TSX-V: ERG
LAVAL, QC, Oct. 28, 2016 /CNW Telbec/ - Ergoresearch Ltd ("Ergoresearch" or "the Company") based in Laval and known under the «Équilibre,
orthèses et biomécanique» banner – announces its results for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2016. All
dollar amounts in the present release are in Canadian currency. The year 2016 was dedicated to improving the efficiency of the
Company and laying out the foundations for future growth. The net profit for the period ending June 30, 2016 amounted to
$111,733 compared to a net loss of $(7,023,218) last year. The
earnings before income taxes amounted to $97,419 for Fiscal 2016 compared to $(642,637) for Fiscal 2015. This improvement in the result is related to efficiency gains that have helped to
improve our gross margin, reduce our supplying costs and reduce our selling and administrative expenses.
Revenues reached $14,326,767 this year, a decrease of 7.6% from last year. After the decline in
sales observed in the previous three quarters, we noticed a recovery of the situation for the 4th quarter. The revenues
this year were negatively affected by the strategic and planned closure of the "home care" division in January, the evolution of
the market, and changes in the organization of health care in Quebec.
Concerning the balance sheet, the Company proceeded during the year, in payments totaling $1,526,581 towards its long-term debt. Also according to what was announced in November 2015, the Company redeemed for cancellation 5% of its capital stock (3,813,633 common shares) totaling
an amount of $732,965.
The Company still has a cash equivalent of more than $8 million that the Company plans to use over the next few years.
Development and perspectives
Our current priorities and development plans include the following objectives:
- Strengthened by our cash position, pursue the exploration of potential acquisitions or partnership in Quebec and across Canada.
- Deploy the "Equilibre" brand in a multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary concept through the opening or designation of the
super-clinics in Quebec.
- Continue to develop the marketing of our technology platform and derivative orthotic related specialty products.
- Continuing our investments in Research and Development (R&D)
Mr. Sylvain Boucher would like to thank all of our employees for their dedication and their
ongoing desire to improve. Progress, the desire to excel and commitment are values that we all share, which reveals a bright
future.
About Ergoresearch
Ergoresearch is a Canadian company
that designs and manufactures cutting edge technologies for the orthopedic industry. The Corporation is a trend-setter in
creating custom orthotics and speciality orthotics for the orthopedics market and holds a portfolio of patents in the orthopedics
field and in human bionics. The mission of our banner "Équilibre orthèses et biomécanique" is to keep people active and moving.
"ÉQUILIBRE", driven by its proprietary technologies and the
expertise of its professionals, offers a range of products, treatments and services in order to relieve pain, restore motor
function and optimize performance.
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Forward-looking statements
Certain statements in this Press Release contain forward-looking statements and information that may entail certain risks
related to uncertainties. Such statements are not historical facts and are based on current management's expectations. We ask the
reader to note that these statements are subject to a multitude of risks and uncertainties that could affect the potential future
results, circumstances or events and may differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements. Such risk
factors include, but are not limited to, those related to the Company's ability to finance its activities, competition, ability to
negotiate and maintain partnerships, the market acceptance of the Company's product, the strength of intellectual property, the
success of research and development programs, the trust invested in sub-contractors or their core personnel as well as other risks
and uncertainties that are put forth every now and then by the Company in the documents filed with various Canadian securities and
exchange commissions and made available at www.sedar.com.
The reader should not give great importance to forward-looking statements as (i) the results may differ from conclusions,
predictions or projections contained in such forward-looking statements; and (ii) certain important factors or hypotheses taken
into account in reaching conclusions or the preparation of a projection or prediction may prove to be incorrect in fact.
These statements are correct only on the date on which they were written, and Management disclaims any obligation to revise
these statements after any event, circumstance or other situation, except as required by law. All figures are in Canadian dollars,
unless otherwise specified.
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SOURCE Ergoresearch Ltd
