IDT Sells Palo Alto Commercial Real Estate Holdings

IDT Corporation (NYSE:IDT; IDT.C) said today that its majority owned
subsidiary, Hillview Avenue Realty, LLC, sold its commercial real estate
holdings located in Palo Alto, CA for $62.7 million. IDT’s net proceeds
on the deal were approximately $3.1 million.

The properties, consisting of two interconnected office buildings
containing an aggregated 120,000 square feet on a 6.68 acre parcel of
land, were sold to BGR Associates, a California Limited Partnership.

About IDT Corporation:

IDT
Corporation
(www.idt.net)
is a multinational holding company focused on the telecommunications and
energy industries. IDT Corporation’s Class B Common Stock and Common
Stock trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbols IDT
and IDT.C, respectively.

IDT Investor Relations
Bill Ulrey, 973-438-3838

IDT CEO Jim Courter To Remain as Vice Chairman

IDT Corporation (NYSE: IDT, IDT.C) announced today that Vice Chairman
and CEO Jim Courter will remain as the Company’s non-executive Vice
Chairman of the Board after his tenure as Chief Executive Officer
expires on October 21, 2009.

In October of 2008, the Company announced that Mr. Howard Jonas, founder
and current Chairman of the Board of IDT, would re-assume the role of
CEO when Mr. Courter stepped down.

“I am delighted that Jim will continue to contribute to IDT’s growth in
the coming years as Vice Chairman of the Board,” said Howard Jonas. “He
has done marvelous work as CEO. His counsel and seasoned judgment have
been, and will continue to be, important to the Company’s future.”

“Jim Courter is one of the finest individuals and chief executives I
have ever dealt with,” said James Mellor, IDT’s Lead Independent
Director. “I am delighted that we will continue working together on
IDT’s Board.”

“I look forward to focusing on my work as Vice Chairman of IDT’s Board,”
said Mr. Courter. “I’m particularly pleased by the progress we have made
in the past year to restructure operations and prepare for future
growth. Howard Jonas has always been IDT’s visionary, and there is no
one better qualified to lead the Company and continue this progress as
its CEO.”

About IDT Corporation:

IDT
Corporation
(www.idt.net)
is a multinational holding company focused on the telecommunications and
energy industries. IDT Corporation’s Class B Common Stock and Common
Stock trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbols IDT
and IDT.C, respectively.

In this press release, all statements that are not purely about
historical facts, including, but not limited to, those with 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.
All
forward-looking statements and risk factors included in this document
are made as of the date hereof, based on information available to IDT as
of the date thereof, and IDT assumes no obligation to update any
forward-looking statements or risk factors.

IDT Corporation External Affairs
Bill Ulrey, 973-438-3838

IDT Corporation Announces Timing of CTM Media Holdings Spin-Off

Newark, NJ – July 23, 2009: IDT Corporation (NYSE: IDT; IDT.C) today announced the record date for the tax-free spin-off of CTM Media Holdings, Inc. (“Holdings”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of IDT, to IDT’s stockholders.

Subject to the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) declaring Holdings’ registration statement on Form 10 effective, on or about August 17, 2009 (the “Distribution Date”), the spin-off of Holdings will occur by way of a pro rata distribution of Holdings Class A common stock, Class B common stock and Class C common stock to IDT’s stockholders.

In the distribution, each IDT stockholder will receive one share of Holdings Class A common stock for every three shares of IDT common stock, one share of Holdings Class B common stock for every three shares of IDT Class B common stock, and one share of Holdings Class C common stock for every three shares of IDT Class A common stock, held at 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on August 3, 2009 (the “Record Date”). No action is required by IDT stockholders to receive the shares of Holdings common stock. As of June 3, 2009, there were a total of 23,875,773 shares of IDT Class A, Class B and common stock issued and outstanding.

Shares of IDT common stock and Class B common stock will continue to be traded on the New York Stock Exchange (the “NYSE”) with the entitlement to Holdings’ shares through the period leading up to and on the Distribution Date. This means that shares of IDT common stock and Class B common stock will trade with an entitlement to shares of Holdings Class A common stock and Class B common Stock, respectively, distributed pursuant to the spin-off. Therefore, if investors sell shares of IDT common stock or Class B common stock at any time up to and including through the Distribution Date, investors will be selling their right to receive shares of Holdings’ Class A common stock and Class B common stock, respectively, in the spin-off.

Investors are encouraged to consult with their financial advisors regarding the specific implications of buying or selling IDT common stock. Shares of IDT common stock and Class B common stock will continue to trade “regular way” on the NYSE through the period prior to, on, and after the Distribution Date.

IDT intends to apply to have the Holdings Class A common stock and Holdings Class B common stock quoted on the Over the Counter Bulletin Board and it is possible that, after establishing a market value in that forum, Holdings’ management will seek to have the Holdings Class A common stock and Holdings Class B common stock listed on an exchange.

About IDT Corporation:
IDT Corporation (www.idt.net ) is a consumer focused company operating primarily in the telecommunications and energy industries. IDT Corporation’s Class B common stock and common stock trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbols IDT and IDT.C, respectively.

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.

Contact:
IDT Corporation Investor Relations
Bill Ulrey – (973) 438-3838

IDT Energy Strikes Deal with BP to Supply Electricity and Gas

IDT Energy, a subsidiary of IDT Corporation (NYSE: IDT; IDT.C), today
said that it has selected BP Energy as its preferred supplier of
electricity and natural gas in New York State.

“We are very pleased to forge this strategic relationship with BP
Energy,” said IDT Energy’s CEO Geoff Rochwarger. “This agreement
enhances our ability to provide our customers with competitive rates and
outstanding service throughout our New York service areas.”

Under the terms of the multi-year agreement, BP Energy will be the
supplier of choice for IDT Energy – the largest residential energy
supply company in New York state serving approximately 414,000 electric
and gas meters.

“If this arrangement develops as we expect, it will enhance IDT’s
liquidity by materially reducing the capital required to support our
ESCO business,” said Bill Pereira, CFO of IDT Corporation. “That will
give us greater flexibility to support some of our other business
initiatives.”

IDT Energy’s ability to purchase electricity and natural gas under the
agreement is subject to satisfaction of certain conditions.

About IDT Energy:

IDT Energy (www.idtenergy.com)
is an energy supply company (ESCO) providing electricity and natural gas
primarily to residential and small business customers throughout New
York State. IDT Energy’s headquarters are in Newark, New Jersey. It is a
subsidiary of IDT Corporation (NYSE: IDT; IDT.C).

