* working capital of $0.12 per share with no LT debt
* multiple light oil well drilling locations in Viewfield, SK
* carried interests with no drilling costs
* natural gas at Pembina 10-12 additional locations identified
Xentel just announced acquiring an entity which should increase net earnings per share by .02$/year, and a fund has agreed to swallow over 9M shares. Dont doubt for one second that this fund will drive the price upwards after swallowing such a stake.
This was an obvious metrics play as they already declared +.08$ in the first 3 quarters.
Look at what happened to JTI.v after I mentioned it, look at what happened to West Mountain WMT.v, they just declared +.07$ EPS for 2009, and I mentioned it here at .055$.
That being said, the undecided should take a long hard look at two other of my suggestions: NCI.v and NPA.v , where both firms have been described heavily and promotional coverage by QIS Capital has been initiated. See their corresponding threads for further info.
Tara
Posted: Tue Dec 1 8:46:31 2009
Xentel (XDM.v ): delivers +.03$/share in Q3
Q3 Summary and highlights (my opinion)
6th positive quarter in a row
Latest EPS are Q3 = + .03, Q2 = +.03, Q1 = +.02, 2008 Q4 = +.00
Trailing twelve months net earning = +.08$/share
Forward looking twelve months = +.11$/share (extrapolation from first 3 quarters of the year)
2008 EPS = +.06$/share, so we can expect EPS growth of almost 100% in 2009
No long term debt
Current market cap = 7M$
Working capital/share = 0.18$/share (4.5M$)
Book value = 0.42$/share (10.5M$ - goodwill and intangible only 1.2M$)
9 months revenue of about 70M$, with impressive backlog
Very Free cash flow positive which should allow share buyback and dividend for 2009
G&A is still going down, Michael Platz is doing one hell of a job
The company remains debt free, and when you remove the working capital per share of 0.18$/share, the company currently trades at less than 1x the forward looking 12 months EPS.
Of course, once again, the above is simply my personal understanding and not to be construed as investment advice. Im not a broker, promoter, director, manager or employee of the aforementioned company, just a shareholder. Some typos could have occurred, do your own due diligence.
Tara
Posted: Sun Nov 15 14:01:15 2009
As expected, Xentel announces a share buyback program.
Xentel DM to buy back up to 1.2 million shares 2009-11-13 10:26 ET - News Release
Ms. Caren Holtby reports
XENTEL ANNOUNCES NORMAL COURSE ISSUER BID
Xentel DM Inc. has filed a notice of intention with the TSX Venture Exchange relating to the repurchase by the corporation of certain of its issued and outstanding common shares, pursuant to a normal course issuer bid undertaken in accordance with the rules and policies of the exchange. All purchases of common shares will be effected through the facilities of the exchange and all common shares purchased will be cancelled.
Currently, there are 24,984,755 common shares of the corporation issued and outstanding. In connection with the normal course issuer bid, the corporation may purchase up to 1,249,237 common shares (or 5 per cent of the total number of common shares currently outstanding) until Nov. 18, 2010, subject to the rules and requirements of the exchange. The common share purchases will be made through Acumen Capital Finance Partners Ltd. The corporation has previously purchased 1,309,500 common shares pursuant to a normal course issuer bid between Nov. 13, 2008, and Feb. 27, 2009, at an average purchase price of 10.3 cents.
In the opinion of the board of directors of the corporation, the market price of the common shares does not accurately reflect the underlying value of those shares. As a result, the common shares may become available for purchase at prices which make them an attractive investment and an appropriate use of the corporation's funds. It is anticipated that the purchase of common shares will benefit the remaining shareholders by increasing their equity interest in the corporation's assets.
We seek Safe Harbor.
Tara
Posted: Thu Sep 17 5:02:42 2009
Positive from all angles, Xentel exhibits the following metrics scenario:
The Trailing Twelve Month (TTM) EPS = +.08$/share, for an EPS ratio of 2.4x at the current price of .195$
The forward looking Twelve months based on the 2009 Q2/Q1 is +.10$/share, for an EPS ratio of less than 2x at the current price of .195$
2008 has given way to a normal course issuer bid of 1.3M shares announced oct 7 2008.
