Sylogist Q1 2014 Results: Revenue rises 83%; Profit up 159%; Dividend increased.

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CALGARY, Feb. 19, 2014 /CNW/ - Sylogist Ltd. (TSXV:SYZ), a provider of Enterprise Systems and Supply Chain intellectual property solutions to a wide range of public and private sector customers, is pleased to announce its unaudited financial results for the first quarter of the 2014 fiscal year, ended December 31, 2013.

In Q1 of Fiscal 2014:

• Profit after tax was $2.5 million or $0.12 per share compared to $0.9 million or $0.05 per share in Q1 of fiscal 2013; a 159% increase.
• Revenues were $5.1 million compared to $2.8 million in Q1 of the previous year; an increase of 83%.
• Gross profit was $3.3 million compared to $2.2 million in Q1 of fiscal 2013.
• Cash and short-term investments as at December 31, 2013 totalled $8.9 million or $0.44 per share.
• Working capital (net of deferred revenue) was $9.7 million or $0.49 per share.
• Combined tax pools at the end of December 2013 stood at approximately $42 million (CDN).
• Dividend payments in Q1 fiscal 2014 totaled $0.9 million or 37% of profit after tax.
• $2.4 million was invested in acquisitions and integration of those operations in the quarter.

"In the first quarter of fiscal 2014, Sylogist experienced a quantum change in growth as the Epic Data acquisition started to contribute to overall performance. Quarterly year-over-year revenue increased 83% to $5.1 million, while profit rose by 159% to $2.5 million or $0.12 per share. Sales and marketing efforts have been increased as we see the opportunity for substantive organic growth. Operationally, we continue to refine processes and expect to produce improvement in margins, particularly in the private sector.  With a solid balance sheet and growing free cash flow, we continue to pursue appropriate acquisitions, while rewarding our shareholders by increasing our quarterly dividend to $0.05 per share." stated Jim Wilson, Chairman, President and CEO.

About Sylogist

Sylogist is a technology innovation company which, through strategic acquisitions, investments and operations management, provides Enterprise Systems and Supply Chain intellectual property solutions to a wide range of public and private sector customers.

(1) Per share calculations are based on the weighted average number of shares outstanding at period end.

Full financial statements together with Management's Discussion and Analysis are available on SEDAR.

The Company's stock is traded on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol SYZ. Information about Sylogist can be found at http://www.sylogist.com.

Forward-looking Statements

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SOURCE: Sylogist Ltd.

Jim Wilson, President and CEO
Sylogist Ltd.
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