IDT Corporation Changes 2012 Annual Meeting Location

IDT Corporation (NYSE: IDT) has changed the location of its Annual
Meeting of Stockholders scheduled for Monday, December 17th,
2012 at 10:30 AM. The date and time remain unchanged. The previously
announced location is unavailable because of flooding caused by
Hurricane Sandy.

IDT’s Annual Meeting will be held at 550 Broad Street in Newark, NJ
07102. Directions are available through this web page http://www.550broad.com/location.html.
Stock holders attending the meeting should check in at the information
desk in the lobby. All stockholders as of the record date (October 19,
2012) are invited to attend.

If you are a stockholder of record, a form of personal photo
identification must be presented in order to be admitted to the Annual
Meeting. If your shares are held in the name of a bank, broker or other
holder of record, you must bring a brokerage statement or other written
proof of ownership as of October 19, 2012 with you to the Annual
Meeting, as well as a form of personal photo identification.

Please email invest@idt.net or call
IDT Investor Relations at (973) 438-3838 for additional information.

About IDT Corporation:

IDT
Corporation
(NYSE: IDT) through its IDT Telecom division, provides
telecommunications and financial services. IDT Telecom’s retail products
allow people to communicate and share financial resources around the
world while its carrier services business is a global leader in
wholesale voice termination. For more information, visit www.idt.net.

Investor Relations
IDT Corporation
Bill Ulrey, 973-438-3838
invest@idt.net

IDT Corporation Announces Payment of Special Dividend and Suspension of Quarterly Dividends for FY 2013

The Board of Directors of IDT Corporation (NYSE: IDT) today decided to
pay a special dividend of $0.60 per share to holders of its Class A and
Class B common stock. IDT has also suspended payment of its regular
$0.15 quarterly dividends for its 2013 fiscal year, the twelve months
ending July 31, 2013.

The special dividend will be paid on or about November 13, 2012 to
stockholders of record of as of the close of business on November 5,
2012. The ex-dividend date will be November 1, 2012. For tax purposes,
the $0.60 per share payment will be treated as a return of capital and
not as a dividend. Payments classified as returns of capital generally
reduce the basis in the shares on which the payment is made, unless the
basis is lower than the amount of the payment.

“With the uncertainty surrounding the federal tax treatment of
dividends, including the scheduled December 31st expiration
of the 15% federal tax rate on dividend income, our stockholders are
best served by paying this dividend now. We have the flexibility to pay
the special dividend while maintaining our strong balance sheet and
continuing to invest in the growth of our telecom and other businesses.
We do not expect to pay a regular dividend for the four quarters of
fiscal year 2013, and we will monitor our operational results, cash
needs and anticipated performance to determine the best way to deliver
value to our stockholders going forward,” said Howard Jonas, Chairman
and CEO of IDT Corporation.

In this press release, all statements that are not purely about
historical facts, including, but not limited to, those in which we use
the words “believe,” “anticipate,” “expect,” “plan,” “intend,”
“estimate, “target” and similar expressions, are forward-looking
statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation
Reform Act of 1995.
While these forward-looking statements
represent our current judgment of what may happen in the future, actual
results may differ materially from the results expressed or implied by
these statements due to numerous important factors, including, but not
limited to, those described in our most recent report on SEC Form 10-K
(under the headings “Risk Factors” and “Management’s Discussion and
Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations”), which may
be revised or supplemented in subsequent reports on SEC Forms 10-Q and
8-K.
We are under no obligation, and expressly disclaim any
obligation, to update the forward-looking statements in this press
release, whether as a result of new information, future events or
otherwise.

About IDT Corporation:

IDT
Corporation
(NYSE: IDT) through its IDT Telecom division, provides
telecommunications and financial services. IDT Telecom’s retail products
allow people to communicate and share financial resources around the
world while its carrier services business is a global leader in
wholesale voice termination. For more information, visit www.idt.net.

Investor Relations
IDT Corporation
Bill Ulrey, 973-438-3838
invest@idt.net

IDT Corp 2012 Form 10-K

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IDT Corporation Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year Fiscal 2012 Results

Tenth Consecutive Quarter of Year-Over-Year Revenue Growth  

NEWARK, NJ — September 27, 2012IDT Corporation (NYSE: IDT) reported diluted EPS of $1.69 and Non-GAAP diluted EPS of $0.23 for its fourth quarter of fiscal 2012, the three months ended July 31, 2012.  For FY 2012, diluted EPS was $1.75 and Non-GAAP diluted EPS was $1.33.

Howard Jonas, IDT’s Chairman and CEO, said, “We delivered positive results throughout fiscal 2012, increasing revenues strongly and delivering consistent gross profits and Adjusted EBITDA. In fiscal 2013, we intend to build on this success while investing in several long term growth initiatives. We will add to our portfolio of retail products, enhance our retail presence in underserved immigrant communities in the U.S., expand Boss Revolution’s footprint in Europe and into Asia, and augment the scope of services we provide to carriers and operators around the globe. We intend to do all of this while continuing to reward our shareholders by paying a steady dividend and, when market conditions warrant, by repurchasing our stock as we did in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2012.”

4Q12 AND FULL YEAR HIGHLIGHTS  

(All comparisons are to the comparable period in the prior year unless otherwise noted).

·         Revenue in 4Q12 increased 6.6% to $384.9 million; FY 2012 revenue increased 11.5% to $1,506.8 million.

·         Gross profit in 4Q12 increased 3.0% to $60.9 million; FY 2012 gross profits increased 2.2% to $237.4 million.

·         Adjusted EBITDA in 4Q12 increased 34.7% to $6.4 million; FY 2012 Adjusted EBITDA declined 1.6% to $24.9 million.

·         Income from operations in 4Q12 was $2.6 million compared to a loss from operations of $0.8 million; FY 2012 loss from operations was $2.2 million compared to income from operations of $9.7 million.

·         Net income attributable to IDT in 4Q12 was $37.3 million compared to $0.2 million; FY 2012 net income attributable to IDT was $38.6 million compared to $26.8 million. Net income attributable to IDT in 4Q12 and FY 2012 included tax benefits of $36.5 million and $42.8 million, respectively.

·         Diluted EPS in 4Q12 increased to $1.69 from $0.01; FY 2012 diluted EPS was $1.75 compared to $1.19. EPS for 4Q12 and FY 2012 included tax benefits of $1.65 and $1.94, respectively, per fully diluted share. 

·         Non-GAAP net income in 4Q12 was $5.1 million compared to $3.3 million; FY 2012 Non-GAAP net income was $29.3 million compared to $39.4 million.

·         Non-GAAP diluted EPS in 4Q12 increased to $0.23 compared to $0.15; FY 2012, Non-GAAP diluted EPS was $1.33 compared to $1.75.

·         Net cash provided by operating activities in 4Q12 was $10.2 million compared to $14.1 million; 2012 net cash provided by operating activities was $41.2 million compared to $56.4 million.

·         IDT repurchased 269,148 shares of IDT Class B common stock for $2.6 million during 4Q12.