2008 has also rewarded insiders and common shareholders via a .02$/share dividend payed on may 29th 2009, due to earning 1.5M$ in 2008. One should note that in the first half of 2009, the company has already earned 1.25M$, clearly on its way to beating 2008 performance, thus paving way for another round of share buyback and dividend payout.
The float is very closely held by insiders and friends. However, insider activity has been around during the summer and over 100 000 shares exchanged hands yesterday, which will be closely monitored for insider activity prior to the annual buyback renewal period of October 2009.
Xentel DM Incorporated (XDM) As of September 16th, 2009
Sep 15/09 Sep 11/09 McAleer, Francis Thomas Direct Ownership Common Shares Class A 10 - Acquisition in the public market 1,000 $0.165
Jun 23/09 Jun 22/09 McAleer, Francis Thomas Indirect Ownership Common Shares Class A 10 - Acquisition in the public market 40,000 $0.215
Jun 23/09 Jun 19/09 McAleer, Francis Thomas Indirect Ownership Common Shares Class A 10 - Acquisition in the public market 1,000 $0.215
Jun 23/09 Jul 22/04 McAleer, Francis Thomas Indirect Ownership Common Shares Class A 00 - Opening Balance-Initial SEDI Report
Mar 11/09 Mar 01/09 Xentel DM Incorporated Direct Ownership Common Shares Class A 38 - Redemption, retraction, cancellation, repurchase 186,500 $0.100
Feb 24/09 Feb 24/09 Xentel DM Incorporated Direct Ownership Common Shares Class A 38 - Redemption, retraction, cancellation, repurchase 1,123,000
Xentel has over 400 clients and 1,900 employees in over 25 offices across North America. A few weeks ago, I witnessed first hand the popularity of their Shriners Circus as their regional event was next to my house and let me tell you, it was jammed pack.
Here is an historical breakdown of the trading prices and volume since inception:
The backlog is easily determined by the calendar of events given below:
P.S. The above is simply my personal understanding and not to be construed as investment advice. Im not a broker, promoter, director, manager or employee of the aforementioned company, just a shareholder. Do your own due diligence. Typos could of occurred.
Tara
Posted: Mon Aug 24 5:34:57 2009
Xentel DM Incorporated (XDM): 2009 Q2 summary
2009 EPS Q1 = +.02$/share
2009 EPS Q2 = +.03$/share (+681k, this is the 5th positive quarter in a row)
and prior performance, 2008 EPS = +.06$/share
Other metrics of interest Book value = 0.41$/share (10.3M$ - goodwill and intangible only 1.2M$)
Working capital/share = 0.16$/share (3.9M$)
6 months revenue exceed 47M$, with impressive backlog
Free cash flow positive
The company remains debt free, and when you remove the working capital per share of 0.16$/share, the company currently trades at less than 1x the 6 months EPS. With such an impressive performance, onlookers can expect insider buying to resume, share buyback to be renewed and an enticing dividend to be declared in 2009 (.05$/share dividend seems very realistic at this point).
A special bonus is always luring for shareholders, as the failed privatization attempt generated a 50M$ lawsuit by Xentel against the acquirer. Any recuperated amount could lead to a substantial one time dividend payment.
It is comforting to know there is sufficient amount of public information, readily available, to understand just how much business Xentel has done recently and hom much backlog they have going forward into the second half. One just has to click on the following calendar and see how many events were held, and how many are planned.
Of course, once again, the above is simply my personal understanding and not to be construed as investment advice. Im not a broker, promoter, director, manager or employee of the aforementioned company, just a shareholder. Some typos could of occurred, do your own due diligence.
Tara
Posted: Tue Jun 2 9:43:32 2009
A very good point brought up by another poster on Stockhouse.
Xentel generated 1.5M$ of profits in 2008 and almost 5M$ in cash from operations.
in 2008, Xentel repaid two long term debt payments
- 921,000 (US subordinated term loan) is now paid off fully (921k was the amount left in 2007)
- 278,000 (US subordinated term loan) is now fully paid off (278k was left to pay at end of 2007)
So in 2009, if you consider they are already ahead on 2008 metrics, and they don't have to disburse over 1M$ to repay down long term debts, they could pay .05/share dividend. It's not impossible.
