NAPERVILLE, Ill., May 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Track Group, Inc. (OTCQB:TRCK), a global leader in offender tracking and monitoring services, today announced financial results for its fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2024 ("Q2 FY24"). In Q2 FY24, the Company posted (i) total revenue of $9.0 Million ("M"), an increase of approximately 8% over total revenue of $8.3M for the quarter ended March 31, 2023 ("Q2 FY23"); (ii) Q2 FY24 gross profit of $4.0M also representing an increase of approximately 6% over Q2 FY23 of $3.7M; (iii) Q2 FY24 operating loss of ($1.0M) compared to Q2 FY23 operating loss of ($0.9M); and (iv) net loss attributable to common shareholders of ($1.9M) in Q2 FY24 compared to ($1.5M) in Q2 FY23. FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS  Total Q2 FY24 revenue of $9.0M was up 8% compared to Q2 FY23 revenue of $8.3M. Revenue for the six months ended March 31, 2024 ("6M FY24') of $18.0M was up approximately 5% compared to revenue of $17.2M for the six months ended March 31, 2023 ("6M FY23"). This positive performance can be attributed to increased activity among customers in Illinois, Canada, and Brazil, partially offset by decreases in revenue from customers in Michigan and Chile. Gross Profit of $4.0M rose by 6% ($0.2M) in Q2 FY24 compared to Q2 FY23. Gross profit for 6M FY24 was $8.2M compared to gross profit of $7.9M for 6M FY23. This improvement stems from factors like increased revenue, reduced communication costs and lower lost, stolen or damaged costs. However, it was partly offset by higher device repair expenses, higher monitoring center costs and increased hardware purchases. Operating loss in Q2 FY24 of ($1.0M) was up approximately 12% compared to ($0.9M) in Q2 FY23. Operating loss for 6M FY24 of ($1.1M) was up approximately 15% compared to ($1.0M) for 6M FY23. This rise in operating loss is primarily due to higher operating expenses. Operating expenses were up $0.3M in Q2 FY24 compared to Q2 FY23, primarily due to the estimated accrued liability related to an ongoing contract dispute of approximately $0.5M. Adjusted EBITDA for Q2 FY24 was $0.8M compared to $0.5M for Q2 FY23. Adjusted EBITDA for 6M FY24 was $1.9M compared to Adjusted EBITDA for 6M FY23 of $1.7M primarily due to negative currency exchange rate movements of $0.6M in Q2 FY24 compared to Q2 FY23. Adjusted EBITDA in 6M FY24 as a percentage of revenue remained at 10%, compared to 6M FY23. Cash balance of $3.6M for Q2 FY24 declined 10% compared to $4.1M at September 30, 2023. The modest decrease in cash position was due to a negative effect of exchange rate changes on cash of $0.3M and a decrease in net cash provided by operating activities of approximately $0.1M. Net loss attributable to shareholders in Q2 FY24 was ($1.9M) compared to ($1.5M) in Q2 FY23, an increase of $0.4M. Net loss attributable to shareholders in 6M FY24 was ($1.9M), compared to ($1.4M) for 6M FY23, a change principally attributable to negative currency exchange rate movements and an estimated accrued liability related to an ongoing contract dispute of approximately $0.5M. "In the quarter ending March 31, 2024, we demonstrated a return to growth in revenue and gross profit, surpassing Q2 FY23. Notably, revenues grew by 8% ($9.0M vs. $8.3M in Q2 FY23), while gross profit experienced a 6% increase ($4.0M vs $3.7M in Q2 FY23). Adjusted EBITDA increased to $0.8M in Q2 FY24 compared to $0.5M in Q2 FY23. We are optimistic about maintaining and building upon these positive trends throughout the year, expecting continued improvements compared to the same quarter last year. This momentum reflects our dedication to growth and sets a promising tone for the ongoing fiscal year," said Derek Cassell, Track Group's CEO.  Business OutlookDespite previous challenges from supply chain delays, the impact of the Coronavirus, and the phase-out of our 3G-based cellular devices in the U.S., Track Group stands resilient. The demonstrated financial growth witnessed in Q2 FY24 reinforces our confidence in the strategic reinvestment in technology and the implementation of new programs initiated in late FY23. These endeavors position us well for a sustained return to growth throughout FY24. Our outlook for FY24 is as follows:    Actual     Outlook   FY 2022     FY 2023     FY 2024 Revenue (in millions): $ 37.0     $ 34.5     $ 37 - 38                         Adjusted EBITDA Margin:   18.0 %     11.1 %     11 - 15 %                         About Track Group, Inc.Track Group designs, manufactures, and markets location tracking devices; as well as develops and sells a variety of related software, services, and accessories, networking solutions, and monitoring applications. The Company's products and services are designed to empower professionals in security, law enforcement, corrections, and rehabilitation organizations worldwide with single-sourced offender management solutions that integrate