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VOLUME 06: ISSUE 63
Network
Installation's 'Then' and 'Now' - Like Apples to Oranges
Well,
we hate to say we told you so, but - we told you so. Back in April, when
we first profiled Network Installation Corp. (OTCBB:
NWKI), we pointed out that the company's sales growth was just astronomical...and
certainly too strong to not own shares. In May, when the quarterly
results were reported, the strength became official, and again we begged
you to take note of this company's earnings turn-around. So, it should
be no surprise today when we tell you quarterly revenue growth has remained
uncanny, and the quarter-over-quarter loss is just pennies away from turning
into a gain. And at this point, we have no reason to think the swing to
profit isn't in the cards for Network Installation; the top line is just
getting too big too quickly to think otherwise. Plus - as you'll read below
- the middle and bottom lines are getting a big boost too. But, first things
first...
Fact
is, the Network Installation Corporation we knew a year ago isn't even
the same company we know and love today. Oh, they existed...they have the
expenses to prove it. In fact, for the quarter ending June 30th of 2005,
the company lost over $975K dollars, or 5 cents per share, with no revenue.
For the six months ending on the same date, the company lost more than
$8.2 million, or 38 cents per share. Again, there was no revenue. OK, so
why are we singing the company's praises then? We had to tell you about
last year's struggle to verify exactly what we're talking about now...those
days are h-i-s-t-o-r-y.
For
Q2 of this year, revenues totaled $4.9 million, and the loss was pared
to $607K. For the first six months of the year, revenues totaled $11.6
million, with losses of $1.9 million. Go back and compare those results
to the 2005 results again in the paragraph above. Yes, you're reading it
right - there really is no comparison. That's the whole point...it's
apples to oranges. If you were afraid to own NWKI shares based on 2005
numbers, then you definitely want to take into account the 2006 results.
We're sure you'll change your mind, and want to add some shares to your
holdings.
And
if you're wondering whether or not it was just some sort of one-time accounting
fluke, no, it wasn't. The books - and the stock - went through a rough
patch in 2005 because of a strategic purchase of a company called Kelley
Technologies, which obviously wasn't free. A fitting analogy would be growing
pains...CEO Jeff Hultman had the bigger picture in mind back then, and
was willing to do the right thing for the long haul, and not be trapped
by just settling for the easy path. Now he, and shareholders, are on the
verge of enjoying the fruits of their patience (and enjoy them in a major
way).
So
what gives? The lesson to be learned is simple - there's always more to
the story than just the numbers. Anyone who was only looking at Network's
books last year missed the news about the company's acquisition of Kelley
Technologies. For those who did their homework, you knew the Kelley acquisition
was going to give a huge boost to Network's bottom line. Kelley had 50
customers, and 60 contracts, all of which became Network Installation's.
Well, it did provide a nice boost...clearly. Needless to
say, it was a brilliant acquisition, and the improvement of earnings results
proves it. Hopefully the new growth benchmark for sales and earnings results
will inspire you, but if not, keep reading - there's more good news.
A
Monkey Off Its Back
Think
investors don't collectively read enough of the fine print? Historically
that may have been the case, but the market has become pretty savvy in
recent years. While earnings and growth rates are still priorities, some
of the best (i.e. most helpful to know) data is in the middle of
the balance sheet...if it's actually detailed there at all.
Take
Network Installation's financing deal with Dutchess Private Equities as
an example. In terms of secured loans at the corporate level, the deal
was relatively standard. It originally included convertible debentures
and warrants. A debenture is the most traditional kind of loan, with specific
payments and installments determined as part of the agreement. Being 'convertible'
just meant Dutchess could turn the loan into a dollar-commensurate number
of shares.
However,
the original deal also included outright warrants for NWKI stock...a lot
of it, in fact. Dutchess owned the right to purchase more than 5.7 millions
shares of Network Installation, but was never required to do so if they
chose not to. (Just for perspective, the original deal could have diluted
currently-issued shares by up to 50%.) Obviously that flexibility provides
some nice choices for the lender, such as guaranteed loan payments as long
as the convertible debt is not actually converted, and/or the option to
buy shares at a low price - after the fact - if the stock appreciates in
value.
Although
an individual may not be willing to enter such an agreement for, say a
mortgage loan, the financing agreement was fairly typical in the world
of seed capital funding. The lender offered a little extra flexibility,
yet took on more risk. In return, Dutchess was given a little more upside
potential, to reflect such risk and flexibility.
As
a result of the same agreement, though, Network's financial flexibility
was diminished. Not only was Network Installation making the required installment
payments, had the company seen massive growth in revenues and earnings,
then the lender would have most likely stepped in and converted the debentures...as
well as exercised the warrants. In fact, it would have been crazy not to,
since they'd be leaving profits on the table otherwise. The thing is, if
Dutchess wanted shares, Network Installation was going to have to issue
new ones to fulfill the obligation.
You
don't have to be Einstein to figure out why such a deal could be a potential
headache for current stock owners. It means more shareholders to split
any gains with, and more shares to spread the returns out to - it's called
'dilution' by most Wall Streeters. Plus, issuing new shares isn't exactly
a cakewalk for the company either.
Well,
there's good news for everyone concerned. Network Installation and Dutchess
have cancelled the old agreement and entered a new one. Where the prior
one included the possibility of Dutchess demanding the issuance of shares,
the new deal is more like a traditional loan...payments are structured
and specific, and can't force Network Installation to come up with as many
as 5.7 million new shares of its stock. The loan is secured by the assets
of the company, much the same way your car or house is the collateral for
your auto loan or mortgage. In other words, the monkey is off Network's
back, or books, in this particular case.
