•Recent NEWS: Sitestar Strengthens Its Executive Team Jan 17, 2006, Sitestar Corporation (SYTE), a provider of residential and business Internet access and value-added computer services, today announced the appointment of Internet and software industry veteran, Michael Collado, to Vice President of Marketing and Business Development. Mr. Collado bolsters the executive team with more than a decade of high-tech industry marketing and leadership experience.
Sitestar Purchases Netrover, Inc. Monday, January 09, 2006 4:21 PM - PrimeZone Sitestar Corporation (SYTE) , a provider of residential and business Internet access and value-added computer services, today announced that it has purchased Canadian-based Netrover, Inc. Sitestar gains over 7,000 customers including dial-up and Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) Internet subscribers, web hosting and other business accounts.
Sitestar Corporation Expands DSL Coverage Thursday, December 15, 2005 1:15 PM - PrimeZone Sitestar Corporation (SYTE) , an Internet Service Provider (ISP) and computer services company, today announced the expansion of its DSL coverage area in the western part of the United States. Sitestar is now able to provide high-speed DSL service in nine states through Qwest's network, including Washington, Oregon, Montana, Wyoming, Idaho, Utah, Nevada, New Mexico and Colorado. In addition to providing DSL connectivity in these areas, Sitestar will also be able to create private networks (WANs) between offices that will not have to traverse the Internet.
Sitestar Corporation Posts Profits in Third Quarter 2005 Wednesday, November 16, 2005 11:31 AM – PrimeZone Sitestar Corporation (SYTE) , an Internet Service Provider (ISP) and computer services company, today announced that profits were posted for the quarter ended September 30, 2005. The company earned a net profit of $116,524 for the third quarter of 2005 and $344,333 for the nine months ended September 30, 2005. This marks the fifth consecutive profitable quarter for Sitestar.
*Highlights: **Profitable 5 straight quarters, first 3 quarters 05 and for the full yr 2004. **Income from operations increased $257,203 or over 118.0 percent and Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization (EBITDA) increased 57.0 percent from $536,742 for the nine months ended September 30, 2004 to $841,017 for the same period in 2005.
•Proving Strategy Works – Future Looks Bright: **Growth strategy is to acquire profitable Internet companies through acquisition. Company has emphasized that Economy of Scale will lead to growing profits. Economy of Scale = As company expands through acquisition, revenues are growing quicker than operating costs and thereby leading to increased profits and cash flow.
**Idacomm acquisition doubled SYTE’s revenue and more than quadrupled earnings. (Note that the following numbers do not include latest acquisition of Netrover, Inc. which should serve to boost earnings and price projections) *Explanation: Recent 10Q shows pro forma earnings at $.02 for first 9 months of 2005. Trailing earnings per share were around .005/share, but as a result of Idacomm acquisition earnings more than quadrupled to an estimated $.022/share on annual basis [1,423,667x(4/3)/86 mil)]. Company confirms acquisition was accretive to earnings on an immediate basis. 10Q indicates that $.02/share for 9 months may be low due to cost reductions and operating efficiencies (i.e., Economy of Scale) that are to occur.
**Goal is 100,000 customers by summer 2006. This is around 5 times the customers at time of Idacomm acquisition and would correspond to 5 times greater revenue – but – possibly 10 times greater earnings/share. Can think of this as linear (or upward sloping straight-line) revenue growth and corresponding exponential (or upward curved) earnings growth, or 1 + 1 = 4.
• Estimated Value: P/E fluctuates considerably due to volatility of price. Calculation shows stock is significantly undervalued: **P/E = .070 (current share price)/.022 (earnings/share) = 3.2 P/E is generally considered the most accepted means of estimating a companies value. The lower the P/E, the more undervalued the company is. Average P/E for similar profitable company's = 24 If SYTE traded at average P/E, share price would = 24 x .022 = .53
*With reasonable assumptions of future earnings, P/E of 15-20 consistently shows future share price, if goals achieved, multiples higher than even .53. Note that calculations are simplistic and several factors vary greatly. Market cap would be unrealistically high if share price directly followed P/E valuation.
•Reduced Shares: Sitestar Corporation Cancels 20% of Its Issued Shares, Wednesday, December 01, 2004, 3:27 PM - BusinessWire. Reduced more shares since this PR. CEO states more shares possibly targeted for cancellation.
•Current Outstanding Shares: 88,063,305 --- Restricted: 36,746,805 --- Float: 51,316,500. Numbers per contact with TA on 10/24/05. Note that Insiders recently converted $120,000 debt owed into 4 mil shares. 6,218,305 shares in treasury. Insider’s own approx. 31%. Current Insiders have not sold a single share.