About IDT Corporation:

IDT
Corporation
(www.idt.net)
is a consumer focused company operating primarily in the
telecommunications and energy industries. IDT Corporation’s Class B
Common Stock and Common Stock trade on the New York Stock Exchange under
the ticker symbols IDT and IDT.C, respectively.

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.

IDT Corporation
Bill Ulrey, 973-438-3838

IDT Closes on Purchase of UTA Joint Venture

IDT Corporation (NYSE: IDT; IDT.C) today said that it has closed on the
previously announced purchase of the outstanding 49% of its Union
Telecard Alliance, LLC (UTA) joint venture from the Gomez Family Trust.
The agreement was initially announced by IDT on June 17, 2009.

UTA has been the distributor of IDT prepaid calling cards in the United
States. UTA utilizes a network of more than 850 sub-distributors that
sell to retail outlets throughout most of the United States. UTA
develops marketing and distribution strategies for IDT’s prepaid calling
card products, including card design, pricing and market expansion
opportunities.

As previously announced, IDT is paying $6.9 million for the UTA stake,
with $3.6 million in cash paid on closing in addition to the $1.0
million paid on entering into the agreement. The Gomez Family Trust has
also received certain non-core holdings of UTA, and may receive up to an
additional $2.5 million based on post-closing adjustments and
contingencies.

About IDT Corporation:

IDT
Corporation
(www.idt.net)
is a consumer focused company operating primarily in the
telecommunications and energy industries. IDT Corporation’s Class B
Common Stock and Common Stock trade on the New York Stock Exchange under
the ticker symbols IDT and IDT.C, respectively.

Investor Relations:
IDT Corporation
Bill Ulrey: 973-438-3838

IDT to Purchase Outstanding Interest in UTA Joint Venture

IDT Corporation (NYSE: IDT; IDT.C) today said that it has agreed to
purchase the outstanding 49% of its Union Telecard Alliance, LLC (UTA)
joint venture from the Gomez Family Trust. The purchase is expected to
be consummated before the end of the month. UTA is the exclusive
distributor of IDT prepaid calling cards in the United States.

“This acquisition will streamline IDT Telecom’s operations in the
domestic prepaid calling card business. As a result, we expect to
enhance our capacity to develop and deliver high-quality, competitively
priced products to our customers,” said Liore Alroy, CEO of IDT Telecom.

Under the terms of the agreement, IDT will pay $6.9 million for the UTA
stake, with $4.6 million in cash to be paid upon closing. The Gomez
Family Trust will also receive certain non-core holdings of UTA, and may
receive up to an additional $2.5 million based on post-closing
adjustments and contingencies. The transaction is subject to customary
closing conditions.

UTA utilizes a network of more than 850 sub-distributors that sell to
retail outlets throughout most of the United States. UTA develops
marketing and distribution strategies for IDT’s prepaid calling card
products, including card design, pricing and market expansion
opportunities.

“Carlos Gomez has been a valuable partner. We are deeply appreciative of
the many contributions he has made to the Company’s calling card
business. This deal will not only enhance IDT’s operational
capabilities, but is also in keeping with management’s commitment to
restructure and simplify our business,” said IDT’s CEO Jim Courter.

About IDT Corporation:

IDT
Corporation
(www.idt.net)
is a consumer focused company operating primarily in the
telecommunications and energy industries. IDT Corporation’s Class B
Common Stock and Common Stock trade on the New York Stock Exchange under
the ticker symbols IDT and IDT.C, respectively.

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.

Investor Relations:
IDT Corporation
Bill Ulrey, 973-438-3838

IDT Reports Results for Third Quarter Fiscal 2009

NEWARK, NJ — June 8, 2009: IDT Corporation (NYSE: IDT; IDT.C) today announced financial results for its fiscal 2009 third quarter ended April 30, 2009. The Company has scheduled a webcast to discuss its financial and operational results for 5:00 PM Eastern today. In a change from prior practice, in lieu of taking questions during the webcast, IDT management will accept questions relating to the Company that are e-mailed to invest@corp.idt.net  before 5:00 PM on Tuesday, June 9th. If management can constructively answer questions, it will do so by posting the question along with its answers on the IDT Corporation website’s (www.idt.net ) Investor Relations page as early as Friday, June 12th, after the market close, and through filing the material on a Form 8-K.

OVERALL RESULTS

  • Adjusted EBITDA for Q3 2009 was $14.7 million, compared to negative Adjusted EBITDA of ($38.5) million for Q3 2008, and to Adjusted EBITDA of $21.2 million for Q2 2009.
  • Revenues fell 11.7% year over year (Q3 2009 compared to Q3 2008) and 11.0% sequentially (Q3 2009 compared to Q2 2009), to $389.0 million.
  • Gross margin percentage increased 350 basis points year over year and 80 basis points sequentially, to 24.0%, on gross profit of $93.3 million.
  • Selling, General and Administrative (“SG&A”) expenses declined by 36.5% (a $42.6 million reduction from Q3 2008), to $74.2 million.
  • Impairment charges, consisting of write-offs of goodwill and a write-down of real estate, of $62.1 million were recorded in the current quarter. Goodwill impairments are preliminary and subject to adjustment (see below).
  • Loss from operations for Q3 2009 was ($57.3) million including the $62.1 million impairment charge and restructuring charges of $0.6 million, compared to an operating loss of ($72.4) million during Q3 2008 (when impairment and restructuring charges totaled $16.5 million), and to an operating loss of ($8.8) million in Q2 2009 (when impairment and restructuring charges totaled $16.8 million).
  • Cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities increased to $201.5 million at the end of the quarter from $195.6 million at January 31, 2009. Included in these balances were restricted cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities of $63.9 million at April 30, 2009 compared to $58.5 million at January 31, 2009 and cash and cash equivalents of discontinued operations of $0.2 million at April 30, 2009 compared to $2.8 million at January 31, 2009.
  • Cash flow from operating activities in Q3 2009 was a negative $3.9 million, due in part to $25.0 million in payments to the IRS during the quarter for outstanding federal income tax related to fiscal years 2001-2004.
  • Capital expenditures, primarily at IDT Telecom, were $5.0 million in Q3 2009, and the Company also expended $1.5 million in repurchases of its Class B common stock and common stock during the quarter.
Adjusted EBITDA for all periods presented is a non-GAAP measure representing operating income exclusive of depreciation and amortization, restructuring and impairment charges, and, in the current quarter, gain on sale of an interest in AMSO, LLC It is one of several key metrics used by management to evaluate the Company’s and its segments’ operating performance. The accompanying schedule reconciles Adjusted EBITDA to the corresponding GAAP measure loss from operations.
IDT revenues for the third quarter of fiscal 2009 were $389.0 million compared to $440.7 million for the third quarter of fiscal 2008 – a drop of 11.7% – reflecting continued declines in IDT Telecom revenues. Total direct cost of revenues in Q3 2009 fell to $295.7 million, down 15.6% from the year ago quarter. Total SG&A fell by 36.5% (a $42.6 million reduction from Q3 2008), to $74.2 million as a result of the Company’s cost cutting and ongoing restructuring program. SG&A in Q3 2008 included a $10.5 million accrual for a pre-tax litigation charge.
 
