EXHIBIT 99.1
FOR RELEASE AT 4:00PM EST
Contacts:
Paul Rosenbaum Investors
Rentrak Corporation PondelWilkinson Parham
Chairman & CEO Ron Parham
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RENTRAK NET INCOME INCREASES 122 PERCENT
IN THIRD FISCAL QUARTER
PORTLAND, Ore. (February 14, 2005)--Rentrak Corp. (Nasdaq:RENT) today
announced net income of $1.3 million, or $0.12 per diluted share, for the third
fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2004, an increase of 122 percent compared with
net income of $578,534, or $0.06 per diluted share, for the same period one year
ago, as restated.
Rentrak Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer Paul Rosenbaum
commented, "This marks Rentrak's fifth consecutive quarter of revenue and
earnings growth over the comparable prior year period and demonstrates how well
we have adapted to and continue to benefit from the on-going evolution of the
home entertainment industry, despite the previously announced expiration of a
major customer agreement. Over the past 12 months, our revenue-sharing business,
combined with revenues from our new business intelligence services, generated
revenues of $99.3 million and earnings of $6.5 million, or $0.62 per diluted
share.
"The company has generated operating cash flow of $7.1 million during the
first nine months of this fiscal year," Mr. Rosenbaum continued, "and also
raised approximately $2.8 million in December through the private placement of
308,200 shares of common stock to Broadcast.com founder and Dallas Mavericks
owner Mark Cuban. As a result, the company finished the quarter with $18.2
million in cash and equivalents, up from $8.7 million at March 31, 2004, giving
us additional funds to invest in marketing and implementing our expanded suite
of Essentials business intelligence services."
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Rentrak Fiscal 2005 Third Quarter Net Income Increases 122 Percent
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Consolidated revenues for the quarter totaled $22.8 million, a 12 percent
increase compared with revenues of $20.4 million in last year's restated third
quarter and a 16 percent decrease compared with the second quarter of fiscal
2005. The year-over-year revenue increase reflects an increase in
revenue-sharing revenues generated from ongoing agreements with the company's
base of over 6,000 North American video retailers and the commencement of
revenue-sharing agreements with additional video retailers. In addition, the
company's existing and new information management services contributed to the
year-over-year revenue increase. Those increases were partially offset by the
previously disclosed September 30, 2004 expiration of a revenue-sharing
agreement with a single major customer and its transition to direct
revenue-sharing arrangements with studios. Rentrak continued to earn residual
revenue-sharing revenues from this customer amounting to approximately 8 percent
of fiscal third quarter revenues. In last year's fiscal third quarter, this
customer accounted for approximately 22 percent of revenues. The company expects
remaining residual revenues from this customer of approximately $500,000 during
the fourth quarter and none thereafter.
Mr. Rosenbaum continued, "During the quarter we continued to gain access
to more media viewing and consumption data, extending our strategic advantage
over potential competitors and moving us nearer the level of critical mass
necessary to begin generating ongoing revenues from each of our Essentials
services. Our on-demand trial programs with Comcast and Insight Communications
are proceeding on schedule and we expect to be in position very soon to announce
the start of a new trial with another top ten North American cable company.
Discussions are on-going with the remainder of the top cable providers and
Rentrak's current data systems have more than ample capacity to capture, analyze
and report their viewership data."
Rosenbaum concluded, "We see significant opportunity for Rentrak as we
continue to offer the media and entertainment and advertising industries a
redefinition of media measurement and business intelligence. This is a very
exciting time at Rentrak and our momentum is propelling us forward with great
optimism."
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Rentrak Fiscal 2005 Third Quarter Net Income Increases 122 Percent
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Conference Call
Rentrak has scheduled a conference call for 2 p.m. (PST) February 14, 2005
to discuss the company's financial performance. Shareowners, members of the
media and other interested parties may participate in the call by dialing
1-800-798-2796 from the U.S. or Canada, or 617-614-6204 for international
callers, passcode 41882519. This call is being webcast by CCBN and can be
accessed at Rentrak's web site at www.rentrak.com where it will be archived
through February 14, 2006. The webcast is also being distributed over CCBN's
Investor Distribution Network to both institutional and individual investors.
Individual investors can listen to the call through CCBN's individual investor
center at www.fulldisclosure.com or by visiting any of the investor sites in
CCBN's Individual Investor Network. Institutional investors can access the call
via CCBN's password-protected event management site, StreetEvents
(www.streetevents.com).
About Rentrak Corporation
Rentrak Corporation, based in Portland, Oregon, is the developer of the
Essentials(TM) suite of web-based information management and business
intelligence products used by clients in the media, entertainment, retail and
manufacturing industries. Vertical market editions of Essentials(TM)
applications are customizable to the needs of each licensee, allowing marketers
to collect, manage, analyze and make critical business decisions based on
detailed, real-time point-of-sale and supply chain data. The Essentials(TM)
suite of services offers competitive advantages to executives in selected
industries by providing timely and actionable insight into their own company's
performance in tandem with valuable perspective against aggregated industry-wide
data. For further information, please visit Rentrak's corporate web site at
http://www.rentrak.com.
