Pyng Medical Releases Positive First Quarter 2008 Results, Revenues and Earnings Remain Strong for Fifth Consecutive Quarter
Vancouver, BC - Pyng Medical Corp. (PYT: TSX .V) today released its unaudited first quarter fiscal 2008 results for the period ending December 31, 2007. First quarter revenues of $1,311,207 exceeded the prior year period by $343,751 or 36%. Net income for the period was $57,119 compared to $149,834 in the prior year, with $75,524 of this difference due to the change in the US:Canadian dollar exchange rate.
“We are pleased with our top-line results to date and expect strong revenue growth to continue as we enhance our international distributor network and execute on our growth-oriented business strategy,” said David Christie, President and CEO.
“Despite difficult market conditions and continued weakness in the US economy, we are continuing to grow the business and ramp up sales internationally while evaluating several potential value-based acquisition opportunities to broaden our product portfolio” adds Christie.
Pyng’s balance sheet remains strong with $1,666,326 in working capital, no long-term debt and an unutilized line-of-credit for $500,000. Cash flow from operations was $181,338 for the first quarter.
Full financial results for first quarter fiscal 2008 are available on SEDAR. Pyng’s quarterly conference call and webcast will occur at 10:30 am Pacific Time, Wednesday January 30, 2008.
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Local or international: 604-427-3427
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About Pyng Medical Corp.
Pyng Medical Corporation is a Canadian medical device company that developed and commercially launched its proprietary, award-winning FAST1™ Intraosseous Infusion System as its lead clinical product. FAST1™ is the most rapid, reliable and safe alternative to conventional IV infusion, providing lifesaving vascular access for fluid and drug resuscitation in shock and trauma victims.
Pyng was selected in the “2007 TSX Venture 50″ Top 10 companies in Life Sciences, based on solid financial metrics for the year ending December 31, 2006. With expanding markets in North America, Europe and Asia, the FAST1™ has worldwide application for use with hospitals, emergency medical services and military forces.
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David Christie
Pyng Medical Corp.
(604) 303-7964
www.pyng.com
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