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ZVUE Corporation Reports Third Quarter 2008 Results

ZVUE Corporation (NASDAQ:ZVUE) a web-based entertainment company, today reported its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2008 and provided an update on its business and strategic initiatives.

Revenue for the third quarter of 2008 was $3.1 million compared to $0.6 million in the third quarter of 2007. Net loss for the third quarter of 2008 was $8.8 million, or ($0.25) per basic and fully diluted share, compared to a net loss of $4.2 million, or ($0.24) per basic and fully diluted share, in the third quarter of 2007.

The net loss for the third quarter of 2008 includes total non-cash charges of $6.7 million while the net loss for the third quarter of 2007 includes total non-cash charges of $2.1 million.

The $6.7 million in non-cash charges in 2008 was comprised primarily of $0.5 million stock based charges, $3.8 million in web site amortization costs - including a charge of $1.5 million for impairment of three low volume websites, and $2.4 million of debt discount and related amortizations. Non Cash Charges for the third quarter of 2007 were comprised primarily of website amortization and stock based charges.

For the nine months ended September 30, 2008 revenue was $5.7 million compared to $1.3 million for the first nine months of 2007. Net loss for the nine months of 2008 was $24.4 million, or ($0.88) per basic and fully diluted share, compared to a net loss of $10.2 million, or ($0.62) per basic and fully diluted share.

The net loss for the nine months of 2008 includes total non-cash charges of $17.3 million while the net loss for the nine months of 2007 includes total non-cash charges of $3.0 million. Non-cash charges for the nine months of 2008 included $1.7 million of stock based charges, $8.5 million of web site amortization (including $1.5 million impairment charge) and $7.2 million of debt discount and related amortizations. Non cash charges for the nine months of 2007 were comprised primarily of website amortization and stock based charges.

Ulysses S. Curry Jr., Chairman of the Board and Interim CEO, commented, During the past quarter of transition we identified and focused on the portion of our business we believe will yield the greatest growth going forward. As a result, we initiated steps to focus our resources on growing our web based business and properties, and will continue to do so for the remainder of the year and into 2009. We have also addressed the immediate issues regarding our NASDAQ compliance by taking the necessary steps to strengthen our board with the addition of key individuals who can appropriately guide us through our transition. Mr. Curry continued, We continue to have discussions with our creditors since our Standstill Agreement expired on October 31. The Company is also reviewing strategic opportunities that we believe will improve shareholder value.

ZVUE management will host a conference call and presentation today, Thursday, November 13, 2008 at 1:30 p.m. PST (4:30 p.m. EST) to discuss its third quarter results and provide a business update. The conference call will be hosted by Ulysses S. Curry Jr., Chairman and Interim CEO. Investors are invited to participate on the live call by dialing 888-241-0558; international callers should dial 647-427-3417. A replay of the call will be available for 24 hours following the call. Domestic callers can dial 800-695-2124 and entering pass code 69458375. International dialers should call 402-220-1754 and use the same pass code.

About ZVUE Corporation

ZVUE Corporation (NASDAQ:ZVUE) is a web-based entertainment company. The Companys primary web sites are eBaumsWorld.com, Putfile.com, UnOriginal.co.uk, and YourDailyMedia.com that provides a platform to host user-generated video online.

Safe Harbor Statement Under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 Statements made in this release that are not historical in nature constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Safe Harbor Provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of words such as expects, plans will, may, anticipates, believes, should, intends, estimates, and other words of similar meaning. These statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that cannot be predicted or quantified and consequently, actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties include, without limitation, risks and uncertainties associated with: (i) future financial results and financing requirements; (ii) development of new products and service offerings; (iii) the companys ability to monetize, grow users and obtain synergies from acquired user-generated content providers; (iv) the companys ability to integrate acquisitions; (v) the effectiveness, profitability, and marketability of the companys current and prospective products and services; (vi), the impact of current, pending, or future legislation and regulation on the companys industry; and (vii) the impact of competitive products, services, pricing or technological changes. More detailed information about the company and the risk factors that may affect the realization of forward-looking statements is set forth in the companys filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the companys Annual Report on Form 10-KSB for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2007 and the Companys other reports under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Such documents may be read free of charge on the SECs web site at www.sec.gov. All forward-looking statements included in this release are made as of the date of this press release, and the company assumes no obligation to update any such forward-looking statements.

ZVUE, eBaums World, eBaumsWorld.com, Putfile.com, UnOriginal.co.uk, YourDailyMedia.com, and ZVUE are trademarks of ZVUE Corporation. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.

ZVUE Corporation
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(in thousands)
  September 30   December 31,
2008 2007
(unaudited)
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents $

1,623

$

4,766

Restricted cash - 50
Accounts receivable, net 468 3,928
Deferred income taxes, current 481 483
Inventories, net - 360
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 89  

574

 

Total current assets

2,661 10,161
 
Fixed assets 305 466
Restricted cash - 1,510
Intangible asset, net 14,768 23,243
Goodwill 4,733 3,973
Deferred income taxes, non-current 149 461
Other non-current assets 520   659  

Total assets

$ 23,136   $ 40,473  
 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities $ 3,255 $ 5,515
Short term loan payable to related party 1,327 1,327
Deferred income tax liability, current 481 483
Junior secured convertible debentures, net of debt discount 234 79
Senior secured convertible debenture, net of debt discount 1,241   355  
Total current liabilities 6,538 7,759
 
Long term convertible note 800 800
Junior secured convertible debentures, net of debt discount 331 205
Senior secured convertible debenture, net of debt discount 2,185 923
Deferred income tax liability, non-current 149   461  
Total liabilities 10,003   10,148  
 
Shareholders' Equity
Preferred stock - -
Common stock 4 2
Additional paid in capital 78,786 71,541
Accumulated deficit (65,657 ) (41,218 )
Total shareholders' equity 13,133 30,325
   
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $ 23,136   $ 40,473  
 
Zvue Corporation
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations
(in thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)
       
Three months ended Nine months ended
September 30, September 30,
2008 2007 2008 2007
Revenues
Product sales $ 2,010 $ 510 $ 2,892 $ 1,079
Advertising 1,044   106   2,761   246  
Total revenue 3,054 616 5,653 1,325
 
Cost of revenues
Product sales 2,140 831 3,340 1,540
Advertising 231   19   680   19  
Total cost of revenues 2,371 850 4,020 1,559
       
Gross profit (loss) 683 (234 ) 1,633 (234 )
 
Operating expenses
Sales and marketing 506 789 2,240 2,242
General and administrative (1) 2,050 1,915 6,538 4,843
Amortization and impairment of intangible website costs 3,818   1,024   8,477   2,692  
Total operating expenses 6,374 3,728 17,255 9,777
       
Operating loss (5,691 ) (3,962 ) (15,622 ) (10,011 )
 
Non-operating income (expense)
Interest income 2 5 52 65
Interest expense (1) (3,071 ) (231 ) (8,869 ) (273 )
Total non-operating income (expense) (3,069 ) (226 ) (8,817 ) (208 )
       
Net loss $ (8,760 ) $ (4,188 ) $ (24,439 ) $ (10,219 )
 
Net loss per share, basic and diluted $ (0.25 ) $ (0.24 ) $ (0.88 ) $ (0.62 )
 

 

Weighted average shares used in computing basic and diluted net loss per share

35,016 17,585 27,676 16,482
 

(1) 

Includes non-cash share based award expense as follows:
General and administrative (1) 458 885 1,636 1,469
Interest expense 52     181   52   181  
Total 510     1,066   1,688   1,650  

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