IDT reported an operating loss of ($57.3) million for Q3 2009, including $62.1 million in impairment charges. In the comparable period a year ago, the Company reported an operating loss of ($72.4) million, including $16.5 million in restructuring charges. IDT recorded estimated goodwill impairment in the second and third quarters of fiscal 2009 based on preliminary results of its goodwill impairment tests under GAAP. The impairment recorded in fiscal 2009 is subject to adjustment as the analysis is completed. As of April 30, 2009, IDT reported total goodwill of $12.4 million.
 
IDT’s net loss was ($63.4) million, or ($2.88) per diluted share, in the third quarter of fiscal 2009 compared to a net loss of ($82.2) million, or ($3.29) per diluted share, in the third quarter of fiscal 2008. The weighted-average number of shares used to calculate basic and diluted earnings per share was 22.1 million and 25.0 million in Q3 2009 and Q3 2008, respectively – which reflects the Company’s 1-for-3 reverse stock split that took place in February 2009 as well as the impact of the Company’s stock buyback program. Net loss in Q3 2009 includes losses from discontinued operations, related to IDT Carmel, of ($3.0) million, and net loss in Q3 2008 is net of income from discontinued operations of $1.4 million.
 
“During the past year, we narrowed IDT’s strategic focus and streamlined operations. Consequently, the Company’s operational performance during the third quarter improved significantly compared to a year ago,” said CEO Jim Courter. “IDT Energy led with another strong quarter. Aggressive cost cutting at IDT Telecom and at corporate also contributed to very strong year-over-year Adjusted EBITDA improvement. All in all, we have made tremendous progress in the past year and now have a solid foundation on which to build.
“Looking ahead, by the end of Q1 2010, we expect to have worked through most of the restructuring and other non-operational legacy costs that have so adversely impacted our bottom line in recent quarters. This should bring commensurate improvement in our bottom line performance and stability to our balance sheet in fiscal 2010, although we cannot predict the impact of further deterioration in the broader economy. Nevertheless, challenging competitive environments in our key telecommunications markets and less favorable market conditions for IDT Energy will likely constrain further Adjusted EBITDA growth over the next several quarters,” Courter concluded.

RESULTS BY SEGMENT

IDT TELECOM
Adjusted EBITDA at IDT Telecom jumped to $10.0 million in Q3 2009, compared to a loss of ($0.9) million in the same period a year ago. Declines in revenue year-over-year were more than offset by aggressive reductions in SG&A spending and network connectivity costs.
Revenues declined to $312.2 million in Q3 2009, down $49.2 million (13.6%) year-over-year. Gross margin percentage for IDT Telecom was 21.3% in the third quarter of fiscal 2009, compared to 21.9% in Q3 2008.
SG&A expenses declined $21.4 million (28.7%), to $53.2 million in Q3 2009, primarily as a result of lower compensation and employee benefit costs, resulting from previously announced headcount, salary and benefit reductions.
IDT Telecom recorded restructuring and impairment charges of $29.3 million during Q3 2009, almost all of it stemming from the write-off of goodwill pertaining to our rechargeable US calling card unit, a line of business within our Telecom Platform Services segment. These charges tipped IDT Telecom to a loss from operations of ($29.4) million in the third quarter of fiscal 2009, compared to a loss of ($27.2) million during Q3 2008, when IDT Telecom also reported $12.0 million in restructuring related charges.
Telecom Platform Services (Wholesale and Retail Services)
The Telecom Platform Services segment carried 5.270 billion minutes of traffic in the third quarter of fiscal 2009, a decrease of 5.2% year-over-year. The average revenue per minute declined by 8.6%.
Revenues during the quarter fell to $299.6 million, down $42.8 million (12.5%) compared to Q3 2008. The revenue decline is due to both the softness in minute volume as well as the contraction in average revenue per minute, as a result of the ongoing challenging business conditions in the global economy, fierce competition in both our retail and wholesale channels, and in line with recent declines in international wholesale industry traffic levels.

Gross margin improved to 19.9% during the quarter, up from 19.3% in the year ago quarter, as aggressive reductions to network connectivity costs, combined with improvements to average termination cost per minute, more than offset the negative margin impact of top line volume and pricing declines. Our global calling card retail businesses maintained stable gross profit performance, holding well against the continued impact of the global economic downturn on the primary immigrant communities that we serve.

SG&A spending was substantially reduced year over year, from $71.6 million in Q3 2008 to $50.5 million in Q3 2009, primarily as a result of lower compensation and employee benefit costs resulting from previously announced headcount reductions. Aggressive cost cuts were also made in other areas of SG&A spending, such as legal and other professional fees, office and network facilities, and equipment/software maintenance costs.
As a result of the aggressive reductions to Telecom Platform Services cost structure, both in terms of network connectivity and SG&A, Adjusted EBITDA improved to $6.4 million during Q3 2009, compared to an Adjusted EBITDA loss of ($10.3) million a year earlier.
Consumer Phone Services (CPS)
Consumer Phone Services, which includes both bundled (unlimited local and long distance) services customers as well as long distance-only customers, has been in “harvest mode” since fiscal 2006. During Q3 2009, subscriber attrition continued at rates consistent with historical experience, with notably higher depletion rates for bundled phone service customers.
The customer base for bundled phone services was approximately 32,000 as of April 30, 2009, compared to approximately 54,000 as of April 30, 2008. The customer base for long distance-only services was approximately 108,000 as of April 30, 2009 compared to approximately 142,000 as of April 30, 2008.
Revenues declined to $12.6 million in the quarter, down 33.7% from the same period a year ago, and down 11.1% sequentially.
Gross margin for this segment was 53.2% in the third quarter of fiscal 2009, in line with our run-rate expectations. In Q3 2008, gross margin for CPS was 67.7%, due to a reversal of certain service connectivity accruals, resulting from a positive settlement of a billing dispute that raised the margin in Q3 2008 above historic and subsequent levels. Similarly, in Q2 2009, gross margin was again elevated – at 66.5%, due to a reversal in Q2 2009 of certain direct costs previously accrued.
SG&A declined to $2.7 million for the quarter, an 8.3% reduction year-over-year, helping CPS contribute $3.6 million in Adjusted EBITDA during the third quarter of fiscal 2009, compared to $9.4 million in Adjusted EBITDA in the same period a year ago.
IDT ENERGY
IDT Energy reported another strong quarter. Adjusted EBITDA climbed to $12.8 million in Q3 2009 from $0.9 million during Q3 2008. Favorable market conditions and customer base acquisition growth again helped IDT Energy improve gross profit and margins year over year even as revenues remained relatively flat.
The total number of meters as of April 30, 2009 was approximately 414,000, comprised of 178,000 gas and 236,000 electric meters. Total meters were up 20.9% year over year from 343,000 on April 30, 2008. The pace of sequential meter growth slowed to 6.1% during Q3 2009 compared to 16.2% in Q2 2009 as the level of sales and marketing efforts decreased, and IDT Energy attempted to sharpen the focus of its customer acquisition program to concentrate on acquiring meters with higher consumption per meter. Churn during the quarter averaged 4.54% per month, on par with the per month average churn during the same period a year ago, and slightly better than the 5.01% recorded for the previous quarter.
Revenues for the quarter held at $66.7 million, virtually unchanged compared to $66.3 million during the same period a year ago. Revenues generated by the larger customer base and slightly higher per meter consumption were nearly offset by declining prices.
Declining costs for both electricity and gas drove direct costs down by 21.7% compared to the same period a year ago to $46.9 million. As a result, the gross margin percentage tripled from 9.7% in the third quarter a year ago to 29.7% in Q3 2009.
SG&A rose to $6.9 million in Q3 2009, a 29.5% year over year increase. SG&A costs were driven primarily by higher variable fees charged by the utilities, as well as by Keyspan’s introduction of a purchase of receivables (POR) program. These increases were offset somewhat by lower commission costs – reflecting the slower pace of customer acquisitions – and lower compensation costs.
IDT Energy reported $12.8 million in income from operations during the quarter, compared to $0.9 million in the year ago quarter.
IDT CAPITAL

