New Frontier Media Reports Fiscal 2010 Second Quarter Results

New Frontier Media Reports Fiscal 2010 Second Quarter Results

BOULDER, Colo., Nov. 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- New Frontier Media, Inc. (NASDAQ:NOOF), a leading provider of transactional television and the international distribution of independent general motion picture entertainment, today reported its results for the fiscal 2010 second quarter and six month period ended September 30, 2009.

"New Frontier Media improved net income by 22% during the second quarter of fiscal year 2010 as compared to the first quarter results in the same fiscal year," said Michael Weiner, chief executive officer of New Frontier Media, Inc. "Although our second quarter net income is lower by $0.3 million as compared to the same prior year quarter, we are continuing to gain momentum with our Transactional TV segment's international distribution initiative, and our Film Production segment has identified new opportunities due to our ability to react quickly, leverage our customer relationships and fund productions with existing cash on hand, giving us a strong pipeline of large production deals."

Mr. Weiner continued, "We had approximately $17.3 million in cash and investments as of September 30, 2009, and the Company generated cash flow from operations during the first half of the fiscal year of $2.2 million after spending $2.0 million of cash for the Film Production segment's producer-for-hire services which we expect to recover later in the current fiscal year. New Frontier Media continues to generate solid results and pursue new opportunities for growth. Overall, the Company is executing upon its long-term objectives. We are growing our distribution in a number of countries outside the U.S. using the same business model that has proven successful in the U.S., and at the same time diversifying into the distribution of mainstream content domestically. We expect these efforts will provide a stable and long-term growth path for the Company."

Second Fiscal Quarter Financial Highlights: September 30, 2009 Compared to September 30, 2008

-- Revenue was $11.4 million for the quarter as compared to $13.4 million
in the same prior year quarter and reflected the following results:
-- Transactional TV segment revenue was $9.3 million as compared to
$10.8 million in the same prior year quarter. Video-on-demand
("VOD") revenue was $5.0 million as compared to $5.6 million in
the same prior year period and declined as a result of lower
domestic revenue. Pay-per-view ("PPV") revenue was $4.2 million
as compared to $5.0 million in the same prior year quarter, and
revenue was also lower from a decline in domestic revenue. We
believe this decline in domestic revenue is due to the economic
downturn and corresponding reduction in consumer buys. Partially
offsetting the declines in domestic VOD and PPV revenue was
international VOD revenue of $0.6 million and international PPV
revenue of $0.2 million.
-- Film Production segment revenue decreased to $1.7 million from
$2.2 million in the same prior year quarter. Owned content
revenue declined from $1.7 million to $1.2 million primarily
because the prior year quarter results included revenue from the
delivery of titles to premium cable channel customers including
the partial delivery of titles from an episodic series. Repped
content revenue increased to approximately $0.5 million from $0.3
million in the same prior year quarter primarily as a result of
the new distribution of mainstream repped content on domestic VOD
platforms and through retail DVD markets.
-- Direct-to-Consumer segment revenue declined to $0.3 million from
$0.4 million in the same prior year quarter due to a reduction in
website traffic which we also believe is primarily related to the
economic downturn.
-- Cost of sales declined to $4.2 million from $4.4 million and was
primarily impacted by:
-- a $0.3 million decline in the Film Production segment's film cost
amortization related to lower owned content revenue; and
-- an increase of $0.1 million in Direct-to-Consumer segment costs
primarily associated with internet traffic purchases and employee
costs incurred in an effort to improve our website membership
revenue.
-- Operating expenses declined to $5.5 million as compared to $6.8
million due to the following:
-- a $0.5 million reduction in Corporate Administration segment
expenses from lower third-party advisor fees, legal fees, employee
costs and travel related costs as a result of general cost
reduction efforts;
-- a $0.4 million reduction in Direct-to-Consumer segment expenses
from the restructuring of new product initiative operations in the
fourth quarter of fiscal year 2009;
-- a $0.1 million decline in Film Production segment expenses from
lower recoupable cost impairment and bad debt charges as well as a
reduction in employee costs; and
-- a $0.1 million decline in Transactional TV segment advertising and
promotion costs.