NOTES:

Adjusted EBITDA, Non-GAAP net income and Non-GAAP EPS for all periods presented are non-GAAP measures intended to provide useful information that may be more indicative of IDT’s or the relevant segment’s core operating results than the applicable GAAP measures. Please refer to the Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures at the end of this release for an explanation of these terms and their respective reconciliation to the most directly comparable GAAP measure.

IDT’s operating results for fiscal 2012 and all prior periods presented have been adjusted to reflect the spin-off of Genie Energy in October 2011. Genie Energy is accounted for as a discontinued operation for all periods presented.

 4Q12 AND FULL YEAR OPERATING RESULTS BY SEGMENT

TPS

Telecom Platform Services (TPS), which accounts for 98% of IDT’s revenue, markets and distributes multiple communications and payment services across four broad business verticals: Retail Communications, Wholesale Termination Services, Payment Services and Hosted Platform Solutions.

TPS’ minutes of use in 4Q12 increased 17.1% year over year and 3.9% sequentially to 8.2 billion minutes. For FY 2012, TPS’ minutes of use increased to 30.8 billion minutes, a 17.3% increase compared to FY 2011. 

TPS’ revenue in 4Q12 increased 7.1% year over year and 1.7% sequentially to $378.3 million. For FY 2012, revenue increased by 12.2% compared to FY 2011 to $1,477.1 million: 

  • Retail Communications 4Q12 revenue increased 15.2% year over year and 5.5% sequentially to $147.0 million (38.9% of total TPS revenue in 4Q12). Increases in sales of pin-less calling services on the Boss Revolution platform continued to more than offset declines in sales of traditional disposable calling cards and the modest impact of a decline in retail sales in Europe.  FY 2012 Retail Communications revenue increased 14.4% compared to the prior year to $551.7 million. IDT expects Retail Communications’ growth to continue in FY 2013 with revenue increases from Boss Revolution calling services more than offsetting the expected decline of traditional disposable calling card product sales.
  • Wholesale Termination Services revenue of $175.2 million (46.3% of total TPS revenue in 4Q12) decreased a slight 0.2% compared to 4Q11 reflecting a strategic decision to reduce traffic on some lower margin routes. FY 2012 Wholesale revenues increased 11.8% compared to FY 2011 to $715.4 million. IDT expects that Wholesale revenues will increase modestly during FY 2013 as expected increases in minutes of use continue to offset expected declines in average revenue per minute.
  •  Payment Services revenue of $42.3 million (11.2% of total TPS revenue in 4Q12) increased 28.9% year over year and 7.6% sequentially. The increase primarily reflects continued growth of international mobile top-up (IMTU) sales. Payment Services revenue for FY 2012 increased 29.1% compared to FY 2011 to $153.0 million and IDT expects that Payment Services revenues will again increase strongly in FY 2013 as IDT continues to increase IMTU sales and introduce new payment products.
  • Hosted Platform Solutions revenue of $13.8 million (3.6% of total TPS revenue in 4Q12) declined 19.3% year over year and 1.4% sequentially. The majority of Hosted Platform Solutions revenue is generated by IDT’s cable telephony business which is in harvest mode. FY 2012 revenue decreased 24.9% compared to FY 2011 to $57.0 million.

TPS’ gross profit in 4Q12 was $56.8 million, an increase of 4.8% from $54.2 million in 4Q11 and an increase of 3.6% from $54.9 million in 3Q12. For FY 2012, gross profit increased to $218.3 million from $210.6 million in FY 2011.

Gross margin in 4Q12 was 15.0%, a 40 basis point decrease compared to the year ago quarter but a 30 basis point increase sequentially. Gross margin for FY 2012 was 14.8%, a decline of 120 basis points year over year. TPS’ year over year gross margin decline reflects the continued evolution of our product mix. Specifically, revenues of relatively higher margin traditional disposable calling cards and cable telephony services have been supplanted by revenue growth from relatively lower margin sales of IMTU products, Boss Revolution calling services and Wholesale Termination services. The sequential increase primarily reflects improvement in Retail Communications’ margin.

For FY 2013, IDT anticipates that TPS will deliver moderate increases in gross profit dollars reflecting continued revenue growth sufficient to compensate for anticipated incremental declines in TPS’ gross margin. 

TPS’ SG&A expense was $46.7 million, a 1.6% decrease compared to the year ago quarter as a result of unusually high legal expenses incurred in 4Q11, and a 3.8% increase sequentially. TPS’ SG&A as a percentage of TPS’ revenue declined to 12.3% compared to 13.4% in the year ago quarter but increased from 12.1% in 3Q12. For FY 2012, TPS’ SG&A was $182.2 million, a 4.7% increase compared to FY 2011. As a percentage of TPS’ revenue, TPS’ SG&A was 12.3% for FY 2012, compared to 13.2% in FY 2011. The growth of both Retail Communications and Wholesale Termination sales has allowed IDT to better leverage its fixed cost infrastructure. However, IDT expects to continue to invest in long term TPS growth initiatives which will increase TPS’ SG&A expense in FY 2013. The initiatives include build out of IDT Telecom’s retail sales force, expansion of Boss Revolution in Europe and Asia, development of new payment and remittance services, and expansion of Wholesale Terminations’ service offerings.  

TPS’ Adjusted EBITDA in 4Q12 was $10.2 million, a 50.1% increase compared to 4Q11 and a 2.7% increase sequentially. For FY 2012, Adjusted EBITDA was $36.1 million, a 1.3% decrease compared to the prior year reflecting relatively stable gross profits matched against the higher levels of SG&A spending.

TPS’ depreciation and amortization expense continued to decrease, reflecting the deployment over the past several years of technologies that require less CAPEX to upgrade and maintain the network. In 4Q12 depreciation and amortization expense was $3.2 million, a 15.8% decrease from the year ago period and an 8.4% decrease sequentially. IDT anticipates modest additional decreases in depreciation and amortization expense during the course of fiscal 2013.

TPS’ income from operations was $6.9 million compared to $1.8 million in 4Q11 when TPS recorded a charge of $1.1 million to adjust an accrual for certain legal matters. Absent this charge, income from operations in 4Q11 would have been $2.9 million. In 3Q12, TPS’ loss from operations was $0.1 million reflecting a non-routine charge of $6.5 million to accrue for certain legal matters. Absent this charge, TPS’ income from operations in 3Q12 would have been $6.3 million. For FY 2012, TPS’ income from operations was $5.9 million compared to $21.6 million in FY 2011. The decrease was primarily due to non-routine charges in FY 2012 of $16.0 million for certain legal matters.    

CPS

Consumer Phone Services (CPS) sells local and long distance services. CPS has been in harvest mode since fiscal 2006 – maximizing revenue from current customers while maintaining SG&A and other expenses at the minimum levels essential to operate the business. 

CPS’ 4Q12 revenue was $4.4 million, compared to $5.8 million in the year ago quarter and $4.6 million in the prior quarter. For FY 2012, revenue decreased 27.0% compared to FY 2011 to $19.3 million. Income from operations decreased in 4Q12 to $0.9 million from $1.5 million in the year ago quarter, and from $1.0 million in the prior quarter. For FY 2012, income from operations decreased 42.8% compared to FY 2011 to $4.1 million. The declines in revenue and income from operations were in line with management expectations and are expected to continue in fiscal 2013.

