive stock options and warrants outstanding | | | 1,392,786 | | | | 1,235,989 | | | | 1,379,036 | | | | 1,584,704 | |
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding – basic | | | 23,160,695 | | | | 20,092,440 | | | | 22,860,683 | | | | 20,643,139 | |
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Weighted average number of common shares outstanding – diluted | | | 24,862,914 | | | | 22,397,935 | | | | 22,480,784 | | | | 22,640,496 | |
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Consolidated Balance Sheets
(in thousands)
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| | July 31, | | | July 31, | |
| | 2007 | | | 2006 | |
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ASSETS | | | | | | | | |
Current assets: | | | | | | | | |
Cash and cash equivalents | | $ | 5,444 | | | $ | 6,989 | |
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts and allowance for sales returns and allowances of $559 and $458, respectively | | | 3,479 | | | | 3,631 | |
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | | | 603 | | | | 462 | |
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Total current assets | | | 9,526 | | | | 11,082 | |
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Restricted cash | | | 434 | | | | 433 | |
Property and equipment, net | | | 944 | | | | 1,113 | |
Goodwill | | | 6,293 | | | | 6,148 | |
Other intangible assets, net | | | 3,737 | | | | 4,830 | |
Investment in EasyLink | | | 13,223 | | | | — | |
Deferred acquisition costs | | | 1,039 | | | | — | |
Debt issue costs | | | 203 | | | | — | |
Other assets | | | 19 | | | | 38 | |
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Total assets | | $ | 35,418 | | | $ | 23,644 | |
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY | | | | | | | | |
Current liabilities: | | | | | | | | |
Accounts payable | | $ | 615 | | | $ | 662 | |
Notes payable | | | 10,000 | | | | — | |
Accrued expenses | | | 1,153 | | | | 575 | |
Accrued dividends – preferred stock | | | 116 | | | | 232 | |
Deferred revenue | | | 228 | | | | 262 | |
Lease liability from acquisition | | | 268 | | | | 250 | |
Other current liabilities | | | 189 | | | | 116 | |
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Total current liabilities | | | 12,569 | | | | 2,097 | |
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Long-term lease liability from acquisition | | | 709 | | | | 967 | |
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Total liabilities | | | 13,278 | | | | 3,064 | |
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Stockholders’ Equity: | | | | | | | | |
Preferred stock | | | (a) | | | | (a) | |
Common stock | | | 233 | | | | 227 | |
Additional paid-in capital | | | 101,861 | | | | 103,043 | |
Accumulated deficit | | | (79,954 | ) | | | (82,690 | ) |
Total stockholders’ equity | | | 22,140 | | | | 20,580 | |
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Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity | | $ | 35,418 | | | $ | 23,644 | |
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(a) less than 1,000
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