-- Net income for the quarter was $1.0 million, or $0.05 per share, as
compared to $1.3 million, or $0.06 per share, in the same prior year
quarter.

Fiscal Year to Date Financial Highlights: September 30, 2009 Compared to September 30, 2008

For the six month period ended September 30, 2009, net sales were $23.9 million as compared to $26.4 million in the same prior year period. The Company reported net income during the six month period ended September 30, 2009 of $1.8 million, or $0.09 per share, compared to net income of $2.5 million, or $0.11 per share, in the same prior year period. Cash flow from operations during the six month period ended September 30, 2009 was $2.2 million as compared to $6.0 million during the same prior year period. Cash flow from operations during the six month period ended September 30, 2009 reflects $2.0 million of cash outflows related to producer-for-hire services which we expect to fully recover during the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2010.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

This press release contains non-GAAP financial measures as defined in Item 10 of Regulation S-K, including EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA on a consolidated basis for the three and six month periods ended September 30, 2009 and 2008. The Company's EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA may not be calculated the same as other companies using those same terms. The Company believes these measures provide useful information regarding the Company's financial performance to management and to investors; however, these non-GAAP measures should be viewed in addition to, and not as an alternative for, the Company's reported results prepared in accordance with GAAP. A reconciliation of EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA as compared to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure, net income, is presented in a reconciliation table that follows our presentation of Consolidated Operating Results below. The Company's EBITDA is calculated as net income plus depreciation, amortization, and income taxes, plus or minus other income (expense); and the Company's Adjusted EBITDA is calculated as EBITDA less cash paid for content, plus asset impairment charges.

Conference Call Information

New Frontier Media, Inc. will be conducting its conference call and web cast to discuss earnings today at 11 a.m. Eastern Time. The participant phone number for the conference call is (877) 941-6010. To participate in the web cast please log onto www.noof.com and click on "Investor Relations" and then "Calendar of Events". A replay of the conference call will be available for seven days beginning after 1 p.m. Eastern Time on November 9, 2009 at (800) 406-7325, access code 4180598. The replay will also be archived for twelve months on the corporate web site at www.noof.com. This press release can be found on the company's corporate web site, www.noof.com, under "Investor Relations/News Releases".

Cautionary Statements

This news release contains 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. The forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, estimates and projections made by management. These forward-looking statements are covered by the safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements. Words such as "anticipates", "expects", "intends", "plans", "believes'', "seeks", "estimates", or variations of such words are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those set forth or implied by any forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements made in this press release are made as of the date hereof, and the Company assumes no obligation to update the forward-looking statements included in this news release whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. Please refer to the Company's most recent Form 10-K and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") for additional information regarding risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, the risk factors listed from time to time in such SEC reports. Copies of these filings are available through the SEC's electronic data gathering analysis and retrieval (EDGAR) system at www.sec.gov.

ABOUT NEW FRONTIER MEDIA, INC.

New Frontier Media, Inc. is a leading producer and distributor of branded television networks and on-demand programming. The Company delivers nine full-time transactional adult-themed pay-per-view networks as well as video-on-demand services to cable and satellite operators world-wide. These services reach over 229 million network homes. The Company's programming originates at New Frontier Media's state of the art digital broadcast center in Boulder, Colorado. The Company owns thousands of hours of digital content and partners with movie studios to bring together a variety of transactional adult entertainment available today.

New Frontier Media's Film Production segment produces original motion pictures that are distributed in the U.S. on premium movie channels, such as Cinemax® and Showtime®, and internationally on similar services. The Film Production segment also develops and produces original event programming that is widely distributed on satellite and cable pay-per-view. This segment also represents the work of a full range of independent film producers in markets around the globe.

The Company is headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, and its common stock is listed on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbol "NOOF." For more information about New Frontier Media, Inc. please contact Grant Williams, Chief Financial Officer, at (303) 444-0900, extension 2185, or visit our web site at www.noof.com.