ALL OTHER

All Other includes: Fabrix, a software development company specializing in highly efficient cloud-based video processing, storage and delivery; Zedge, a platform, including a popular Android app, that allows users to share and obtain content to personalize mobile phones and tablets; IDT Spectrum, which holds, leases and sells fixed wireless spectrum; ICTI, which holds and enforces intellectual property previously held by IDT’s Net2Phone subsidiary; and IDT’s real estate holdings.

All Other’s 4Q12 revenue was $2.2 million, unchanged compared to 4Q11 and a sequential decrease from revenue of $3.0 million. The sequential decline primarily reflects a decline in Fabrix’s revenues, reflecting the timing of revenue recognition of certain licensing and maintenance agreements. In 4Q12, All Other reported a loss from operations of $2.3 million compared to an operating loss of $1.3 million in the year ago quarter and income from operations of $4.3 million in the prior quarter. In 3Q12, income from operations included a $5.3 million gain recorded by IDT Spectrum from the sale of wireless spectrum licenses. For fiscal 2012, the increase in Fabrix’ revenue compared to fiscal 2011 drove an increase in All Other’s revenue of 17.6% compared to the year ago to $10.4 million, and income from operations increased to $0.9 million from a loss from operations of $2.9 million in the prior year.

ZEDGE: Zedge (www.zedge.net) has surpassed 40 million downloads of its Android app. The Zedge game channel, launched earlier in calendar 2012, is already generating over 10 million game downloads per month. Zedge generated revenue of $1.0 million in 4Q12 compared to $0.9 million in 4Q11. Zedge’s revenue in FY 2012 was $3.8 million, a 17.9% increase compared to the prior year.

FABRIX:  Fabrix’s revenue was $0.6 million in both 4Q12 and 4Q11. Revenue for FY 2012 totaled $3.6 million, a 48.9% increase compared to the prior year.  Following the close of the fiscal year, Fabrix collected $12.0 million in cash from a system integrator partner pursuant to an expanded statement of work signed during 4Q12. Fabrix’s revenue is generally recognized over three years from the date on which delivered orders are accepted by the customer.

CONSOLIDATED RESULTS AND BALANCE SHEET

IDT’s 4Q12 results were consistent with recent trends and with IDT’s general outlook for FY 2013. Strong revenue growth generated within both IDT Telecom’s Retail Communications and Wholesale Termination verticals, resulted in steady to modestly increasing gross profits. In FY 2013, the Company anticipates investing in several long-term, strategic growth initiatives, resulting in moderate increases in SG&A expense and relatively stable levels of Adjusted EBITDA.

Consolidated results in 4Q12 and all prior periods presented include the impact of corporate overhead. Corporate G&A expense was $2.9 million in 4Q12, a 4.5% increase compared to the year ago quarter but a 3.2% decrease sequentially. For the full year fiscal 2012, corporate G&A expense decreased by 12.6% compared to the prior year to $13.0 million.

As noted above, net income in 4Q12 attributable to IDT was $37.3 million, compared to $0.2 million in 4Q11. Net income attributable to IDT in 4Q12 includes a tax benefit of $36.5 million. IDT, due to its profitability in the United States and expected future profitability, reversed a portion of the valuation allowance that had been applied against its U.S. deferred income tax assets. Reversal of a portion of the valuation allowance does not impact IDT’s cash position.  

Non-GAAP Net Income and diluted Non-GAAP EPS exclude the reversal of the deferred tax asset valuation allowance and certain other components of GAAP EPS that are detailed in the reconciliation provided at the end of this release. Non-GAAP net income was $5.1 million in 4Q12, compared to $3.3 million in the year ago quarter. For the full year, Non-GAAP net income totaled $29.3 million compared to $39.4 million in FY 2011 reflecting the impact of non-routine other income in FY 2011. Diluted Non-GAAP EPS was $0.23 in 4Q12 compared to $0.15 in the year ago quarter and $0.44 in the prior quarter. For FY 2012, diluted Non-GAAP EPS was $1.33 compared to $1.75 in FY 2011.

As of July 31, 2012, IDT had $151.5 million of cash and cash equivalents. In addition, IDT had an aggregate of $22.1 million of current and long-term restricted cash and cash equivalents, which included $11.2 million in customer deposits held at IDT’s Gibraltar based bank. Long term and current notes payable, consisting of mortgage loans against IDT-owned real estate, totaled $30.3 million.

DIVIDEND AND SHARE REPURCHASES

IDT’s Board of Directors declared an ordinary cash dividend of $0.15 for 4Q12, unchanged from the prior quarter. The Board anticipates continuing to pay quarterly dividends at this level commensurate with the Company’s financial results, strategic goals and available resources.

The dividend will be paid on or about October 16, 2012 to stockholders of record of IDT’s Class A and Class B common stock as of the close of business on October 9, 2012. The ex-dividend date is October 4, 2012.

During 4Q12, IDT re-purchased 269,148 shares of IDT Class B Common Stock for $2.6 million. IDT expects to continue to repurchase shares under an existing authorization when warranted by market conditions and the Company’s financial position and outlook.

IDT EARNINGS ANNOUNCEMENT & SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

·         IDT will host a conference call at 6:00 PM ET today, September 27th beginning with management’s discussion of financial and operational results, business outlook and strategy followed by Q&A with analysts and investors.

·         To listen to the conference call and/or participate in the Q&A, dial toll-free 1-877-317-6789 (from U.S.) or 1-412-317-6789 (international) and request the IDT Corporation call.

·         An audio replay of the conference call will be available one hour after the call concludes through October 9, 2012 by dialing 1-877-344-7529 (conference code 10018367), and by streaming from the IDT website investor relations site: www.idt.net/ir

·         Copies of this release – including the reconciliation of the non-GAAP financial measures that are both used herein and referenced during management’s discussion of results – are available in the Investor Relations portion of IDT’s website, at https://www.idt.net/ir.

ABOUT IDT CORPORATION

IDT Corporation (NYSE: IDT), through its IDT Telecom division, provides telecommunications and financial services.  IDT Telecom’s retail products allow people to communicate and share financial resources around the world while its carrier services business is a global leader in wholesale voice termination.  For more information, visit www.idt.net.

 

In this press release, all statements that are not purely about historical facts, including, but not limited to, payment of dividends and those in which we use the words “believe,” “anticipate,” “expect,” “plan,” “intend,” “estimate, “target” and similar expressions, are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.  While these forward-looking statements represent our current judgment of what may happen in the future, actual results may differ materially from the results expressed or implied by these statements due to numerous important factors, including, but not limited to, those described in our most recent report on SEC Form 10-K (under the headings “Risk Factors” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations”), which may be revised or supplemented in subsequent reports on SEC Forms 10-Q and 8-K.  These factors include, but are not limited to, the following: potential declines in prices for our products and services; our ability to maintain and grow our telecommunication businesses; availability of termination capacity to particular destinations; our ability to maintain carrier agreements with foreign carriers; our ability to obtain telecommunications products or services required for our services; the financial stability of our major customers; our ability to remain profitable and improve our cash flow; impact of government regulation; effectiveness of our marketing and distribution efforts; and general economic conditions.  We are under no obligation, and expressly disclaim any obligation, to update the forward-looking statements in this press release, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Contact:
IDT Corporation Investor Relations
Bill Ulrey
william.ulrey@idt.net
973-438-3838
 
(Please see attached PDF of complete earnings release
for financial tables and Non-GAAP reconciliations)

IDT Corporation to Report Fourth Quarter and Full Year Fiscal 2012 Results

IDT Corporation (NYSE: IDT) will report its financial and operational
results for the fourth quarter and full year fiscal 2012 (the three
months and twelve months ended July 31st) on Thursday,
September 27, 2012 after market close.