IDT Capital reported revenues of $10.1 million in Q3 2009 compared to $13.1 million in Q3 2008. The revenue decline primarily reflects the ongoing effort by the Company to shut down or dispose of non-core business initiatives. Within IDT Capital, revenues of the Local Media Group – comprised of CTM Media Group, WMET, and our interest in IDW Publishing – fell slightly to $7.1 million, down 4.6% from a year ago. American Shale Oil, LLC (AMSO) and Israel Energy Initiatives (IEI) comprise the Alternative Energy Group. These early stage ventures did not generate revenue.

Cost cutting as well as business closings and dispositions helped to drive down direct costs, nearly doubling the gross margin percentage from 36.6% in Q3 2008 to 69.4% a year later.
SG&A for IDT Capital was also reduced sharply over the same period, falling 38.8% to $8.3 million in Q3 2009 compared to the same period a year ago.
Research and development costs incurred by our Alternative Energy Group, which were $6.2 million in Q3 2008, declined by 88% to just $0.7 million, reflecting the impact of our initial investment in AMSO, which was charged to research and development costs in Q3 2008. Following the sale of a stake in AMSO to Total, effective March 2009 we no longer consolidate AMSO. Instead, we account for our 50% ownership interest in AMSO using the equity method since we have the ability to exercise significant influence over its operating and financial matters, although we no longer control AMSO.
In addition, as a result of the Total transaction, we recorded a $2.6 million gain, which is reported within IDT Capital’s loss from operations.
On an Adjusted EBITDA basis, IDT Capital lost ($2.3) million in Q3 2009, a significant (84.8%) improvement over the ($15.1) million Adjusted EBITDA loss during the third quarter of 2008. The Adjusted EBITDA loss generated by the Local Media Group was reduced nearly 50% to ($0.5) million from ($1.0) million in Q3 2008.
IDT Capital impairments totaled $33.1 million in Q3 2009, primarily related to write-offs of the goodwill of CTM Media and the WMET radio station, and the write-down of certain real estate.
IDT Capital reported an operating loss of ($34.3) million in the third quarter of 2009 compared to an operating loss of ($17.7) million in the comparable period last year, mainly as a result of the CTM goodwill impairment charge of $29.7 million recorded in Q3 2009.
Zedge (http://www.zedge.net ), the destination for free mobile content, continues to grow. The site is visited by just over 14 million monthly unique visitors. The combined web and mobile traffic averages just over 16 million daily page views. Zedge’s advertising revenue has been negatively impacted by weakness in the broader advertising market and Zedge is looking at ways to diversify its sources of revenue.
During Q4 2008, IEI was granted a license to explore certain public lands in Israel for the potential production of shale oil. IEI has begun resource characterization activities.
On May 12, 2009, IDT’s Board of Directors approved a spin-off to its stockholders of the IDT Capital businesses in the Local Media Group. The proposed spin-off is discussed in greater detail in “Other Recent Developments” below.
OTHER RECENT DEVELOPMENTS
On January 27, 2009, IDT entered into a modified installment agreement with the IRS, whereby it agreed to pay remaining amounts owed to the IRS for fiscal years 2001 – 2004. During Q3 2009, IDT paid $25 million to the IRS on its outstanding balance. By June 15, 2009, IDT will have paid up to an additional $13.4 million to fully satisfy its obligation under the modified agreement. The final payment may be reduced if the IRS waives the penalties.
On September 30, 2008 and October 8, 2008, IDT received notices from the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) that it was no longer in compliance with the NYSE’s $100 million market capitalization threshold and the $1.00 average closing price over a consecutive 30-day trading period requirement, respectively, required for continued listing. IDT submitted a plan to the NYSE to regain compliance, and that plan was accepted. The NYSE monitors compliance with the plan and may commence delisting procedures if IDT fails to meet the milestones set forth in its plan. On February 25, 2009, IDT implemented a one-for-three reverse stock split for each class of its outstanding shares effective with the start of trading. On April 8, 2009, the NYSE notified IDT that the Company’s listed equity securities (IDT and IDT.C) had regained compliance with the NYSE’s minimum share price continued listing requirement. IDT has until March 2010 to regain compliance with the $100 million market capitalization standard. In addition, according to the rules of the NYSE, the NYSE will promptly initiate suspension and delisting procedures with respect to a listed company that is determined to have average global market capitalization over a consecutive 30 trading-day period of less than $25 million. The NYSE has reduced this $25 million threshold to $15 million until June 30, 2009. As of the close of trading on June 10, 2009, IDT’s global market capitalization exceeded the $25 million threshold.
During Q3 2009, IDT purchased an aggregate of 1.4 million shares of its Class B Common Stock and Common Stock for $1.5 million under an existing stock buyback program. As of June 8, 2009, 7.0 million shares (of either class) remained authorized for repurchase under the current stock buyback plan.
On May 18, 2009, IDT was served with notice of a complaint filed on May 15, 2009 by T-Mobile USA, Inc. (T-Mobile) in the Superior Court of the State of Washington, King County. The complaint alleges that IDT Domestic Telecom breached a wholesale supply agreement with T-Mobile entered into on February 2005 by failing to purchase at least $75 million in services from T-Mobile. T-Mobile claims that IDT Domestic Telecom purchased only approximately $31 million of services under the agreement. T-Mobile is seeking monetary damages, including interest and costs, in an amount to be determined at trial. IDT intends to conduct a vigorous legal defense.
On May 12, 2009, IDT’s Board of Directors approved a spin-off to its stockholders of the equity of CTM Media Holdings, Inc. (CTM), a newly-formed subsidiary of the Company. Prior to effecting the spin-off, the following subsidiaries of the Company would be transferred through a company restructuring: CTM Media Group, Inc.; Beltway Acquisition Corporation (which holds the broadcast license of the WMET-AM radio station); IDT Local Media, Inc. (which is an indirect subsidiary of IDT that conducted certain operations related to CTM Media Group, which business lines are no longer active) and IDT Internet Mobile Group, Inc. (which owns approximately 53% of the equity interests in Idea and Design Works, LLC (known as IDW Publishing)). Approval of the spin-off by IDT’s stockholders is not required. The planned spin-off will be accomplished through a pro rata distribution of CTM’s common stock to IDT stockholders of record as of the close of business on the record date, which has yet to be determined. Under the current plan, each IDT stockholder will receive one share of CTM’s Class A common stock for every three shares of the IDT common stock and Class B common stock; and one share of CTM’s Class B common stock for every three shares of IDT Class A common stock held on the record date. IDT stockholders will receive cash in lieu of fractional shares of CTM common stock. On May 13, 2009, CTM filed a registration statement on Form 10 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission including detailed information such as results of operations for the entities to be included in the spin-off. IDT’s Board of Directors may, amend, modify or abandon the spin-off or the transactions related thereto at any time prior to the distribution of CTM’s common stock to IDT stockholders.
 