Safe Harbor Statement
When used in this discussion, the words "anticipates," "expects,"
"intends" and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking
statements. Such statements relate to, among other things, the revenues and
results of operations for the company's PPT(R) and business intelligence
services and are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause
actual results to differ materially from those projected. Factors that could
affect Rentrak's financial results include customer demand for movies in various
media formats subject to company guarantees, the company's ability to attract
new revenue-sharing customers and retain existing customers, the company's
success in maintaining its relationships with studios and other product
suppliers, the company's ability to successfully develop and market new services
to create new revenue streams, and Rentrak's customers continuing to comply with
the terms of their agreements. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance
on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this
press release. The inclusion of any statement in this release does not
constitute a suggestion by the company or any other person that the events or
circumstances described in such statements are material. The company does not
undertake to publicly update or revise these forward-looking statements even if
experience or future changes make it clear that any projected results expressed
or implied in this release will not be realized. Additional factors that could
affect Rentrak's financial results are described in Rentrak's March 31, 2004
annual report on Form 10-K and subsequent quarterly reports, filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission. Results of operations in any past period
should not be considered indicative of the results to be expected for future
periods.
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(Financial Tables Follow)
RENTRAK CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(UNAUDITED)
Dec. 31, March 31,
2004 2004
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ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 18,210,464 $ 8,735,683
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful
accounts of $935,256 and $839,122 15,850,554 15,389,867
Advances to program suppliers, net of program
supplier reserves of $4,326,284 and $4,520,759 1,709,436 4,188,222
Income tax receivable 87,435 68,384
Deferred tax asset 1,772,387 2,262,186
Other current assets 1,059,910 1,160,952
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Total current assets 38,690,186 31,805,294
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, net 3,038,507 2,466,668
DEFERRED TAX ASSET 208,566 1,099,660
OTHER ASSETS 962,829 831,617
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TOTAL ASSETS $ 42,900,088 $ 36,203,239
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Accounts payable $ 12,395,974 $ 15,446,818
Accrued liabilities 1,411,726 889,377
Accrued compensation 1,114,541 598,875
Deferred revenue 445,250 237,575
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Total current liabilities 15,367,491 17,172,645
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LONG-TERM LIABILITIES:
Lease obligations and deferred gain 101,718 234,922
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES -- --
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:
Preferred stock, $.001 par value;
Authorized: 10,000,000 shares, none issued -- --
Common stock, $.001 par value;
Authorized: 30,000,000 shares
Issued and outstanding: 10,297,776 shares
at Sept 30, 2004 and 9,739,537 at
March 31, 2003 10,298 9,740
Capital in excess of par value 45,245,936 41,093,976
Accumulated other comprehensive income 180,879 180,879
Accumulated deficit (18,006,234) (22,488,923)
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Total stockholders' equity 27,430,879 18,795,672
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TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY $ 42,900,088 $ 36,203,239
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RENTRAK CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(UNAUDITED)
Three Months Ended Dec. 31,
2004 2003
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(Restated)
Revenues $ 22,821,083 $ 20,383,860
Operating Expenses:
Cost of sales 15,500,652 15,647,821
Selling and administrative 5,132,430 3,831,739
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20,633,082 19,479,560
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Income (loss) from operations 2,188,001 904,300
Other Income (expense):
Interest income 92,464 41,025
Interest expense (2,543) (2,415)
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89,921 38,610
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Income (loss) before income taxes 2,277,922 942,910
Provision (benefit) for income taxes 990,837 235,727
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Income from continuing operations 1,287,085 707,183
Loss from discontinued operations, net of
tax benefit of $78,850 -- (128,649)
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Net income (loss) $ 1,287,085 $ 578,534
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Net Income (loss) per share:
Basic $ 0.13 0.06
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Diluted $ 0.12 0.06
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RENTRAK CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(UNAUDITED)
Nine Months Ended Dec. 31,
2004 2003
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(Restated)
Revenues $ 75,151,870 $ 53,901,964
Operating Expenses:
Cost of sales 54,137,950 42,572,315
Selling and administrative 13,901,834 12,302,997
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68,039,784 54,875,312
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Income (loss) from operations 7,112,086 (973,348)
Other Income (expense):
Interest income 203,121 163,892
Interest expense (4,839) (10,240)
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198,282 153,652
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Income (loss) before income taxes 7,310,368 (819,696)
Provision (benefit) for income taxes 2,827,679 (204,925)
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Income from continuing operations 4,482,689 (614,771)
Loss from discontinued operations, net of
tax benefit of $78,850 -- (128,649)
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Net income (loss) $ 4,482,689 $ (743,420)
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Net Income (loss) per share:
Basic $ 0.46 (0.08)
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Diluted $ 0.43 (0.08)