IDT’s earnings release will be filed on a Form 8-K and posted on the
investor relations page of the IDT website (www.idt.net/about/ir) as
early as 5:00 PM ET on September 27th. As in prior quarters,
the earnings release will not be issued over a wire service.

IDT’s conference call will begin at 6:00 PM ET on September 27th
with management’s discussion of financial and operational results,
business outlook and strategy followed by Q&A with analysts and
investors.

To listen to the conference call and/or participate in the Q&A, dial
toll-free 1-877-317-6789 (from U.S.) or 1-412-317-6789 (international)
and request the IDT Corporation call.

An audio replay of the conference call will be available one hour after
the call concludes through October 9, 2012 by dialing 1-877-344-7529
(conference code 10018367), and by streaming from the IDT website
investor relations site: www.idt.net/about/ir

About IDT Corporation:

IDT
Corporation
(NYSE: IDT) through its IDT Telecom division, provides
telecommunications and financial services. IDT Telecom’s retail products
allow people to communicate and share financial resources around the
world while its carrier services business is a global leader in
wholesale voice termination. For more information, visit www.idt.net.

Investor Relations
IDT Corporation
Bill Ulrey, 973-438-3838
invest@idt.net

IDT Announces Spin-Off of Patent and Licensing Subsidiary

IDT Corporation (NYSE: IDT) announced today its intention to spin-off
its patent and licensing subsidiary, Innovative Communications
Technologies, Inc. (ICTI) to its shareholders. ICTI’s intellectual
property portfolio includes patents that principally relate to
communications over computer networks.

“During the past year, ICTI has pursued active enforcement of its IP
while evaluating the burgeoning IP marketplace in order to both realize
the value inherent in its extraordinary portfolio and to manage risk,”
said Howard Jonas, IDT’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.

“Having considered our options in light of current trends, we now
believe that a spin-off presents the path to the greatest value for our
shareholders,” he added.

“We have carefully compared the opportunities and limitations of
continuing the effort to monetize ICTI’s patent portfolio within the IDT
corporate structure versus alternative strategies,” said Jeff Ballabon,
Chief Executive Officer of ICTI. “After a year of due diligence and
market research, it has become evident that separating ICTI completely
from IDT is the optimal way to maximize the value in this portfolio.”

Completion of the spinoff is subject to various conditions and
contingencies, and is subject to changes in the marketplace and the
other assumptions underlying the decision.

ICTI will prepare an information statement regarding the proposed
spin-off and distribute it to IDT stockholders following completion of
review of the proposed spin-off by the Securities and Exchange
Commission.

About IDT Corporation:

IDT
Corporation
(NYSE: IDT) through its IDT Telecom division, provides
telecommunications and financial services. IDT Telecom’s retail products
allow people to communicate and share financial resources around the
world while its carrier services business is a global leader in
wholesale voice termination. For more information, visit www.idt.net.

About ICTI:

ICTI is a communications technology company. ICTI’s intellectual
property solutions include some of the pioneering patents that relate to
communications over computer networks.

Investor Relations
IDT Corporation
Bill Ulrey, 973-438-3838
invest@idt.net

IDT Corporation Reports Third Quarter Fiscal 2012 Results

Year-over-Year Revenue Increase for Ninth Consecutive Quarter

NEWARK, NJ — June 7, 2012:  IDT Corporation (NYSE: IDT) reported Diluted EPS of $0.14 and non-GAAP diluted EPS of $0.44 for its third quarter of fiscal 2012, the three months ended April 30, 2012.  

Howard Jonas, IDT’s Chairman and CEO, said, “Our Telecom retail and wholesale businesses performed well with strong top line growth, consistent gross profits and increased Adjusted EBITDA.” 

3Q12 HIGHLIGHTS

·        Revenue increased 11.6% to $379.7 million from $340.2 million in 3Q11 

·        Gross profit increased 4.0% to $59.9 million from $57.6 million in 3Q11

·        Adjusted EBITDA increased to $7.5 million from $5.6 million in the year ago quarter

·        Income from operations increased to $2.2 million from $0.3 million in 3Q11. 3Q12 results included significant non-routine items: a charge of $6.5 million to accrue for four legal matters partially offset by a gain of $5.3 million from the sale of wireless spectrum licenses. Absent these items, income from operations would have been $3.3 million

·        Net income attributable to IDT was $3.0 million, compared to $7.0 million in the year ago quarter

·        Non-GAAP net income of $9.8 million, compared to $12.0 million in the year ago quarter

·        Diluted EPS of $0.14 compared to $0.31 in 3Q11

·        Non-GAAP diluted EPS of $0.44 compared to $0.53 in 3Q11

·        Net cash provided by operating activities of $24.4 million compared to $12.0 million in the year ago quarter

 

NOTES:

·         Adjusted EBITDA for all periods presented is a non-GAAP measure representing income (loss) from operations exclusive of depreciation and amortization, severance and other charges, and other operating gains (losses).  It is one of several key metrics used by management to evaluate the operating performance of the Company and its individual business units.  See explanation and reconciliations provided below.

·         Non-GAAP net income for all periods presented is a non-GAAP measure representing net income exclusive of depreciation and amortization, severance and other charges, other operating gains (losses), stock-based compensation, and income from discontinued operations.

·         Non-GAAP EPS for all periods presented is a non-GAAP measure representing non-GAAP net income divided by basic or diluted weighted-average shares.

·         IDT’s operating results for the nine months ended April 30, 2012 and all prior periods presented have been adjusted to reflect the spin-off of Genie Energy in October 2011.  Genie Energy is accounted for as a discontinued operation for all periods presented. 

 

3Q12 OPERATING RESULTS BY SEGMENT

TPS

Telecom Platform Services (TPS) accounted for 98.0% of IDT’s revenue in 3Q12.  TPS markets and distributes multiple communications and payment services across four broad business verticals: Retail Communications, Wholesale Termination Services, Payment Services and Hosted Platform Solutions.

TPS’ minutes of use increased 18.3% year over year, and 5.4% sequentially, to 7.8 billion.

TPS’ revenue was $372.1 million – an increase of 12.3% year over year and 4.1% sequentially:

·        Retail Communications revenue of $139.5 million (37.5% of TPS’ revenue in 3Q12) grew 18.0% year over year and 4.8% sequentially.  Increases in sales of pin-less calling services on the Boss Revolution platform more than offset declines in sales of traditional IDT-branded disposable calling cards.

