Lenco Mobile, Inc. Reports Third Quarter 2012 Results

Revenues up 51% over Q3 2011

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Nov 19, 2012, 05:24 ET

SEATTLE, Nov. 19, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Lenco Mobile, Inc. (OTCQB: LNCM), a global provider of proprietary mobile messaging and mobile web solutions, announced results for the quarter ended September 30, 2012. Lenco reported revenues of $4.2 million, an increase of 51% from the third quarter of 2011.

"We remain focused on completing the integration of iLoop Mobile and on implementing our global business strategy to provide a broad set of mobile solutions to large multinational entities. Our third quarter results reflect those efforts," said Mathew Harris, CEO of Lenco. "We see broad acceptance of our rich media MMS messaging solutions for both marketing and business process initiatives. Those solutions have become key competitive differentiators for us and we expect that to continue to be important across our target markets," continued Harris.

Third Quarter Review

Revenue increased 51% year-over-year to $4.2 million.
Gross profit increased 37% year-over-year to $2.4 million.
Operating expenses increased 11% year-over-year to $4.6 million. The increase was primarily due to increased sales, marketing and development expenses offset by a decrease in general and administrative costs.

"We're pleased with our progress and will continue to focus on execution in all aspects of the business as we grow both domestically and internationally," concluded Harris.

Balance Sheet
As of September 30, 2012 the Company had cash and cash-equivalents of approximately $0.2 million and a net working capital deficit of $11.1 million. Cash used in operations during the nine months ended September 30, 2012 totaled $6.6 million.

Lenco Mobile Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(unaudited)

	As of
	September 30, 2012		December 31, 2011
	(In thousands, except share data)
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	153	$	3,098
Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $113 and $99, respectively		3,328		1,680
Other current assets		303		383
Income taxes receivable		–		356
Total current assets		3,784		5,517

Property and equipment, net		382		464

Other noncurrent assets:
Intangible assets - goodwill		24,184		24,200
Intangible assets - other, net		7,802		9,176
Other noncurrent assets		26		31
Total other noncurrent assets		32,012		33,407

Total assets	$	36,178	$	39,388

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	$	6,394	$	6,059
Income taxes payable		94		–
Deferred revenue		202		711
Retention bonus		3,313		4,121
Preferred dividend payable		2,200		1,267
Current portion of long-term obligations, (convertible debt portion of $260, and $1,626, respectively)		2,720		4,998
Total current liabilities		14,923		17,156

Long-term obligations, less current portion, net of debt discount cost (of $1,202, and $0.00, respectively)		5,755		1,791
Total liabilities		20,678		18,947


Shareholders' equity:
Preferred Stock, Series A 1,000,000 shares authorized, $.001 par value, 171,412 and 161,752 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2012 and at December 31, 2011, respectively		0		0
Preferred Stock, Series B1 1,000,000 shares authorized, $.001 par value, 87,717 and 87,717 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2012 and at December 31, 2011, respectively		0		0
Preferred Stock, Series B2 1,000,000 shares authorized, $.001 par value, 58,131 and 58,131 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2012 and at December 31, 2011, respectively		0		0
Common stock, 250,000,000 shares authorized, $.001 par value, 80,478,648 and 81,621,978 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively.		82		82
Additional paid in capital		90,367		82,959
Accumulated other comprehensive income		(147)		(2)
Accumulated deficit		(74,503)		(62,327)
Treasury stock, at cost, 1,400,000 and 266,667 shares, respectively		(299)		(67)
Total Lenco Mobile Inc. shareholders' equity		15,500		20,645
Noncontrolling deficit		–		(204)
Total equity		15,500		20,441

Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	$	36,178	$	39,388

Lenco Mobile Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(unaudited)

	Three Months Ended September 30,				Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2012		2011		2012		2011
	(In thousands, except share data)
Revenue	$	4,177	$	2,759	$	12,471	$	7,206
Cost of sales		1,747		981		5,086		2,251
Gross profit		2,430		1,778		7,385		4,955

Operating expense:
Sales and marketing		1,120		718		3,598		2,564
General and administrative		1,728		2,021		5,247		5,572
Research and development		1,358		165		4,018		800
Depreciation and amortization		429		356		1,395		1,019
Impairment loss		–		925		–		925
Total operating expense		4,635		4,185		14,258		10,880

Loss from operations		(2,205)		(2,407)		(6,873)		(5,925)

Other income (expense):
Interest expense, net		(675)		(7)		(883)		(27)
Other income, net		–		60		566		66
Total other income (expense)		(675)		53		(317)		39

Loss from operations before income taxes		(2,880)		(2,354)		(7,190)		(5,886)

Provision for (benefit from) income taxes		(2)		139		107		167
Loss from continuing operations		(2,878)		(2,493)		(7,297)		(6,053)

Loss from discontinued operations		–		(29,909)		–		(33,496)
Gain on contingent consideration of discontinued operations		–		–		–		12,328
Net loss		(2,878)		(32,402)		(7,297)		(27,221)

Net loss or income attributable to noncontrolling interest		–		68		(204)		240
Net loss attributable to Lenco Mobile Inc.		(2,878)		(32,334)		(7,501)		(26,981)

Preferred stock dividends		(290)		(172)		(846)		(502)
Series A Preferred Stock accretion of beneficial conversion feature		(1,132)		(1,341)		(3,814)		(4,008)

Net loss attributable to common stockholders	$	(4,300)	$	(33,847)	$	(12,161)	$	(31,491)

Basic and diluted net loss per share applicable to common stockholders
Continuing operations	$	(0.05)	$	(0.04)	$	(0.15)	$	(0.09)
Discontinued operations	$	–	$	(0.42)	$	–	$	(0.30)
Net loss per share applicable to common stockholders	$	(0.05)	$	(0.48)	$	(0.15)	$	(0.44)

Weighted average shares used in per share calculation - basic and diluted		80,544,300		71,145,659		80,563,250		71,145,659

ABOUT LENCO MOBILE (OTCQB: LNCM)
In December 2011, iLoop Mobile and Lenco Mobile merged to form a global mobile technology and services firm. This powerful union gives the company the expertise and technology to support customers in developing and launching large scale mobile initiatives. Lenco offers unique high performance MMS capabilities along with SMS, Mobile Web, Mobile Social Integration, International Services, Carrier Products, and a broad range of vertical specific solutions. The combination of expertise and leading-edge mobile technology has the potential to create a global leader with unmatched scale, reach, and capabilities. In June 2012, the combined companies began the process of rebranding under a unified name, Archer. For more information about Lenco Mobile please visit www.helloarcher.com.

Forward-Looking Statements Disclosure
This announcement contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Actual results may differ significantly from management's expectations. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that include, among others, risks related to competition, management of growth, new products, services and technologies, potential fluctuations in operating results, international expansion, outcomes of legal proceedings and claims, seasonality, commercial agreements, acquisitions and strategic transactions, foreign exchange rates, system interruption, government regulation and taxation, payments and fraud. More information about factors that potentially could affect Lenco's business and financial results is included under the heading "Risk Factors" in Lenco's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011 and subsequent filings. Except as may be required by law, the Company does not intend, and undertakes no duty, to update this information to reflect future events or circumstances.

Information on Corporate Web Site
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For further information contact:

Christopher Dukelow, Chief Financial Officer
[email protected]
+1.206.419.1975

SOURCE Lenco Mobile, Inc.