Exhibit 99.1
Contact: William I. Wunderlich
Chief Financial Officer
(561) 988-9456 ext 201
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
AutoInfo, Inc. Announces Record Breaking 2006 Year End Financial Results
Net Revenues increase 31%
Income from Operations increases 30%
Boca Raton, FL - March 8, 2007 - AutoInfo, Inc. (OTC BB:AUTO), a non-asset based
third party logistics service provider today announced results of its operations
for the year ended December 31, 2006. The Company reported gross revenues of
$84.1 million as compared with $68.0 million for the prior year. Net revenues
(gross revenues less the direct cost of transportation) were $17.7 million as
compared with $13.6 million for the prior year. The Company reported income from
operations of $2.9 million or basic earnings per share of $0.08, as compared
with $2.2 million or $0.06 per share for the prior year. Net income was $3.6
million and basic earnings per share were $0.11 per share, as compared with $3.6
million or $0.11 per share for the prior year. Net income for the year ended
December 31, 2006 included a net tax benefit of $882,000, or $0.03 per share,
resulting from the anticipated future utilization of an available federal tax
loss carryforward, as compared with a net tax benefit of $1,463,000, or $0.05
per share for the year ended December 31, 2005.
Harry Wachtel, President, stated, "2006 was another year of significant growth
and record financial results. Our success is driven by the addition of new agent
offices and the organic growth of our brokerage services, contract carrier
services and owner-operator networks. We will continue to leverage our business
model and expand our broker and contract carrier agent networks during 2007 and
continue to explore expansion and growth opportunities." Mr. Wachtel continued,
"We have also strengthened our management team with the addition of Michael
Williams as our Chief Operating Officer. Mike brings significant business
development, operations and legal industry experience to Sunteck, enhancing the
depth of our management team. Through improved technology, efficient operating
processes and our dedicated staff, we will continue to attract industry
professionals that will fuel the expansion of our networks and future success."
AutoInfo, Inc., operating through its Sunteck subsidiary, is a non-asset based
transportation services company, providing transportation capacity and related
transportation services to shippers throughout the United States, and to a
lesser extent, Canada. Our non-asset based services include ground
transportation coast to coast, local pick up and delivery. We have strategic
alliances with less than truckload, contract carrier, common carriers and
independent owner-operators to service our customers' needs quickly and
effectively.
This release contains "forward-looking statements" based on current expectations
but involving known and unknown risks and uncertainties. Actual results or
achievements may be materially different from those expected or implied. The
Company's plans and objectives are based on assumptions involving judgments with
respect to future economic, competitive and market conditions and future
business decisions, all of which are difficult or impossible to predict
accurately and many of which are beyond the control of the Company. Therefore,
there can be no assurance that forward-looking statements will prove to be
accurate.
AUTOINFO, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2006 AND 2005
2006 2005
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Gross revenue $ 84,111,000 $ 68,040,000
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Net revenue 17,743,000 13,554,000
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Income from operations 2,859,000 2,201,000
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Income before income taxes (benefit) 2,746,000 2,145,000
Income taxes (benefit) (882,000) (1,463,000)
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Net income $ 3,628,000 $ 3,608,000
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Net income per share (basic) $ .11 $ .11
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Net income per share (diluted) $ .10 $ .11
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Weighted average number of shares (basic) 31,915,000 31,520,000
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Weighted average number of shares (diluted) 36,005,000 33,920,000
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2006 AND 2005
2006 2005
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Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 146,000 $ 419,000
Accounts receivable, net 16,967,000 12,735,000
Deferred income taxes 1,445,000 860,000
Other current assets 363,000 255,000
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Total current assets 18,921,000 14,269,000
Fixed assets, net 324,000 292,000
Deferred income taxes 2,502,000 2,047,000
Advances and other assets 2,075,000 38,000
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Total assets $ 23,822,000 $ 16,646,000
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Current liabilities:
Loan payable $ 3,451,000 $ 1,280,000
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 8,376,000 7,235,000
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Total current liabilities 11,827,000 8,515,000
Stockholders' equity 11,995,000 8,131,000
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Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 23,822,000 $ 16,646,000
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