·       
Wholesale Termination Services revenue of $179.5 million (48.2% of TPS’ revenue in 3Q12) grew 10.6% year over year and 3.3% sequentially. 

·        Payment Services revenue of $39.1 million (10.5% of TPS’ revenue in 3Q12) grew 22.0% year over year and 7.4% sequentially.  The increase primarily reflects continued growth of International Mobile Top-Up (IMTU) sales.

·        Hosted Platform Solutions revenue of $14.0 million (3.8% of TPS’ revenue in 3Q12) declined 26.1% year over year and 2.2% sequentially. The majority of Hosted Platform Solutions revenue is generated by IDT’s cable telephony business which is in harvest mode.  As such, Hosted Platform Solutions’ revenue is expected to continue to decline over the next several quarters.

TPS’ gross margin was 14.7% of revenue.  Gross margin percentage declined 110 basis points year over year and 40 basis points sequentially.  The margin declines primarily reflect the growth in the high volume but lower margin Wholesale Termination Services category, and, within Retail Communications, the continued shift in product mix from traditional higher margin prepaid cards to lower margin sales over the Boss Revolution platform.

TPS’ gross profits increased 4.9% year over year and 1.6% sequentially to $54.9 million, the highest level since the fourth quarter of fiscal 2009. 

TPS’ SG&A expense was $45.0 million, a 4.3% increase year over year but a 1.4% decrease sequentially. SG&A as a percentage of TPS’ revenue declined to 12.1% compared to 13.0% in the year ago quarter and 12.8% in the prior quarter.  The rapid growth of both sales over the Boss Revolution platform and of Wholesale Termination Services has allowed IDT to better leverage its fixed cost infrastructure.

TPS’ Adjusted EBITDA was $9.9 million, a 7.6% increase compared to 3Q11 and an 18.0% increase compared to 2Q12. 

TPS’ depreciation and amortization expense continue to decrease, reflecting the deployment of technologies with a lower rate of CAPEX required to upgrade and maintain its network.  In 3Q12, depreciation and amortization expense was $3.5 million, a 17.5% decrease from the year ago period and a 2.0% decrease sequentially.

During 3Q12, TPS recorded a non-routine charge of $6.5 million to accrue for four legal matters.

TPS’ loss from operations was $0.1 million compared to income from operations of $4.9 million in 3Q11 and $6.5 million in the sequential quarter.  Absent the charge related to four legal matters previously mentioned, TPS’ income from operations in 3Q12 would have been $6.3 million.   

CPS

Consumer Phone Services (CPS) includes sales of both bundled (unlimited local and long distance) services as well as long distance-only services.  CPS has been in “harvest mode” since fiscal 2006 – maximizing revenue from current customers while maintaining SG&A and other expenses at the minimum levels essential to operate the business. 

CPS’ revenue decreased to $4.6 million from $6.3 million in the year ago quarter and $5.0 million in the prior quarter.  Income from operations decreased to $1.0 million from $1.5 million in the year ago quarter, and decreased slightly compared to the prior quarter.  The declines in revenue and income from operations were in line with management expectations.

ALL OTHER

All Other includes: Fabrix, a software development company specializing in highly efficient cloud-based video processing, storage and delivery; Zedge, a distribution platform including an Android app that allows users to share and obtain content to personalize mobile phones and tablets; IDT Spectrum, which holds, leases and sells fixed wireless spectrum; ICTI, which holds intellectual property previously held by IDT’s Net2Phone subsidiary; and IDT’s real estate holdings.

All Other’s revenue increased 24.2% year over year and 5.0% sequentially to $3.0 million, primarily reflecting revenue growth at Fabrix.  All Other reported income from operations of $4.3 million as a result of the $5.3 million gain generated by IDT Spectrum on the sale of eight wireless spectrum licenses. Absent this gain, All Other’s loss from operations in 3Q12 would have been $1.0 million.  In the year ago quarter, All Other’s loss from operations was $1.7 million.

FABRIX:  Fabrix’s revenue increased to $1.3 million from $0.9 million in the year ago quarter. Fabrix’s revenue is generally recognized over three years from the date on which delivered orders are accepted by the customer.

ZEDGE: Zedge (www.zedge.net) continues to experience strong growth in global downloads of its Android apps. In 3Q12, Zedge launched its game and live wallpaper channels.  These channels utilize Zedge’s proprietary machine learning-based recommendation engine to provide users with a customized selection of games and wallpapers based on their individual preferences.  Zedge generated revenue of $0.9 million in 3Q12 compared to $0.8 million in 3Q11.

IDT SPECTRUM:  During 3Q12, IDT Spectrum closed on its previously announced agreement to sell eight spectrum licenses covering certain metropolitan areas from its nationwide portfolio. This initial sale represents a step in IDT’s longer term effort to monetize its spectrum assets.

BALANCE SHEET AND CASH FLOW

As of April 30, 2012, IDT had $156.5 million of cash and cash equivalents, and an additional $17.1 million of short-term and long-term restricted cash and cash equivalents, of which $5.2 million represents customer deposits held by IDT’s wholly-owned bank in Gibraltar. Notes payable (both long and short term), consisting of mortgage loans against IDT-owned real estate, totaled $30.2 million.

Net cash provided by operating activities was $24.4 million in 3Q12, compared to $12.0 million in 3Q11 and $19.9 million in 2Q12.  In 3Q12, IDT received $7.0 million from sales by Fabrix of video storage software licenses and maintenance agreements. Also in 3Q12, IDT received $6.8 million from the sale of spectrum licenses, which is included in net cash provided by investing activities in the statement of cash flows.

IDT’s Board of Directors declared an ordinary cash dividend of $0.15 for 3Q12.  The Board anticipates continuing to pay quarterly dividends commensurate with the Company’s financial results, strate
gic goals and available resources.

The dividend will be paid on or about June 26, 2012 to stockholders of record of IDT’s Class A and Class B common stock as of the close of business on June 18, 2012.  The ex-dividend date is June 14, 2012.

 

IDT EARNINGS ANNOUNCEMENT & SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

§         IDT will host a conference call at 6:00 PM EDT today, June 7th, to discuss financial and operational results, business outlook and strategy.  Management’s presentation will be followed by a live question and answer session with investors.

§         To participate in the Q&A session, dial toll-free 1-877-317-6789 (from U.S.) or 1-412-317-6789 (international) and request the IDT Corporation call.

§         A listen-only webcast will be available at http://services.choruscall.com/links/idt120607.html  The webcast will remain available in the ‘Investor Relations’ section of the IDT Corporation website (www.idt.net/about/ir) for one year after the call.   An audio replay will also be available one hour after the call concludes through June 18, 2012 by dialing 1-877-344-7529 (conference code 10014352). 

§         Copies of this release – which includes a reconciliation of the non-GAAP financial measures that are both used herein and referenced during management’s discussion of results – are available in the Investor Relations portion of IDT’s website, at https://www.idt.net/about/ir/overview.asp.

 

ABOUT IDT CORPORATION:

IDT Corporation (NYSE: IDT), through its IDT Telecom division, provides telecommunications and financial services.  IDT Telecom’s retail products allow people to communicate and share financial resources around the world while its carrier services business is a global leader in wholesale voice termination.  For more information, visit www.idt.net.