•Rid itself of CD: Sitestar Pays off Ex-Convertible Debenture Holders, Monday, February 28, 2005, 11:21 AM - BusinessWire.
•Strong Balance Sheet: 3rd Q 05 10Q shows cash flow positive and positive shareholder equity of $574,151 – up $236,523 from last quarter and continuing steady improvement.
•Company Goals: To be achieved by end of Summer 06: 1. To increase customer base to over 100,000 2. To increase revenues and net profits substantially 3. To continue mergers and acquisitions 4. To pay down existing debt 5. To raise additional capital for larger acquisitions 6. To introduce new products for broadband customers 7. To become a nationally recognized Internet Service Provider 8. To greater expand markets and coverage area 9. To provide better customer support and customer satisfaction 10. To increase stockholder equity 11. To increase the awareness of company and stock
•Notables: *Churn is a potential issue. This is the loss of customers, believed mostly due to switching to other ISP. *Full accounting of shares needed. Less than 1 million shares that were due the company in deal were delayed in delivery from other party. CEO has indicated that he is addressing the situation, but has yet to announce final closure. *VOIP, Wireless (WiMAX), and Broadband over power lines are all possible in the future. CEO has indicated that plans are to provide VOIP - and other broadband offerings are being explored. *Method of financing for future acquisitions may be an issue. *Estimated Annual Revenue = $6,535,665 ---- Customer Base > 27,000
•CEO = Frank Erhartic, Jr. has founded own company and has degrees in both Management and Finance.
•The Big No’s: No convertible debentures, No S-8’s or SB-2’s, No preferred stock issued. No need for financing to support existing operations through share dilution or otherwise - cash flow sufficient to support operations. No outstanding litigation/lawsuits. No R/S per CEO. No deals with Laurus or Cornell. No PIPEs. No outrageously high salaries for CEO and counterparts.
•Sitestar Corporation is an international Internet Service Provider (ISP) and computer services company offering a broad range of services to business and residential customers. Sitestar's wholly owned subsidiaries provide narrow and broadband Internet access, Web-hosting and design services, computer sales and repair and other technology-related solutions to its residential and business customers.
Posts: 74 | From: Midwest | Registered: Dec 2003
| IP: Logged |
LYNCHBURG, Va., March 1, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) -- Sitestar Corporation (OTCBB:SYTE), a provider of residential and business Internet access and value-added computer services, today announced that it expects to report record earnings based upon its preliminary and un-audited financial results. The company forecasts an increase in annual gross revenue stimulated by the dynamic growth of its Internet division. Similarly, Sitestar anticipates a sharp increase in EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization) for the fiscal year compared to same period a year ago.
The company's momentum grew steadily in 2005 as Sitestar continued to solidify its position as a leading Internet Service Provider (ISP) for underserved rural markets in North America by delivering flexible Internet access service plans and around the clock customer service. Throughout 2005, Sitestar increased its customer base, exceeded revenue targets and posted record quarterly profits.
"2005 was a pivotal year for our company and shareholders," said Frank R. Erhartic, Jr., CEO for Sitestar. "We executed our business plan designed to optimize operational efficiencies, expanded our subscriber base and continued our commitment to deliver premium Internet access service backed by top-notch customer support. We are thrilled to have completed the best year in Sitestar's history and look forward to build and expand upon our successes through 2006."
Sitestar's fourth quarter and fiscal year 2005 results are preliminary, subject to the Company completing its customary quarterly and year-end closing and audit procedures. Sitestar plans to announce actual results for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2005 on or before the end March 2006.
About Sitestar
Sitestar (http://www.sitestar.com) is an Internet and computer solutions provider that offers narrow and broadband Internet access, Web hosting and design, and other value-added services. The company's customers include residential and commercial accounts throughout the United States and Canada. With a focus on competitive pricing, reliability, service and speed, Sitestar delivers customer value.
Its wholly owned subsidiaries include:
Sitestar.net (http://www.sitestar.net)
netROVER, Inc. (http://www.netrover.com)
SurfWithUs.Net (http://www.surfwithus.net)
Lynchburg.net (http://www.lynchburg.net)
Advanced Internet Services (http://www.advi.net)
Computers by Design (http://www.computersbydesign.com)
CBD Toner Recharge (http://www.recharge.net)
This report contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Stockholders are cautioned that all forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainty, including without limitation, our ability to expand our customer base, make strategic acquisitions, general market conditions, and competition and pricing. Although we believe the assumptions underlying the forward-looking statements contained herein are reasonable, any of the assumptions could be inaccurate, and therefore, there can be no assurance that the forward-looking statements contained in the report will prove to be accurate.