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It's not posted yet. I have just
returned from a long holiday weekend, and don't have the energy to put
together some intelligent comments on the recent meteoric move in CPNE.
However, check the BLOG about an hour after the open tomorrow, and
I'll have some comments on trading expectations. Love the action in the
stock. For traders, the current move with Thursday's announcement looming
could be an opportunity.
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Now We Know-
PhotoChannel Flying (OTC BB: PNWIF) |
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They are not huge numbers, but the
percentages are, and Wall Street loves meteoric growth. I'm not sure what
the expectations were, so I don't know if the stock will be up or down
in tomorrow's action. However, PNWIF has been trading as if investors
believe this rate of growth will continue- if so, the company should deliver
some pretty exciting numbers throughout the course of 2007.
Today, just after the close, PNWIF
announced
spectacular growth in their fiscal Q1, which is our calendar Q4. Another
words, these are the holiday numbers.
The top line- $1.56 million
for the quarter. Doesn't seem like a lot for a company trading at a $133
million valuation. However- here's the market's focus: 347% growth
of
transactional revenue over the same quarter the previous year. That 2 cents
the company makes off every print ordered through the web sites it maintains
on behalf of customers is growing at an astronomical rate. At this rate
of growth that number could be $5 million per quarter in fairly
short order, and that's what investors are banking on. If they can get
there, the profits would be extraordinary with their low overhead business
model.
Imbedded in the 347% growth rate
is the additional business coming through CVS, Kmart, and others.
However, PNWIF also disclosed there was a 148% growth rate of
transactional business from already existing retailers. This is further
evidence the market for the "Online to Retail" segment is rapidly being
embraced by consumers. Upload your pictures and pick them up at your local
store in one hour.
And, oh yes, the company made money.
The press release disclosed "positive EBITDA"- not a specific number. Since
they have no long term debt, they pay no interest, and they are positive
cash flow. I will have to dig into the financials to come up with a specific
number. We'll look at that in a future edition.
So, here's what we know. The stock
has been on a tear since I first introduced it back in late September.
The chart goes back to the first OTC Journal edition at $1.80.
Here's what I don't know- will the
market be disappointed by the top line and sell the stock off? Or, will
the market be impressed with the growth rate and push the stock to new
highs.
I can't wait to see how it does in
the morning. The market has priced this company as if it will land more
major retailers for customers in 2007, and the growth rate will continue.
I will withhold comments on the trading
side until I see the action over the next couple of days. If the market
doesn't like these numbers and the stock sells off, that will be an opportunity
to get on board.
In my view as you can see from the
technical retracement levels, the stock could pull back all the way to
$3.42
and still be in a uptrend. My current SSL therefore would be $3.10.
Around $4 might prove to be a great level to load up. However, it
might just take off and try for new highs.
As I said, the next few days will
be interesting. I believe any pullback will be shallow and short lived.
Here's today's press release for
your review:
| Press Release Source:
PhotoChannel Networks Inc.
PhotoChannel Releases
1st Quarter Financials
Tuesday February 20,
5:46 pm ET
Records Second Consecutive
Quarter of EBITDA Positive in Q1
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(MARKET
WIRE)--Feb 20, 2007 -- PhotoChannel Networks Inc. (CDNX:PN.V - News)(OTC
BB:PNWIF.OB - News) ("PhotoChannel" or the "Company"), the leading innovator
in online media solutions for retailers, reports its financial results
for the three month period ending December 31, 2006. The following discussion
is qualified in its entirety by reference to the company's financial statements
and accompanying management discussion and analysis for the three months
ended December 31, 2006, which are accessible on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.
During the first three
months, the Company saw continued marketing efforts by its retail partners
for their online photofinishing services. The Company believes this will
continue throughout 2007, as retailers attempt to maintain and increase
their market share. The marketplace, where PhotoChannel provides one of
the dominant online solutions for photofinishers, continues to accelerate
rapidly. The unique features of the new PNI Digital Media Platform, such
as the up-sell to higher margin items, is providing retailers with opportunities
to expand their service capabilities to their consumers.
"PhotoChannel is pleased
to report the strongest quarter in its history, as we continue to experience
triple digit transaction revenue growth year over year," states Peter Fitzgerald,
Chairman and CEO of PhotoChannel. "During the first quarter the Company
invested, both time and money, on the development of the new PNI Digital
Media platform, which will soon offer both a best in class photo and music
site experience for our retailers and their customers. With this new platform
we will continue to be fully committed to our photo offering and customer
base, as we recognize that we can now compete with anyone in the world.
We hope with the initial launch of our new music offering that we will
further differentiate ourselves from our competition with the ease and
ability to offer other forms of digital content. We are looking forward
to the continued growth of revenues from both existing and new retailers."
Fiscal Highlights for
First Quarter 2007
- Record revenues for
the Company's first quarter of fiscal 2007 (the three months period ended
December 31, 2006) of $1,521,262, up 180% or $978,548 over the corresponding
first quarter of fiscal 2006.
- Transaction fees increased
by 347% for the three month period ended December 31, 2006 over the corresponding
period of fiscal 2006. Professional, installation and membership fees also
showed continued growth of 110%, 81%, and 47%, respectively, over the corresponding
first quarter of fiscal 2006.
- Organic transactional
growth, from retailers using the PhotoChannel solution during the first
quarter of fiscal 2006, grew 148% during the first quarter of fiscal 2007.
- Second straight quarter
of positive EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization
and compensation expense).
- Recorded a GAAP loss
of $37,191, a decrease of 94% from a $615,366 net loss in the corresponding
quarter of fiscal 2006.
- That it signed a Preferred
Partner Agreement with Kodak's Qualex Inc. ("Qualex") which enables both
companies to mutually develop new and existing opportunities in the retail
photofinishing marketplace and pursue new customers outside of traditional
photofinishing players.
- That it signed an agreement
with Stop & Shop and Giants of Maryland and has deployed the PNI Digital
Media Platform to offer online photo printing for through their respective
website located at www.stopandshop.com and www.giantfood.com, respectively.
About PhotoChannel- Founded
in 1995, PhotoChannel operates PNI Digital Media to provide services for
major retailers, wireless carriers and content providers. The PNI Digital
Media Platform connects consumer ordered digital content with retailers
that have on demand manufacturing capabilities for the production of merchandise.
Currently PNI Digital Media generates transactions for retailers and their
thousands of locations across North America, including Wal-Mart Canada,
CVS/pharmacy, Eckerd Drugs and Costco Canada. For more information please
visit www.photochannel.com.
WARNING: PhotoChannel
relies upon litigation protection for "forward-looking" statements.
Caveat
The statements that are
not historical facts contained in this release are forward-looking statements
that involve risks and uncertainties. PhotoChannel's actual results could
differ materially for those expressed or implied by such forward-looking
statements. Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences
include, but are not limited to, changes in technology, employee retention,
inability to deliver on contracts, failure of customers to continue marketing
the online solution, competition, general economic conditions, foreign
exchange and other risks detailed in the Company's annual report and other
filings. Additional information related to the Company can be found on
SEDAR at www.sedar.com.
The TSX Venture Exchange
has neither approved nor disapproved the information contained in this
release.
Contact:
Contacts:
PhotoChannel Networks Inc. - Financial Information
Robert Chisholm
CFO
(604) 893-8955 ext. 224
Email: rchisholm@photochannel.com
PhotoChannel Networks Inc.
Investor Information
1-800-261-6796
PhotoChannel Networks Inc. - Media Inquiries
Niti Maini
(604) 893-8955 ext. 313
Email: nmaini@photochannel.com
Website: http://www.photochannel.com
Source: PhotoChannel
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