01 Communique Laboratory Inc -
OONE:CDN - Unified Messaging Company Emerges into Profitability
01 Communique Laboratory Inc OONE
Shares issued 19,080,100 1999-06-30 close $0.53
Friday Jul 2 1999
"Dynamic Software Company Emerges into Profitability by Capitalizing on the Third Wave (unified messaging) of Computer Telephony Integration"
O1 Communique Laboratory Inc.
(OONE:CDN)
Current Price: $0.55
Profile:
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Founded in 1992, 01 Communique is a leader in unified messaging communication software solutions for PCs. The company develops and markets communication software that integrates a full range of communication capabilities, including fax, telephony, data and Internet applications, under a single user interface. The company's products are distributed in over 2,000 retail outlets in North America, and internationally through many major OEMs. For more information, contact 01 Communique at (905) 795-2888 or (800) 668-2185 (North America only), or visit 01com.com. 01 Communique's common shares are quoted on the Canadian Dealing Network ("CDN"), under the symbol "OONE". There are 19,400,000 common shares outstanding.
Recent Highlights:
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01 Communique announces its second quarter 1999 results with strong earnings and Record setting revenue
TORONTO, June 2, 1999 - On June 2 1999, 01 Communique Laboratory Inc. announced record setting revenues for its second quarter ended April 30, 1999. Revenue increased 42% to $1,700,250 from $1,196,446 over the same period of the prior year. Net income jumped to $284,182 or $0.015 earnings per share from a loss of ($224,845) in 1998. For the six month period, earnings totaled $591,394 or $0.035 per share on revenues of $3,281,966 up from $1,866,273 over the corresponding period of the prior year. This represents the fourth consecutive quarter the Company has reported an increase in revenue.
Four New "Bundle Agreements" (each COMMUNICATE! LITE can be upgraded to the full retail PRO version for an additional fee)
1) May 26, 1999 - 01 Communique Laboratory Inc. today announced a bundling agreement with KDS USA calling for 01's COMMUNICATE! LITE software suite to be bundled with every KDS HyperModem(R) modem shipped in North America.
2) May 26, 1999- 01 Communique Laboratory Inc. today announced an exclusive bundling agreement with GVC Corporation under which every GVC modem sold worldwide will ship with a promotional copy of 01's COMMUNICATE! PRO communications software suite. Beginning in June, COMMUNICATE! PRO will be contained on the CD-ROM shipping with each GVC modem.
3) May 19, 1999 - 01 Communique Laboratory Inc. today announced a strategic partnership with Archtek Telecom Corporation calling for 01's COMMUNICATE! LITE software to be bundled with every Archtek SmartLink modem shipped worldwide. In addition, both companies will work together on bundles in the retail market involving 01 Communique's full featured software, COMMUNICATE! and COMMUNICATE! PRO, along with Archtek modems.
4) April 7, 1999 - 01 Communique Laboratory Inc. today announced an agreement calling for its COMMUNICATE! LITE communications software suite to be bundled with two new 56Kbps Modem Blaster(R) internal fax/data/voice modems from Digicom Systems, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Creative Technology Ltd.
Recent FutureStock Review Update:
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In this month's June edition of the well respected, independent FutureStock Review, Senior Analyst, Mr. Ryan Irvine reports, "(f)rom these latest results, it appears that 01 Communique has built a strong retail presence and, with the number of large modem manufacturers now bundling its software under license, the company should have a solid base from which to grow future revenues and profitability. Even with the 100% rise in the company's shares since our originally feature, 01 Communique remains a solid growth opportunity."
If the current trend continues, it appears 01 Communique is poised to post over $7 million in 1999 annual revenue and earnings of approximately $0.05 per share.
The original March 1999, FutureStock Review feature company report is reprinted below with permission from KeyStone Financial Publishing Corp.
Find 01 Communique's web site at: 01com.com
For further information:
Contact Brian Stringer, CFO
1450 Meyerside Drive, Suite 500
Mississauga, ON L5T 2N5
Phone: (905) 795-2888
Or 1 (800) 668-2185
Email: mailto:stringer@01com.com
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01 Communique Laboratory Inc. The FutureStockTM Review
(OONE:CDN) keystocks.com
March Feature Price: $0.30 (604) 59-STOCK
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Originally incorporated in 1992, 01 Communique Laboratory Inc. has worked hard to establish itself a leadership position within a new generation of communications software known as: "unified messaging". The company's COMMUNICATE! Suite of products allows users the dexterity to not only manage but access all of their e-mail, fax, telephony, Internet, Intranet and wireless communications requirements through a single source solution, utilizing a common interface.
