TSX-V: ERG
LAVAL, QC, Nov. 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 first quarter ended September 30, 2016. All dollar amounts in the present release are in Canadian currency.
The net profit for the quarter ending September 30, 2016 amounted to $204,193 compared to a
net profit of $22,594 for the same quarter last year. The earnings before income taxes amounted to
$204,193 for this quarter compared to $30,594 last year. Cash flow from
operating activities amounted to $427,897 for the first quarter of Fiscal year 2017 compared to
$(505,364) for the same period last year.
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 $3,414,452 for the first quarter of Fiscal 2017, a decrease of 3.4% from last
year. After the decline in sales observed in the previous quarters, we noticed a recovery of the situation. The revenues were
negatively affected by the discontinued sales of the "home care" product line, the evolution of the market, and changes in the
organization of health care in Quebec.
Concerning the balance sheet, the Company paid its long-term debt and still has a cash equivalent of more than
$8 million.
Ergoresearch announced on November 11, 2016, that it obtained the approval of the TSX Venture
Exchange to proceed with a public offer share repurchase in the normal course of business. Thus, for the period of 12 months
starting November 11, 2016 and ending November 10, 2017, Ergoresearch
will be authorized to purchase for cancellation from time to time and as it deems fit, a maximum of 3,625,452 common shares,
representing approximately 5% of the common shares issued and outstanding.
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)
About Ergoresearch
Ergoresearch is a Canadian company
that designs and manufactures cutting edge technologies for the orthopedic industry. The Company 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.
Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the
TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
SOURCE Ergoresearch Ltd