On March 3, 2009, IDT announced that it had closed on the sale to Total, the fifth largest integrated oil and gas company in the world, of a fifty percent interest in IDT’s AMSO subsidiary. Total and IDT will jointly develop a research and demonstration program to produce and commercialize shale oil utilizing a new in-situ technology on AMSO’s federal leasehold in western Colorado. Total will provide a majority of the funding during the research, development and demonstration (RD&D) phase of the project, and technical assistance throughout the life of the project. AMSO will continue to manage operations during the RD&D phase of the project. Total will assume management responsibilities during the subsequent commercial phase.
On February 23, 2009, IDT announced that, as part of its ongoing effort to reduce overhead and operating costs, it will consolidate operations in newly leased offices located at 550 Broad Street in Newark, NJ on an interim basis, while evaluating other long term relocation options. IDT is currently in the process of completing necessary work on the new space and moving equipment and personnel into the new building. The Company is assessing its options with regard to the 520 Broad Street building. The property is owned by a subsidiary of IDT and the outstanding mortgage on this property is $26.1 million as of April 30, 2009.
On January 30, 2009, IDT sold substantially all of the consumer debt portfolios held by its IDT Carmel division, for $18.0 million, and reclassified the segment as a discontinued operation. The Company subsequently exited the debt portfolio management and collections business during Q3 2009. As a result, IDT incurred additional close down costs in the third quarter, including severance and lease termination costs, of approximately $1.4 million. IDT Carmel’s loss from operations in Q3 2009 was ($3.1) million.
 
IDT EARNINGS WEBCAST INFORMATION & SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

  • The earnings webcast is scheduled for today, June 8, 2009, at 5:00 PM Eastern time.
  • The webcast may be accessed by visiting the IDT Corporation website at www.idt.net , or by using the following hyperlink: http://www.investorcalendar.com/IC/CEPage.asp?ID=145860 .
  • Windows Media software is required to listen to the streaming feed. Please allow at least 15 minutes to download any necessary audio software prior to the webcast.
  • An archived copy of the webcast will be available on the Investor Relations page of the IDT website, at https://www.idt.net/about/ir/overview.asp under the “Presentations” heading, for at least one year after the webcast.
  • A reconciliation of the Non-GAAP financial measures discussed during the webcast is available below and on the Investor Relations portion of IDT’s website, at https://www.idt.net/about/ir/overview.asp .
  • In a change from prior practice, the webcast will not include a Q&A session. In lieu of asking questions during the webcast, investors and others interested in the Company are invited to e-mail questions to invest@corp.idt.net. The company will accept questions received through close of business on Tuesday, June 9th. 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’s name, and management’s response will be posted in a document available on the IDT Corporation’s website and in an 8-K filing as early as Friday, June 12th following the market close.

ABOUT IDT CORPORATION
IDT Corporation (www.idt.net ) is a multinational holding company focused on the telecommunications and energy industries. IDT Corporation’s Class B Common Stock and Common Stock trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbols IDT and IDT.C, respectively.

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. 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 retail telecommunications services, particularly our prepaid calling card business; availability of termination capacity; financial stability of our customers; our ability to maintain carrier agreements with foreign carriers; effectiveness of our marketing and distribution efforts; increased competition, particularly from regional bell operating companies; our ability to manage our growth; impact of government regulation; our ability to obtain telecommunications products or services required for our products and services; and general economic conditions, particularly in the telecommunications markets. 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
973-438-3838
william.ulrey@idt.net

IDT CORPORATION
 
 
 
 
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
 
April 30,
 
July 31,
2009
 
2008
 
(Unaudited)
 
 
 
(in thousands)
Assets
 
 
 
Current assets:
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents 
$126,095
 
$163,152
Restricted cash and cash equivalents  
58,671
 
4,133
Marketable securities 
16,553
 
111,462
Trade accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $20,641 at April 30, 2009 and $21,589 at July 31, 2008
138,075
 
178,594
Prepaid expenses 
16,351
 
22,572
Investments—short-term 
5,464
 
22,563
Other current assets 
32,510
 
55,761
Assets of discontinued operations 
354
 
68,202
 
 
 
 
Total current assets 
394,073
 
626,439
Property, plant and equipment, net 
197,530
 
227,944
Goodwill 
12,355
 
74,509
Licenses and other intangibles, net 
2,182
 
9,394
Investments—long-term 
10,481
 
40,295
Deferred income tax assets, net 
— 
 
2,300
Other assets 
19,281
 
22,094
 
 
 
 
Total assets 
$635,902
 
$1,002,975
Liabilities and stockholders’ equity
 
 
 