5 cent dividends = .05 x 25M shares out. = 1.25M$ payout.
They already generated this much cash flow from operations in Q1 alone...
Xentel just declared another marvelous quarter in relation to its current trading price. 573k of net profits(+.022$/share EPS) bodes well for 2009 dividend possibilities. This is one of the rare penny stock which "pays while you wait". Michael Platz is delivering on his word. Shareholders just received +.02$/share dividend on may 29th and based on follow up performance, it seems we are in for a repeat in 2009, as the company declared a 2 cents dividend on 1.5M$ profits in 2008.
Now remember the float is shrinking with the share buyback; profit wise, they already raked in more than a third of 2008 profits with Q1 2009, so it's possible the dividend can be raised in 2009.
Q1 summary
trading way below book value of 0.43$/share
positive working capital per share of 0.144$/share
roughly 24M$ of revenues this quarter, over 450 clients , and thousands of employees in over 30 offices across North America
positive cash flow from operations and virtually no long term debt
positive net earning in Q1 of +.022$/share
Insiders own roughly 60% of the float
nation wide Shriner tour recently announced, which confirms support for Xentel services
calender of events looks full, see the link attached:
http://www.xentelevents.com/xentools/xentelevents/www.xentools.com/xennet420dev/Events/siteCalendar/calendar98a9.html?month=5&year=2009
as Q4 and Q1 have been announced, the blackout period will be lifted, insider and buyback program(NCIB) can resume
but of course, liquidity is a problem...
Tara
Posted: Wed May 6 9:34:15 2009
A very large revenue generating tour (193 showcase presentations) just announced, across the country. This bodes well for 2009 EPS.
XENTEL ANNOUNCES SHRINERS LARGEST FUNDRAISING TOUR THROUGHOUT CANADA
Xentel DM Inc. is organizing the Annual Shrine Circus Tour 2009, one of the largest fundraising and family events sponsored by the Shriners.
Xentel DM will stage and present 193 performances of the Shrine Circus in 40 cities throughout Southern Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario and Quebec from May through October, 2009. The Shrine Circus provides a quality, fun-filled, family experience with proceeds going to a great cause -- the good work of Shriners.
The Shriners, an international fraternity of approximately 400,000 members worldwide, are best known for their official philanthropy helping hospitals, especially children suffering from burns and crippling diseases. The circus also provides underprivileged children and their families a day of fun that would not normally be possible for them.
The Shrine Circus is one of the most successful and longest-running tours of its kind in Canada. Since 1982, Xentel DM (formerly -- GWE Group Inc.) has brought the Shrine Circus to cities and communities from coast to coast throughout Canada. The Shrine Circus, features internationally renowned acts that continue to amaze the millions, young and old alike, who have taken in the Big Top experience while helping a good cause.
For more information see the Shrine Circus website.
We seek Safe Harbor.
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The calendar of events is full once again, here is the link:
http://www.xentelevents.com/xentools/xentelevents/www.xentools.com/xennet420dev/Events/siteCalendar/calendar98a9.html?month=5&year=2009
Now as for contingencies, the company source of information available is on page 21 and 22 of the 2008 MD&A ( http://www.sedar.com/CheckCode.do;jsessionid=0000KCNWinjJud7U_2L2RUcuERg:-1 ). For more information on this topic, call Xentel at 1-866-204-9861 (Caren Holtby)
garilou
Posted: Thu Apr 30 22:12:19 2009
Other interesting info about Xentel for investors who might have ethical considerations before buying a stock:
State Sues Professional Fundraiser -- Xentel, Inc.
http://www.iowa.gov/government/ag/latest_news/releases/nov_2003/Xentel.html
Abstract:
"Our suit alleges that Xentel telemarketers trick Iowans into believing that the callers are themselves fire fighters, when they are not," Miller said. "We allege they trick Iowans into believing that donations will support local fire fighters, when that is not the case. And we allege they trick Iowans into believing that most or all of the money donated goes to help fire fighters, when that is not the case."