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RENTRAK CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(UNAUDITED)
Three Months Ended Dec. 31, 2004
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ENTERTAINMENT FULFILLMENT TOTAL
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REVENUES $ 22,821,083 $ -- $22,821,083
OPERATING EXPENSES:
Cost of sales 15,500,652 -- 15,500,652
Selling and administrative 5,120,057 12,373 5,132,430
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20,620,709 12,373 20,633,082
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INCOME (LOSS) FROM OPERATIONS 2,200,374 (12,373) 2,188,001
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OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE):
Interest income 38,483 53,981 92,464
Interest expense (2,543) -- (2,543)
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35,940 53,981 89,921
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INCOME BEFORE TAXES 2,236,314 41,608 2,277,922
PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES 975,651 15,186 990,837
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INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS 1,260,663 26,422 1,287,085
LOSS FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS -- -- --
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NET INCOME $ 1,260,663 $ 26,422 $ 1,287,085
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NET INCOME PER SHARE:
Basic $ 0.13 $ -- 0.13
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Diluted $ 0.12 $ -- 0.12
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RENTRAK CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(UNAUDITED)
Nine Months Ended Dec. 31, 2004
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ENTERTAINMENT FULFILLMENT TOTAL
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REVENUES $ 75,151,870 $ -- $ 75,151,870
OPERATING EXPENSES:
Cost of sales 54,131,911 6,039 54,137,950
Selling and administrative 13,869,239 32,595 13,901,834
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68,001,150 38,634 68,039,784
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INCOME (LOSS) FROM OPERATIONS 7,150,720 (38,634) 7,112,086
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OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE):
Interest income 80,491 122,630 203,121
Interest expense (4,839) -- (4,839)
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75,652 122,630 198,282
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INCOME BEFORE TAXES 7,226,372 83,996 7,310,368
PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES 2,797,022 30,657 2,827,679
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INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS 4,429,350 53,339 4,482,689
LOSS FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS -- -- --
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NET INCOME $ 4,429,350 $ 53,339 $ 4,482,689
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NET INCOME PER SHARE:
Basic $ 0.45 $ -- $ 0.46
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Diluted $ 0.42 $ -- 0.43
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RENTRAK CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(UNAUDITED)
Three Months Ended December 31, 2003
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(Restated)
ENTERTAINMENT FULFILLMENT TOTAL
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REVENUES $ 20,383,860 $ -- $ 20,383,860
OPERATING EXPENSES:
Cost of sales 16,176,252 (528,431) 15,647,821
Selling and administrative 3,834,164 (2,425) 3,831,739
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20,010,416 (530,856) 19,479,560
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INCOME (LOSS) FROM OPERATIONS 373,444 530,856 904,300
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OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE):
Interest income 24,762 16,263 41,025
Interest expense (1,647) (768) (2,415)
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23,115 15,495 38,610
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INCOME BEFORE TAXES 396,559 546,351 942,910
PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES 99,140 136,588 235,727
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INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS 297,419 409,763 707,183
LOSS FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
NET OF TAX BENEFIT OF $78,850 (128,649) -- (128,649)
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NET INCOME $ 168,770 $ 409,763 $ 578,534
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NET INCOME PER SHARE:
Basic $ 0.02 $ 0.05 0.06
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Diluted $ 0.02 $ 0.05 0.06
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RENTRAK CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(UNAUDITED)
Nine Months Ended Dec. 31, 2003
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(Restated)
ENTERTAINMENT FULFILLMENT TOTAL
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REVENUES $ 48,747,521 $ 5,154,443 (1) $ 53,901,964
OPERATING EXPENSES:
Cost of sales 37,377,857 (1) 5,724,602 42,572,315
Selling and administrative 11,564,827 738,170 12,302,997
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48,942,684 6,462,772 54,875,312
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INCOME (LOSS) FROM OPERATIONS (195,163) (1,308,329) (973,348)
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OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE):
Interest income 76,465 87,427 163,892
Interest expense (5,076) (5,164) (10,240)
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71,389 82,263 153,652
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INCOME BEFORE TAXES (123,774) (1,226,066) (819,696)
PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES (30,944) (306,517) (204,925)
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INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS (92,831) (919,550) (614,771)
LOSS FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
NET OF TAX BENEFIT OF $78,850 (128,649) -- (128,649)
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NET INCOME $ (221,480) $ (919,550) $ (743,420)
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NET INCOME PER SHARE:
Basic $ (0.02) $ (0.10) $ (0.08)
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Diluted $ (0.02) $ (0.10) $ (0.08)
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(1) - Includes Intercompany transactions of $530,144, which are eliminated in
consolidated total amounts.