01 Communique Provides Update on Business Developments and Third Quarter Fiscal 2024 Results

Rhea-AI Summary

01 Communique Laboratory Inc. (TSXV:ONE)(OTC PINK:OONEF), a pioneer in enterprise-level cybersecurity for the post-quantum computing era, reported its third quarter fiscal 2024 results for the period ending July 31, 2024. The company highlighted its alignment with newly announced NIST Post-Quantum Cryptography standards, emphasizing that its IronCAP PQC cryptographic engine, launched in 2021, already incorporates these standards.

Financial highlights include:

• Quarterly loss reduced to $40,173 (2023: $119,652)
• Adjusted loss (excluding non-cash expenses) nearly breakeven at $5,891
• Cash position of $125,716
• Revenue increased to $126,103 (2023: $106,197)
• Significant reduction in cash operating expenses

The company is approaching profitability as revenue builds from partners and customers.

Positive

• Reduced quarterly loss from $119,652 to $40,173
• Nearly breakeven on adjusted non-cash basis at $5,891 loss
• Revenue increased by 18.7% to $126,103
• Cash operating expenses reduced by $54,060 to $119,335
• Product development expenses decreased by $39,457 to $34,538
• IronCAP PQC engine already incorporates new NIST standards

Negative

• Company still operating at a loss of $40,173 for the quarter
• Cash position of $125,716 may be considered low

TORONTO, ON / ACCESSWIRE / September 19, 2024 / 01 Communique Laboratory Inc. (the "Company") (TSXV:ONE)(OTC PINK:OONEF), one of the first-to-market, enterprise level cybersecurity providers for the post-quantum computing era, is pleased to report the Company's third quarter fiscal 2024 results, which ended July 31, 2024.

Andrew Cheung, CEO of the Company, commented, "On August 13, 2024, the National Institute of Science and Technology ("NIST") announced 3 official Post-Quantum Cryptography ("PQC") standards - the FIPS-203, FIPS-204, and FIPS-205. These 3 standards were anticipated by our cryptographers and, accordingly, they were incorporated into our existing IronCAP PQC cryptographic engine, which was launched in 2021. As a result, our customers have enjoyed 3 years of being ahead of these best practices in the PQC market. We understand that NIST expects to announce additional standards in the near future in light of the ever-increasing attention towards quantum-safety in many technological fields, including AI and cryptocurrencies."

Andrew Cheung continued, "I am very happy to report that our business roadmap has been proceeding as planned. Most notably, we continued to march towards the break-even line, essentially reaching the goal on an adjusted non-cash basis. We have now set the stage to becoming profitable if and when revenue starts building from our partners and customers."

Financial Highlights:

• The loss for the quarter was $40,173 (2023 - $119,652). The adjusted loss excluding stock-based compensation and depreciation, which are non-cash expenses, was almost breakeven at $5,891 (2023 - $73,998) a reduction of $68,107. The Company completed the quarter with $125,716 of cash. Ongoing cash operating expenses have been significantly reduced. The goal is to continue to keep them in line with the level of ongoing recurring revenue.

• Cash operating expenses which exclude stock-based compensation and depreciation for the quarter were $119,335 (2023 - $173,395) a reduction of $54,060.

• Product development expenses were $34,538 (2023 - $73,995) a decrease of $39,457. A number of development projects were completed throughout fiscal 2023 allowing the Company to reduce development expenses. The Company makes use of third-party independent contractors for the majority of its product development allowing flexibility with respect to the level of product development expenses required.

• SG&A expenses, net of stock-based compensation was $86,860 (2023 - $101,754) a decrease of $14,894.

• Revenue for the quarter was $126,103 (2023 - $106,197) an increase of $19,906. The majority of the revenue is derived from licenses associated with ongoing recurring subscription fees.

Conference Call Reminder and Information:

01 Communique will host a live teleconference allowing for questions and answers later today at 10:00AM EST (September 19, 2024) to discuss the Company's results as well as providing an update on the business prospects for IronCAP™ and IronCAP X™.

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About 01 Communique

Established in 1992, 01 Communique (TSX-V: ONE; OTC Pink: OONEF) has always been at the forefront of technology. The Company's cyber security business unit focuses on post-quantum cybersecurity with the development of its IronCAP™ product line. IronCAP™'s technologies are patent-protected in the U.S.A. by its patents #11,271,715 and #11,669,833. The Company's remote access business unit provides its customers with a suite of secure remote access services and products under its I'm InTouch and I'm OnCall product offerings. The remote access offerings are protected in the U.S.A. by its patents #6,928,479 / #6,938,076 / #8,234,701; in Canada by its patents #2,309,398 / #2,524,039 and in Japan by its patent #4,875,094. For more information, visit the Company's web site at www.ironcap.ca and www.01com.com.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-looking Statements.

Certain statements in this news release may constitute "forward-looking" statements which involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the Company, or industry results, to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. When used in this news release, such statements use such words as "may", "will", "expect", "believe", "plan", "intend", "are confident" and other similar terminology. Such statements include statements regarding the commercial success of IronCAP X™, the future of quantum computers and their impact on the Company's product offering, the functionality of the Company's products and the intended product lines for the Company's technology and the potential licensing of the Company's technology. These statements reflect current expectations regarding future events and operating performance and speak only as of the date of this news release. Forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties, should not be read as guarantees of future performance or results, and will not necessarily be accurate indications of whether or not such results will be achieved. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from the results discussed in the forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, the factors discussed under "Risk and Uncertainties" in the Company's Management`s Discussion and Analysis document filed on SEDAR+. Although the forward-looking statements contained in this news release are based upon what management of the Company believes are reasonable assumptions, the Company cannot assure investors that actual results will be consistent with these forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this news release, and the Company assumes no obligation to update or revise them to reflect new events or circumstances.