Current liabilities:
 
 
 
Trade accounts payable 
$54,816
 
$82,974
Accrued expenses 
159,824
 
202,534
Deferred revenue 
69,305
 
88,618
Income taxes payable 
33,599
 
123,000
Capital lease obligations—current portion 
7,682
 
9,316
Notes payable—current portion 
2,185
 
2,115
Other current liabilities 
14,534
 
15,021
Liabilities of discontinued operations 
1,732
 
1,472
 
 
 
 
Total current liabilities 
343,677
 
525,050
Capital lease obligations—long-term portion 
6,831
 
11,148
Notes payable—long-term portion 
98,494
 
100,150
Other liabilities 
17,474
 
18,441
 
 
 
 
Total liabilities 
466,476
 
654,789
Minority interests 
3,353
 
5,849
Commitments and contingencies
 
 
 
Stockholders’ equity: 
 
 
 
Preferred stock, $.01 par value; authorized shares—10,000; no shares issued 
 
Common stock, $.01 par value; authorized shares—100,000; 9,242 and 8,358 shares issued and 4,295 and 4,847 shares outstanding at April 30, 2009 and July 31, 2008, respectively 
92
 
84
Class A common stock, $.01 par value; authorized shares—35,000; 3,272 shares issued and outstanding at April 30, 2009 and July 31, 2008 
33
 
33
Class B common stock, $.01 par value; authorized shares—200,000; 22,913 and 21,301 shares issued and 16,309 and 17,083 shares outstanding at April 30, 2009 and July 31, 2008, respectively 
229
 
213
Additional paid-in capital 
720,188
 
717,256
Treasury stock, at cost, consisting of 4,947 and 3,511 shares of common stock and 6,604 and 4,218 shares of Class B common stock at April 30, 2009 and July 31, 2008, respectively 
(292,104)
 
(285,536)
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income 
(3,218)
 
6,754
Accumulated deficit 
(259,147)
 
(96,467)
Total stockholders’ equity 
166,073
 
342,337
 
 
 
 
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity 
$635,902
 
$1,002,975
 
 

IDT CORPORATION

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(Unaudited)

Three Months Ended

 

Nine Months Ended

April 30,

 

April 30,

 

2009

 

2008

 

2009

 

2008

 

(In thousands, except per share data)

Revenues  $388,989 $440,735 $1,258,781 $1,363,497
Costs and expenses:
Direct cost of revenues (exclusive of depreciation and amortization)  295,706 350,550 963,865 1,077,620
Selling, general and administrative (i)  74,169 116,768 239,732 346,065
Depreciation and amortization  11,894 17,345 38,869 51,717
Bad debt  2,820 3,078 7,623 8,321
Research and development  1,548 8,885 7,932 9,808
Impairments  62,120 54 72,761 262
Restructuring charges   609 16,453 8,438 20,427
Total costs and expenses  448,866 513,133 1,339,220 1,514,220
Gain on sale of interest in AMSO, LLC  2,606

2,606

Arbitration award income 

 

 

 

40,000
Loss from operations  (57,271) (72,398) (77,833) (110,723)
Interest (expense) income, net  (2,092) (299) (4,796) 5,308
Other income (expense), net  1,141 (8,348) (30,637) (9,633)
Loss from continuing operations before minority interests and income taxes  (58,222) (81,045) (113,266) (115,048)
Minority interests  (822) (317) (36) (976)
Provision for income taxes  (1,353) (2,208) (10,511) (8,707)
Loss from continuing operations  (60,397) (83,570) (123,813) (124,731)
Discontinued operations, net of tax:
(Loss) income from discontinued operations  (3,039) 1,844 (38,867) (8,640)
Loss on sale of discontinued operations 

(485)

(4,529)
Total discontinued operations  (3,039) 1,359 (38,867) (13,169)
Net loss  ($63,436) ($82,211) ($162,680) ($137,900)
Earnings per share:
Basic and diluted:
Loss from continuing operations  ($2.74) ($3.34) ($5.36) ($4.89)
Total discontinued operations  (0.14) 0.05 (1.69) (0.51)
Net loss  ($2.88) ($3.29) ($7.05) ($5.40)
Weighted-average number of shares used in calculation of basic and diluted earnings per share  22,052 25,005 23,081 25,518
(i) Stock-based compensation included in selling, general and administrative expenses  760

$—

2,720 3,169
 
 
 

IDT CORPORATION

 

 

 

 

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Unaudited) 

Nine Months Ended

April 30,

 

2009

 

2008

 

(in thousands)

Net cash used in operating activities  ($96,729) ($115,303)
Investing activities
Capital expenditures  (10,703) (13,937)
Purchase of building 

(24,778)
Repayment of notes receivable, net  168 14,789
Investments and acquisitions  (2,504) (21,749)
Proceeds from sale and redemption of investments  26,351 10,945
Restricted cash and cash equivalents  (54,538) 791
Proceeds from sale of interest in AMSO, LLC  3,198

Proceeds from sale of building 

4,872
Proceeds from sales and maturities of marketable securities  145,316 633,242
Purchases of marketable securities  (56,035) (402,058)
Net cash provided by investing activities  51,253 202,117
Financing activities
Distributions to minority shareholders of subsidiaries  (2,285) (3,897)
Proceeds from sales of stock of subsidiaries  1,187

Proceeds from exercise of stock options 

94
Proceeds from employee stock purchase plan  36 808
Repayments of capital lease obligations  (5,984) (22,722)
Repayments of borrowings  (1,585) (3,032)
Repurchases of common stock and Class B common stock  (6,568) (45,279)
Net cash used in financing activities  (15,199) (74,028)
Discontinued operations
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities  (2,808) 6,966
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities  29,687 (48,224)
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities  (43) 382
Net cash provided by (used in) discontinued operations  26,836 (40,876)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents  (4,728) 3,913
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents  (38,567) (24,177)
Cash and cash equivalents (including discontinued operations) at beginning of period  164,886 151,404
Cash and cash equivalents (including discontinued operations) at end of period  126,319 127,227
Less cash and cash equivalents of discontinued operations at end of period  (224) (2,379)
Cash and cash equivalents (excluding discontinued operations) at end of period  $126,095 $124,848
Supplemental schedule of non-cash investing activities
Purchases of property, plant and equipment through capital lease obligations  $95 $234
Assumption of mortgage payable in connection with the purchase of building 

$— 

$26,851
 
 
 
 
IDT CORPORATION SELECTED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL DATA
THREE MONTHS ENDED APRIL 30, 2009
Figures may not foot or cross-foot due to rounding 

Total IDT
Corporation

 