ATTORNEY GENERAL SUTHERS SUES NATIONAL CHARITABLE FUNDRAISER AND ANNOUNCES FRAUD CHARGES AGAINST
THREE LOCAL CHARITIES
Xentel lawsuit
http://www.sos.state.co.us/pubs/pressrel/xentel_charity_scam_8-30-06.pdf
Anyone works/worked for Xentel?
http://www.discovervancouver.com/forums/xentel%20inc%20bottom%20fishing%20opportunity/works-worked-Xentel-t88450.html&st=30&start=30
EthicScan Canada Limited:
http://www.ethicscan.ca/products_services/research/psr/index.html
Abstract:
"In none of its Annual Reports goes the company disclose several government suits, actions and consumer penalties. Often these involve cases where the company retains 75-95% of all monies it raises through telemarketing."
Tara
Posted: Thu Apr 30 17:49:13 2009
Xentel (XDM.v) 2008 results
revenues were 96M$
profitable, net earnings +1.5M$ or +.06$/share
currently trading at 1.5x EPS
gross margin 24%, up from 20% last year
the company will pay .02$/share dividend (shareholder as as of may 14th 2009, payable may 29th 2009), for a whopping 22.2% return on today's share price of .09$/share share buyback in force, insiders have been buying as well
Please tell me where you can find in the financial crisis, a penny stock on the venture exchange trading at an EPS ratio of 1.5x... that will pay 22% dividend on top of it?
Tara
Posted: Thu Mar 12 9:04:03 2009
More shares repurchased by the company
Xentel DM Incorporated (XDM) As of March 11th, 2009
Mar 11/09 Mar 01/09 Xentel DM Incorporated Direct Ownership Common Shares Class A 38 - Redemption, retraction, cancellation, repurchase 186,500 $0.100 Feb 24/09 Feb 24/09 Xentel DM Incorporated Direct Ownership Common Shares Class A 38 - Redemption, retraction, cancellation, repurchase 1,123,000
Tara
Posted: Tue Mar 3 7:04:52 2009
Substantial revenue generating tour, as this will be showcased in 57 cities. This bodes well for Xentel positive EPS and Free Cash Flow trend..
XENTEL ANNOUNCES 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE OLDTIMERS' HOCKEY CHALLENGE BENEFIT TOUR ACROSS CANADA IS SHOWCASED ON THE NHL NETWORK AND TSN FEATURING HOCKEY HALL OF FAMERS AND LEGENDARY HOCKEY HEROES
3/3/2009 9:00:27 AM - Market Wire
TORONTO, ONTARIO, Mar 3, 2009 (Marketwire via COMTEX News Network) -- Xentel DM Incorporated (TSX VENTURE:XDM), a North American specialty entertainment and relationship marketing company, today announces the 'Ol Time Hockey, a documentary featuring the Oldtimers' Hockey Challenge Tour with Hockey Hall of Famers and Legendary Hockey Heroes, is being aired on the NHL Network and TSN throughout March, 2009.
The 20th Anniversary of the Oldtimers' Hockey Challenge Tour is staged in 57 cities in Canada from coast to coast, featuring a collective team of over 50 Hockey Hall of Famers' and Legendary Hockey Heroes who play the game the way it was meant be played - for fun and for the love of hockey.
These former NHL legends and players travel the country creating the highlights and new memories for hockey fans both young and young at heart. 'Ol Time Hockey documents this star studded squad of former NHL Legends and Hockey Hall of Famers recreating the highlights and telling some amazing stories.
Fans continue to fill arenas throughout the country and the 'Ol Time Hockey one-hour television special illustrates the popularity of this historical game and these great players of the game.
"In the beginning Maurice the Rocket Richard, Frank Mahovlich, Bobby Hull, Guy Lafleur and Yvan Cournoyer were some of the prestigious stars that made up the cast of players on the Oldtimers' Hockey Challenge roster," commented Mike Platz, Chairman.
"Now Hockey Hall of Famers Glenn Anderson, Lanny McDonald, Bryan Trottier, Billy Smith, Dale Hawerchuk, Paul Coffey, Gilbert Perreault plus Wendell Clark, Dave "Tiger" Williams, Theoren Fluery and Coach Gerry Cheevers are just some of the great names who add to the competitive spirit, fun and antics of the game. The Legendary Hockey Heroes play local Firefighter and Law Enforcement teams with a portion of the proceeds going to local causes," Mr. Platz added.