In this press release, all statements that are not purely about historical facts, including, but not limited to, payment of dividends and those in which we use the words “believe,” “anticipate,” “expect,” “plan,” “intend,” “estimate, “target” and similar expressions, are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.  While these forward-looking statements represent our current judgment of what may happen in the future, actual results may differ materially from the results expressed or implied by these statements due to numerous important factors, including, but not limited to, those described in our most recent report on SEC Form 10-K (under the headings “Risk Factors” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations”), which may be revised or supplemented in subsequent reports on SEC Forms 10-Q and 8-K.  These factors include, but are not limited to, the following: potential declines in prices for our products and services; our ability to maintain and grow our telecommunication businesses; availability of termination capacity to particular destinations; our ability to maintain carrier agreements with foreign carriers; our ability to obtain telecommunications products or services required for our services; the  financial stability of our major customers; our ability to remain profitable and improve our cash flow; impact of government regulation; effectiveness of our marketing and distribution efforts; and general economic conditions.  We are under no obligation, and expressly disclaim any obligation, to update the forward-looking statements in this press release, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Contact:

IDT Corporation Investor Relations

Bill Ulrey

william.ulrey@idt.net

973-438-3838

 

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IDT to Market Prepaid Calling Cards at 4,700 Rite Aid Locations

IDT Corporation (NYSE: IDT), a global telecommunications provider, has
entered into an agreement with Rite Aid Corporation to market domestic
and international prepaid calling cards in the U.S. drugstore chain’s
approximately 4,700 locations.

The agreement will provide Rite Aid consumers access to IDT’s portfolio
of prepaid and stored value products and services including a variety of
prepaid calling cards for both domestic and international use. Card
denominations range from 150 to 2,000 prepaid minutes, and domestic
cards are cobranded with and IDT and Rite Aid logos. As one of the
nation’s leading drugstore chains, Rite Aid has stores in 31 states and
the District of Columbia and fiscal 2011 annual revenues of $25.2
billion.

“We are very excited about our marketing agreement with Rite Aid. Rite
Aid customers will find these cards to be a convenient and affordable
way to keep in touch with family and friends both within the United
States and abroad,” said Yona Katz, CEO of IDT Retail.

“IDT has been an industry leader for over 15 years and brings to Rite
Aid a wealth of experience providing practical, prepaid communication
solutions that we believe our Rite Aid customers will use and
appreciate,” said Bill Renz, Rite Aid vice president, consumables. “As
an added incentive, customers who recharge an existing card with new
minutes from a Rite Aid store will receive 10 percent additional minutes
for free.”

About IDT Corporation:

IDT
Corporation
(NYSE: IDT) through its IDT Telecom division provides
telecommunications and payment services. IDT Telecom’s retail products
allow people to communicate and share financial resources around the
world while its carrier services business is a global leader in
wholesale voice termination. For more information, visit www.idt.net.

IDT Corporation
Investor Relations:
Bill Ulrey,
973-438-3838
invest@idt.net

IDT Subsidiary Sues to Defend Key Patents

 
ARLINGTON, Va.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–IDT Corporation (NYSE: IDT) today said that its technology licensing subsidiary, Innovative Communications Technologies, Inc. (ICTI), has filed complaints in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia against Stalker Software, Inc. (d/b/a CommuniGate Systems, Inc.), ooVoo, LLC, and Vivox, Inc. claiming infringement of a number of its key patents. ICTI seeks both damages and injunctive relief from the defendants. 
 
“We believe that ICTI’s patented technology is being improperly exploited by many companies, including these defendants. These actions are the first steps in a broader campaign to protect these valuable intellectual property assets,” said Howard Jonas, Chairman and CEO of IDT.

“The patents that are the subject of these lawsuits have been carefully and extensively re-examined by the US Patent and Trademark Office and the patentability of the claims has been confirmed,” Mr. Jonas noted.

About IDT Corporation

IDT Corporation (NYSE: IDT) through its IDT Telecom division, markets and distributes multiple communication and payment services. IDT Telecom’s Retail Communications, Hosted Solutions and Payment Services businesses allow people to communicate and share financial resources around the world while its Wholesale Termination Services business is a global leader in wholesale voice termination. For more information, visit www.idt.net.

About ICTI

ICTI is a communications technology licensing company, headquartered in Arlington, VA. ICTI’s patent portfolio includes 25 US and international patents. ICTI is a subsidiary of IDT Corporation (NYSE: IDT).


Contacts

ICTI IP Counsel
Vandana Koelsch, 202-480-5075
or
IDT Corporation
Bill Ulrey, 973-438-3838
william.ulrey@idt.net
 
 
 

IDT Corporation – Results for First Quarter Fiscal 2012

NEWARK, NJ — December 12, 2011:  IDT Corporation (NYSE: IDT) reported record revenue of $376.8 million and a net loss attributable to IDT of $(4.3) million – $(0.21) per diluted share -for its first quarter of fiscal 2012, the three months ended October 31, 2011.  Operating results for the quarter include the impact of $11.3 million in expense resulting from the settlement of a legal claim.

IDT’s Board also declared a quarterly dividend of $0.13 per share of common stock. The dividend will be paid on January 5, 2012 to shareholders of record of IDT’s Class A and Class B common stock as of the close of business on December 22, 2011.  The ex-dividend date is December 20, 2011.  The Board anticipates continuing to pay quarterly dividends commensurate with the Company’s financial results, available resources and strategic goals. For tax purposes, the $0.13 per share payment will be treated as a return of capital and not as a dividend.  Payments classified as returns on capital generally reduce the basis in the shares on which the payment is made, unless the basis is lower than the amount of the payment.  

As a result of the successful spin-off of Genie Energy Ltd. (NYSE: GNE), which was completed on October 28, 2011, IDT’s operating results for 1Q12, including all comparative periods presented, have been adjusted to reflect Genie Energy as a discontinued operation. 

FIRST QUARTER FISCAL 2012 HIGHLIGHTS

·    Revenue of $376.8 million in the current quarter increased 21.6% versus the year ago period.

·    Gross profit of $57.4 million in the current quarter was flat compared with the year ago period.

·    Gross margin of 15.2% declined 330 basis points versus the year ago period.

·    Adjusted EBITDA of $4.6 million versus $7.5 million in the year ago period.

·    (Loss) from operations of $(11.1) million including the impact of $11.3 million in expense related to the settlement of a lawsuit previously filed by T-Mobile against IDT Telecom, versus income from operations of $4.3 million in the year ago period.

·    Net (loss) attributable to IDT of $(4.3) million versus net income of $15.6 million in the year ago period.

·     Diluted (loss) per share of $(0.21) versus diluted income per share of $0.70 in the year ago period.

·     Net cash (used in) operating activities totaled $(13.4) million, including the impact of the legal settlement, versus net cash provided by operating activities of $3.6 million in the year ago period.

·    Cash and cash equivalents were $146.5 million at October 31, 2011.  This includes $17.4 million in restricted cash and cash equivalents, and $11.9 million due to Genie Energy, which was transferred to Genie Energy after the quarter end.

