Intec Reports Revenue Growth

Intec's half-year results reflect on-target performance and 55 percent revenue growth

May 25, 2005

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LONDON -- Intec Telecom Systems PLC ("Intec" or "the Company"), a global provider of enterprise-level software and services, announces its unaudited results for the six months ended 31 March 2005 ("H1 2005"). A turnaround of the Singl.eView business acquired at the end of 2004 combined with continuing good execution in the core business have helped Intec meet revenue and profit objectives within a substantially enlarged business. A number of large contracts signed in the period combined with good momentum in current trading give the Board confidence in its ability to meet full year expectations. Intec has also recently appointed a new non-executive Chairman, John Hughes, who brings extensive experience within large, high-technology businesses in the telecom sector.

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Turnover of £48.7 million ($89 million) increased by 55 percent compared to the six months ended 31 March 2004 ("H1 2004"): £31.4 million ($55.7 million).

  • Operating cash inflow of £3.9 million ($7.1 million) compared to H1 2004: outflow of £0.3 million ($0.53 million).

  • EBITDA1 earnings of £5.6 million ($10.3 million) compared to H1 2004: £4.3 million ($7.6 million) before exceptional items.

  • Adjusted2 profit before tax of £3.6 million ($6.6 million) compared to H1 2004: £3.1 million ($5.5 million) after continued investment in acquisitions and business development.

  • Adjusted EPS of 0.99p (H1 2004: 1.15p) against much enlarged share capital base.

  • Recurring revenue up 44 percent to £21.6 million ($39.5 million) compared to H1 2004: £15.0 million ($26.6 million).

  • Loss before tax of £5.7 million ($10.4 million) compared to H1 2004: loss of £1.0 million ($1.78 million), after depreciation and amortization of goodwill and intangible assets of £10.5 million ($19.2 million) compared to H1 2004: £5.3 million ($9.4 million).

  • Continuing balance sheet strength with cash and cash equivalent investments of £32.0 million ($58.6 million) compared to H1 2004: £12.8 million ($22.65 million) following share placing associated with Singl.eView acquisition.

  • Several multi-million dollar contracts signed since the start of the financial year.

  • Customer installations reach 707 in 490 operators, with over 1,000 staff now involved in development and delivery of solutions to customers.



Note: H1 2005 results reflect currency equivalents from GBP to USD calculated using the current rate of exchange (May 24, 2005). H1 2004 numbers reflect historical equivalents.

"Intec continues in its successful turnaround of the Singl.eView business with another solid set of results, a number of high-profile contract announcements, and a good pipeline for the rest of 2005. Combined with the core Intec business, this has allowed us to build a very good foundation for the rest of the year," said Intec's new Chairman, John Hughes. "I am also very pleased to be joining a business with a strong and stable management team, a global staff that is clearly focused on success, and a company that has a clear vision for the future."

"The major customer wins we have announced in recent months underline the growing acceptance of both Singl.eView and the core Intec products as true market leaders," added Chief Executive Kevin Adams. "Our pipeline of business for the rest of 2005 and beyond is very healthy, and I am particularly encouraged by the growing number of multi-product deals we are signing. Intec is now engaged in some of the most exciting new initiatives in the telecoms industry, such as IPTV and broadband mobile services. Our results for the half year, and the visibility we have looking forward, mean we are confident of meeting expectations for the full year."

Intec Telecom Systems plc

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