The Oldtimers' Hockey Challenge is the most successful tour of its kind in North America and has raised over 8.5 million dollars for hundreds of charities over the past 20 years across the country.
For more information about Xentel: www.xentel.com and www.xentelevents.com.
About Xentel
Xentel DM Incorporated is one of North America's leading relationship-marketing concerns and producers of cause related entertainment events. The Company's success is attributable to proprietary sales tools including technologically advanced teleservices and sophisticated customer databases. Xentel DM Incorporated has over 400 clients and 2,100 employees in over 30 offices across North America.
Certain statements in this press release may constitute "forward looking statements" and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different from any performance or achievement expressed or implied by such "forward looking statements".
SOURCE: Xentel DM Incorporated
Tara
Posted: Wed Feb 25 10:49:40 2009
The company has now filed its share buyback transaction total, which is significant and will increase EPS going forward
Xentel DM Incorporated (XDM) As of February 24th, 2009
Feb 24/09 Feb 24/09 Xentel DM Incorporated Direct Ownership Common Shares Class A 38 - Redemption, retraction, cancellation, repurchase 1,123,000
It is comforting to know there is sufficient amount of public information, readily available, to understand just how much business Xentel has done in oct/nov/dec, and going forward into 2009. One just has to click on the following calendar and see how many events were held, and how many are planned.
Safe to say the company remains busy in the market turmoil.
Tara
Posted: Wed Dec 31 16:24:28 2008
Maybe the guys at Canaccord picked up enough in tax loss selling season and have now decided they will move this stock up. Here is today's trades and remember this stock declared +.04$/share EPS for the first 9 months. Do you think they could pay a dividend in 2009, much like Vitreous Glass...
Dec 31 2008, 117% price increase
Recent Trades - Last 5
Time Ex Price Change Volume Buyer Seller Markers
14:56:33 V 0.13 +0.07 200,000 33 Canaccord 7 TD Sec K
14:55:20 V 0.13 +0.07 50,000 33 Canaccord 7 TD Sec K
13:36:34 V 0.11 +0.07 48 9 BMO Nesbitt 33 Canaccord E
13:34:19 V 0.13 +0.07 20,000 33 Canaccord 85 Scotia K
13:26:11 V 0.11 +0.05 30,000 33 Canaccord 85 Scotia KL
Tara
Posted: Thu Dec 18 10:09:39 2008
Xentel - Q4 and Q1 calendar of events is full
Everybody is scared of the "economic crisis" and its impact.
XDM.v has declared +.04$/share profit for the first 9 months of 2008, and the stock is trading like if all events have been cancelled due to the market crash. However, it is comforting to know there is sufficient amount of public information, readily available, to understand just how much business Xentel has done in oct/nov/dec, and going forward into 2009. One just has to click on the following calendar and see how many events were held, and how many are planned.
Safe to say the company remains busy in the market turmoil.
Tara
Posted: Sun Dec 14 8:07:06 2008
Insiders picking up some of the remains in tax loss selling season, before the buyback is activated
Xentel DM Incorporated (XDM) As of December 22nd, 2008
Dec 22/08 Dec 22/08 McAleer, Francis Thomas Direct Ownership Common Shares Class A 10 - Acquisition in the public market 30,000 $0.070
Dec 22/08 Dec 18/08 Amyot, Bernard Direct Ownership Common Shares Class A 10 - Acquisition in the public market 100,000 $0.100
Dec 11/08 Dec 10/08 McAleer, Francis Thomas Indirect Ownership Common Shares Class A 10 - Acquisition in the public market 5,000 $0.100
Dec 11/08 Dec 09/08 McAleer, Francis Thomas Indirect Ownership Common Shares Class A 10 - Acquisition in the public market 45,000 $0.100
Nov 28/08 Nov 26/08 McAleer, Francis Thomas Control or Direction Common Shares Class A 10 - Acquisition in the public market 15,000 $0.100
Nov 28/08 Nov 26/08 McAleer, Francis Thomas Direct Ownership Common Shares Class A 10 - Acquisition in the public market 90,000 $0.100
Tara
Posted: Tue Nov 11 6:06:43 2008
Xentel DM earns $441,000 in third quarter 2008-11-10 04:59 ET - News Release
Mr. Michael Platz reports
XENTEL REPORTS THIRD QUARTER SEPTEMBER 30, 2008 RESULTS
Xentel DM Inc.'s net earnings for the three months ended Sept. 30, 2008, were $441,000, or two cents per diluted share, compared with $46,000 or nil for the same period 2007. Year to date 2008, net earnings were $1,033,000 or four cents per diluted share versus a loss of $427,000 or two cents per diluted share for the nine months ended Sept. 30, 2007.
