Advantex operational efficiencies create base with which to build profitable growth

TORONTO, Nov. 27, 2018 /CNW/ - Advantex Marketing International Inc. (CSE: ADX), a specialist in marketing loyalty-reward programs, announced its results for the three months ended September 30, 2018.

Financial performance for the three months ended September 30, 2018 was a confirmation of the success of Advantex's focus upon improving operational efficiency.

Earnings from operations before depreciation, amortization and interest for the quarter of $396,087 was more than double previous year's $163,408. Despite an 8% decrease in revenue versus previous year, cost cutting efforts yielded an expansion in gross profit margin to 75.9% from 69.4% same time previous year.  Subsequently, Advantex achieved a near-breakeven quarter, losing only $27,747 versus loss of $171,305 same time previous year.

"With this lean infrastructure in place we are executing our plan to rebuild the sales organization.  This will allow us to jump-start growth in merchant count for the core TD/CIBC program, the primary engine of our revenue and profitability," said Kelly E. Ambrose, President and CEO of Advantex.

Financial Highlights:

		Fiscal 2019 First Quarter		Fiscal 2018 First Quarter			Change			Change
		$		$			$			%
Revenues	$	1,846,134		$	2,006,169		$	(160,035)		-8.0%
Direct expenses
Cost of cardholder rewards and marketing in connection with Advantex's merchant based loyalty programs	$	406,739		$	481,575		$	(74,836)		-15.5%
Expense for provision against delinquent accounts	$	37,772		$	131,904		$	(94,132)		-71.4%
Gross profit	$	1,401,623		$	1,392,690		$	8,933		0.6%
Selling and General & Administrative expenses	$	1,005,536		$	1,229,282		$	(223,746)		-18.2%
Earnings from operations before depreciation, amortization and interest	$	396,087		$	163,408		$	232,679		142.4%
Stated interest expense - loan payable, and debentures	$	279,211		$	325,822		$	(46,611)		-14.3%
Profit (Loss) from operations before depreciation, amortization and non cash interest	$	116,876		$	(162,414)		$	(279,290)		-172.0%
Depreciation, amortization and non-cash interest expense	$	141,623		$	8,891		$	132,732
Net loss and Comprehensive loss	$	(24,747)		$	(171,305)		$	(146,558)		-85.6%
Fuller details available in the Consolidated Financial Statements and MD&A available under Advantex's profile on www.sedar.com

The above tabulation is a non-GAAP presentation and is provided to assist readers in understanding Advantex's financial performance. The information is extracted from consolidated financial statements for the three months ended September 30, 2018.

About Advantex:

Advantex provides specialized marketing programs that enable members of affinity groups to earn frequent-flyer miles and other loyalty rewards through purchases at participating merchants.

Through partnerships with Aeroplan, Toronto-Dominion Bank, Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce and Caesars Entertainment, Advantex has contractual access to millions of consumers with above-average personal and household income. Advantex also has partnerships with about 950 merchants in Canada and the US.

Advantex shares trade on the Canadian Securities Exchange under the symbol ADX. For more information, go to www.advantex.com

Forward-Looking Information

This news release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of applicable securities laws relating to the future business and operations of Advantex, including expectations of merchant count, revenue and profitability from rebuilding sales organization. Actual results and developments may differ materially from those contemplated by these statements. The business and operations of Advantex described herein is dependent on a number of factors and is subject to a number of risks and uncertainties. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include those listed under "Working Capital and Liquidity Management", "General Risks and Uncertainties" and "Economic Dependence" in Advantex's Management's Discussion and Analysis for the three months ended September 30, 2018.

The statements in this news release are made as of the date of this release. Forward-looking statements are made based on management's beliefs, estimates and opinions on the date the statements are made and Advantex undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements if these beliefs, estimates and opinions or other circumstances should change, except as required by applicable law.