Over the past 20 years, we have witnessed several landmarks in the development of what is referred to as Computer Telephony Integration (essentially the marriage of Ma Bell and Papa PC). The "First Wave", if you will, of this integration process emerged in the late 70's when people began employing ordinary PC's equipped with a basic modem to communicate with a mainframe host. Although revolutionary in nature, this method of communication did not begin achieving widespread application until the "Second Wave" began in the early 90's. During this period, the usage of PC's increased dramatically and the option to send and receive fax transmissions was added to the standard modem. Yet, it is the developing "Third Wave" of Computer Telephony Integration where 01 Communique sees the potential for tremendous growth and is indeed already profiting today.
Estimates suggest this Third Wave originated 3 to 4 years ago as PC's began to be sold fully installed with voice modems enabling users to perform a number of communication functions over and above fax and data transmissions. Today's advancements have given PC users the freedom to place regular telephone calls, send and receive e-mail and video mail, browse the Internet, and access features such as Internet telephony and Internet Conferencing, all from their desktops. However, until recently, users were required to use separate software programs to access each of these functions. In fact, most people have neither the time nor the money to spend learning five or more different communication software applications to satisfy their diverse needs. This is precisely why the integration of all of ones communication requirements under one simple-to-navigate, easy-to-understand user interface, like 01 Communique's COMMUNICATE! PRO, is so effective.
In March 1998, 01 Communique's launched the latest of its COMMUNICATE! products, COMMUNICATE! PRO. As is the case with all of the company's products in the COMMUNICATE! family, this latest version, when running on your PC, employs the likeness of a telephone answering system. The familiar telephone system helps users navigate through its multitude of features including telephone answering and speakerphone (complete with an unlimited number of voice mail boxes), full faxing functions, Internet phone capabilities, e-mail, the ability to launch a browser, contact management (phone books, addresses, etc.), remote management, and much more. As you know, one of the key elements we look for in our evaluation process of software companies is what we refer to as a line of "best in class" products. In this regard, 01 Communique's products have received critical acclaim from such industry heavyweights as WINDOWS Magazine who placed PRO on their prestigious WinList as the product of choice for Communications Suites Software and CTI Magazine who cited COMMUNICATE! 8.0 for its wide range of features and ease of use, rewarding it with an editors' choice award.
Key Areas of Growth:
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1. SOHO Market: The Small Office/Home Office, currently 01 Communique's target, is experiencing an unprecedented boom. Because the company's products are tailored specifically to meet this groups needs, they should be able to capture a solid market share.
2. OEM Contracts: During 1998, the company achieved its first original equipment manufacturing contracts under which partners such as ELSA AG (Germany's largest modem manufacturer) and ZOOM Telephonics (North America's 2nd largest modem manufacturer) have the right to bundle a LITE, 30 day trial version of the COMMUNICATE! product, which can be upgraded to the full retail PRO version for an additional fee.
3. Corporate Market: It appears the next step in the third wave of CTI will be in the direction of large corporations. As such, management is exploring the possible addition of a more robust COMMUNICATE! which would position 01 Communique well to capitalize on the push towards CTI in the corporate world.
In the Final Analysis:
01 Communique achieved several milestones over its latest quarter. Revenues increased 136% to $1.5 million and by monitoring expenses closely, for the first time in its history, the company posted a positive net income of $307,212 or $0.016 per share. Increased cash flow also enabled management to place the company in a position of zero debt. O1's Communique's "best-in-class" products have truly captured the praise of many industry experts. This, coupled with the fact that its products are now available in over 2,000 computer retail stores across North America, should allow the corporation to sustain year over year profitability and thus, a significantly higher stock price.
SYMBOL: OONE EXCHANGE: CDN
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1998 Average Gain on all companies featured: 62.15%
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01 Communique (March 99) $0.30 $0.75 150%
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