Route1 Reports 2017 First Quarter Financial Results
Toronto, May 15, 2017 – Route1 Inc. (OTCQB: ROIUF and TSXV: ROI) (the Company or Route1), a world-leader in secure data protection technologies and user authentication for government and enterprise, today announced its first quarter (Q1) financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2017.
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation amortization, and stock-based compensation (Adjusted EBITDA) during the first quarter of 2017 amounted to approximately $406,000 compared to $172,000 in Q1 2016.
Route1 used cash in operating activities of approximately $1.2 million during Q1 2017 compared with cash used in operating activities of $0.8 million in Q1 2016. As at March 31, 2017, the Company had no bank debt and a cash balance of $0.7 million.
Route1’s cash position is at its highest level during the second quarter of the fiscal year as a direct result of the timing of certain annual enterprise user subscription renewal payments.
Investor Conference Call and Webcast
The Company will also hold a conference call and web cast to discuss the financial results on Tuesday, May 16, 2017 at 9 a.m. eastern. Participants should dial 1-888-280-4443 or 1-719-325-2170 at least 10 minutes prior to the conference time of 9 a.m. eastern, pass code 8194201. For those unable to attend the call, a replay will be available after 12 p.m. at 1-844-512-2921 or 1-412-317-6671, pass code 8194201 until midnight on May 30, 2017. The webcast will be presented live at http://public.viavid.com/index.php?id=124478.
About Route1 Inc.
Route1 Inc. is a world-leader in secure data protection technologies and user authentication for government and enterprise. Route1 solutions enable the workforce to be more productive and more flexible without compromising system access, data-at-rest, or data-in-use. The Company’s suite of patented enterprise security solutions combines best-in-class authentication, data security and secure communications with streamlined administration tools, running on a proven, trusted infrastructure. From mobile access to business continuity to best-in-class full system encryption, Route1 offers the most effective, affordable methods to secure the digital fortress, while meeting or exceeding the highest standards for government and industry. Route1 has Full Authority to Operate from the U.S. Department of Defense, the U.S. Department of the Navy, the U.S. Department of the Interior, and other government agencies. The Company is also trusted by enterprise security teams in the banking, healthcare, legal and education sectors, among others. With offices in Washington, D.C., Boca Raton, FL and Toronto, Canada, Route1 serves public and private sector clients around the world. 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
CEO
+1 416 814-2635
tony.busseri@route1.com
Peter Chodos
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
+1 416 814-2619
peter.chodos@route1.com
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