OONE:CDN - High Growth and Profitability in Unified Messaging
"Dynamic Software Company Continues Profitability by Capitalizing on the
Third Wave (unified messaging) of Computer Telephony Integration"
O1 Communique Laboratory Inc.
(OONE:CDN)
Current Price: $0.70
O1 Announces Record Nine Month Results:
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1999 (9 months) 1998 (9 months) Growth
Revenue $5,090,542 $2,920,982 74%
Net Income $1,008,768 $(1,710,921)
EPS $0.052 $(0.09)
Sales growth remains strong and management estimates O1 Communique should
earn $0.07 per share for the year.
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Recent FutureStock Review Update:
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A recent update in the August edition of the well respected, independent
FutureStock Review, Senior Analyst, Mr. Ryan Irvine reports,
"O1 Communiques strong third quarter results represent the company's 5th
consecutive quarter of solid revenue growth and 3rd consecutive quarter of
positive earnings. Key to the growth has been a continued strong retail
presence (expansion through Staples and Office Max), recent OEM deals
(bundling agreement with GVC Corp), and a strategic expansion into Europe
(Dixon Stores). With with strong internal growth and the launch a new
product aimed at the upscale SOHO market set for release in early November,
the company appears undervalued. Even with the 100% rise in the company's
shares since our originally feature, 01 Communique remains a solid growth
opportunity."
Profile:
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Founded in 1992, 01 Communique, a leader in third-wave (unified messaging)
communication software solutions for PCs, develops and markets
communication software. This communication software integrates, under a
single user interface, a full range of communication capabilities including
fax, telephony, data and Internet applications. The company's products are
distributed in over 3,400 retail outlets in North America and the U.K., and
internationally through many major OEMs. For more information, contact 01
Communique at +1 (905)-795-2888 or +1 (800)-668-2185 (North America only),
or visit their Web site at www.01com.com.
Recent Highlights:
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1) Aug 25, 1999 - "Announces record earnings and fifth straight quarter
of revenue growth"
01 Communique Laboratory Inc. announced its third quarter 1999
financial results. The Company reported record setting revenue for the
quarter of $1,808,768 and net income of $417,374 or $0.02 earnings per
share. On a year to date basis, revenue was $5,090,542 with net income
of $1,008,768 or $0.052 earnings per share, compared to revenue of
$2,920,982 and a net loss of $(1,710,921) for the same period in 1998.
2) Aug 25, 1999 - 01 Communique Laboratory Inc.
announced that Microsoft and WUGNET (Windows User Group Network) named
its 30-day trial version of COMMUNICATE! PRO as Pick of the Week. Each
week, Microsoft and WUGNET feature a shareware pick demonstrating the
highest standards available today in shareware for Windows 98/95.
Visit the WUGNET site at wugnet.com.
3) Aug 12, 1999 - 01 Communique Laboratory Inc. today announced it has
arranged debt financing of $500,000 with the Business Development Bank
of Canada (BDC). The proceeds will be used for working capital to
support the Company's growth strategy.
4) 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.
If the current trend continues, it appears 01 Communique is poised to post
over $7-million in 1999 annual revenue and earnings of approximately $0.07
per share.
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
Web site: 01com.com
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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. 01'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.
01 Communique Laboratory Inc.
SYMBOL: OONE
EXCHANGE: CDN
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