Company Contact:
Grant Williams
Chief Financial Officer
(303) 444-0900 x 2185
gwilliams@noof.com

Consolidated Operating Results
(in thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited) (Unaudited)
Three Months Six Months
Ended September 30, Ended September 30,
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2009 2008 2009 2008
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Net sales $11,388 $13,375 $23,892 $26,436

Cost of sales 4,200 4,429 8,826 8,358
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Gross margin 7,188 8,946 15,066 18,078

Operating expenses excluding
impairment charges 5,528 6,735 11,995 13,881
Asset impairment charges - 65 28 65
-- -- -- --
Total operating expenses 5,528 6,800 12,023 13,946
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Operating income 1,660 2,146 3,043 4,132

Other income (expense) (46) 9 (115) 31
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Income before provision for
income taxes 1,614 2,155 2,928 4,163

Provision for income taxes (608) (860) (1,095) (1,689)
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Net income $1,006 $1,295 $1,833 $2,474
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Basic income per share $0.05 $0.06 $0.09 $0.11
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Diluted income per share $0.05 $0.06 $0.09 $0.11
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Average outstanding shares
of common stock 19,494 23,202 19,494 23,445
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Common stock and common
stock equivalents 19,498 23,216 19,498 23,474
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EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA

(Unaudited) (Unaudited)
Three Months Six Months
Ended September 30, Ended September 30,
------------------- -------------------
2009 2008 2009 2008
---- ---- ---- ----

Net Income $1,006 $1,295 $1,833 $2,474

Adjustments:
Other income (expense) 46 (9) 115 (31)
Provision for income taxes 608 860 1,095 1,689
Depreciation and
amortization 2,152 2,396 4,616 4,575
----- ----- ----- -----
EBITDA 3,812 4,542 7,659 8,707
Cash paid for content(1) (1,852) (2,282) (2,937) (3,671)
Asset impairment charges - 65 28 65
-- -- -- --
Adjusted EBITDA $1,960 $2,325 $4,750 $5,101
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(1) Amount includes total cash paid for prepaid distribution rights and
capitalized film costs.

Consolidated Balance Sheets
(in thousands)

September 30, 2009 March 31, 2009
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Assets (Unaudited)
Current assets:
Cash and cash
equivalents $16,303 $16,049
Restricted cash 93 16
Marketable securities 1,000 90
Accounts receivable,
net 9,741 10,242
Deferred producer-for-
hire costs 2,049 60
Taxes receivable 761 683
Deferred tax assets 434 358
Prepaid and other
assets 1,732 1,592
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Total current assets 32,113 29,090
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Equipment and
furniture, net 5,130 5,573
Prepaid distribution
rights, net 11,015 10,933
Recoupable costs and
producer advances, net 4,625 4,999
Film costs, net 6,181 6,672
Goodwill 8,599 8,599
Other identifiable
intangible assets, net 1,265 1,630
Other assets 1,048 1,043
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Total assets $69,976 $68,539
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Liabilities and shareholders' equity
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable $2,018 $2,144
Producers payable 784 950
Deferred revenue 789 737
Accrued compensation 1,719 1,188
Deferred producer
liabilities 2,088 1,970
Short-term debt 3,500 4,000
Accrued other
liabilities 1,435 2,112
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Total current
liabilities 12,333 13,101
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Deferred tax liabilities 1,007 903
Taxes payable 309 242
Other long-term
liabilities 575 718
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Total liabilities 14,224 14,964
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Commitments and contingencies

Shareholders' equity:
Common stock 2 2
Additional paid-in
capital 54,963 54,702
Retained earnings
(accumulated deficit) 836 (997)
Accumulated other
comprehensive loss (49) (132)
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Total shareholders'
equity 55,752 53,575
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Total liabilities and
shareholders' equity $69,976 $68,539
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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(in thousands) (Unaudited)
Six Months Ended
September 30,
-------------------
2009 2008
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Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income $1,833 $2,474
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash
provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 4,616 4,575
Share-based compensation 333 537
Deferred taxes (16) (99)
Asset impairment charges 28 65
Changes in operating assets and liabilities
Accounts receivable 501 2,680
Accounts payable (51) (263)
Prepaid distribution rights (1,982) (2,504)
Film costs (955) (1,167)
Deferred costs - producer-for-hire (1,989) -
Deferred revenue 52 273
Producers payable (166) (55)
Taxes receivable and payable (10) 1,184
Recoupable costs and producer advances 346 (1,517)
Accrued compensation 531 (369)
Other assets and liabilities (886) 170

