Toronto, Canada, November 26, 2019 – Route1 Inc. (OTCQB: ROIUF and TSXV: ROI) (the “Company” or “Route1”), an advanced North American provider of data-centric business empowerment solutions today announced its third quarter (Q3) financial results for the period ended September 30, 2019.
Q3 2019 Financial Results
Route1 generated net cash flow from operating activities of approximately $0.43 million during Q3 2019 compared with $0.43 million in Q3 2018. Non-cash working capital used was $0.41 million in Q3 2019 compared to $0.97 million in cash generated during the same period a year earlier. Net cash generated by the day-to-day operations for the three months ended September 30, 2019 was nil compared to $1.40 million in Q3 2018.
Normal Course Issuer Bid (NCIB)
For the three months ended September 30, 2019, the Company purchased 1,179,900 shares for cancellation under the NCIB at an average price of approximately $0.395 per share. For the nine months ended September 30, 2019, the Company purchased 1,257,100 shares for cancellation under the NCIB at an average price of approximately $0.403 per share.
PCS Mobile Acquisition
On June 28, 2019, Route1 acquired Portable Computer Systems, Inc. (“PCS Mobile”). The Company completed the purchase of PCS Mobile for total consideration of US $2.5 million. PCS Mobile is a computer reseller with expertise in mobile data applications, including wireless products for in-vehicle use. The company offers guidance and state-of-the-art mobile devices for a wide range of applications including utilities, telecommunications, field services, insurance, healthcare, Fire/EMT, police and public safety – as well as state and local government.
Based in Denver, Colorado, PCS Mobile services customers primarily located in the Southwestern and Rocky Mountain regions of the U.S. Rugged devices and applications include but are not limited to Panasonic Toughbook mobile computers, Xplore and Getac rugged tablets, Genetec license plate recognition solutions, and accessories from Gamber-Johnson and Havis.
Q3 Financial Results Conference Call and Webcast
Route1 will hold a conference call and web cast to discuss the Company’s financial results and provide a business update on Tuesday, November 26, 2019 at 9 a.m. eastern. Participants should dial Toll-Free: 1-844-369-8770 or 1-862-298-0840 at least 10 minutes prior to the conference. For those unable to attend the call, a replay will be available 1-877-481-4010 or 1-919-882-2331, pass code 56854 until 9:00 am on Tuesday, December 10, 2019.
The webcast will be presented live at www.investornetwork.com/event/presentation/56854.
Annual General and Special Meeting Notification
Route1 will hold its annual general and special meeting (“AGM”) at the offices of Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP, 333 Bay Street, Suite 2400, Toronto, Ontario on December 2, 2019 at 9 a.m. (Toronto time) for the following purposes:
1. to receive the comparative audited consolidated financial statements of the Corporation for the financial year ended December 31, 2018, together with the report of the auditors thereon;
2. to elect directors of the Corporation for the ensuing year;
3. to appoint Grant Thornton LLP, as Auditor for the ensuing year and to authorize the directors to fix their remuneration;
4. to re-approve the stock option plan of the Corporation; and
5. to transact such other business as may properly come before the Meeting or any adjournment thereof.
There will not be a management presentation at the end of the AGM.
About Route1 Inc.
Route1 Inc., also operating under the tradenames GroupMobile and PCS Mobile is an advanced North American technology company that empowers their clients with data-centric solutions necessary to drive greater profitability, improve operational efficiency and gain sustainable competitive advantages, while always emphasizing a strong cybersecurity and information assurance posture. Route1 delivers exceptional client outcomes through real-time secure delivery of actionable intelligence to decision makers, whether it be in a manufacturing plant, in-theater or in a university parking lot. Route1 is listed on the OTCQB in the United States under the symbol ROIUF and in Canada on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol ROI. For more information, visit: www.route1.com.
For More Information, Contact:
Tony Busseri
Chief Executive Officer
+1 416 509 1496
tony.busseri@route1.com
This news release, required by applicable Canadian laws, does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any of the securities in the United States. The securities have not been and will not be registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “U.S. Securities Act”) or any state securities laws and may not be offered or sold within the United States or to U.S. Persons unless registered under the U.S. Securities Act and applicable state securities laws or an exemption from such registration is available.
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This news release may contain statements that are not current or historical factual statements that may constitute forward-looking statements. These statements are based on certain factors and assumptions, including, price and liquidity of the common shares, expected financial performance, business prospects, technological developments, and development activities and like matters. While Route1 considers these factors and assumptions to be reasonable, based on information currently available, they may prove to be incorrect. These statements involve risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to the risk factors described in reporting documents filed by the Company. Actual results could differ materially from those projected as a result of these and other risks and should not be relied upon as a prediction of future events. The Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which such statement is made, or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events, except as required by law. Estimates used in this presentation are from Company sources. Past performance is not guarantee of future performance and readers should not rely on historical results as an indication of future results.
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