reliable intervention technologies to support re-socialization and monitoring initiatives. The Company currently trades under the ticker symbol "TRCK" on the OTCQB exchange. For more information, visit www.trackgrp.com. Forward-Looking StatementsAny statements contained in this document that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements as defined in the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "expect," "forecast," "intend," "may," "plan," "project," "predict," "if", "should" and "will" and similar expressions as they relate to Track Group, Inc., and subsidiaries ("Track Group") are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. These statements are only predictions and reflect Track Group's current beliefs and expectations with respect to future events and are based on assumptions and subject to risks and uncertainties and subject to change at any time. Track Group may from time-to-time update these publicly announced projections, but it is not obligated to do so. Any projections of future results of operations should not be construed in any manner as a guarantee that such results will in fact occur. These projections are subject to change and could differ materially from final reported results. For a discussion of such risks and uncertainties, see "Risk Factors" in Track Group's annual report on Form 10-K, its quarterly report on Form 10-Q, and its other reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. New risks emerge from time to time. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the dates on which they are made. Non-GAAP Financial MeasuresThis release includes financial measures defined as "non-GAAP financial measures" by the Securities and Exchange Commission including non-GAAP EBITDA. These measures may be different from non- GAAP financial measures used by other companies. The presentation of this financial information, which is not prepared under any comprehensive set of accounting rules or principles, is not intended to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Reconciliations of these non-GAAP financial measures are based on the financial figures for the respective period. Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA excludes items included but not limited to interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization, impairment charges, gains and losses, currency effects, one-time charges or benefits that are not indicative of operations, charges to consolidate, integrate or consider recently acquired businesses, costs of closing facilities, stock based or other non-cash compensation or other stated cash and non-cash charges (the "Adjustments"). The Company believes the non-GAAP measures provide useful information to both management and investors when factoring in the Adjustments. Specific disclosure regarding the Company's financial results, including management's analysis of results from operations and financial condition, are contained in the Company's annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2023, and other reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Investors are encouraged to carefully read and consider such disclosure and analysis contained in the Company's Form 10-K and other reports, including the risk factors contained in such Form 10-K. TRACK GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIESCONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS       (Unaudited)               March 31,     September 30,       2024     2023   Assets                 Current assets:                 Cash   $ 3,645,651     $ 4,057,195   Accounts receivable, net of allowance for credit losses of $453,611 and $178,095, respectively     5,550,187       4,536,916   Prepaid expense and deposits     389,972       610,440   Inventory, net of reserves of $0 and $3,772, respectively     972,937       1,286,194   Other current assets     1,329,593       -   Total current assets     11,888,340       10,490,745   Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $1,742,598 and $1,920,850, respectively     79,126       115,808   Monitoring equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $7,149,591 and $6,348,695, respectively     4,944,977       5,187,092   Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of $18,659,164 and $17,430,846, respectively     14,107,643       14,157,294   Goodwill     7,951,977       7,851,466   Other assets     795,212       2,442,154   Total assets   $ 39,767,275     $ 40,244,559                     Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity (Deficit)                 Current liabilities:                 Accounts payable   $ 3,643,125     $ 2,796,712   Accrued liabilities     3,524,085       2,571,839   Current portion of long-term debt     134,106       308,417   Total current liabilities     7,301,316       5,676,968   Long-term debt, net of current portion     42,765,361       42,801,165   Long-term liabilities     236,170