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Net cash provided by operating activities 2,185 5,984
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Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchase of marketable securities (1,000) (1,730)
Redemption of marketable securities 90 1,184
Purchases of equipment and furniture (432) (2,222)
Purchases of intangible assets (18) (688)
Payment of related party note arising from
business acquisition - (21)

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Net cash used in investing activities (1,360) (3,477)
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Cash flows from financing activities:
Purchases of common stock - (4,303)
Payment of dividends - (2,982)
Payments on short-term debt (500) -
Payment of long-term seller financing (75) -

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Net cash used in financing activities (575) (7,285)
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Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 250 (4,778)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash
equivalents 4 (3)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period 16,049 18,325

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Cash and cash equivalents, end of period $16,303 $13,544
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Segment Summary Data (1)
(in millions)
(Unaudited) (Unaudited)
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
September 30, September 30,
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% %
2009 2008 change 2009 2008 change
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Net sales
Transactional TV $9.3 $10.8 -14% $19.0 $21.3 -11%
Film Production 1.7 2.2 -23% 4.3 4.2 2%
Direct-to-Consumer 0.3 0.4 -25% 0.7 0.9 -22%
--- --- --- ---
Total net sales 11.4 13.4 -15% 23.9 26.4 -9%
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Cost of sales
Transactional TV 2.9 2.9 0% 5.9 5.5 7%
Film Production 0.7 1.0 -30% 1.8 1.9 -5%
Direct-to-Consumer 0.6 0.5 20% 1.1 0.9 22%
--- --- --- ---
Total cost of
sales 4.2 4.4 -5% 8.8 8.4 5%
--- --- --- ---

Operating expenses
Transactional TV 2.3 2.4 -4% 5.0 4.8 4%
Film Production 1.0 1.1 -9% 2.0 2.4 -17%
Direct-to-Consumer 0.1 0.5 -80% 0.3 1.1 -73%
Corporate
Administration 2.2 2.7 -19% 4.7 5.6 -16%
--- --- --- ---
Total operating
expenses 5.5 6.8 -19% 12.0 13.9 -14%
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Operating income (loss)
Transactional TV 4.1 5.5 -25% 8.1 11.0 -26%
Film Production 0.1 - # 0.4 - #
Direct-to-Consumer (0.4) (0.7) 43% (0.8) (1.2) 33%
Corporate
Administration (2.2) (2.7) 19% (4.7) (5.6) 16%
---- ---- ---- ----
Total operating
income $1.7 $2.1 -19% $3.0 $4.1 -27%
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(1) Amounts in this schedule may not sum due to rounding.

# Represents an increase or decrease in excess of 100%.

Supplemental Revenue Data (1)
(in millions)

(Unaudited) (Unaudited)
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
September 30, September 30,
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% %
2009 2008 change 2009 2008 change
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Transactional TV
VOD $5.0 $5.6 -11% $10.1 $10.8 -6%
PPV 4.2 5.0 -16% 8.5 10.0 -15%
Other 0.2 0.2 0% 0.4 0.4 0%
--- --- --- ---
Total $9.3 $10.8 -14% $19.0 $21.3 -11%
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Film Production
Owned content $1.2 $1.7 -29% $3.2 $3.4 -6%
Repped content 0.5 0.3 67% 1.0 0.7 43%
Other - 0.1 # 0.1 0.2 -50%
- --- --- ---
Total $1.7 $2.2 -23% $4.3 $4.2 2%
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Direct-to-Consumer
Net membership $0.3 $0.3 0% $0.6 $0.7 -14%
Other - 0.1 # 0.1 0.1 0%
--- --- --- ---
Total $0.3 $0.4 -25% $0.7 $0.9 -22%
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(1) Amounts in this schedule may not sum due to rounding.

# Represents an increase or decrease in excess of 100%.

Source: New Frontier Media, Inc.

CONTACT: Grant Williams, Chief Financial Officer of New Frontier Media,
Inc., +1-303-444-0900, ext. 2185, gwilliams@noof.com

Web Site: http://www.noof.com/

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