Telecom Platform Services

 

Consumer Phone
Services

 

IDT
Energy

 

IDT
Capital

 

Corporate

Revenues  $388,989 $299,595 $12,577 $66,669 $10,148

$— 

Costs and expenses:
Direct cost of revenues  295,706 239,839 5,889 46,874 3,104

— 

(exclusive of depreciation and amortization) 
Selling, general and administrative  74,169 50,475 2,698 6,912 8,276 5,808
Depreciation and amortization  11,894 10,039 50 30 1,463 310
Bad debt  2,820 2,113 351 35 320

Research and development  1,548 801

747

Restructuring and impairment charges  62,729 29,340

 

33,121 268
Total costs and expenses  448,866 332,607 8,988 53,851 47,032 6,388
Gain on sale of business……….. 2,606

2,606

(Loss) income from operations  (57,271) (33,012) 3,588 12,819 (34,278) (6,388)
Interest expense, net  (2,092)
Other income, net  1,141
Loss from continuing operations before minority interests and income taxes  (58,222)
Minority interests  (822)
Provision for income taxes  (1,353)
Loss from continuing operations   (60,397)
Loss from discontinued operations  (3,039)
Net loss  (63,436)
 
IDT Corporation                      
Reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to Net Loss  
Figures may not foot or cross-foot due to rounding to millions.      
                  $ in millions

Total IDT Corporation

 

Telecom Platform Services

 

Consumer Phone Services

 

IDT
Energy

 

IDT Capital

 

Corporate

Three Months Ended April 30, 2009 (Q3 2009)      
Adjusted EBITDA $14.7 $6.4 $3.6 $12.8 ($2.3) ($5.8)
Add:      
Gain on sale of interest in AMSO, LLC 2.6

 

 

2.6

Subtract:      
 Depreciation and amortization 11.9 10.0

 

 

1.5 0.3
 Restructuring and impairment charges 62.7 29.3

 

33.1 0.3
(Loss) income from operations (57.3) (33.0) 3.6 12.8 (34.3) (6.4)
Interest expense, net (2.1)    
Other income, net 1.1    
Loss from continuing operations before minority interests and income taxes (58.2)    
Minority interests (0.8)                                             
Provision for income taxes (1.4)    
Loss from continuing operations (60.4)    
Loss from discontinued operations (3.0)    
Net loss ($63.4)                  
   
 

Total IDT Corporation

 

Telecom Platform Services

 

Consumer Phone Services

 

IDT Energy

 

IDT Capital

 

Corporate

Three Months Ended January 31, 2009 (Q2 2009)      
Adjusted EBITDA $21.2 $8.7 $6.1 $16.5 ($4.1) ($6.0)
Subtract:      
 Depreciation and amortization 13.1 10.8

 

0.1 1.9 0.3
 Restructuring and impairment charges 16.8 4.7

 

11.1 1.0
(Loss) income from operations (8.8) ($6.9) $6.1 $16.4 ($17.1) ($7.3)
Interest expense, net (1.8)    
Other expense, net (10.6)    
Loss from continuing operations before minority interests and income taxes (21.1)    
Minority interests 0.6                                             
Provision for income taxes (6.2)    
Loss from continuing operations (26.7)    
Loss from discontinued operations (35.3)    
Net loss ($62.0)                  
   
 

Total IDT Corporation

 

Telecom Platform Services

 

Consumer Phone Services

 

IDT Energy

 

IDT Capital

 

Corporate

Three Months Ended April 30, 2008 (Q3 2008)      
Adjusted EBITDA ($38.5) ($10.3) $9.4 $0.9 ($15.1) ($23.4)
Subtract:      
 Depreciation and amortization 17.3 13.6 0.7

2.6 0.4
 Restructuring and impairment charges 16.5   11.5 0.5

 

4.5
(Loss) income from operations (72.4) ($35.4) $8.2 $0.9 ($17.7) ($28.3)
Interest expense, net (0.3)    
Other expense, net (8.3)    
Loss from continuing operations before minority interests and income taxes (81.0)    
Minority interests (0.3)    
Provision for income taxes (2.2)    
Loss from continuing operations (83.6)    
Income from discontinued operations 1.4    
Net loss ($82.2)                    
 
IDT Corporation                      
Reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to Net Loss  
Figures may not foot or cross-foot due to rounding to millions.      
                  $ in millions

Total IDT Corporation

 

Telecom Platform Services

 

Consumer Phone Services

 

IDT Energy

 

IDT Capital

 

Corporate

Nine Months Ended April 30, 2009      
Adjusted EBITDA $39.6 $15.7 $15.8 $40.5 ($9.5) ($22.9)
Add:      
 Gain on sale of interest in AMSO, LLC 2.6

 

 –

 

– 

2.6

Subtract:      
 Depreciation and amortization 38.9 32.1 0.4 0.1 5.3 1.0
 Restructuring and impairment charges 81.2 33.2

 

45.3 2.6
(Loss) income from operations (77.8) ($49.6) $15.3 $40.4 ($57.5) ($26.4)
Interest expense, net (4.8)    
Other expense, net (30.6)    
Loss from continuing operations before minority interests and income taxes (113.3)    
Minority interests

   
Provision for income taxes (10.5)    
Loss from continuing operations (123.8)    
Loss from discontinued operations (38.9)    
Net loss ($162.7)                  
   
 

Total IDT Corporation

 

Telecom Platform Services

 

Consumer Phone Services

 

IDT Energy

 

IDT Capital

 

Corporate

Nine Months Ended April 30, 2008      
Adjusted EBITDA ($78.3) ($7.6) $21.2 $4.6 ($38.6) ($57.8)
Add:      
 Arbitration award income 40.0 40.0

 

– 

 

 

Subtract:      
 Depreciation and amortization 51.7 42.1 2.2

6.1 1.3
 Restructuring and impairment charges 20.7 13.7 0.5 0.1 0.9 5.5
(Loss) income from operations (110.7) ($23.4) $18.5 $4.5 ($45.6) ($64.6)
Interest income, net 5.3    
Other expense, net (9.6)    
Loss from continuing operations before minority interests and income taxes (115.0)    
Minority interests (0.9)    
Provision for income taxes (8.7)    
Loss from continuing operations (124.7)    
Loss from discontinued operations (13.2)    
Net loss ($137.9)                    
 

IDT Corporation to Report 3rd Quarter Results on June 8, 2009

IDT Corporation (NYSE: IDT; IDT.C) has scheduled its presentation of
financial and operational results for the third quarter of its fiscal
year 2009 (the three-month period ended April 30, 2009) via webcast on
Monday, June 8, 2009 at 5:00 PM EDT. The earnings webcast, consisting of
management’s pre-recorded remarks, will be accessible via the IDT
Corporation’s website (www.idt.net)
or through www.InvestorCalendar.com.
The remarks will be archived and available for replay for one year.