That's
a relief for current and prospective shareholders. The truth is, there
are plenty of investors and institutions who read the fine print. The kind
of potential Dutchess had to dilute Network's results and shareholder returns
may have kept some potential buyers away. Now when these same people read
the next batch of fine print, they're going to be pleased to see a more
owner-friendly version. Plus, the restructured debt added an extraordinary
(one-time) gain of $900,000 to second quarter revenues. Based on the news,
the current price of 30 cents per share of NWKI makes for a great low-risk
entry point relative to where they've been priced recently. The stock
just needs a catalyst, and the news just might do the trick...and it looks
like it may already have.
To
check out the complete quarterly filing, click
here. For more on the debt restructuring, here you go...
Network Installation
Corporation Announces Board Approves Significant Debt Restructuring Plan
New Management
Continues Turnaround and Positions Company for Growth in
Key Markets
Beyond Advanced Gaming Technologies
The board of Network
Installation Corp. (OTC
Bulletin Board: NWKI) has unanimously approved the restructuring of
$9.1 million of convertible debentures and the retirement of the attached
5.7 million warrants to purchase the company's common stock. This action
allows Network Installation to recognize an extraordinary gain on the restructuring
in the amount of more than $900,000 for its second quarter ending June
30, 2006.
According to CEO
Jeff Hultman, the second quarter results combined with record first quarter
revenues will make the first half of 2006 the best revenue performance
in company history, Hultman adds.
"Since 2005, we
have undertaken an aggressive strategy to help Network Installation unlock
its potential for growth, including the acquisition of Kelley Technologies,
developing proprietary technologies for growing markets and restructuring
of our debt situation," says Hultman. "Thanks to the support of our employees,
financial partners and board, the turnaround of Network Installation Corporation
is generating excellent results and positions the company well for further
enhancement of shareholder value as well as securing future capital infusions
to maintain this momentum."
According to Hultman,
highlights of the restructuring plan include:
Removes potential
for up to 50% shareholder dilution.
$9.1 million in debt
converted into $7.5 million.
5.7 million warrants
retired.
$900,000 payment
due in September 2006 has been reduced to $780,000 at 7% interest termed
out over two years beginning in January 2007.
All debt reduction
was achieved without use of any cash.
"It's a real testament
to the financial and business acumen of CEO Jeff Hultman and CFO Chris
Pizzo to lead the company's restructuring of its debt in this fashion,"
says Bill Tkacs, Managing Partner of New York-based Vested Capital Partners.
"Network Installation has solid technology, a strong client list and an
excellent position in rapidly growing markets. With the restructuring in
place, the Company is now well positioned to move towards achieving its
potential." .
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Sense
Holdings Completes Phase One Testing of Explosive Detection Device
Last
week , Sense Holdings Inc. (OTCBB:
SEHO) announced the completion of phase one testing for a biometric
and explosive detection device. The goal of phase one testing was simply
to verify the hand-held detection device worked, and to demonstrate its
ease of use by airport and law-enforcement personnel. The passage on to
phase two does indeed mean phase one testing results were positive. During
phase two, the device's sensitivity and signature analysis will be enhanced
by the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge national Laboratory (or ORNL).
Although
Sense isn't actually on our coverage list anymore, for your sake, we're
still interested in how they're doing. With that in mind, there are a couple
of key points which you may want to be reminded about - both of them positive.
First and foremost, Sense is the developer and sole commercializing partner
of the MEMS-based (Micro Electro Mechanical System) technology used in
the detection device, meaning nobody but them has manufacturing rights.
Second, the potential market for these devices is huge. If the device works
well - and it apparently already has - every government agency, police
department, and branch of the military will have a need for them, not to
mention the FAA.
This
is one of those times when there's a light at the end of the tunnel, proverbially
speaking. We knew Sense's success largely depended on successful phase
one testing, but we also knew the company had the right technology and
people to accomplish what they set out to do. Last week, it came to at
least partial fruition.
Execute
Sports Is Executing
Over
the course of the last several weeks, we've touched on several of Execute
Sports' (OTCBB: EXCS)
initiatives designed to get top line growth going, so the bottom line earnings
line would get out of the red. Today, the quarterly results release tells
the story...Execute made some huge progress. The company's 2nd quarter
loss narrowed from $2.5 million in 2005 to only $1.0 million in 2006. On
a per share basis, an 18 cent loss from a year ago is now only about a
5 cent loss. The six-month results are about as equally dramatic.
While
the sales and marketing enhancements are a key part of the turnaround plan,
Execute did just as well (maybe better) at cutting out the expenses from
the middle portion of the income statement. The trend bodes well for the
company, and for shareholders. As aggressively as the company is promoting
itself, opening new lines of business, and fostering new distribution networks,
we don't think it's going to be long until the scales are tipped towards
profitability. Of course, to reap the full benefit of that, you'll want
to own shares before then.
Biocurex
Holds Steady On Per-Share Loss, Cuts Expenses
Biocurex
(BOCX.PK) submitted
quarterly results yesterday, reporting the same per-share loss of 1 cent
they reported for the same quarter a year ago. On a six-month basis, the
loss was narrowed considerably. For the two quarters ended in June of 2006,
Biocurex posted an operating loss of $942K (or 3 cents per share). For
the same six-month period a year earlier, the loss was $1.5 million (or
5 cents per share).
Considering
there's no revenue to work with, the numbers are actually pretty impressive...it's
never easy to cut costs, with or without revenue. Of course, that brings
up another important point about the opportunity - shares of Biocurex should
be owned not for current results, but for potential future results. As
a reminder, Biocurex is the sole creator and licensor of the RECAF prostate
cancer test, which has been proven to work so much more effectively than
current PSA tests. As we've said before, it's a true medical breakthrough...and
a reason to patiently own shares
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