IDNW iDial Networks, Inc. Announces Third Quarter 2001 Results; iDial Achieves a 1,180% Increase in Gross Revenue for Third Quarter 2001 THE WOODLANDS, Texas, Nov 20, 2001 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- iDial Networks, Inc. (OTCBB:IDNW) today announced record revenues of $1,733,198 for the third quarter ended September 30, 2001, a growth of 1,180% from $135,438 for the comparable period in 2000 and a revenue growth of 364% from $949,670 to $4,404,509 for the 9 months ending September 30 over the comparable period in 2000. The Comprehensive Net Loss for the third quarter 2001 decreased 97% to $(100,675) compared to a loss of $(3,430,096) in the third quarter 2000. "Cost savings were realized as we continued to focus on more profitable business activities, reduced our exposure to high cost of sales and marketing efforts, selectively increased outsourcing and actively managed our employee headcount." said Mark T. Wood, Chairman of iDial Networks, Inc. "We continue to see strength and excellent growth potential in Internet telephony, our core business. International voice services are more than a $70 billion per year business, and we are positioned to support new international revenue growth with opportunities like our SMS call technology and our enhanced phone to phone web dial technologies designed for international customers," Mr. Wood said. For the 9 months ending September 30, 2001 the company reported a gross profit of $189,684 for the 9 months ending September 30, 2001 compared to a gross profit of $17,780 over the same 9 month period in 2000. Carl Battie, Vice-Chairman of the Board commented, "The tremendous efforts by the Company to streamline and focus our operations has resulted in a decrease in all operating expenses (other than interest, depreciation and amortization) from the quarter ended September, 2000 of 2.55 million, or 97% while increasing our revenues 1,180% over the same period last year." About iDial iDial Networks, Inc., www.idialnetworks.com, an application service provider in leading communication technologies, provides a wide range of Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) services, Internet-activated applications and products that bring affordable telecommunications services to users around the globe. The company is building a next generation VoIP and TDM network based on carrier class technologies from Cisco Systems (Nasdaq:CSCO) and Microsoft Corporation (Nasdaq:MSFT). iDial Networks, Inc. is actively seeking to diversify and grow its operations internally and through selective, well-structured acquisitions. The Company will continue on its path of growing internally and acquiring profitable businesses and service providers that compliment iDial Networks diversified geographical, product and retail/wholesale composition. Safe Harbor Statement Except for historical information contained herein, the statements in this news release are forward-looking statements that are made pursuant to the Safe Harbor provisions of the Private Securities Reform act of 1995. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties, which may cause the Company's actual results in the future periods to differ materially from forecasted results. These risks and uncertainties include, among other things, product price, volatility, product demand, market competition, risk inherent in the Company's domestic and international operations, imprecision in estimating product reserves and the Company's ability to replace and expand its holdings. CONTACT: iDial Networks, Inc. Investor Relations, 303/338-5100 Ext. 777 investors@administrationcentre.com URL: businesswire.com Today's News On The Net - Business Wire's full file on the Internet with Hyperlinks to your home page. Copyright (C) 2001 Business Wire. All rights reserved. -0- KEYWORD: TEXAS INDUSTRY KEYWORD: COMPUTERS/ELECTRONICS INTERNET NETWORKING TELECOMMUNICATIONS EARNINGS SOURCE: iDial Networks, Inc. *** end of story *** |