In a change from prior practice, the webcast will not include a Q&A
session. In lieu of asking questions during the webcast, investors are
invited to e-mail questions to invest@corp.idt.net.
The Company will accept questions received through close of business on
Tuesday, June 9th. 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’s name, and management’s
response will be posted in a document available on the IDT Corporation’s
website and in an 8-K filing as early as Friday, June 12th
following the market close.

An earnings release will be filed as an 8-K and posted on the investor
relations page of the IDT website (www.idt.net)
where it will be available for viewing and download prior to the
webcast. In a change from previous practice, the earnings release will
not be issued over a wire service.

In the event of technical problems during the webcast, and to pre-check
system compatibility, investors can visit http://www.investorcalendar.com/aboutus/HelpDesk.asp
for assistance.

About IDT Corporation:

IDT
Corporation
(www.idt.net)
is a multinational holding company focused on the telecommunications and
energy industries. IDT Corporation’s Class B Common Stock and Common
Stock trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbols IDT
and IDT.C, respectively.

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

IDT Corporation Mourns Passing of Jack Kemp

Former Sec. Kemp Served as Director of IDT Corporation

IDT Corporation joins the Nation in mourning the passing of the
Honorable Jack Kemp. Secretary Kemp was a former Board member of various
IDT subsidiaries, and served as member of IDT Corporation’s Board of
Directors from 2003 to 2006. Secretary Kemp was also a close personal
friend of both IDT’s Chairman, Howard Jonas, and CEO, Jim Courter. Jack
Kemp and Jim Courter served together as members of Congress.

“Howard Jonas and I join Jack’s many friends in expressing our heartfelt
condolences to his wife, Joanne and their children,” said Jim Courter,
IDT’s Vice Chairman and CEO. “Jack Kemp was a good man, a good friend,
and a true patriot. I particularly admire Jack’s tenacious fight to
expand economic opportunity for all Americans. Like Ronald Reagan, Jack
realized that true economic and social opportunity for the disadvantaged
depends on a dynamic and prosperous private sector. That understanding
led him to fight tirelessly for lower taxes and limited government.”

About IDT Corporation:

IDT
Corporation
(www.idt.net)
is a multinational holding company focused on the telecommunications and
energy industries. IDT Corporation’s Class B Common Stock and Common
Stock trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbols IDT
and IDT.C, respectively.

IDT Corporation
Media Relations
Gil Nielsen, 610-704-6622
or
Investor
Relations
Bill Ulrey, 973-438-3838

AMSO Unveils Technical Advisory Board

Leading Scientists to Advise Shale Oil Research Effort

American Shale Oil, LLC (AMSO), a federal oil shale research,
development and demonstration lease holder, today announced the
formation of its Technical Advisory Board composed of seven
distinguished scientific researchers. The Board will advise AMSO on
technical challenges associated with producing shale oil. AMSO is a
joint venture of IDT Corporation (NYSE: IDT, IDT.C) and Total (NYSE:
TOT).

The Board is chaired by Dr. Larry W. Lake. Dr. Lake is a professor at,
and the former Chairman of, the Petroleum and Geosystems Engineering
department at the Cockrell School of Engineering, University of Texas at
Austin.

Other members of AMSO’s Technical Advisory Board announced today
are:

  • Professor Cedric Briens: Department of Chemical Engineering at the
    University of Western Ontario;
  • Professor Alan R. Carroll: Department of Geology and Geophysics at the
    University of Wisconsin at Madison;
  • Dr. S. Julio Friedmann: Carbon Management Program Leader, Lawrence
    Livermore National Laboratory;
  • Dr. Paul Hommert, Ph.D.: Executive Vice President and Deputy
    Laboratories Director for the Nuclear Weapons Program, Sandia National
    Laboratories;
  • Professor James R. Rice, Ph.D.: Mallinckrodt Professor of Engineering
    Sciences and Geophysics, Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences
    and School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Harvard University;
  • Professor M. Nafi Toksoz, Ph.D.: Professor of Geophysics at the
    Department of Earth, Atmospheric and Planetary Sciences, Massachusetts
    Institute of Technology (MIT).

“Each member of AMSO’s Technical Advisory Board is a leader in his
chosen field, and we are delighted by their participation in this
effort,” said Claude Pupkin, President of AMSO. “The Board will consult
with and counsel our in-house technical team as we tackle the crucial
environmental and technical challenges of oil shale development
including the development of carbon sequestration and groundwater
conservation technologies.”

“Oil shale is one of the world’s greatest untapped energy resources,”
said Howard Jonas, Chairman of AMSO and IDT Corporation. “We are able to
bring some of the brightest minds in the country to work on this effort
because they understand both the strategic importance of the resource as
well as the necessity to develop oil shale utilizing environmentally
appropriate technologies.”

About AMSO

American Shale Oil, LLC (AMSO), (www.amso.net)
is a 50/50 joint venture of IDT Corporation (NYSE: IDT, IDT.C) and Total
(NYSE: TOT). AMSO holds one of the five U.S. Bureau of Land Management
oil shale research, development and demonstration leases on
government-owned lands in the Piceance Basin in northwest Colorado.

AMSO’s mission is to develop its proprietary technology into a
commercially viable and environmentally sound method of producing
commercial quantities of shale oil by using in-situ extraction processes.

About Total

Total is one of the world’s major oil and gas groups, with activities in
more than 130 countries. Its 96,000 employees put their expertise to
work in every part of the industry – exploration and production of oil
and natural gas, refining and marketing, gas & power and trading. Total
is working to keep the world supplied with energy, both today and
tomorrow. The Group is also a leading player in chemicals.

Total’s Research and Development Department constantly seeks to innovate
in all processes that are linked to energy. Research is focused on four
areas: knowledge of energies to optimize their development, reliability
and energy efficiency of operations, product competitiveness and
mastering environmental challenges. In 2008, Total invested one billion
dollars in Research and Development, and employed more than 4,000
researchers working in 22 research centres worldwide. Total has also
created over 600 partnerships with research organizations, universities
and large industrial groups

About IDT Corporation:

IDT
Corporation
(www.idt.net)
is a multinational holding company focused on the telecommunications and
energy industries. IDT Corporation’s Class B Common Stock and Common
Stock trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbols IDT
and IDT.C, respectively.

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“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.
All
forward-looking statements and risk factors included in this document
are made as of the date hereof, based on information available to IDT as
of the date thereof, and IDT assumes no obligation to update any
forward-looking statements or risk factors.

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