Advantex Marketing International Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Financial Position (unaudited)
(expressed in Canadian dollars)

	Note	At September 30, 2018			At June  30, 2018
		$			$
Assets
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents		$	302,537		$	635,836
Accounts receivable		156,065			112,322
Transaction credits	5	5,927,402			5,592,426
Prepaid expenses and sundry assets		78,265			79,349
		$	6,464,269		$	6,419,933
Non-current assets
Property, plant and equipment		$	40,831		$	43,969
		$	40,831		$	43,969
Total assets		$	6,505,100		$	6,463,902
Liabilities
Current liabilities
Loan payable	6	$	4,633,486		$	4,427,390
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities		2,567,892			2,843,718
		$	7,201,378		$	7,271,108
Non-current liabilities
9% Non-convertibles debentures payable	7	4,683,626			4,547,951
		$	4,683,626		$	4,547,951
Shareholders' deficiency
Share capital	8	$	24,530,555		$	24,530,555
Contributed surplus		4,090,382			4,090,382
Accumulated other comprehensive loss		(47,383)			(47,383)
Deficit		(33,953,458)			(33,928,711)
Total deficiency		$	(5,379,904)		$	(5,355,157)
Total liabilities and deficiency		$	6,505,100		$	6,463,902

Economic and Financial dependence (note 2), Commitments and contingencies (note 11)
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements
Approved by the Board
Director: Signed "William Polley"	Director: Signed "Kelly Ambrose"
William Polley	Kelly Ambrose

Advantex Marketing International Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Loss and Comprehensive Loss (unaudited)
For the three months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017
(expressed in Canadian dollars)

	Note	2018			2017
		$			$
Revenues	14	$	1,846,134		$	2,006,169
Direct expenses	13/14	444,511			613,479
		1,401,623			1,392,690
Operating expenses
Selling and marketing	13/14	467,419			480,198
General and administrative	13/14	538,117			749,084
Earnings from operations before depreciation, amortization and interest		396,087			163,408
Interest expense:
Stated interest expense - loan payable, and debentures	6/7	279,211			325,822
Non-cash interest expense (accretion charges) and	7	135,675			-
restructuring bonus related to debentures
		(18,799)			(162,414)
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment, and		5,948			8,891
amortization of intangible assets
Net loss and comprehensive loss		$	(24,747)		$	(171,305)
Loss per share
Basic and Diluted	12	$	(0.00)		$	(0.00)
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements

Advantex Marketing International Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders' Deficiency (unaudited)
For the three months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017
(expressed in Canadian dollars)

	Class A preference shares			Common shares			Contributed surplus			Accumulated other comprehen - sive loss			Deficit			Total
	$			$			$			$			$			$
Balance - July 1, 2017	$	3,815		$	24,526,740		$	4,090,382		$	(47,383)		$	(35,153,009)		$	(6,579,455)
Net loss and comprehensive loss		-			-			-			-			(171,305)			(171,305)
Balance - September 30, 2017	$	3,815		$	24,526,740		$	4,090,382		$	(47,383)		$	(35,324,314)		$	(6,750,760)
Balance - July 1, 2018	$	3,815		$	24,526,740		$	4,090,382		$	(47,383)		$	(33,928,711)		$	(5,355,157)
Net loss and comprehensive loss		-			-			-			-			(24,747)			(24,747)
Balance - September 30, 2018	$	3,815		$	24,526,740		$	4,090,382		$	(47,383)		$	(33,953,458)		$	(5,379,904)
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements

Advantex Marketing International Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flow (unaudited)
For the three months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017
(expressed in Canadian dollars)

	Note	2018			2017
		$			$
Operational activities
Net loss for the period		$	(24,747)		$	(171,305)
Adjustments for:
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment, and amortization of intangible assets		5,948			8,891
Accretion charge for debentures	7	73,094			-
Restructuring bonus for debentures	7	62,581			-
		116,876			(162,414)
Changes in items of working capital
Accounts receivable		(43,743)			(71,640)
Transaction credits		(334,976)			3,116
Inventory		-			2,465
Prepaid expenses and sundry assets		1,084			(5,545)
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities		(275,826)			141,122
		(653,461)			69,518
Net cash (used in) operating activities		$	(536,585)		$	(92,896)
Investing activities
Purchase of property, plant and equipment, and intangible assets		$	(2,810)		$	-
Net cash (used in) investing activities		$	(2,810)		$	-
Financing activities
Utilization of loan payable	6	$	206,096		$	151,915
Net cash generated from financing activities		$	206,096		$	151,915
(Decrease)/Increase in cash and cash equivalents during the period		$	(333,299)		$	59,019
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period		635,836			367,357
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period		$	302,537		$	426,376
Additional information
Interest paid		$	153,105		$	169,780
For purposes of the cash flow statement, cash comprises
Cash		$	302,537		$	426,376
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements

SOURCE Advantex Marketing International Inc.

Mukesh Sabharwal, Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer, Tel: [phone] ext. 249, Email: [email protected]

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