The full press release can be found using the link below:
Thus far, the EPS scenario is as follow:
EPS Q1 = +.01$/share
EPS Q2 = +.01$/share
EPS Q3 = +.02$/share
2008 9 months cumulative = +.04$/share, trading at 10 cents, and book value of 0.46$/share.
Tara
Posted: Tue Oct 7 8:59:27 2008
Xentel announces a share buyback (which many companies should do, provided they have the money).
2008-10-03 16:23 ET - Normal Course Issuer Bid
Xentel DM 1,309,722-share buyback
Xentel is significantly undervalued, as measured by one of the most commonly used metric: EPS
Q1 was +.01$/share
Q2 was +.014$/share
see the press release issued today, currently trading around 20 cents per share
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Xentel DM earns $307,000 in Q2
2008-08-19 09:53 ET - News Release
Mr. Michael Platz reports
XENTEL REPORTS SECOND QUARTER JUNE 30, 2008 RESULTS
Xentel DM Inc. has provided its financial results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2008.
For the second quarter 2008, net earnings were $307,000 compared with a net loss of $590,000 for the second quarter 2007. Revenues amounted to $24,056,000 compared with $24,853,000 for the same period in 2007. Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) for the three months ended June 30, 2008, were $1,158,000 compared with negative EBITDA of $142,000 for the same period in 2007.
Year to date for the six months ended June 30, revenues for 2008 and 2007 were $48.49-million and $52,999,000 respectively. For the six months ended June 30, 2008, the net earnings were $592,000 compared with a net loss of $473,000 for the same period in 2007.
The improvement in net earnings is the result of the capacity usage program in the United States wherein the model for labour usage was revamped and in Canada where changes in call centre management and improved data management significantly improved margins.
bubba
Posted: Fri May 23 11:33:27 2008
it was interesting reading your 2 posts on XDM; the one in november said trading under b/v of .47, then in the recent quarter you said trading under b/v of .38.
the trend ain't too pretty based on b/v
Tara
Posted: Fri May 23 10:35:49 2008
Xentel just declared +.01 EPS for Q1 with G&A cost reductions taking effect, and lots of margins for improvement. Michael Platz is getting around to it.
Now just imagine those who are advocate of "price to sales" being a worthy measure, they should take a look at this one, at current levels.
They hold entertainment events, for example the Shrinners Circus and Hockey Hall of Fame Legends Classic Tour
trading way below book value of 0.38$/share
trading even below working capital per share of 0.20$/share
over 450 clients , 3000 employees in over 30 offices across North America
positive working cap of about 5.3M$ (about 0.20$/share )
positive cash flow from operations of 1.1M$
positive net earning in Q1 of +.01$/sharetive lately, they have a past history of positive net earnings (see retained earning cumulated thus far of over 5M$)
Insiders own roughly 60% of the float
They hold entertainment events, for example the Shrinners Circus and Hockey Hall of Fame Legends Classic Tour
The pros
trading below book value of 0.47$/share and working cap per share of about 0.30$/share over 450 clients , 3000 employees in over 30 offices across North America
positive working cap of about 8M$ (about 0.30$/share )
positive cash flow from operations
Although negative lately, they have a past history of positive net earnings (see retained earning cumulated thus far)
Insiders own roughly 60% of the float
The cons
lost 590k in the latest quarter on about 25M$ of revenues
trading is obviously thin at these level
about 3M$ of goodwill and intangibles
Long term debt of about 4.5M$