$ in millions, except EPS

1Q12

4Q11

1Q11

YoY Change (%/$)

Revenue

$376.8

$361.1

$309.8

+21.6%

Gross profit

$57.4

$59.2

$57.4

0.1%

Gross margin percentage

15.2%

16.4%

18.5%

(330) basis points

SG&A expense (including R&D)

$52.8

$54.4

$49.9

+5.8%

Adjusted EBITDA

$4.6

$4.8

$7.5

(38.2)%

Depreciation and amortization expense

$4.4

$4.5

$5.7

(21.8)%

Other operating (loss) gains

$(11.3)

$(1.1)

$2.5

$(13.8)

(Loss) income from operations

$(11.1)

$(0.8)

$4.3

$(15.4)

Net (loss) income attributable to IDT

$(4.3)

$0.2

$15.6

$(19.9)

Diluted EPS attributable to IDT

$(0.21)

$0.01

$0.70

$(0.91)

Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities

$(13.4)

$14.1

$3.6

$(17.0)

 

NOTES:

·         Adjusted EBITDA for all periods presented is a non-GAAP measure representing income (loss) from operations exclusive of depreciation and amortization, and other operating (loss) gains.  It is one of several key metrics used by management to evaluate the operating performance of the Company and its individual business units.  See reconciliations provided below.

·         The results of operations for Genie Energy have been reclassified to discontinued operations for all periods presented.

Howard Jonas, IDT’s Chairman and CEO, said, “IDT spun-off Genie Energy to our stockholders in the first quarter, and delivered strong top line results, with revenues 21.6% higher than the year ago quarter.  We have been particularly pleased by the rapid expansion of our Boss Revolution payment platform, which increased revenues by over 400% compared to the year ago quarter and is now larger than our traditional pre-paid calling card business in the U.S. on a revenue basis.  Our bottom line and cash from operations were impacted by a significant legal settlement and other expenses which we undertook to facilitate the spin-off of Genie Energy.  Absent these items, we would have had positive net income and cash from operations. 

“Looking ahead, we expect to deliver positive net income and cash from operations in the second quarter of fiscal 2012 even as we continue to invest in building-out the Boss Revolution payment platform, our direct retail sales force and other initiatives essential to our long term growth strategy,” Mr. Jonas added.

BALANCE SHEET AND CASH FLOW HIGHLIGHTS

At October 31, 2011, IDT reported $146.5 million of cash and cash equivalents, including $17.4 million of restricted cash and cash equivalents, compared to $240.3 million as of July 31, 2011.  

During 1Q12, IDT transferred $70.3 million to Genie Energy in connection with Genie Energy’s spin-off to IDT’s stockholders.  In 2Q12, IDT transferred an additional $11.9 million to Genie in connection with the spin-off. These cash transfers, in addition to $23.8 million in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash held by Genie Energy prior to the spin-off, totaled $106.0 million, which represents the total cash that Genie Energy was expected to receive at spin-off, in accordance with IDT management’s intent as disclosed in Genie’s filed Registration Statement on Form 10.

At October 31, 2011, IDT’s total assets were $394.0 million and total liabilities were $323.5 million, compared to total assets of $568.2 million and total liabilities of $364.4 million at July 31, 2011. The decline in IDT’s net assets reflects predominantly the $94.1 million of cash mentioned above plus $30.7 million of other net working capital assets distributed to Genie Energy in the spin-off.

Net cash (used in) operating activities was $(13.4) million in 1Q12, compared to net cash provided by operating activities of $3.6 million during the year ago quarter.  Most of the decline in cash for 1Q12 is due to the $10.0 million cash payment made to T-Mobile to settle pending litigation, as discussed above.  In addition, IDT paid annual employee performance compensation in 1Q12 totaling $5.7 million. 

Capital expenditures in 1Q12 totaled $1.9 million, compared to $3.3 million in the year ago quarter.  Dividends paid to stockholders in 1Q12 totaled $5.2 million.  IDT did not pay any dividends in the year ago quarter.

OPERATING RESULTS BY SEGMENT

IDT TELECOM

IDT Telecom is comprised of two reportable business segments: Telecom Platform Services (TPS) and Consumer Phone Services (CPS).  TPS, representing 99% of IDT Telecom’s revenue and 86% of its Adjusted EBITDA in 1Q12, markets and distributes multiple communications and payment services across four broad business categories, including: 

·        Retail Communications sells international long distance calling products primarily to immigrant communities worldwide, with core markets in the US and Europe. This includes our flagship Boss Revolution – a pay-as-you-go, card-less international calling service and payment platform, mobile applications, as well as many of our established calling card brands including Boss, La Leyenda, Feliz, and Pennytalk. 

·        Wholesale Termination Services is a global telecom carrier terminating international long distance calls around the world for Tier 1 fixed line and mobile network operators as well as other aggregators through its network of 800-plus carrier interconnects.

·        Hosted Platform Solutions enables operators to leverage IDT’s proprietary networks, platforms and/or technology to assist them in providing customized communications solutions.  Included in this category is our cable telephony product offering, which is in “harvest mode”.

·        Payment Services markets payment products such as international mobile top-up, or IMTU, as well as gift cards in both the US and Europe.  IMTU enables purchasers to top-up a prepaid mobile phone in another country.  IMTU is available in both traditional cards as well as on the Boss Revolution payment platform. IDT also offers a reloadable debit card and Bank Identification Number (BIN) Sponsorship services in Europe through its Gibraltar bank.

CPS provides both bundled (unlimited local and long distance) services as well as long distance-only services to consumers in the United States.  CPS has been in “harvest mode” since fiscal 2006 – maximizing revenue from current customers while maintaining SG&A and other expenses at the minimum levels essential to operate the business. We anticipate that CPS’ customer base and revenue will continue to decline, however, given the current customer behavior and churn trends, we expect this business to continue to generate positive cash flow for at least another three years.

Telecom Platform Services (TPS)

For 1Q12, TPS’ minutes of use rose to 7.3 billion, a 20.0% increase compared to the year ago quarter and a 4.5% increase sequentially, driven by the continued strength in both our Wholesale Termination Services and Retail Communications businesses.  Consistent with the growth in minutes, TPS’ revenue increased 22.9% year over year and 4.5% sequentially to $369.1 million.

·        Retail Communications revenue of $131.9 million (35.7% of TPS’ revenue in 1Q12) grew 11.5% year over year and 3.3% sequentially.  Growth was led by aggressive penetration and acceptance of Boss Revolution within the U.S. retail distribution network, partially offset by a continued decline in sales of traditional IDT-branded disposable calling cards

·        Wholesale Termination Services revenue of $187.0 million (50.7% of TPS’ revenue in 1Q12) grew 33.0% year over year and 6.5% sequentially.  This growth was due to our continued focus on optimal execution as well as an effective pricing and costing strategy, which we believe has increased our market share presence in a very competitive international long distance market.    

·        Hosted Platform Solutions revenue of $15.0 million (4.1% of TPS’ revenue in 1Q12) declined 23.5% year over year and 12.0% sequentially.  The decline in revenue is primarily due to the loss of IDT’s largest cable telephony customer. 