Neither TSX Venture Exchange ("TSX-V") nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

INVESTOR CONTACT:

Brian Stringer
Chief Financial Officer
01 Communique
(905) 795-2888 x204
Brian.stringer@01com.com

01 Communique Laboratory Inc.
SELECTED FINANCIAL INFORMATION
UNAUDITED
Consolidated Statements of Financial Position
As at July 31, 2024 and October 31, 2023

	31-Jul-24				31-Oct-23
Assets
Current assets
Cash	$	125,716			$	272,540
Guaranteed investment certificate		-				80,000
Accounts receivable		101,026				87,966
Prepaid expenses and other assets		7,651				6,060
		234,393				446,566
Plant and equipment		46,074				37,375
Total assets	$	280,467			$	483,941
Liabilities and Shareholders' Deficit
Current liabilities
Accounts payable	$	65,830			$	145,989
Deferred revenue		4,490				4,009
Lease liability		33,356				19,878
Canadian emergency business account loan		-				40,000
		103,676				209,876
Shareholders' deficit
Share capital		44,282,090				44,282,090
Contributed surplus		6,490,991				6,287,173
Warrants		16,875				16,875
Deficit		(50,533,165	)			(50,312,073	)
		176,791				274,065
Total liabilities and shareholders' deficit	$	280,467			$	483,941

01 Communique Laboratory Inc.
SELECTED FINANCIAL INFORMATION
UNAUDITED
Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income
For the 3 and 9 month periods ended July 31, 2024 and 2023

	three months ended								nine months ended
	31-Jul-24				31-Jul-23				31-Jul-24				31-Jul-23
Revenue	$	126,103			$	106,197			$	330,793			$	340,782
Expenses:
Selling, general and administrative		119,080				145,054				394,752				530,407
Research and development		34,538				73,995				131,097				339,990
Withholding taxes		12,303				10,220				28,436				32,865
		165,920				229,269				554,284				903,262
Loss before interest		(39,817	)			(123,072	)			(223,491	)			(562,480	)
Interest income		367				3,925				4,027				10,267
Interest expense		(723	)			(505	)			(1,628	)			(2,239	)
Loss for the period and comprehensive loss	$	(40,173	)		$	(119,652	)		$	(221,092	)		$	(554,452	)
Loss per common share
Basic	$	(0.00	)		$	(0.00	)		$	(0.00	)		$	(0.01	)
Diluted	$	(0.00	)		$	(0.00	)		$	(0.00	)		$	(0.01	)
Weighted average number of common shares
Basic		96,364,554				96,101,646				96,364,554				96,101,646
Diluted		96,364,554				96,101,646				96,364,554				96,101,646

01 Communique Laboratory Inc.
SELECTED FINANCIAL INFORMATION
UNAUDITED
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
For the 3 and 9 month periods ended July 31, 2024 and 2023

	three months ended								nine months ended
	31-Jul-24				31-Jul-23				31-Jul-24				31-Jul-23
Cash provided by (used in):
Operating activities:
Loss and comprehensive loss for the period	$	(40,173	)		$	(119,652	)		$	(221,092	)		$	(554,452	)
Adjustments to reconcile loss for the period to
net cash flows from operating activities:
Depreciation of property and equipment		2,062				2,354				6,730				7,286
Amortization of right-of-use asset		11,593				11,220				34,405				33,658
Stock-based compensation expense		32,220				43,300				123,818				164,182
Change in non-cash working capital		(44,277	)			8,911				(94,329	)			50,832
		(38,575	)			(53,867	)			(150,468	)			(298,494	)
Financing activities:
Payment of loan		-				-				(40,000	)			-
Lease payments made		(11,539	)			(11,113	)			(35,813	)			(34,637	)
		(11,539	)			(11,113	)			(75,813	)			32,863
Investing activities:
Proceeds from guaranteed investment certificate		-				40,000				80,000				70,000
Purchase of property and equipment		-				(848	)			(543	)			(1,188	)
		-				39,152				79,457				68,812
Decrease in cash		(50,114	)			(25,828	)			(146,824	)			(196,819	)
Cash, beginning of period		175,830				316,188				272,540				487,179
Cash, end of period	$	125,716			$	290,360			$	125,716			$	290,360

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FAQ

What were 01 Communique's Q3 2024 financial results?

01 Communique reported a loss of $40,173 for Q3 2024, down from $119,652 in the same quarter last year. Revenue increased to $126,103 from $106,197 in the previous year. The company nearly broke even on an adjusted non-cash basis with a loss of $5,891.

How does 01 Communique's IronCAP technology align with new NIST standards?

01 Communique's IronCAP PQC cryptographic engine, launched in 2021, already incorporates the three new Post-Quantum Cryptography standards (FIPS-203, FIPS-204, and FIPS-205) announced by NIST on August 13, 2024.

What is the current cash position of 01 Communique (OONEF)?

As of the end of Q3 2024 (July 31, 2024), 01 Communique reported a cash position of $125,716.

How has 01 Communique (OONEF) reduced its operating expenses?

01 Communique has significantly reduced its cash operating expenses. For Q3 2024, cash operating expenses (excluding stock-based compensation and depreciation) were $119,335, down from $173,395 in the same quarter last year, a reduction of $54,060.