·        Payment Services revenue of $35.2 million (9.5% of TPS’ revenue in 1Q12) grew 60.5% year over year and 7.0% sequentially.  The year over year growth was driven by the success of our IMTU products.  However, because of increased competition in the IMTU marketplace, sales of IMTU products are likely to grow at a slower pace in fiscal 2012.  Future growth will be contingent, in large part, on our ability to enter into new IMTU partnerships with wireless providers, as well as on a recently launched initiative to sell IMTU through the Boss Revolution payment platform.

TPS’ gross margin percentage in 1Q12 was 14.3%, generating $52.6 million in gross profit.  Gross margin percentage declined 290 basis points year over year and 110 basis points sequentially, while gross profit increased 1.7% year over year and declined 2.9% sequentially.  The declines in gross margin reflect the loss of the large, high margin cable telephony customer, as well as the evolution of our product mix, as revenue from higher margin traditional disposable calling cards decline while revenue of our lower margin Wholesale Termination Services, Boss Revolution and IMTU, increase.  In addition, during 1Q12, the gross profit and margins for our European Retail Communications business was negatively impacted by the weakening of the European currencies versus the US dollar. 

TPS’ SG&A expense in 1Q12 was $44.9 million, an 8.2% year over year increase in absolute terms, primarily due to the increase in our variable costs as our top-line grew as well.  As a percentage of TPS’ revenue, SG&A expense declined to 12.2%, compared to 13.8% in the year ago period and 13.4% in 4Q11.  Variable SG&A includes costs such as marketing, bad debt, third-party transaction processing costs, and internal sales commissions that closely track top-line performance.  In particular, internal sales commissions have grown rapidly as a direct result of IDT Telecom’s ongoing effort to grow and strengthen its retail direct sales force in the U.S.  Similarly, third-party transaction processing costs have increased in direct proportion to the explosive growth of Boss Revolution. Excluding these variable costs, SG&A expense was relatively flat year over year.

Sequentially, TPS’ SG&A decreased by 5.2%, reflecting a sharp reduction in legal fees.  Legal fees typically relate to legacy litigation activities not associated with the ongoing costs necessary to operate our businesses.  In addition, during 1Q12, IDT recognized a higher level of bad debt due to a significant deterioration in our ability to collect on amounts due from a wholesale carrier customer.  In general, management has identified a somewhat increased liquidity and/or solvency risk in the wholesale termination marketplace, and continues to attentively monitor credit exposure and the credit quality of our wholesale trade partners. 

TPS generated $7.7 million in Adjusted EBITDA in 1Q12, compared to $10.2 million in the year-ago period and $6.8 million in the prior quarter.   

TPS’ depreciation and amortization expense was $3.8 million in 1Q12, a 19.8% decline from the year ago period and a 1.1% decline sequentially.  The slowing in the rate of decline in depreciation and amortization expense reflects the normalized levels of depreciation and amortization, after a period of sustained reductions related to the move to an IP-based network and reduced capital expenditures.

 

TPS’ loss from operations was $(7.3) million in 1Q12, including the impact of $11.3 million in costs related to the lawsuit settlement discussed above.  Income from operations was $5.5 million in 1Q11, and $1.8 million in 4Q11.

ALL OTHER

All Other is comprised of operating businesses or assets of IDT that are not included within our TPS or CPS reportable segments.  It includes Fabrix, a software development company specializing in highly efficient video processing, storage and delivery; Zedge, the worlds’ largest distribution platform for personalization of feature phones, smart phones and tablets; IDT Spectrum, which holds, leases and sells fixed wireless spectrum; and ICTI which holds intellectual property developed by IDT’s Net2Phone subsidiary related to computer-to-computer communications.  All Other also includes IDT’s real estate holdings.

During 1Q12, Fabrix successfully deployed its deep video storage product with a North American tier-1 operator.  In addition, a major cable operator based in the United States that is utilizing Fabrix for a cloud based DVR solution continues to roll out that service to its customer base successfully.  Recently, Fabrix also closed a modest but strategically significant DVR deal in Europe.  

 

Zedge continues its robust growth, with more than 12 million active installations of its app for Android.  The Zedge app ranks in the top 15 most popular apps across Google’s Android Marketplace.

IDT Spectrum is seeing increased interest from wireless operators for its 38 and 28 GHz licenses to support wireless backhaul build-outs.

ICTI is moving forward in its effort to monetize its patent portfolio. Review and due diligence regarding the patents and potential defendants/licensees is ongoing, and negotiations with infringers are expected to commence in the first half of calendar 2012.

 

IDT EARNINGS ANNOUNCEMENT & SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

§         Management’s discussion of IDT’s financial and operational results is posted in an audio file on the IDT website at https://www.idt.net/about/ir/overview.asp.  The audio file (in MP3 format) may be played directly from the website or downloaded for later playback.

§         An archived copy of this audio file will be available on the Investor Relations page of the IDT website, under the “Presentations” heading, for at least one year after the webcast.

§         Copies of this release – which includes a reconciliation of the Non-GAAP financial measures that are both used herein and referenced during management’s discussion of results – are available in the Investor Relations portion of IDT’s website, at https://www.idt.net/about/ir/overview.asp.

§         Q&A will be in a written format.  Investors and others interested in IDT are invited to e-mail questions for management to invest@idt.net.  IDT will accept questions received through the close of business on Thursday, December 15, 2011. Questioners must identify themselves by name and (if applicable) firm. When management can constructively answer the question, the initial question, the questioner’s name and firm, and management’s response will be posted in a document available on IDT Corporation’s website and in a Form 8-K filing as early as Monday, December 19, 2011 following the market close.

ABOUT IDT CORPORATION

IDT Corporation (NYSE: IDT) through its IDT Telecom division, markets and distributes multiple communication and payment services.  IDT Telecom’s retail communications, hosted solutions and payment services allow people to communicate and share financial resources around the world while its wholesale termination services business is a global leader in wholesale voice termination. For more information, visit www.idt.net.

 

 

In this press release, all statements that are not purely about historical facts, including, but not limited to, payment of dividends and those in which we use the words “believe,” “anticipate,” “expect,” “plan,” “intend,” “estimate, “target” and similar expressions, are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.  While these forward-looking statements represent our current judgment of what may happen in the future, actual results may differ materially from the results expressed or implied by these statements due to numerous important factors, including, but not limited to, those described in our most recent report on SEC Form 10-K (under the headings “Risk Factors” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations”), which may be revised or supplemented in subsequent reports on SEC Forms 10-Q and 8-K.  These factors include, but are not limited to, the following: potential declines in prices for our products and services; our ability to maintain and grow our telecommunication businesses; availability of termination capacity to particular destinations; our ability to maintain carrier agreements with foreign carriers; our ability to obtain telecommunications products or services required for our services; the  financial stability of our major customers; our ability to return to profitability and improve our cash flow; impact of government regulation; effectiveness of our marketing and distribution efforts; and general economic conditions.  We are under no obligation, and expressly disclaim any obligation, to update the forward-looking statements in this press release, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Contact:

IDT Corporation Investor Relations

Bill Ulrey

william.ulrey@idt.net

973-438-3838

 
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